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What's New for the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Ford makes few changes to its runaway success, the Escape Hybrid. For 2006, you can order one with black paint for the first time, and a power sunroof is also available.
Advantages of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid:
- Eco-friendly, full-hybrid powertrain
- Federal tax credit with purchase
- Power of a V6; fuel economy of a four
- Roomy and functional interior
Objections to the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid: - Can't match EPA fuel economy ratings of other hybrids
- Power of a small V6; fuel economy of a big four
- Mushy handling
Editor's Advice:
With the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, environmentally aware consumers who wish to carry lots of cargo can have their cake and eat it too. Factor in Toyota-sourced technology, fuel-sipping economy and lower tailpipe emissions, and the Escape Hybrid is a great value even at its high-$20s base price. The Escape Hybrid would bode well for urbanites, where only the electric motor could be used during stop-and-go traffic. And unlike other hybrids, the Escape Hybrid, when equipped with the Intelligent 4WD system, is a capable soft-roader, and can easily tackle a winter full of snow.
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