Whats New for the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Ford makes few changes to its runaway success, the Escape Hybrid. For 2006, you can order one with black paint for the first time, and a power sunroof is also available.Advantages of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid: Eco-friendly, full-hybrid powertrainFederal tax credit with purchasePower of a V6; fuel economy of a fourRoomy and functional interiorObjections to the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid: Can’t match EPA fuel economy ratings of other hybridsPower of a small V6; fuel economy of a big fourMushy handlingEditor’s Advice: With the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, environmentally aware consumers who wish to carry lots of cargo can have their cake and eat it too. Factor in Toyota-sourced technology, fuel-sipping economy and lower tailpipe emissions, and the Escape Hybrid is a great value even at its high-$20s base price. The Escape Hybrid would bode well for urbanites, where only the electric motor could be used during stop-and-go traffic. And unlike other hybrids, the Escape Hybrid, when equipped with
