Ford Escape Hybrid
The 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid (MSRP 30,000) was named the most environmentally friendly of all the hybrid trucks at the Earth Wind and Power Awards in 2009. Families, who want to “go green” and are environmental conscience, will love this crossover SUV. When evaluating hybrid cars, one must make a decision why they are buying the car.
If it’s purely for environmental reasons, then all hybrid automobiles are better for the environment because they utilize less fossil fuel. But if cost is a factor, then one should rank Hybrid automobile within their class. Hybrid SUV’s should be compared to one another to make a fair comparison. The Non Hybrid 2010 Ford Escape has an MSRP of $21,000, which is $9,000 cheaper than the Hybrid model. The gas mileage differential is about 8 mpg between non hybrid and hybrid versions of this automobile. So it would take many years of ownership to offset this cost differential.
The good news though is that the Ford Escape Hybrid is the one of the cheapest SUV crossovers in the marketplace. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is much more expensive than the Ford Escape Hybrid. In addition, by buying the Ford Escape Hybrid, a driver doesn’t lose any noticeable performance than the non hybrid version.
The Ford Escape has received good reviews on performance from Kelley’s Blue Book and Edmunds.com. The Ford Escape Hybrid can run on electricity only at slower speeds, making the drive quiet and enjoyable. The Ford Escape Hybrid looks like any other SUV on the road. Many hybrid cars over the years have been criticized for their sparse interior and space age exterior.
Ford has re-designed and updated the Ford Escape for 2010. The Hybrid comes in two trim packages base, and top of the line limited. The Ford Escape Hybrid has interior and design features that their competitors don’t offer. These include an electrical air conditioning unit. A driver can use the unit without utilizing the gasoline engine.
The Escape Hybrid also offers “My Key”, which can limit maximum speed and volume on the radio. This is a nice feature for parents if they want to control their child’s driving habits. Lastly, the Ford Escape Hybrid earned outstanding crash test results from the United States government. This is a car that is well made, and safe to drive.
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