The Ford Escape Hybrid is the most fuel efficient hybrid SUV on the market. This hybrid SUV has government fuel efficient ratings of 34 on the city and 31 on the highway, while the AWD version provides 29 city and 27 highway. Beside offers plenty of space, versatility, and comfot, what else do you need to know about Ford Escape Hybrid.
Ford company has replaces 2.3 liter engine Ford Escape Hybrid with a 2.5, boosting net horsepower from 155 to 177 in 2009. The engineers of Ford company refined the Ford Escape Hybrid’s braking system to allows for stability control, better traction, and a smoother feel to the brakes, previously not incorporated into the hybrid system. In the process noise and vibrations have been reduced.
This especially evident when Ford Escape Hybrid’s engine shut down and the vehicle moves into all electric mode. One more very nice feature for 2009 is the upgrades of a 110-volt AC power outlet now comes standard in the Escape Hybrid.
With these upgrades go a long way to making up any shortcomings in the earlier Ford Escape Hybrid. Still, with the extra of 300 pounds of weight as compared to the conventional gas powered Escape, gives Ford Escape Hybrid a feeling of heaviness. Additionally, the Ford Escape Hybrid may not bet the right choice if your top priority are battling harsh weather and road conditions . Other hybrid SUVs on the market are better suited for towing and off road travel, although the Ford Escape Hybrid’s ride quality is more than sufficient for both carting and commuting the family.
These pet peeves aside, the Ford Escape Hybrid is a versatile, capable, fuel efficient vehicle-possibly the most realized expression so far of the combined capabilities and benefits of an SUV, and the fuel parsimony of a hybrid vehicle.
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source: hybridcars.com
