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Summary
The Ford Escape Hybrid may no longer be unique with its fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly gasoline-electric powertrain, but its virtues remain in clear view. It's currently the cleanest, most economical hybrid SUV, and the powertrain provides performance on par with a V6 engine, but without the nose-heavy tendencies that often come with putting larger engines in front-drive vehicles.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Larry Edsall is based in Phoenix.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD ($26,900); 4WD ($28,525) |
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Engines:
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2.3-liter, 16-valve, dohc Atkinson Cycle inline four plus 65-watt (87 hp) electric traction motor and 28-watt (38-hp) motor for recharging battery pack |
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Transmissions:
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continuously variable transmission |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front airbags, LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) system, perimeter alarm |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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safety canopy with side air curtains and front side-impact airbags, 24-hour roadside assistance |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Kansas City, Missouri |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD ($26,900) |
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Standard Equipment:
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fog lamps, privacy glass, power windows/locks/mirrors, lift gate with flip-up glass, roof rack with 2 crossbars, rear defroster and two-speed rear wiper, six-way power driver's seat, AM/FMM with in-dash 6-CD changer, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, message center, air conditioning, illuminated entry, four-wheel dics brakes with anti-lock system, remote entry, 16-inch aluminum wheels, 235/70R16 all-season tires |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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appearance package ($695), energy/audiophile/navigation system ($1,995), safety package ($595), rear floor mats ($25), 110-volt power outlet ($180), leather comfort group ($595), retractable cargo cover ($75) |
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Destination Charge:
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615 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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31675 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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133 @ 6000 (plus electric motor) |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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129 @ 4500 (plus electric motor) |
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Transmission:
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continuously variable transmission |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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36/31 |
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Wheelbase:
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103.2 |
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Length/width/height:
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174.9/71.8/70.0 |
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Track, f/r:
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61.1/60.2 |
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Turning circle:
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37.7 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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40.4/53.4/41.6 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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39.2/49.1/36.3 |
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Cargo volume:
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65.5 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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independent |
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Suspension, r:
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independent |
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Ground clearance:
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8 |
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Curb weight:
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3620 |
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Tires:
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235/70R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc |
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Fuel capacity:
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15.0 |
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