The 2022 Ford Escape delivers a comfortable and refined driving experience, but some will find the base turbo three-cylinder engine underwhelming. While the Escape is tuned more for comfort, it has some elements of sportiness, especially when equipped with the turbo 2.0-liter powerplant. A zero...
Delightful 2.0-liter Turbo Engine One of the primary reasons to opt for the Bronco Sport Heritage Limited Edition model (if you can find one for sale) is its delightful 2.0-liter EcoBoost 4-cylinder turbo engine. With 250 horsepower and 277 pound-feet oftorqueon tap, the eager 4-cylinder ...
When it comes to power, the turbocharged 1.0l EcoBoost can easily compete with a traditional 1.6l petrol engine, delivering full torque at just 1500 rpm. That’s a lot of power in an economical 3 cylinder footprint. But that’s what makes it so exceptional. ...
Power from the standard three-cylinder engine is adequate, while the available turbo-four livens things up nicely. Front-wheel-drive models sometimes struggle for grip under acceleration, and the eight-speed automatic transmission occasionally gets caught out in the wrong gear. Base engine: ...
In 2023, I drove a four-cylinder 2.0-liter ST-Line Elite in New York’s Hudson Valley. For this test in the three-cylinder 1.5-liter ST-Line, I wheeled around Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia. Both engines are turbocharged, and while the four-cylinder has much more zip, the trip...
When equipped with its turbocharged 1.5-liter 3-cylinder engine and standard all-wheel drive, the Bronco Sport earns an EPA estimated fuel economy rating of 26 mpg in combined driving. On the testing loop, the SUV got 24.6 mpg. Based on our real-world result and the Bronco Sport's 16-ga...
Mechanically, the Heritage editions are no different than non-Heritage Bronco Sports, meaning the standard Heritage is powered by a 181-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter 3-cylinder engine, while the Heritage Limited comes with a 250-horsepower turbo 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Both engines mate to an ...
C/D SAYS:The 2025 RAV4’s roomy interior, fuel-efficient four-cylinder powertrain, and almost-rugged styling add up to a thoroughly competitive compact-class SUV.Learn More 2025 Kia Sportage 8 /10 C/D RATING Starting at $28,785 EPA MPG ...
from the efficient turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder to the high-performance 2.3-liter turbo. In addition, the Focus's strengths lie in its handling dynamics and overall driving experience, which tend to be more engaging than many competitors. The introduction of the Sync 3 system addresses ...
Due to increasingly stringent gas mileage and emission regulations, FoMoCo didn't really have a choice but to go all-in with downsized turbo engines. Be it the lowly 1.0L Fox three-cylinder or the big-boy 3.5L EcoBoost six-cylinder, EcoBoosts are designed to deliver power and torque consi...