Good Green Cars » Ford Escape http://www.goodgreencars.com Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:10:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Ford Escape Hybrid Best Green SUV http://www.goodgreencars.com/2008/10/ford-escape-hybrid-best-green-suv/ http://www.goodgreencars.com/2008/10/ford-escape-hybrid-best-green-suv/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:56:52 +0000 kristen http://www.goodgreencars.com/?p=175 Ford Hybrid Escape at the 2008 Mudfest Competition

The Northwest Automotive Press Association has released the results, and the first-ever Best Green SUV Award went to the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The field included two hybrids, a diesel, and an SUV with variable cylinder management technology.

SUVs in the green category were judged alongside “regular” SUVs and were scored on the same on-road and off-road handling capabilities, comfort, ergonomics, etc. In addition, the Green SUVs were evaluated on their fuel economy and emissions technologies and innovations.

It’s interesting to note that, because the Green SUVs were run over the exact same courses as the conventional SUVs, they won in other categories as well.

Best Family SUV

2009 Dodge Durango HEMI Hybrid

  • $30,000 – $50,000 price range as tested
  • Kid-friendly features
  • Winner: 2009 Dodge Durango HEMI Hybrid

Best Luxury SUV

2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTec Diesel

  • Above $50,000 as tested
  • Advanced luxury features
  • Winner: Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTec Diesel
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