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The Ford Escape is an SUV from American automaker Ford Motor Company available in both standard and hybrid models. All-wheel-drive is an option on all models. The Ford Escape was thoroughly redesigned for the 2008 model year and received stronger engines and a 6-speed automatic for 2009.
In March 2009, President Obama got a chance to take a look at a plug-in hybrid model of the Escape while visiting Pomona, California, home to Southern California Edison's electric vehicle garage. The president visited the facility to promote his planned $2.4 billion in funding to help develop plug-in vehicles.Boston.com: Obama gets peek at Escape... (March 19, 2009)
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Fast Facts
- Class: Compact SUV
- Seating: 5
- 2.5 L 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valves i-CVT
- 3.0 L V6 DOHC 24-valves i-CVT
- 171 @ 6,000 (I4); 240 @ 6,550 (V6)
- 153 @ 6,000 + 94 electric (Hybrid)
- 171 @ 4,500 (I4); 223 @ 4,300 (V6)
- 136 @ 4,500 (Hybrid)
- 19 - 22 City / 25 - 28 Highway (I4)
- 17 - 18 City / 24 - 26 Highway (V6)
- 29 - 34 City / 27 - 31 Highway (Hybrid)
- 5-speed manual; 6-speed automatic
- Continuously Variable Transmission (Hybrid)
- MSRP: $20,435 - 33,725JB car pages: Ford Escape Reviews & Prices
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Reviews
"The 2009 Ford Escape has had quite a few changes; some may crucify Ford for changing a model so quickly or for releasing the 2008 when perhaps it was not ready for prime time. Others may praise them for having the guts to step forward and improve an already popular and best-selling model."— Canadian DriverCanadian Driver: First Drive: 2009 Ford Escape"After a thorough update to the exterior and interior for the 2008 model year, the Ford Escape receives new powertrains for 2009. The previous 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engines is replaced by a more powerful 2.5-liter four that also replaces the Hybrid's 4-cylinder, while the V6 receives more power. The previous 4-speed automatic is replaced by a modern 6-speed transmission."— JB car pagesJB car pages: 2009 Ford Escape Review
"The biggest change, though, is that you no longer have to buy one of the bottom-feeder trim levels to get four-cylinder fuel economy. The 2.5 is available all the way up to the Escape Limited and Mercury Mariner Premier versions. Small engines are big now, even with buyers who can afford more."— Motor TrendMotor Trend: First Drive: 2009 Ford Escape
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Edmunds.com: Ford Escape
The Ford Escape has been one of America's best-selling small SUVs. This overview provides information, specs and buying advice on new and used Ford Escape models.edmunds.com -
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Boston.com: Obama gets peek at Escape plug-in hybrid
Obama gets peek at Escape plug-in hybrid - Boston Overdrive - Boston.comboston.com (March 19, 2009)
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@GfeLondon | November 10, 2009 09:23 PM -
I'm getting better handling the car guys. A little twitchy about walking away from the Ford Escape Hybrid last night. I feel ... antsy.
@Ipstenu | November 10, 2009 05:57 PM -
@tangentartist 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. Very nice so far. Averaging 29.5 mpg though it advertises 31.
@FrankiiieD | November 10, 2009 05:17 PM
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