What was your out the door price on it?

@@aldoraine9949 for that, probably 35-40k. I bought my SEL for 34

That's impressive mileage

Rav4 hybrid gets like 40 mpg and the prime like 90 mpg...

@@DUNGSTA wasn't an option for me. The Hybrids were all on a 6 month backlog.

@@keithmehrer86 wow really?

@@DUNGSTA Yep. Might be a Canadian thing but I was told 6 months for any hybrid.

@@keithmehrer86 sucks to be Canadian...

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@@juankassimatis1497 annoying and repetitive

Was it the 2.0, do you have to use Premium or will the computer handle regular?

@@jaguarreal9116 I use regular 87 in my 2020 2.0T.

@@jaguarreal9116 I can absolutely tell you that there is not a single noticeable difference when using 87 and 93, and reading about it I’ve heard multiple sources say that it’s a difference of 5hp. Also, the torque comes in at really low rpm, and I can accelerate pretty fast without breaking over 3500rpm. As for the manual, it doesn’t say how much power difference is between 87 and 93, but it does in fact state you can use regular 87 fuel without any issues.

Rav4 drives softer but not like a truck... came from a 2014 escape and it is definitely a stiffer ride for better handling(the escape). I also owned a 2016 grand cherokee now that handles more like a truck. In the end the rav4 softer ride is an overall nicer family car Imo

@@aldoraine9949 this new Escape is far smoother than previous iterations. I have the SEL AWD which I love. It can be a little jerky in some upshifts but I usually drive in Eco mode which is smooth as butter

I think that option goes away when you get the optional receiver hitch installed.

Well it is small inside, I tried driving it with 4 on board and it felt cramped compared with even the Escape which itself isnt the largest by any means

@@ponygt6629 they are all larger on the outside than mazda, so some difference is expected, but that difference is not unproportional,...and the difference is so small that it shouldn't be a factor for pretty much anyone - except if you're driving 4-5 big fellas constantly, but then i'm not sure either one of these would be a smart choice.

@@x3merx3mer U r not sure because U havent used one for a purpose. I have and then only I understood how balanced the Escape is, its not as large as the Rav4/Crv..but has good space inside, its same dimension as of CX-5 but has more space inside its got 2 engine choices which is a huge boon, those budget oriented buyers can get the 1.5 turbo when decently loaded will go upto 34k for which one can get all features etc, but not AWD and the 2.0 power, For those like me who often take a hill station trip and take 3-4 on board for such trips the 2.0 turbo AWD Escape was a boon, the, 2.0 turbo power of Escape was strong and its still suspension held all 4 in good comfort as opposed to Toyo and Honda both of which felt under powered and their suspension felt sloppy and floaty once 4 people got in, the Honda AWD sucks big time as well compared to Fords With Mazda al was good, but SPACE IS IMPORTANT, why call it a 4 seater if it cant accomodate 4 in good comfort, I felt like the Mazdas back seat was worst among all of its competitors, if not for that, it would ve easily won my heart. SPACE IS something that cannot be compromised

​@@ponygt6629 Lol.. well i bought my cx5 when i tested them all (and many many more that are not presented here)... i have family of 4 and I couldn't be more pleased so far. If you don't mind the interior quality of Ford Escape, sound insulation, appearance inside and out etc, then good for you.. but don't lie about dimensions, since its exterior is slightly bigger than cx5 in every single aspect - yet the boot could be the same or even smaller, im not sure i remember the exact numbers. Personally if I would need more space I would go for Peogeot 5008, great car and an absolute king of space (compared to its exterior size), now that is the difference that you can actually feel. Probably still not good for moving 4 basketball players around though, if thats what you do for living :)

@@x3merx3mer I dont buy cars as such, I lease them , Well if you are lucky to have a family who are not above average in space no issues whatsoever , but for me its not family, it is mostly friends and sometimes I ve to take bosses out as well who might be tall, so how shall I take them in a CX-5 where they feel cramped inside? See cabin insulation , ride quality and handling and even interior quality of Escape Titanium aint that bad as you picture it, sure its not as good as Mazda or even the Toyota but its fine and never hurts, and maybe Escape is bigger but visually it felt as compact and even when inside th Escape gave better view outside owing to thinner A pillars and wider glass area Peugeot 5008 felt like an overstyled car to me and I absolutely hate PSA cars transmissions and drives way worse than Escape, the Escape though not as good as the CX-5 still drives good, almost like a tall MK 4 Ford Focus, steering of escape was a let down, I felt even the VW Tiguan had more authentic feeling steering than Escape, but as a package the Escape felt like a jack of all trades, an overall fine package and no way as bad as U portray it.

