The exterior design of the 2011 Escape Hybrid is quite outdated. Other features worth mentioning are the chrome exterior accents, sunroof, rear parking assists, and rearview camera.
The Ford Escape Hybrid comes with additional features such as its dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control, leather-wrapped steering wheel with cruise and audio controls, and a compass and outside temperature monitor.The cargo space is at 66.4 cubic feet of space when the rear-seats are folded.
The Ford Escape Hybrid offers standard antilock brakes plus front-seat side airbags, stability control, and full-length head curtain airbags with rollover sensor. The Escape Hybrid boasts a score of perfect five stars in front and side crash testing. The GMC Terrain is a fuel-efficient and comparable alternative (MSRP $24,500; 22 city/ 32 hwy). If there is something the consumer can expect from the Ford Escape Hybrid, it is the best in fuel economy when it comes to SUV’s while having good handling like a non-hybrid.
The 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid has the best combined fuel economy rating in its class and a driving experience that’s remarkably similar to conventional SUVs. Overall, car reviewers are impressed with the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. As strong as the Escape Hybrid’s case is, its high price tag punches a hole in it. If you’re looking to go green and save gas, but need an SUV, the Ford Escape Hybrid is worth it. Starting at about $5,000 less than the Escape hybrid, the Terrain has a better highway fuel economy rating, though it can’t match the hybrid in the city.
Changes to the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid are relatively minor. Ford’s MyKey system is now standard on all models. The Ford Escape Hybrid has been around for five years now.
The Escape Hybrid is not without its faults, however. The 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid is available in two trim levels: base and Limited. EPA estimates for fuel economy put the front-wheel-drive Escape Hybrid at the top of the hybrid SUV category with 34 mpg city/31 mpg highway and 32 mpg in combined driving.
The 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid comes standard with antilock brakes (front disc, rear drum), stability control, front-seat side airbags and full-length head curtain airbags with rollover sensors. The 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid features an attractive interior dressed up with soft-touch materials.
