The 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in two trims, the FWD and the 4WD.
Upon introduction, the FWD is equipped with a standard 2.3-liter, I4 , 133-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 36-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. The 4WD is equipped with a standard 2.3-liter, I4 , 133-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 32-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.