2008 Ford Escape
 

From the driver's side rear window, this even looks to be a hybrid....

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Re: 2008 Ford Escape
 

99.9% sure that it is indeed a HEV.
I like it. Radio, climate control cluster looks way different than my '05 FEH.
Is that an iPod/Aux connector I see near the bottom with a cord plugged in.

Re: 2008 Ford Escape
 

There's a thread that has a link to the 08 MMH official website which has lots of movies and pics, and the interior sure looks like that 08 MMH.

What's that red button on the dash? EV-only button ;)


[edit: check message #61 from kenest6
https://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/...hlight=Mariner

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Re: 2008 Ford Escape
 

Exterior looks pretty decent... although is that a 1 1/4" or a 2" hitch on the back? Sure wish Ford could refine the Escape's interior... still has that bolted/slapped together look with utilitarian angles, plastic parts... kind of like the Xterra, but a little bit better. Maybe they think that appeals to the market they're trying to sell this too...

Re: 2008 Ford Escape
 

Looks more like a std kill or panic button to me. :D

Maybe they are testing EV-only mode for sustained 65mph operation?

Re: 2008 Ford Escape
 

Wouldnt that be the day! I wish....I wish....I wish...:P

Re: 2008 Ford Escape
 

It is a hybrid - see the wheels, vent window and green area on the tach under the 0rpm hash mark?

The red switch is probably a master kill switch for the vehicle should it go apeshi* since it is obviously a test vehicle.

KGP must be getting balsy if they are trespassing on Ford property to get photos.

Re: 2008 Ford Escape
 

Where's the hand brake? I hate the pedal type. It makes it like you are not supposed to use it or something.

rcomeau

Re: 2008 Ford Escape
 

Looks like they moved all of the wiper controls and combined them with the lights/signals.

Re: 2008 Ford Escape
 

I said it before, and I'll say it again. Fugly.