The Best Hybrid SUV Reviews

Review of the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid

The 2008 model year brought significant cosmetic changes to the Ford Escape – adding sharper lines and a more rugged exterior. For 2009, Ford has turned its attention under the hood and revamped the 2009 Ford Escape hybrid’s mechanics. By bringing the SUV’s inner-workings up to speed, the auto giant is hoping to see sales even higher than it did during a record-breaking ’08.

Just five months after announcing a joint effort to better understand electric automobiles, Ford Motor Company and Southern California Edison (SCE) introduced the first demo version of the all new, Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid vehicle (PHEV) today.  The plug-in Escape SUV is a research vehicle that uses high voltage, lithium-ion batteries which can be charged using standard 120 volt household current.

The 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid debuted in late November, 2006 at the LA Auto Show, and began arriving at dealerships across the country just a few months later. With an EPA estimated gas mileage of 34/30, this green sport utility vehicle remains one of the most fuel efficient vehicles in its class.