Running on the electric motor in stop and go traffic/display in dash of hybrid activity
Least favorite feature:
no auxiliary input to stereo system
Advice to buyer:
Just drive one
Detailed review:
I bought this 2006 4WD Escape Hybrid in April of 2006 as a business vehicle for myself. I drive a mixture of city and highway miles in the upper Midwest. I am averaging over 31 mpg in total since my purchase and have covered about 8000 miles. Everything is as advertised or better. Acceleration is more than adequate when needed and cruising is just fine on the interstate. The functionality of the SUV arrangement coupled with the economy and low emissions are hard to beat. I like the invovlement with the function of the vehicle that the optional in dash display gives me. I am looking forward to seeing how the performance is this winter in the snow and cold.
Also considered:
2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
2006 BMW X3
2006 Ford Fusion
Vehicle purchased:
2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
About This Reviewer...
Name:
Doug Wickstrom
Location:
Long Beach, Indiana
Other vehicles owned:
2000 BMW Z3
2003 Lincoln Aviator
Review submitted:
October 11, 2006
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