The Lowdown: 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid
By Thomas Brillstein
The 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid
Made in UNITED STATES for Ford, the Escape Hybrid for 2008 is a leader in the 5-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR segment. It retailed for $29,215 USD with a dealer cost of $27,080 USD.
Escape Hybrid Dimensions
The 2008 Escape Hybrid has standard length of 174.70 inches and a width of 71.10 inches. The Escape Hybrid rides 67.70 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 8.10 inches. Front headroom is 40.40 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Escape Hybrid a radius of 36.70 inches. It uses 235/70R16 tires with a wheelbase of 103.10 inches.
Drivetrain
The Escape Hybrid comes standard with a Automatic CVT Overdrive transmission and is a four-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The Escape Hybrid's standard 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID engine has been measured to get 29 miles/gallon city driving using a 15.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Escape Hybrid retails for $29,215 USD with a invoice price of $27,080 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $695 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Passenger Airbag, Side Head Curtain Airbag, Keyless Entry, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control. Escape Hybrid optional equipment may include Electronic Parking Aid, Leather Steering Wheel, CD Changer, Navigation Aid, Subwoofer.
Exterior color choices include Black, Black Pearl Slate, Kiwi Green Metallic, Light Ice Blue, Oxford White, Tungsten Grey Metallic, Vista Blue Metallic with interior choices of Stone Cloth Interior, Stone Leather Interior. The Escape Hybrid seats 5 people with 41.60 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 60 month/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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