Hybrids
2010 Ford Escape Hybrid Front-Wheel Drive
What it Is: A hybrid front-wheel drive five-passenger crossover.
Who it's For: Those who need crossover room and are willing to pay extra for better fuel economy.
What's Hot: Hybrid drivetrain gives the Escape best-in-class fuel economy.
What's Not: Base price of nearly $30,000 is hard to justify.
How It Got Its Score: While the Escape Hybrid's utility and fuel economy are both very good, its price is far more expensive than many other vehicles.
The Ford Escape Hybrid is a good all-around utility vehicle, and one that gets excellent fuel economy to boot. By all other measures, it's a good choice for those looking for fuel-efficient family-friendly transportation. However, its price is more than $30,000 when you include the destination charge, and that's for the "base" front-wheel drive model. That puts it $32,225 including destination, and that's for the "base" hybrid model. That price is far higher than most other compact crossovers, and about $8,000 more than a four-cylinder Escape, which already gets pretty good gas mileage. Still, if you're looking for a compact crossover, need no more than two rows and don't mind paying a premium for a high-tech powertrain, then the Escape Hybrid is probably exactly what you're looking for.
Specifications
Price |
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| MSRP |
$29,750 |
| Destination |
$725 |
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Other Models (Base Price) |
Limited ($32,985) |
Mechanical
Engine Size |
2.5 liters |
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Engine Type |
Inline-4 |
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Horsepower |
155 hp |
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Torque |
136 lb.-ft. |
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Fuel |
Regular Unleaded |
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Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
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Transmission |
Continuously Variable |
Fuel Economy
EPA City |
34 mpg |
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EPA Highway |
31 mpg |
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EPA Combined |
32 mpg |
Utility
Vehicle Type |
Small SUV |
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Family Friendliness |
7.9 |
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Doors |
Five |
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Seat Rows |
Two |
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Passengers |
Five |
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LATCH Positions |
Two |
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Cargo Space |
30..9 cu. ft. |
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Max Cargo Space |
66.4 cu. ft. |
Safety
NHTSA Driver Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Passenger Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Driver Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Passenger Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rollover |
3 Stars |
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IIHS Front |
Good |
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IIHS Side |
Good |
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IIHS Rear |
Good |
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Stability Control |
Standard |
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Traction Control |
Standard |
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Brake Assist |
Not Available |
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Side Airbags |
Thorax and Curtain |
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Collision Avoidance |
Not Available |
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Active Cruise Control |
Not Available |
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