2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Reviews

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2006 Ford Escape Hybrid

2006 Ford Escape Hybrid

gpsman1
Reviewed by gpsman1
Pros: Many
Cons: Few

This is one of the best buys in America.
You can get $60,000 of enginnering in a $30,000(or less) vehicle.

With some talented driving and a few add-ons, I can get 54 MPG in a 4,000 pound SUV. That's not a typo, 54 MPG in city driving is more than possible.
This SUV really shines below 40 miles per hour when the electric motor does most ( or all ) of the work.

At highway speeds, the gas engine does most of the work.
You can expect 40 MPG at 55 MPH, 34 MPG at 65 MPH, and 28 MPG at 75 MPH!

Not bad! I'd say that is very, very good! Wouldn't you?
-John ( a very happy owner )

3 people found this review useful
March 6, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Alejandro
Reviewed by Alejandro
Pros: If you need one, this is the best mileage
Cons: Only gets roughly 27 MPG

I actually don't own this car, but often drive my girlfriend's around and up to Tahoe. It's got pretty impressive pick up, lots of room to store bikes, skiis, and a girlfriend. It's almost as if you're not driving a hybrid at all. As far as being eco-efficient, this is not your best bet. However, if you must own an SUV this is the most friendly car you can get. Go Escape!

2 people found this review useful
June 9, 2008 at 4:12 am
HojoMojo
Reviewed by HojoMojo
Pros: Excellent gas mileage!
Cons: Still depends on gasoline engine.

I love my Ford Escape Hybrid! It gets great milage and it moves out when I want it to. I only wish I could adjust the amount of time it uses the electric motor.

I especially enjoy the knowledge that, when I am breaking, I'm generating electricity that will help me get going again.

June 4, 2008 at 8:51 am
smrt2bcute
Reviewed by smrt2bcute
Pros: Great gas mileage, fits family of 4, reliable, cheaper than most hybrid suvs
Cons: with car seats 4 people is max! small load capacity, no towing

We bought this car when we had just had our first child and it is wonderful. I insisted on a hybrid and we ruled out the Toyota for price reasons and we've been very pleased. Even more so that gas prices are on the rise so rapidly! We do wish we'd added a couple more unnecessary items (DVD, sunroof) just because we would enjoy this car that much more. We've had one issue with the tire sensor (one tire blew and apparently the sensor went with it) but no major mechanical issues, no issues at all regarding the stability of the vehicle itself. I wish it would hold more or when we need to bring an extra person along that we had the room. My husband thinks he wants to sell it at 100,000 miles because that's when the battery (major battery) warranty ends but I'd be hard pressed to sell it! Way to go FORD!

March 10, 2008 at 12:55 pm
jessg
Reviewed by jessg
Pros: fuel efficient for an SUV, tons of space but easy to park
Cons: cannot compare to the MPG of a prius or other sedan hybrids

I am the owner of the aforementioned Escape and I have enjoyed the car more than I had anticipated. When searching for a new car, I was looking for an environmentally responsible vehicle with the interior space of an SUV - and I found it. The most remarkable part of the Escape is how easy it is to park in San Francisco, which is already a feat in itself. Even though there is more trunk room (with flip-down seats), the care is actually shorter than my previous Volvo and can easily fit into even the trickiest spaces. With 4WD, great pickup and an intelligent dashboard (that not only tells you when your liftgate is ajar but also let's you monitor the fuel efficiency of your driving),you can take this car anywhere, full of anything.

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