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2006 Ford Escape Hybrid 4WDWith fuel consumption that can vary widely depending on whether it's driven in urban or suburban environments, the Ford Escape Hybrid may not be as fuel-efficient as some owners expect, reports Editor, Greg Wilson.  And the price premium for a Hybrid is questionable, he notes.  But there are no significant compromises in performance, and it's a comfortable, practical small SUV, he reports.      More...
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« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2006, 05:34:37 pm »
Anyone else think the Escape is looking tired and outdated? Good for Ford for adding hybrid technology to some of the lineup though. That interior is  Hurl
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« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2006, 11:47:54 am »
Quote from: Bullet_Blue on February 18, 2006, 05:34:37 pm
Anyone else think the Escape is looking tired and outdated? Good for Ford for adding hybrid technology to some of the lineup though. That interior is  Hurl

Yes, it does but I wouldn't say the interior is any worse than the exterior.

The big negative is the price.  $36,399.00 for the 4WD Hybrid before taxes and fees?  Ouch!   Shocked Shocked
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« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2006, 10:10:52 am »
The Accord Hybrid is more than that and it's not AWD Wink
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« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2006, 11:05:48 pm »
I've test driven the Escape Hybrid and props to Ford for developing the hybrid system on their own but upgrade that god awful interior. I might as well be in a Tonka truck.
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