While Ford has improved the model for 2009, interior quality remains one of the Escape Hybrid’s shortcomings.Ĭompared to some of its small SUV competitors, the hybrid version of the Ford Escape has maintained a relatively traditional SUV appearance with its upright grille and angular profile, and this should be appealing to those who like the rugged look of an SUV but the better gas mileage of a hybrid.
Aside from some hybrid-specific drivetrain characteristics, the Escape Hybrid drives like a conventional small Sport Utility Vehicle. I tested an all-wheel version of the new Limited trim level of the Escape Hybrid and found that the EPA’s fuel economy estimates are easily within reach. What’s an SUV shopper to do? If you’re not ready to downsize to a small vehicle, the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid remains one of the most efficient small SUVs available today, with an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 34/31 mpg city/highway for the front-wheel-drive model and fuel economy of 29/27 mpg for ones with all-wheel drive. Small SUVs are relatively efficient compared to their larger counterparts, but even in a model like that, topping off the tank can get pricey when gas is above $4 a gallon - as it is in many places around the country.
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