If you scrutinize the Hybrid, you may notice its unique wheels and "Hybrid" badges but other than that, you might as well be looking at any other Escape. A 2005 model, the Hybrid shares the same updates (such as a restyled front end and a console-mounted gearshift) that the whole Escape line received this spring. Looking at this Escape, you'd be hard-pressed to tell it apart from its "normal" siblings. Could it really get nearly double the mileage of the V6 Escape without giving up zippy performance? In any event, we were eager to see if and how the Escape Hybrid lived up to the lofty goals Ford has for it. But if Americans' appetite for gas-guzzling trucks and SUVs is any indication, it seems that those concerns aren't nearly as important as a serious hit to the wallet. Of course, there's also the benefit of reducing the consumption of a finite resource and reducing air pollution.
With the price of regular gasoline currently flirting (in L.A.) with $2.50 a gallon, the timing couldn't be better. First shown as a concept at the 2001 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Escape Hybrid promises great fuel economy (in the range of 30 to 35 mpg) along with spirited V6-like performance. Finally, an XLT Sport model joins the lineup.Īfter promising the debut of this vehicle for a good three years, Ford is finally bringing the highly anticipated Escape Hybrid to market. On the outside, all Escapes have reworked front and rear fascias with a new grille design and headlights.
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Further, the vehicle's structure has been modified to better absorb offset frontal impacts, and the backseat gets a full set of three-point belts. The most significant improvement inside is the addition of the optional Safety Canopy rollover protection system. Interior updates include a floor-mounted shifter, new gauges, upgraded seats and additional storage. Antilock brakes are now standard across the line. Meanwhile, the V6 engine has been tweaked to provide improved throttle response. This new engine is a more viable choice for budget-conscious buyers, and like the V6, it can be matched with a new electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system.
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Last year's base 2.0-liter engine is replaced by a new 153-horsepower, 2.3-liter, four-cylinder engine that's available with either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. The 2005 Ford Escape gets a freshened look and some new mechanicals.
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