Hybrid Ford Escape summary:  2005 NORTH AMERICAN TRUCK OF THE YEAR. UPTO 34 MPG. IT'S THE MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT SUV ON EARTH.

Escape Hybrid is 100 percent SUV and 100 percent hybrid. It has both front wheel and 4 wheel drive options. It can seat 5 people. It can tow 1000 pound load with ease.

ESCAPE HYBRID FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) Mileage: 36 city/31 highway (FWD) Price: $26,640 Starting MSRP   ESCAPE HYBRID FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) (can be taken off road) Intelligent 4WD System (4WD) Mileage 33 city/29 highway (4WD) Price: $29,025 Actual mileage may vary depending on other factors

Escape Hybrid’s 2.3L I4 “Atkinson Cycle” gasoline engine is a dual-overhead-cam design with four valves per
cylinder. The special “Atkinson Cycle” improves fuel efficiency when combined with the electric motor, boosting the
horsepower to 155 for V6-like acceleration. T

The optional Hybrid Energy Audio & Navigation System gives you a 6-CD changer, navigation capability with full
map and turn-by-turn voice direction, fuel economy display and energy-flow diagram that shows how the engine,
motor and battery are being used.

Behind the sleek floor shifter is an optional 110-volt AC power outlet that can be used to plug in electrical items. No adaptor necessary.

The well-designed instrument cluster has a gauge that indicates when the battery is charging or assisting the engine
for an added boost. Even the tachometer has a “green zone” that shows when the gas engine has stopped and
Escape Hybrid is being powered electrically.

 (information courtesy of ford.com)