Quote Originally Posted by jut703 View Post
Big difference between the Escape and CRV is the CVT. The CRV is always in the powerband when you need it.

Have also brought our 2.0 gas CRV to highlands and had no issues with the steep inclines.

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Yeah I was thinking of mentioning that...CVTs are good going uphill because they keep the engine at its sweet spot. It results in the droning lots of people dislike but that’s the way it is supposed to work. The Escape may be lighter and more powerful but it is hooked up to an archaic 4AT that struggles to find the right gear until it is too late and you lose all momentum.