Ford Escape Hybrid Gets 33 MPG

TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Claiming the ’05 Ford Escape Hybrid is “the cleanest and most fuel-efficient SUV on the planet,” Jim Padilla, Ford Motor Co. chief operating officer and chairman-Automotive Operations, announces here on Thursday U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy ratings for the cross/utility vehicle. The EPA has certified the front-wheel-drive Escape Hybrid at 36/31 mpg (6.5L-7.6L/100

Drew Winter, Contributing Editor

August 5, 2004

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TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Claiming the ’05 Ford Escape Hybrid is “the cleanest and most fuel-efficient SUV on the planet,” Jim Padilla, Ford Motor Co. chief operating officer and chairman-Automotive Operations, announces here on Thursday U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy ratings for the cross/utility vehicle.

The EPA has certified the front-wheel-drive Escape Hybrid at 36/31 mpg (6.5L-7.6L/100 km) city/highway and 33 mpg (7.1L/100 km) combined, Padilla says.

The 4-wheel-drive Escape Hybrid is rated at 33/29 mpg (8.1L/100 km) city/highway and 31 mpg combined.

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Drew Winter

Contributing Editor, WardsAuto

Drew Winter is a former longtime editor and analyst for Wards. He writes about a wide range of topics including emerging cockpit technology, new materials and supply chain business strategies. He also serves as a judge in both the Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems awards and the Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX awards and as a juror for the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year awards.

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