I originally wondered why Ford chose the Escape as its first hybrid platform. Tomorrow I will discuss the drivetrain in more depth, once I get the opportunity to test the hybrid system out in a wider range of situations. It seems so far, that Ford is delivering on the promise of hybrids, the power of a larger engine with the fuel economy of a smaller one. Similar discrepancies have been seen in the Prius as well. In rear world driving, they provide fuel economy in the mid to low-twenties. For instance, the Lexus and Toyota SUV hybrids are rated at 33 city/28 highway and 31 city/27 highway by the EPA. After today, I am suspecting there is some kind of foul play here. The real-world gas mileage was very close to the EPA sticker, which was surprising considering the Toyota products delivery gas mileage that is significantly below the EPA sticker. I averaged 31.2 miles per gallon on the entire trip, which is excellent for a vehicle of this size. Not once did I feel like I had actually given up anything for the terrific gas mileage the Escape gets. The power delivery is a little slow off the line, but once the Escape reaches speed the power level was more than acceptable. It was a pleasant surprise to find that it is not totally incompetent as far as driving dynamics are concerned. The Escape is a crossover, however, and its Ford Mondeo/Contour heritage gives it very car-like ride and handling. Ride quality was decent, especially for an SUV. In fact, on the road it felt sure footed and stable. I found the Escape to be better damped than I originally anticipated. Regardless, the driving experience up front leaves me little room to discuss the exterior, which I will save for another day.Īt first, I expected the Escape to be a little on the ?soft? side. There were periods where traffic slowed to a halt and I received more of a 'city' driving experience. While the driving experience was valuable, it was almost all highway time. Well, this time we made a 5 hour trek after getting the Escape. Normally when I get a vehicle, I do not get much seat time for the first day. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to modify the terms of this plan at any time.The first day with the Ford Escape was an interesting one. See your Ford or Lincoln Dealer for complete details and qualifications. If you need additional information concerning the A/Z Plans, please refer back to your A/Z Plan Pricing website for complete details.Ī/X/Z Plan pricing, including A/X/Z Plan option pricing, is exclusively for eligible Ford Motor Company employees, friends and family members of eligible employees, and Ford Motor Company eligible partners. If you close your window or tab, you must re-access the site through the A/Z Plan Pricing website to ensure that all eligible plan pricing is visible. What happens if I close this site before I'm finished? Contact your local dealer to determine their level of participation in the program and final vehicle pricing. Also, some dealers may choose not to participate in A/Z Plan pricing. In addition, some vehicles, trims or options you select may not qualify for A/Z Plans. Note: A/Z Plan pricing information is not available on all Ford websites. Welcome A/Z Plan Participant Now you can view exclusive price savings on our Build & Price shopping tool.
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