Houston Cars

TTAC reviews the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid and comes away with this - ‘More surprising: the transparency of the Escape’s hybrid system. Far from a stilted freshman effort, the Escape’s drivetrain phases in and out of electric mode quickly and seamlessly. Moreover, its gas engine’s startup/shutdown shudders are subtler than a Prius’. Its regenerative brakes boast a natural pedal feel, too— the action’s a bit stiff, but it’s not at all nebulous or grabby.’

A good review of an American car by TTAC?  That’s something you don’t see every day. 

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