There's a lot to get through here, but I'll try to keep it short and address your concerns in order. You're correct: I do praise Honda for going the extra mile with safety features in the CR-V; I do the same with Toyota and the RAV4. But what you're missing is that the praise is for the fact both automakers have made their safety suites *standard* in every trim. That is not the case with the Escape, nor with the CX-5. My complaints about the Escape being compromised are covered -- it has to appeal to both car and crossover buyers, but it lacks the car-like ride and handling of the CX-5 and the outright space and utility of the CR-V and RAV4. As for the seats in the CX-5, if you watch again you'll note that I say the CX-5 and RAV4 are the only two to offer heated *and* ventilated front seats, *and* heated rear seats. The CR-V has heated front and rear seats, but no ventilation. I'm not even sure how to address your issue with my take on the CX-5 being "the most negative" you've ever heard. It's interesting, because I even pointed out that auto journalists rave about the CX-5 because it drives nicely and most auto journalists like to drive... I like the CX-5 a lot and speak quite highly of it, but as a small SUV it's not great at its jobs (spacious; flexible) and, if it were my money, I'd stick with a Mazda6 sedan. As for your last point, as I'm sure you've noticed in other reviews (written or video), most professional ones are of the top-of-the-line trims out there because that's what automakers provide to the media for review purposes. That's especially true in Canada, where fleets are smaller and far more concentrated than they are in the U.S. I don't get to pick and choose which trims I'm driving.

Dan Ilika thank you so much for your comprehensive reply. I appreciate the time you took in the explanations. Btw, I bought the Escape SE Hybrid. So, I obviously like the Escape. I was really shocked when you chose it as the winner. Thanks again.

@@danilika9420 Well for one I test drove the Escape and I kind of dont agree that the Escape drives way worse than the CX-5, If U ve been in previous CX-5 and jumped to new one U ll feel that the CX-5 has been toned down significantly in how it drives, but for Escape its not much of a difference, it drives good, definitely better than Honda and Toyo but just not as good as Mazda owning to its vague steering

Escapes start at 28k brand new...

Nope! Not available here in Canada.

Well it has a good mix of everything, that is a HUGE plus, See if one is buying a car on a budget one can get the Escape with 1.5l turbo engine which when loaded comes to only 34k for which one gets almost same power and torque as a CRV/Rav4 and same or better gas mileage than both others and actually the Escape drives pretty well, its not CX-5 good but definitely a second Then comes the fact that the Escape is easy..have U been in 1 then U ll clearly appreciate the glass area and visibility, its almost like Honda has lost its philosophy of Man Maximum machine minimum, the Escapes A pillars are not as fat as others, the low hood and wide glass, somehow it felt like driving a small hatch back while being able to accommodate 4 6 footers in comfort Have U tried the Rav4/CRV with 4 people on board? If so try it next time, those cars feel seviourly underpowered forthe job, the Escape specially with 2.0 turbo felt like is that even a challenge?? So even though most dont find it appealing in the way it looks which frankly I too didnt like , it makes a lot of sense to a lot of buyers, but sadly the Ford brand image is shit compared to Toyota and Honda, so many just avoid it without even trying it.

No its not, I felt the Escape would win this, because U saw how flexible the Escape was, it does everything , has the biggest variety of engines, has the most expansive list although misses out on just some seat features, has the industry above average interior space, fit finish and quality is good, not to cheap nor posche like in mazda, so all in all, it strikes a supreme balance, I just have 2 issue with the Escape, 1. They cud ve given a diesel engine option 2. The exterior looks really uninspiring

Exactly! Considering the have a poor reliability rating.

