2011 Ford Escape Hybrid crossover SUV

The 2011 Escape Hybrid is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a battery-powered electric motor, combined, they produce 177 hp. Power is supplied via a planetary gear-based continuously variable transmission (CVT), the seamless transitions between gas and electric modes, sent. All wheel drive (AWD) models with an additional electric motor for driving the rear wheels when extra acceleration or traction are required.

The 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid is equipped with ABS brakes (front disc, rear drum), stability control, front-seat side airbags and full length curtain airbags with rollover sensors. Ford’s MyKey system allows programmable give it to parents to maximum speeds and stereo volume of their teenage drivers.

The 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid is available in two trim levels: base and Limited. The basic model includes 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, a built-in drivers blind spot mirrors, full power accessories, an auto-dimming interior mirror, power driver seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, includes the Sync system (iPod interface and Bluetooth), a leather steering wheel with buttons for volume control, cruise control and a four-speaker CD stereo system wrapped with an auxiliary audio jack and satellite radio. Ford’s MyKey technology is now standard across the model range.

An upgrade to the 2011 Escape Hybrid Limited adds chrome exterior accents, a sunroof, rear park assist, a rearview camera display is in the rearview mirror, piano-black interior treatment, leather upholstery, heated front seats and mirrors and colored ambient light.

2011 Ford Escape Hybrid picture

2011 Ford Escape Hybrid picture

2011 Ford Escape Hybrid instrument interior

2011 Ford Escape Hybrid engine

the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid really did not feel that from its V6-powered cousins​​. The only hint that it is not a six-cylinder engine under the hood of the difficult sounds you hear during hard acceleration