Overall....best SUV Hybrid......luxury....style....ride....comfort....green....all of it.
2006-12-29 08:45:46 · 5 answers · asked by sullybuckeye 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
I am going to suggest the Escape & I'll give you some factual links to back me up.
I am all about getting the most vehicle for the least money, so this is one of the reasons why I would choose Escape.
Here you can compare the obvious 4 Hybrid SUVs:
http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/escape/compare/details/?vehicles=19019|20658|20821|19297
(scroll all the way down for all the details & specs)
I've excluded the GM Hybrids (including the Saturn Vue Greenline) because they are all "Mild" Hybrid as opposed to the Ford (Mercury) & Toyota (Lexus) which are "Full" Hybrid.
If you don't know what I mean by Mild & Full , here's the link to explain:
http://www.hybridcars.com/types-systems/hybrid-terms.html
Based on my 'value oriented' opinion, you'll save yourself $10,000(+?) even if you get the most "loaded" Escape
http://www50.forddirect.fordvehicles.com/Dispatch.jsp?makeTransition=ToConfig&__action2=&.CurrentState=ConfigTrimSelectFlash&previousPage=ConfigTrimSelectFlash&statetoken=
Other "Values" to consider:
Federal tax incentive for Escape Hybrid is $1900 (4X4) & $2600 (FWD) . Toyota & Lexus federal tax incentive is less than half that!
Maintenance costs are less with Ford than with Toyota.
People CAN & ARE getting consistantly 40 MPG with the Escape by useing the following "tips" :
http://www.hybridcars.com/gas-saving-tips/maximizing-mileage-ford-escape-hybrid.html
Lastly, you should know that Ford actually reduced the Hybrid price by $1000- (06 model vs 07 model) & is offering LOW financing & rebates.
to see what incentives Ford is offering in YOUR region:
http://fordvehicles.com
& my FINAL reason for suggesting this vehicle is :
I ♥ AMERICA
(remember that regardless of where a vehicle is assembled, ALL profits go to the Homeland of the manufacturer)
American owned auto manufacturers (GM & Ford) contribute to Americas economy in more ways than I can list here!
2006-12-31 04:37:52 · answer #1 · answered by Vicky 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You really only have 4 choices
1. Ford Escape Hybrid (and sister Mercury Mariner Hybrid)
2. Toyota Highlander Hybrid (and sister Lexus RX400h Hybrid)
The vehicles are different sized so it really depends on what you need.
The Saturn Vue hybrid is due out soon, but I don't think it's available just yet.
2006-12-29 08:50:21 · answer #2 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the perfect is the Lexus RX400h, yet it truly is about $50K. keep your self money and get a Honda CRV-EXL or Toyota RAV4 restricted. both are gentle, cope with nicely, have a good number of room, and get as strong gas mileage as a hybrid SUV. they're both extremely low emission too.
2016-12-01 07:41:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toyota Highlander.
2006-12-29 08:49:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Easy, look at the four options and choose the most expensive. Lexus RX400H.
2006-12-29 08:51:50 · answer #5 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