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2008 Ford Escape Overview

Likes:

  • Leading-edge hybrid technology
  • V-6 power from a four-cylinder
  • Excellent mileage
  • Tougher new look

Dislikes:

  • Unenthusiastic handling
  • Getting used to CVT (continuously variable transmission)
  • Real value

Bottom Line

By Rex Roy's avatar Rex Roy, Detroit Editor

TheCarConnection.com's editors read the latest reviews on the new 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid to write this comprehensive review. Experts from TheCarConnection.com also drove the Ford Escape Hybrid to provide you a definitive opinion on this technically advanced, compact ...

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By Rex Roy's avatar Rex Roy, Detroit Editor

The 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, inoffensive in styling despite its attempts at "machisimo," carries on an old Ford tradition in terms of style--namely, the Expedition. The 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid receives the same improvements in style, quality, and refinement bestowed upon the...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2008 Ford Escape: FWD 4dr I4 Man XLS $19,140 / $18,104 City: 22
Hwy: 28
2008 Ford Escape: FWD 4dr I4 Auto XLS $20,140 / $19,024 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2008 Ford Escape: FWD 4dr I4 Auto XLT $21,685 / $20,229 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2008 Ford Escape: FWD 4dr V6 Auto XLT $22,695 / $21,148 City: 18
Hwy: 24
2008 Ford Escape: FWD 4dr V6 Auto Limited $24,415 / $22,712 City: 18
Hwy: 24
2008 Ford Escape: FWD 4dr I4 CVT Hybrid $27,445 / $25,470 City: 34
Hwy: 30
2008 Ford Escape: 4WD 4dr I4 Auto XLS $21,880 / $20,624 City: 19
Hwy: 24
2008 Ford Escape: 4WD 4dr I4 Auto XLT $23,455 / $21,839 City: 19
Hwy: 24
2008 Ford Escape: 4WD 4dr V6 Auto XLT $24,465 / $22,758 City: 17
Hwy: 22
2008 Ford Escape: 4WD 4dr V6 Auto Limited $26,185 / $24,324 City: 17
Hwy: 22
2008 Ford Escape: 4WD 4dr I4 CVT Hybrid $29,215 / $27,080 City: 29
Hwy: 27

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The '07 Escape Hybrid was a little on the vanilla side. By giving the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid version a shot of styling testosterone, Ford has made the new Escape more distinctive, not only relative to other Fords but also to several immediate competitors. That can't hurt. But styling takes a backseat to this compact SUV's hybrid powertrain. Being green is the point here, and this little truck hits all the marks. The 2008 Escape Hybrid is the highest-mileage SUV in all the land.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. fb_100000001173755 avatar by Eugene Golubitsky #1, Posted: 6/21/2009

    Great video

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