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Ford Escape vs Honda CR-V
Drivers looking for adaptability to keep up with their active lifestyles need a midsize SUV that can rise to the occasion. Your journeys through Port Arthur, Nederland, and Lake Charles will require a vehicle that can meet your expectations, day in and day out. The Ford Escape and Honda CR-V are two popular choices, but which one is right for you?
Here at Town and Country Ford, we know how important it is to research your next ride. Due to this, we've made this 2022 Ford Escape vs. 2022 Honda CR-V comparison. Keep on reading to discover which SUV comes out on top!
TOWING CAPACITY
STANDARD HORSEPOWER
PASSENGERS
Do you plan on hitting the highway to embark on your next adventure? Well, you'll need potent power to energize your ride! The Honda CR-V has a standard 1.5L 4-cylinder engine, which puts out 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft of torque.
The 2022 Ford Escape gives you the power of choice with four available engine configurations. Its available 2.0L EcoBoost® 4-cylinder engine delivers 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. This significant jump in power means that you can confidently take on the open road and power through muddy trails and rain-slick streets.
Is your adventure taking you to a remote campsite? Or to the shores of a stunning lake? No matter where you’re headed, you’ll need to bring your gear with you—and that requires an SUV with massive towing power. The Honda CR-V has a maximum towing capacity of 1,500 pounds to bring tools along for the ride.
The Ford Escape lets you
The available hybrid trims of the 2022 Escape can still tow up to 1,500 pounds. Meanwhile, the hybrid engine of the CR-V isn't graded for towing, so if you're interested in hybrids and towing, there's only one choice.
Safety is always a top priority for drivers, especially when friends and family are along for the ride. Luckily, driver-assisting systems are designed to keep you alert and aware of your immediate surroundings.
The CR-V comes with convenient features, such as Forward Collision Warning, the Lane Keeping Assist System, and Auto High-Beam Headlights. As for the Ford Escape, it's equipped with these standard safety features:
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Lane-Keeping System
- BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert
- Auto High-Beam Headlamps
As for the 2022 Honda CR-V, it does have a blind spot information system, but it’s only standard on higher trim levels. Meanwhile, the 2022 Ford Escape comes standard with BLIS®, giving it the edge.
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