Overview
Cars like the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid SUV might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its use must not be overlooked. The Escape Hybrid uses its 2.5L Inline-4 engine, a single-motor hybrid system, and a 330V nickel-metal-hydride battery to produce 177 horsepower. This gives the Escape Hybrid a 0-60 of 10.0 seconds. The hybrid engine here is to support the gasoline engine to boost performance and offer slightly better fuel economy than what a single gasoline engine would be capable of. That said, the 2012 Escape Hybrid achieves a combined fuel economy of 32 MPG. As part of the compact SUV class, the Escape Hybrid doesn’t have direct rivals. Meanwhile, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is an indirect challenger from the midsize SUV segment. It offers 2 trims, starting off at an MSRP of $30,570.
