Cotado para o Brasil, Ford Escape híbrido plug-in tem consumo de 42,5 km/l
SUV da Ford superou o rival Toyota RAV4 Prime entre os mais econômicos
- Novo Ford Escape PHEV pode rodar até 60 km somente com energia elétrica
- O preço inicial (sem incentivos) é de US$ 33.040 (R$ 163.300)
As pessoas com consciência ecológica mais forte geralmente são contra crossovers e SUVs, porque esses veículos normalmente são mais pesados que os carros comuns e, portanto, consomem mais combustível. Com o Escape Plug-In Hybrid 2020, a Ford está agora tentando convencê-los de que eles podem ter o melhor dos dois mundos - a versatilidade de um SUV e a eficiência de um carro de passeio.
Os dados de consumo de combustível da agência norte-americana EPA para o crossover compacto eletrificado estão em alta e são muito bons. O número mágico teria que ser 100, pois é o quanto o Escape PHEV consome de acordo com a métrica de milhas por galão equivalente (MPGe), que numa conversão dá 42,5 km/l, superando o seu principal rival, o Toyota RAV4 Prime, modelo que atingiu a marca de 40,0 km/l.
Galeria: Ford Escape híbrido plug-in 2020
Por outro lado, o modelo Toyota tem autonomia no modo 100% elétrico mais alta, sendo capaz de percorrer 67 km sem beber gasolina, enquanto o Ford não vai além de 60 km rodando apenas com a energia elétrica da bateria de 14,4 kWh. No entanto, ainda é um número decente em comparação com o plug-in híbrido Fusion Energi e sua faixa elétrica de 42 km.
No que diz respeito aos preços, o Escape Plug-In Hybrid custará US$ 33.040 (R$ 163.300) antes dos incentivos, enquanto o RAV4 Prime custa cerca de US$ 5.000 (R$ 24.700) a mais. O crossover compacto eletrificado da Toyota tem uma enorme vantagem em termos de potência, entregando um total de de 306 cv (82 cv a mais que o Ford). Além disso, o RAV4 Prime vem sempre com tração nas quatro rodas, enquanto o Escape PHEV vem exclusivamente sob o disfarce de aventureiro.
A Ford venderá o Escape PHEV em todas as versões de acabamento, com exceção da S e SE Sport. O preço base citado vale para o modelo SE Plug-In Hybrid, com o SEL Plug-In Hybrid disponível por US$ 35.620 (R$ 176.080) e o Titanium Plug-In Hybrid por US$ 38.835 (R$ 191.980). Todos os três são configuráveis no site norte-americano da Ford.
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100 MPGe! All-New Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Brings Best-in-Class Fuel Economy
- All-new Ford Escape plug-in hybrid with advanced fourth-generation hybrid technology system rated at class-leading 100 MPGe – 6 MPGe more than Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid
- Ford Escape plug-in offers 37 miles of all-electric driving range – 11 more miles than even Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid, with more passenger space and four times the cargo volume behind its second-row seats
- In addition to savings at the pump, Escape plug-in customers can qualify for a federal tax credit plus Escape plug-in starts at under $35,000 MSRP
DEARBORN, Mich., June 8, 2020 – The all-new Ford Escape plug-in hybrid now has a best-in-class EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 100 MPGe and an EPA-estimated 37 miles of all-electric driving range*. Ford Escape plug-in hybrid is rated at 6 MPGe more than Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid.
MPGe, or miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent, is an Environmental Protection Agency metric to compare the amount of energy consumed by alternative fuel vehicles – including those partially powered by electricity, like Ford Escape plug-in hybrid – to what traditional gas-powered vehicles consume.
“The original Ford Escape was the world’s first hybrid SUV and the all-new Ford Escape plug-in hybrid represents how far we’ve come in technology and efficiency,” said Hau Thai-Tang, Ford chief product development and purchasing officer. “The all-new Escape plug-in has more power and more passenger space than the Fusion Energi plug-in, as well as four times the cargo volume behind its second-row seats. Escape also has an additional 11 miles of all-electric driving range before it uses a drop of gas.”
Hybrids can serve as a hedge against rising gas prices. The Escape plug-in hybrid is available as gas prices are expected to rise, according to AAA, following the easing of stay-at-home mandates across the country. As consumers begin returning to work and taking weekend trips, demand for gasoline is expected to spike from the decades-low prices of the past two months.
Whether gas is $1.87 a gallon like today or $2.87 a gallon like this time last year, Escape plug-in hybrid is suited for both, with an electric-only range of 37 miles and an EPA-estimated 41 miles per gallon combined when running strictly on the gas hybrid powertrain.
“The economic and environmental impacts of this virus have created a roller coaster for consumers looking to balance value, need and efficiency going forward,” Thai-Tang said. “Ford Escape plug-in hybrid is that ideal balance our customers want.”
In addition to savings at the pump, Escape plug-in starts at under $35,000 MSRP and customers can qualify for a federal tax credit.
The class-leading fuel economy of the Escape plug-in hybrid is part of Ford’s investment of more than $11.5 billion in electrification. This Escape features Ford’s innovative fourth-generation hybrid propulsion system, which includes an all-new 2.5-liter Atkinson cycle hybrid engine and electronic continuously variable transmission. The plug-in hybrid system is available on every Escape trim level except S and SE Sport.
Escape plug-in hybrid has plenty of room for passengers and cargo thanks to the smart placement of its liquid-cooled, 14.4-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery below the second-row seats, rather than occupying a significant portion of the cargo area.
Escape plug-in hybrid has a Level 1/Level 2 AC charging port. Using a 110-volt Level 1 charge, the estimated time to fully charge the battery is 10 to 11 hours. Using a 240-volt Level 2 charge, charge time drops to roughly 3.3 hours.
Hybrid models feature four modes that allow customers to select the setting most suitable for their individual needs. This means:
- In Auto EV mode, the vehicle decides whether to run on gas or electric power
- In EV Now mode, drivers can operate on all-electric power
- In EV Later mode, drivers can switch to full gas-powered driving to conserve electric miles for later
- In all-new EV Charge mode, drivers can continue to charge the battery while driving and generate electric-only miles to use later
Escape comes standard with Ford Co-Pilot360™ and offers available Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist features such as Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane-Centering, Evasive Steering Assist, and a voice-activated navigation system with SiriusXM™ Traffic and Travel Link. Also available is the class-exclusive Active Park Assist 2.0.
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