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Getting 26 Miles a Gallon: The Ford Escape for 2008

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Ford Escape

The restyled Escape Hybrid is equipped with a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Duratec engine is mated to a Ford four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2007 version.

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A Better 2005′s Model: The Ford Escape for 2006

Saturday, April 18th, 2009

Ford Escape

The Ford Escape is a 4-door truck available at your Ford dealer. The Escape came in four configurations: Hybrid, Limited, XLS, and XLT. The Hybrid configuration is powered by the 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 26 highway miles and 22 city. The Escape competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Lexus.

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First Impressions 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

In 2004 Chevrolet released the Silverado 1500 Hybrid to the truck-buying market. The Silverado 1500 came in seven configurations: Hybrid, SS, Base, LS, LT, WT, and Z71. The Hybrid configuration is powered by the 5.3-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 19 - 20 highway miles and 16 - 17 city. The Silverado 1500 competes in the Extended Cab Pickup market segment, in direct competition with Lexus.

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The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid for 2005

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The Silverado 1500 Hybrid is equipped with a General Motors 5.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Extended Cab Pickup arena.

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