Escape Hybrid Gets An Update
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Escape Hybrid Gets An Update
http://www.courant.com/business/hc-0...0,157562.story
Bob Wilson
Originally Posted by Duncan_Haimerl
Freshened up for 2008, the Ford Escape Hybrid appears a little more formidable as a sport utility, feels comfortable in the driver's seat and is quieter inside than in the previous years.
The only clue I had to the size of the engine (without reading the paperwork) was the four pistons on the display of where the power was coming from: the electric motors, the gasoline engine or both.
I was surprised that a 2.3-liter, inline four-cylinder could feel so powerful, but then that is how an electric motor works, power right from the start without having to build up steam.
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The only clue I had to the size of the engine (without reading the paperwork) was the four pistons on the display of where the power was coming from: the electric motors, the gasoline engine or both.
I was surprised that a 2.3-liter, inline four-cylinder could feel so powerful, but then that is how an electric motor works, power right from the start without having to build up steam.
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Last edited by bwilson4web; Aug 16, 2007 at 12:00 PM. Reason: Owch!!! Forgot to include the reference.
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Re: Escape Hybrid Gets An Update
My apologies . . . it was late and I forgot to give credit:
http://www.courant.com/business/hc-0...0,157562.story
http://www.courant.com/business/hc-0...0,157562.story
By Duncan Haimerl, August 11, 2007, Currant.com
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