Ford Escape Hybrid was released 5 seasons ago

The 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid was released 5 seasons ago. The changes for this season’s model are actually few, but overall the Ford Escape Hybrid provides a lot of features that can be beneficial to the hybrid SUV fan. You can now get a smoking option, which includes the once standard on every vehicle ashtray and car lighter, and the MyKey feature has been made available as a standard equipment on every Ford vehicle for the 2011 season.

The 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid offers about 66 cubic feet of cargo space and provides an average of 32 miles to the gallon for fuel efficiency. The technological features that are found on other Ford models are also standard, including the ever popular Sync features which provides the driver with voice activated commands for the electronic devices that are commonly used while driving. The parking feature provides each driver the option to parallel park without having to touch the wheel and focus solely on the gas and brake pedals. When it comes to the technological advancements the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid is a techno-geek’s dream.

The drawbacks include additional weight, clumsy handling, and relatively unrespectable braking. The buzz in the car industry is that the 2012 series is going to enter the scene redesigned to address these issues, and many consumers are waiting for the release of the new models before making a final purchasing decision.

The base 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine is linked to the gearset operative variable transmission that allows for simple cycling back and forth between fuel and electric motors. If you opt for the all wheel drive model you will have two electric motors linking to the gasoline engine. The combined total for the base model is 177 horsepower.

Naturally, fuel efficiency if definitely a reason that the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid is attracting attention. City mileage is clocked at 34 miles per gallon and highway mileage is clocked at 31 miles per gallon. The all wheel drive version fell to 30 miles per gallon in the city and 27 miles per gallon on the highway. It has been tested from 0 to 60 in about 9 seconds, making the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid moderate for its class in power and performance.

Ambient lighting allows the roomy cabin to be attractive and managed by the driver. Without a telescoping steering column and the high front seating arrangement many individuals feel like they are driving a bus uncomfortably. The rear seats are a 60/40 split and if you need them for passenger room your cargo space is about 28 cubic feet. If you get through the difficult process of folding down the rear seats you will open up about 66 feet of cargo space.

The front disc brakes and the rear drum brakes make for an interesting combination. The ride is reasonable, and the overall styling needs that much anticipated makeover. The price tag for the base model is considered reasonable at $30,000. This is much less than many of the hybrid SUV crossovers that are available today. The 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid is a well established vehicle in its class.