At low speeds often traveled in city driving, the Escape Hybrid can be powered solely by the electric motor at speeds up to 40 mph, saving fuel. The available Intelligent 4WD System provides enhanced traction under any conditions, on or off the road. The new Escape Hybrid Limited features bright chrome accents, machined aluminum wheels, and even a power moonroof in its list of luxury features. Acceleration with the 2.5L Atkinson cycle I4 engine and electric motor combined is similar to what you'd experience with a V6 engine. Chrome upper/lower grille treatment is among the many special styling cues of the new Escape Hybrid Limited model.
FEATURES:
MECHANICAL
4-wheel independent suspension
16.5-gallon fuel tank capacity (15.1-gallon on Escape Hybrid)
90,000-mile tune-up interval**
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Front and rear stabilizer bars
Front-wheel drive
Power front disc/rear drum brakes with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
SAFETY/SECURITY
3-point safety belt restraint system for all seating positions
Adjustable head restraints at all seating positions
AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability ControlTM)
Belt-Minder® front safety belt reminder
Brake/shift interlock with automatic transmission
Front-seat side airbags
Front height-adjustable shoulder safety belts
Integrated keyhead transmitter remotes (2)
LATCH - Lower anchors and tether anchors for child-safety seats
(rear seat positions)
Personal Safety System® with dual-stage front airbags
Safety Canopy® System with side-curtain airbags and rollover sensor
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft ignition system
Side-intrusion door beams
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (excludes spare)
INTERIOR
2nd-row 60/40 split-folding bench seat with tip-fold-flat latches
2 power points (1 in each row)
Air conditioning
Auxiliary audio input jack
Covered visor vanity mirrors
Cruise control
Floor console with removable interior bins and 4 cupholders
Illuminated-entry system
Power door locks with child-safety rear door locks
Power windows with one-touch-down driver-window feature
Rear floor air ducts
Tachometer
Tilt steering wheel
EXTERIOR
Easy FuelTM capless fuel-filler system
Liftgate with flip-up glass
Power sideview mirrors with manual-fold feature
Rear-window defroster
Solar-tinted glass
Windshield wipers - Front: variable-intermittent with washer; rear:
2-speed with washer
Hybrid Includes select standard Escape XLT features, plus:
330-volt nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH)
battery pack
16" cast-aluminum wheels
110-volt AC power outlet
60/40 split-folding rear seat with
tip-fold-flat latches
Body-color upper and lower grille
Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
SYNC
Regenerative Braking System
SIRIUS Satellite Radio with
6-month subscription
Steering wheel-mounted cruise and
secondary audio controls
SPECIFICATIONS:
Doors:4 Bluetooth:not available Premium Sound:yes, optional Satellite Radio:yes, standard AV Input:yes, standard DVD player:
yes, optional Keyless Entry:yes, standard Leather Seats:yes, optional Sun/Moon roof:yes, optional Cruise Control:yes, standard Climate Control:yes, standard Memorized Seat:not available Power Windows:yes, standard Third Seat:not available Rear Seat Warmers:not available Anti-Theft:yes, standard Child Anchors:yes, standard Traction Control:not available Stability Control:yes, standard Side Airbags:yes, standard Headroom Rear:39.2 Legroom Rear:35.6 Hiproom Front:53.3 Hiproom Rear:49.1 Shoulder room Front:56.6 Shoulder room Rear:55.9 Luggage Capacity:27.8 Engine Horsepower:153 hp @ 6000 rpm Engine Displacement:2.5L Engine Torque:136 lb of torque @ 4500 rpm Engine Compression:12.3:1 Fuel Delivery:Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection Fuel Type:Regular unleaded Fuel Capacity:15.1 Front Suspension:Independent, MacPherson struts attached to lower control arms with stabilizer bar Rear Suspension:Independent, double lateral and semi-trailing arms design with stabilizer bar Shocks:Front - Gas-pressurized twin tube ; Rear - Gas-pressurized twin tube Brakes:Regenerative Braking System and 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes Tires:16" cast-aluminum wheels with P235/70R16 all-season BSW tires Steering:Electric power rack-and-pinion Hybrid Motor:Permanent Magnet AC synchronous motor Hybrid Battery:330-volt Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NiMH) - The innovative Escape Hybrid nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) battery is completely sealed and securely encased, and stored neatly under the flat rear cargo area load floor. What's more, the Regenerative Braking System recharges the NiMH battery each time you apply the brakes. Hybrid Net Power (HP):177 Hybrid System Notes:none
