After a long, successful run, it seems as though diesel fuel is on the way out, according to Kelley Blue Book. It seems that 40 percent of people surveyed indicated that they would opt for a hybrid car.

Enter the 2008 Ford Escape hybrid, an SUV that will have the trees hugging YOU for a change.

The Escape hybrid is a compact-class SUV. It recently received a full makeover and a new body design to keep it looking good and help it slip through the wind. The Escape already consistently brought home awards for being one of the best SUVs on the market – this model isn’t going to disappoint fans, either.

A recent powertrain upgrade brought 230 horsepower motion to the Escape, and Ford has added a six-speed automatic drive to make riding down the highway even easier than it was before. The front end was revised and lowered down, and a new tire design improved aerodynamics and stability. The less resistance your Escape has, the more you save on fuel.

There’s even a capless fuel-filling option included, to make those times that you do have to fuel up fast and convenient.

The inside design is sleek and fitting for busy entrepreneurs on the go. A center console box big enough to fit a laptop with removable bins takes the stage, and the impressive fit and finish of the interior makes the Escape look good inside and out.

Safety features on the Ford Escape include traction control, stability control and even a reverse-sensing parking system. The rest of security is perfect, with anti-lock breaks, front seat side airbags and a full-length head curtain airbags with a rollover sensor.

This hot SUV outclasses all the rest with its new technology, great looks and stunning performance. There’s no need to drive a gas-guzzling bulldozer to get power that takes you places - the 2008 Ford Escape hybrid does it all, and it doesn’t leave any nasty emissions lying around either.

For your new Ford Escape hybrid, please visit our Ford dealer - Illinois or our Ford dealers in St. Louis, MO today.