Showing posts with label Ford Fusion Hybrid Wins The Car of Year Award 2010. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ford Fusion Hybrid Wins The Car of Year Award 2010. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Ford Escape Hybrid The Most Fuel-Efficient SUV on the Planet.


Ford Escape Hybrid 2010


The 2010 Escape Hybrid is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in 4 trims, ranging from the FWD to the Limited 4WD.



At Friendly Ford, we know you are not just looking out for you. You need a vehicle for your entire family. You will love this INGOT SILVER 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid XLT, equipped with a 4 Cyl. engine. Enjoy an exceptional 34 miles to the gallon on this family SUV with features like MP3 Player, Keyless Entry System, RSC Roll Stability Control, Side Air Bag System, Anti-Theft Devices, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, and much more. En...

Upon introduction, the FWD is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4 , 153-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 34-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. The Limited 4WD is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4 , 153-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 29-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.

The 2010 Escape Hybrid is a carryover from 2009.

The low-impact SUV with ultimate high-performance,


Escape Hybrid was the first vehicle to combine SUV capability with the outstanding fuel economy and low environmental impact of a full hybrid. Love the city life? Escape Hybrid uses no fuel when you’re stopped in traffic or up to 44 mph in full electric mode. It delivers an impressive 34 mpg in stop-and-go traffic* when the engine kicks in, while still delivering lively acceleration. And it features comfortable seating for five, a versatile cargo area, and a number of standard and optional amenities. What’s not to love?

Compromise With Hybrid ?No.....

Escape Hybrid was the first vehicle to combine SUV capability with the outstanding fuel economy* and low environmental impact of a full hybrid. It features comfortable seating for up to five, a versatile cargo area and a number of standard and optional amenities. And you can add capabilities such an available Intelligent 4WD System that provides enhanced traction whether the road is covered with gravel or ice or soaked by rain. *EPA estimated 34 city/31 hwy mpg, FWD.

34 city/31 hwy mpg, FWD.


Here's another reason to love city life. When running in pure electric mode, Escape Hybrid uses no fuel when the vehicle is stopped in traffic or in drive at low speeds up to 44 mph. And when the 2.5L Atkinson-cycle I-4 engine kicks in, it delivers an outstanding 34 mpg fuel economy in stop-and-go driving situations.* *EPA estimated 34 city/31 hwy mpg, FWD.

Reduced Emissions with pulse


Not only does Escape Hybrid thrive in city driving, it's easy on the environment too, meeting strict Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV II) and Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV) standards.

Magical Regenerative Braking


When you apply the brakes in a conventional vehicle, the energy produced during the braking process is lost as heat. During braking in Escape Hybrid, the vehicle’s electric motor captures the energy and sends it back to the battery pack to be stored for later use. Thus, whenever you apply the brakes, you’re also recharging the vehicle’s battery pack. How’s that for smart?

Battery By Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NiMH)

The innovative Escape Hybrid nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) battery is completely sealed and securely encased, and stored neatly under the flat rear cargo area load floor. What's more, the Regenerative Braking System recharges the NiMH battery each time you apply the brakes. A unique Hybrid component, it's covered under the 8-year/100,000-mile limited warranty in non-California emissions states and under the 10-year/150,000-mile limit Hybrid battery warranty in certain other green-conscious states. See your dealer for details.

Seats Are Eco-Friendly

The standard innovative Earth-friendly cloth seat fabric in Escape Hybrid is made from 100 percent post-industrial materials — polyester fibers that would have ended up in landfills otherwise. Furthermore, the cushions use a bio-based polyurethane foam derived from the oils of various plant seeds such as soybeans. More than simply "green," the durable, comfortable and stylish nature of the material also makes it a perfect fit for Escape Hybrid.



At Friendly Ford, we know you are not just looking out for you. You need a vehicle for your entire family. You will love this INGOT SILVER 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid XLT, equipped with a 4 Cyl. engine. Enjoy an exceptional 34 miles to the gallon on this family SUV with features like MP3 Player, Keyless Entry System, RSC Roll Stability Control, Side Air Bag System, Anti-Theft Devices, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, and much more. En...

With all you need in a car you will get in Ford Escape Hybrid

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Ford Fusion Hybrid Wins The Award Of Car,Truck Of The Year 2010


Ford has won the 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year awards for its Fusion Hybrid midsize sedan and Transit Connect truck.(Jan. 11.2010)

Ford Fusion Hybrid Wins The Car of Year Award 2010


DETROIT (AP) -- Ford Motor Co.'s market momentum got a lift Monday by winning both the 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year awards.

Ford's Fusion Hybrid mid size sedan took top car honors and its versatile Transit Connect compact van snagged truck of the year at the Detroit auto show.

It was only the third time in 17 years that an automaker has won both awards, selected by 49 auto journalists and given annually since 1994. Finalists for the car award included the Buick LaCrose

Ford's Fusion Hybrid mid size sedan took top car honors and its versatile Transit Connect compact van snagged truck of the year at the Detroit auto show.

It was only the third time in 17 years that an automaker has won both awards, selected by 49 auto journalists and given annually since 1994. Finalists for the car award included the Buick LaCrose and Volkswagen Golf GTI and TDI diesel. The Chevrolet Equinox ,Ford Transit Connect Subaru outback finalists for the truck award.

"It's such a huge motivator for our team," Mark Fields, Ford's president of the Americas, told reporters after the announcements on the first day of media previews for the show. "It's a reaffirmation of all the hard work over the past couple of years."The awards, given annually by journalists who test cars throughout the year, are often used by automakers in advertising. Vehicles are judged on innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value.

Ford, the only U.S.-based automaker to avoid bankruptcy protection, has fared better than its two Detroit rivals, with overall sales down 15 percent last year compared with a 36 percent drop for Crysler a 30 percent decline for GM.

Ford's final month of 2009 was strong, with a 33 percent increase in sales thanks to strong demand for mid size cars. Last year, it gained U.S. market share for the first time since 1995, helped by critical raves for its fuel-efficient cars, like the midsize Fusion. Its compact focus and popular escape crossover also boosted sales.

"We still have a long way to go ... getting the business back to healthy profitability," Fields said. "We have to channel that good feeling into our efforts for 2010."

To be considered for the car and truck of the year honors, vehicles must be new or substantially changed from the previous model.

Last year's winners were the Hyundai Genesis sedan and the Ford F-150 . The Transit Connect, a small, European van, is the sixth Ford truck to win the award. Fields said the automaker thinks of it as a "white space vehicle" -- one unlike anything else on the road.

"When you see this on the road, your first reaction is, 'What is that?'" he said. "The second reaction for a lot of customers, particularly small fleets and small business owners is, 'Hey, I want to get into that and check it out.'"