New 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid

What is better than a nimble, fuel efficient, affordable Ford Escape? The answer is the even more efficient, also affordable and agile, 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid.

This small SUV features a 153 horsepower, 2.5-liter inline-four-cylinder engine mated to a 94-horsepower electric motor and a continuously variable transmission. The Escape Hybrid delivers remarkable 34 mpg city and 31 mpg highway ratings, which set it apart from just about anything else on the market. The Saturn VUE Hybrid is about the only direct competition, and the Escape’s city mileage blows the VUE out of the water. The Escape Hybrid is so efficient; it has met the Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV II) and Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV) standards. You get all of that, plus one of the smoothest powertrains available — Ford engineers spent a lot of time making sure occupants feel little or no engine vibrations. If life was a video game where you battled smog and other emissions-related problems, the Escape Hybrid would be a cheat code.

Useful features abound in the interior and exterior of the 2010 Ford Escape. The side mirrors incorporate a secondary convex mirror to help eliminate the blind spot, thus making lane changes safer. Inside the Escape are environmentally friendly soy-based seat foam, optional recycled seat fabric and dual zone climate control. Sirius Satellite Radio comes with six months of service, and a sunroof is even available on the base model. Upgrade to the Escape Hybrid Limited, and prepare to be amazed with features like premium leather seats, a rearview camera, an in-dash 6-CD changer, and 16-inch bright aluminum wheels. Also optional are a TV and DVD player, a navigation system, and Ford’s SYNC information center which offers traffic, business, sports, and weather reports – as well as driving directions.

The Escape Hybrid maintains the Escape’s level of safety, with antilock brakes, a full set of airbags, and stability and traction control all standard. The package delivers Five-Star front and side impact crash-test ratings; it’s good for the environment, and it’s good for your family.

If you want a compact size SUV that is big on safety, features and value, the Escape Hybrid is perhaps your best bet. If you want the most fuel-efficient SUV hybrid available in America, the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid is your green revelation.