4.Ford Escape Hybrid Photo: Antoine Joubert Consumer Reports’ reliability score: 21 Trouble spots: Hybrid battery requiring replacement, brakes, electrical accessories, engine electrical, in-car electronics, noises and leaks. 3.Rivian R1T Photo: Rivian Consumer Reports’ reliability score: 2...
Electric vehicles have nearly 80% more problems and are generally less reliable than cars propelled by conventional internal combustion engines, according to a newreportfrom Consumer Reports. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) have an even worse scorecard, with an average of almost 150% more ...
2020 Ford Escape SE Sport Hybrid AWD in Agate Black 2020 Ford Escape SE Sport Hybrid AWD Class: Compact Crossover Miles driven: 240 Fuel used: 5.4 gallons CG Report Card Room and Comfort B- Power and Performance C+ Fit and Finish B+ Fuel Economy A- Value B+ Report-card grades are ...
Ford is significantly increasing its production and sales of hybrid models, which can help ease the transition to electrified vehicles for drivers who may not be ready for fully electric models. They can also help companies meet tighter federal standards for carbon emissions. GM, which was the f...
Even so, the study found that there are a few PHEVs that outperform, with Consumer Reports finding that theToyota RAV4 PrimeandKia Sportagescore above average on reliability. Three PHEVs — theBMW X5,Hyundai TucsonandFord Escape— earn average reliability scores, it added. ...
Based on customer demand since its launch last fall, the Maverick is a clear home run for Ford. It’s easy to see why—the Maverick offers more passenger and cargo versatility that you’d expect for its size, standout fuel economy from its standard hybrid powertrain, and a fun-yet-no-...