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FORD ESCAPE HYBRID REVIEW
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| Ratings |
( Maximum score is 100 ) |
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| Overall: |
 ( 100 )
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| Comfort: |
( 100 )
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| Performance: |
( 100 )
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| Quality: |
( 100 )
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| Appearance: |
( 100 )
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| Comments |
Favorite feature: |
The mileage computer which reminds me to pace my driving. |
Least favorite feature: |
The air conditioner doesn't put out as much cooling on battery power. |
Advice to buyer: |
Buy while you can get the $2600 tax credit. |
Detailed review: |
I love my Escape Hybrid. Over the years I have owned a Ford F-150, Ford Bronco V-8, Ford Bronco II, and a Chevy Tracker. As I moved to smaller vehicles, I got better gas mileage, but even the Tracker only achieved 25-27 mpg over the 5 years and 70,000 miles I put on it.
My wife and I just got back to Duarte, CA from a 1000 mile trip to Reno, NV. We averaged 32.7 mpg on the trip north and 34.3 mpg for the overall trip. The driving was mostly on highways and going up and down hills. We even drove up to the East entrance to Mamouth which is over 9800 feet. I did not drive over 65 mph and carefully used my brakes to charge the batteries going down the hills. The Escape Hybrid is a fun vehicle to drive. |
Also considered: |
2006 Honda CR-V
2006 Toyota RAV4
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Vehicle purchased: |
2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
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| About This Reviewer... |
Name: |
Darryl Gaines |
Location: |
Duarte, California |
Other vehicles owned: |
2006 Ford Focus
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Review submitted: |
August 22, 2006 |
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