Finally, a winning hybrid from the big 3?

For 2008, the Escape, a pioneer among carlike SUVs and third-best-selling SUV in the country, is quieter, smoother, uglier outside and possibly inside, burdened by long-in-the-tooth gasoline drivetrains, but continues to offer one of the industry's best gasoline-electric hybrid powertrains.
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SupraNeverBack - 6/8/2007 12:17:03 PM

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Thanks to Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive.

bagwell - 6/8/2007 12:27:38 PM

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if you can't beat'em, join'em!

Will_ - 6/8/2007 1:11:36 PM

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The Nissan Altima hybrid also has Toyota's hybrid system.

I don't think there's anything wrong with Toyota lending a helping hand to anyone wanting to add a hybrid to their line-up. It's the best hybrid system on the market!

bagwell - 6/8/2007 12:26:42 PM

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unlike the article - I really like the looks of it!

the article doesn't mention the tax credit either -- I think its $2600, so deduct that from the price and you have a helluva deal.

jasaero - 6/8/2007 2:53:33 PM

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This is pretty cool. GM will have an answer with their own tech soon though that should outgun this and stuff toyota has. Wish they could get the 2-mode volume up sooner, but seems it will be 2009 before there is a well rounded hybrid offering from GM.

Htay7500 - 6/8/2007 3:32:05 PM

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its gonna be a taxi once you go to NYC

ctsang - 6/8/2007 4:26:50 PM

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do you all think if those europeans need toyota's help?

Anti_Bangle - 6/8/2007 5:03:05 PM

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All this hype on hybrid...... Folks, please give the following link a quick read. I feel sorry for these panic-attacked Prius owners.

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/toyota_prius_battery.html

bagwell - 6/9/2007 11:43:23 PM

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wow that's a real current article......... 4/2004!?!?!??!?!!

AMGC55 - 6/8/2007 6:49:06 PM

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and ford does something right....

jjernstrom - 6/11/2007 12:13:17 PM

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they dont offer stability control on the hybrid model, which is a bummer as many people look for that feature in a new car