Thread: Highlander Hybrid vs Ford Escape
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Old 08-26-2007, 07:49 PM
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Default Re: Highlander Hybrid vs Ford Escape
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Originally Posted by GaryG View Post
Don, thanks for the recommendation, and I will look at the cost of the added AWD. When I bought my FEH, I got every option because deducting the AWD made it possible. Pulling the boat out of a steep ramp at low tide was not an issue with the FEH because I could not tow the boat anyway. What I'd like to know is, if the 2WD have a anti slip FWD for that kind of problem with my boat. Front wheels don't need to get in the slippery crap near the water most of the time.

Anyone have any experience with these type of issues with there 2WD HH?

GaryG

Gary, I would avoid an AWD Hilander Hybrid because it has a second electric motor in the rear. I would be concerned about putting the electric motor in the water. This is something mentioned in the Ford Escape Hybrid manual. I don't own a boat and do not know the exact location of the second electric motor in the Toyota Hilander Hybrid. However, I have seen enough vehicles get their "rear-end" wet putting boats into or out of the water. Otherwise, good luck with your next hybrid.

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