2007 Ford Escape Hybrid

Standard equipment includes Hybrid-unique 16-inch aluminum wheels, 4-wheel ABS and power 4-wheel disc brakes, air conditioning, power windows and locks, 6-way power driver's seat, steering wheel mounted cruise control, front fog lamps, AM/FM/6-Disc in-dash CD player, center console with two cup holders and storage bin, dual vanity mirrors, passive anti-theft system and tire-pressure monitoring. Options, in addition to Intelligent 4WD System and the Premium Package, include a highly recommended Safety Package (Ford's patented Safety Canopy system with side air curtains and a rollover sensor along with the front seat side airbags), a moonroof and a retractable cargo cover available with Premium Package.


At about $27,845, Ford's 4WD Escape Hybrid is roughly $1,500 more than a V-6 4WD Escape XLT Sport. For your additional dollars (the Hybrid technology is more expensive than the regular Escape), you get great fuel economy and can also make your own personal contribution to helping preserve the environment. (www.fordvehicles.com)