Have a Camry Hybrid, assembled here in the US. Only difference is smaller trunk/boot space. Been getting an average 31.8 MPG since purchasing, with per tank being as high as 35, as low as 30.8. However, better than the truck that I use to drive on a regular basis, which is only used now for what little hauling I need to do, which got about 16.1 MPG (Ford Ranger).
I was originally looking at the Ford Escape, but I didn't get it because of three reasons. Lower Gas Mileage, only 1st Gen Hybrid Transmission, and I couldn't lay out in the back with the rear seat folded down (and I am not that tall). I hope that Ford has began to make their own Hybrid Tranis' rather than purchasing them from Japan, as the dealer indicated.
Next vehicle, I'll take a good look at Ford again. And hopefully they will get my nod, unless Toyota shows that they can produce better again.
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