2011 Ford Escape Hybrid Electric is an affordable compact SUV, which ranks 15/23.

This analysis is done based on the study of other published reviews. It has got good fuel economy rating when compared to the other models.

Engine Specifications

The 2011 series has a base engine with 4-cylinders and displacement of 2.5-ltr to deliver a power of 171-hp and a torque of around 171 pound-ft.



An electric motor is combined to this 4-cylinder engine for producing a total of 177 horsepower.

It also has an optional 3-liter V-6 engine that delivers a power of 240 hp and torque of around 223 pound-ft.

The XLS model has got a manual 5-speed transmission, and in all other versions automatic 6- speed transmission is present, which is optional in XLS.This combination makes this model to run on electricity at low speeds or only through gas engine or combination of both. Battery is self-chargeable and no plug-in is needed. It makes use of continuously variable transmission. A CVT acts like an automatic transmission.

TheBottom Line

2011 Ford Escape Hybrid Electric provides thebest fueleconomy among SUVs withgood ranking. An electric motor combined with engine helps to run at low speeds.

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