Well nice try , but I am one who hated Fords previous gen Escapes without even trying em out and happen to love the new 1 when I had to lease one for a week, one big reason, POWER, see U really have no idea what POWER is for, I happen to take a 4 hr drive to a hill station and I ve done this before as well with Rav4s and CRVs but I always had issues with Rav4s and CRVs, specially when I had 4 adults on board, their engine just falls short of breath in between over takes , the AWD systems in both kind of slips out like crazy at times, creating tense situations kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oNGZqZCTvMiweaM.html Just watch this for reference, A lot of foolish people in US and Canada blindly believe in Honda, but this is the ugly truth that reliability biased fans should know of, nothing is perfect. This January 2020 I took Escape 2.0 AWD as loaner for the hill trip and I was totally surprised by how good it was even with 4, the car had lot of power, the space was not as good as CrV but it wasnt bad either, the Escapes stiff suspension which a lot of people complain was a boon because when loaded with 4 it didnt float like a boat like how Rav4 does!

I have a Ford Escape that I bought in college (in 2003). It is 17 years old. Apart from oil changes and new tires, it has been in the shop just ONE time (late last year to replace a faulty wheel gear assembly that was making noise when I turned the wheel at low speeds). That was a relatively minor repair...where I dropped it off in the morning to be diagnosed and was repaired before noon. So, my vehicle (which has over 200,000 miles on it) has been the epitome of the word "reliable." In fact, I am currently thinking about a new small SUV. I was leaning toward the RAV4 (because I like Toyota, its reputation for reliability, the RAV4 in general...and I just like how it looks). However, I keep thinking about how reliable my Escape and Explorer vehicles have been (my parents gave me my Explorer ten years ago and now has over 350,000 original miles -- and I have never had to take it in for a repair). I still like the RAV4...but I keep coming back to the Escape because of reliability. I think that I now prefer the 2020 Escape.

I know right? They gave the edge to the Ford just because it has like 3 extra inches of space.

lol funny, I think it is arguably the worst.... The smallest, ugliest, and doesn't have that reliability that you get with Honda and Toyota. The best the the interior material, but other than that I think its a complete L.

@@wbae1340 Mazda and Toyota are partnered and are sharing information with each other, and Honda's reliability is going further down the hole. The CX-5 looks pretty good to most people. But you cant say the rear looks bad. Space is adequate for a lot of families, and it just feels like a very luxurious car. None of these cars have the same ride quality and speed as the CX-5 either, that's its main selling point.

Aytug Demir maza just doesn’t make sense to me though. If you want a nicer driving experience, then you don’t go for a budget level car. Mazda is just in that limbo. And I just don’t like how it’s in that size range of being too small/too big to fit in a category. Really the interior material looked the best with the Mazda, but nothing else impressed me at all. Again, driving experience, it’s not that much better than the others, and it certainly isn’t better than cars in the next budget range

@@wbae1340 it's an entry level luxury brand, it's for smart people who dont want to spend an extra 30 grand for a car that will break down in 2 years and has the same power and interior quality and overall experience. I get that it's on the smaller side, but like you said about it apparently being not much faster than other cars, it's not that much smaller either. And if you compare 0-60 times with other SUVs, sometimes that extra 1 or 2 seconds is a huge deal. No SUV can match the driving of that of a Mazda. They ride like a dream. What is there not to understand?

Steve Thanks for watching! A test drive is definitely a good jumping-off point, though it doesn’t provide the type of time to test the vehicles in real-world conditions (ie. loading the cargo area with gear). After doing so, it’s clear the CX-5 doesn’t quite cut it in terms of being an SUV.

@@danilika9420 I don't care if you pick the cx5 or not. My family has had 3. But the crv and rav are still better options then that ugly Ford

Steve I agree! I think the RAV4 is the best in this category.

I bought the Mazda. It is the best if you like driving. I test drove the rest except the new ford .

The entertainment on the CX-5 is very annoying. That knob reduces the armrest to zero. I had a chance to rent for 3.5 days and it was very annoying trying to find radio stations while driving in a new town.

So true

After 240,000 km , we have not replace a part except brakes.

