Considering trading in Maverick for an Escape PHEV

[PriusHater]

My dealer has a new 2023 Ford Escape PHEV on the lot for $41k (Minus a $3750 federal tax credit). Considering my ‘22 Maverick XLT hybrid is still worth close to what I paid for it after nearly two years and 20k miles, I’m considering trading it and getting the Escape. I love my cyber orange truck, but honestly I never use it for “truck things” and would prefer a plug-in hybrid, which is still not available on the Maverick.

Curious what others think about making the switch, especially insight from those that have driven Escapes. One of the things I love about the Maverick is the seat height that allows you to basically just slide into the car without bending down. That and the fact the sides are pretty vertical for extra shoulder space, versus cars that angle inward at the sides.

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[Samus]

Honestly, if that is what you want to do, then I would say go for it. I would really love the Maverick to be a PHEV but I want the bed. If it weren't for that I would've just kept my Volt.

Maybe (big Maybe) the '25 will have a PHEV trim...

 

[Jeff D.]

I wonder if a 2023 Ford Escape PHEV could be fitted with a trailer hitch, even if with a low tow rating? If so, a person could always pick up a light utility trailer from Northern Tool, or the likes and use that for the occasional trip to Lowes or to haul leaves to the dump.

Atleast you'd still have an option. But if you never need a truck type vehicle, like you said, maybe even that wouldn't be needed?

Good luck in making your decision.

 

[Scott Asheville]

Speaking of the 2025 refresh, I'm hoping what's coming to the Bronco Sport will come to the Maverick...

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1141385_2025-ford-bronco-sport-spy-shots

 

[Bob The Builder]

It's a decision that only you can and should make. The Escape is an interesting vehicle.

 

[BlueSpec1]

One of the things I love about the Maverick is the seat height that allows you to basically just slide into the car without bending down. That and the fact the sides are pretty vertical for extra shoulder space, versus cars that angle inward at the sides.

My Maverick looks is a couple inches higher off the ground over my 22 Escape PHEV.
I don't notice much of a difference in interior width when I drive the Escape.
Probably the Maverick has a little more room for the driver. Not enough difference for me that I pay any attention to it.

I like driving them both & will keep both of them.

I do use the pickup for bringing home things from big box stores.
I use a hitch hand (older version of hitch extender) for some of the longer lumber.

The Escape is a Titanium, so it's got more features than the XLT Maverick, like memory seats & mirrors, CoPilot 360, heated steering wheel & seats, Sync 3, etc.

I charge the Escape by switching my 240V dryer circuit to my EVSE in the garage.
The Escape charges at 16 Amps. I topped it off today, 23 electric miles added in about 1 hour 47 minutes.

 

[PriusHater]

Quick update. While I would like a PHEV, decided that I was not spending $10k on top of trade in for a new vehicle that I would not like as much as the Maverick. Absolutely love the cyber orange truck, it’s comfort, ride, and fuel sipping mentality.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Honestly, if that is what you want to do, then I would say go for it. I would really love the Maverick to be a PHEV but I want the bed. If it weren't for that I would've just kept my Volt.

Maybe (big Maybe) the '25 will have a PHEV trim...

Same here. For me the Maverick is much easier getting in and out of.
If FORD comes out with a PHEV Maverick with similar specs as the plug-in Escape. Where do I sign.

Escape Plug-In Hybrid can travel up to 37 miles on electric power alone on a full charge, then achieve 40 mpg in combined city/highway driving using the gas engine.
With a total range of 520 miles combined.

 

[Montana]

The tax credit makes it not so bad, but I'd still rather get a normal Hybrid. I have not checked price differences on the Escapes in a while, but I know the PHEV is astronomically overpriced compared to every other Escape. So if that chunk of a tax credit normalizes it, then it's up to you.

It really depends on how often you would make use of the electric slide.

I had an Escape, it's what led me to the Maverick. But I've always had two vehicles when I had the Escape and once was always a truck, so the Maverick for me was the bridge. I don't see anything like it on the market worth buying and I want a truck. If you don't need a truck, that's another factor. Most of us can get by just fine without one but it sure is nice to have that cargo storage separate from my cab

 

[Ohio44890]

They are having great deals on the Escape PHEV. Dealer discounts and $5,000 rebates or more
Some are like $8,000 off sticker

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