Ford Escape Hybrid

"The 2009 Escape's fuel efficiency, attractive price and spacious interior will give buyers who still want the looks and capacity of an SUV an appealing alternative to the flood of curvy little crossovers."
- Detroit Free Press

"Ford's engineers have eliminated the transmission's endlessly annoying, never-shifting whine; it finally works, feels and sounds like a standard autobox...Perhaps most importantly, the Escape's noise, vibration and harshness levels have been reduced significantly."
- The Truth About Cars

"The 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid raises the bar for all crossover sport utility vehicles (and most passenger cars) in terms of comfort, performance, safety and a lower environmental impact. It may be a compact SUV, but its interior comfort and handling are more car-like than other crossovers in the segment."
- Auto USA

"You honestly can't do better than the Escape Hybrid in 2009. With a mileage rating that was already the best in the SUV market, this year's improvements in both performance and efficiency are hard to argue with."
- Car Gurus