Ford Escape Hybrid

The new Ford Escape Hybrid’s outer shell has been revamped for 2008, taking on an even stronger and bolder appearance than the original. The beltline has been dramatically raised to better balance the profile’s proportion of sheet metal to glass. Its new skin adheres more to the Ford Tough look that is found on the brand’s truck line.

The hood has also been raised and revised. It now features a unique “reverse crease” design that draws the eye to the power center of the vehicle—a deliberate and crafty design method intended on putting emphasis on performance. The new front fascia has headlamps that sweep up toward the front corners, and flank a newly-designed grille.

The Escape Hybrid also features blacked-out B-pillars, available 17-inch wheels (16-inch alloys come standard), a roof rack, and integrated running boards. And Ford got rid of the previous Escape’s ineffectual lower bodyside molding.