On the 2014 Mazda cx 5

H. Ng you looking for one “with” premium fuel?

I believe that he said that the Escape 2.0 required Premium. The CX-5's computer can adapt to regular with a slight drop in tourque (i.e. you get a choice every time you want to fill up)

None of them need to run on premium, premium is just recommended If you want all of the horsepower and torque. I have the escape with the 2.0 4 banger and I’ve never put premium fuel inside and it’s been running great never had an issue and I’ve owned it for 6 years

In my case, my wife and I are ready to retire. So we greatly appreciate the Mazda being lower to the ground as we don't need the optional running boards to get in or out. The CX5 has as much leg room in the front as the Rav4 and nearly 2" more in the back row! Plus the Mazda turbo engine has much more low end torque for towing a small trailer. After being in both, we loved the interior materials more in the Mazda and it felt much quieter to us as well. So the Mazda wins in our case. Everyone has different needs so no one vehicle is the best in this class.

Patrick McMullen Agreed if you’re looking for more of a car then an SUV . The Subaru forester sounded like a better option for you? But if you are truly looking for an SUV height Room ( even in compact) All drive system -RAV4 has torque vectoring

@@damiienevo4053 the Subaru cannot tow as much as the Mazda and we have been told to stay away from CVT transmissions. Don't get me wrong, I currently drive a Toyota Camry (2003) with 232,000 miles on it and it is showing no signs of giving up. I like the fact that the Rav4 uses an engine with dual fuel injection to prevent carbon build up on intake valves but the Mazda was quieter and has more back seat room for passengers. We have not purchased yet but our list of potential vehicles is getting shorter!

Patrick McMullen I don’t see how you think the Mazda has more back room space and either the Subaru or the rev? It’s the smallest But you are right regarding the towing to Subaru does 1500 in the Mazda does 2000 Some of the RAV4’s tow t2000-3500 If that is a big deciding factor the adventure/trd is the grade to tows the most for the RAV

@@damiienevo4053 I compared the back seat leg room from each manufacturers brochures. And then I only compared the Rav4 Adventure (37.8) to the CX5 (39.6) as I have ruled out the Forester. For towing having low end torque is always best and the Mazda wins with 320 ft lbs at 2500 rpm vs Toyotas 184 ft lbs at 5000 rpm.

Sam M Thanks for watching! Unfortunately, the fully-loaded version tested here came up short in most ways and, by the numbers, placed last. There’s nothing wrong with the RAV4, but it’s far from the best I’m the segment.

What wrong with CVT, answer nothing. Other types of transmission fail too! They start to slip, they have gear searching problems, and they are not smooth Shifting. By the way oil dilution been solved since 2019. If you want a really a great driving experience get a electric car, the torque is unbeatable.

The RAV4 also has engine issues, just like Honda. Engine cracking, coolant leaks & a possible fire hazard. www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/toyota-lexus-recall-replace-engine-avalon-camry-rav4-es/ Ford escape and Mazda CX5 are the only cars without such serious recalls in this comparison. They are the best choices.

@@TheEtbetween if you ask honda, oil dilution is fixed...IT IS NOT!!!!!!

So Toyota is reliable than Ford Escape? Toyota Rav.4 got a recall recently with the engine need to be replaced, how's that bullet proof Toyota reliability goes down the drain?

Aytug Demir My Escape has Apple CarPlay. Yeah, some things are cheap in mine, but my generation Escape is the last of the some what masculine CUV's. The new Escape looks to much like a lifted Focus.

I’m still happy with our 2015 Rogue S , 80,000 miles and still working great as like when bought new

Rey Perez Let me ask you this, is the CVT in Nissan's really as bad as people say? I almost bought a 2015 Altima 3,5 SL used before I got my Escape.

@@reyperez3424 you wait a couple more years and then it'll start to have issues.

The older Mazdas were ford influenced. They owned stake in the company. Dont buy anything older than a 17 mazda and you'll be fine.

I am on the market for an SUV. We own a CX-9 which I like how it drives a lot, the CX-5 feels just like it and better, but I do have the sense of low reliability. If you want it for lease or just 5 years, then that is not an issue. I wish the RAV4 would not be so noisy. I have a Carmy and that is so nice.

Yes, our niece had a 2015 CX5 and it was an electrical nightmare. Finally dumped a 4 year old car as they felt it was too dangerous and bought a 2019 RAV4 last year. I’m shopping this year and Mazda is not on my list of possibilities.

@@lazyeyedmodeler-woodyworkshop Wise move they seem to treat customers like dogs and are currently in court in Australia . www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/accc-v-mazda-about-to-face-up-121848/

where is your sense of humour?

2017escapo the last gen was pretty boring