tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24487566.post2551919000554464490..comments2023-06-18T08:34:50.734-07:00Comments on MyFordDreams: I'm certain there's a new Ford in My future, but could it be a Hybrid?Big Ford Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07649352599746912038noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24487566.post-16321512951337893232009-03-26T23:34:00.000-07:002009-03-26T23:34:00.000-07:00Kuga will be in US as 2012 Escape.As for engines: ...Kuga will be in US as 2012 Escape.<BR/><BR/>As for engines: <BR/>base 2.5l I4 <BR/>optional: 2.0l (or 2.5l) EB<BR/>optional: hybrid<BR/>AWD will of course remain<BR/><BR/>I would not hold my breath for a manual (especially with the EB), but it will not be an slushbox either - it will be 6 speed Powershift. <BR/><BR/>If you can hold out for a bit longer, you will get your wish. But by then, you will also have the new Focus (possibly Focus Hybrid - or a focus based dedicated Hybrid model) to choose from. <BR/><BR/>Focus will likely have a 1.6l EB (180hp) if you really like the EB thing. <BR/><BR/>IgorIgorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136254674994774514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24487566.post-90694628967329631352009-03-11T09:24:00.000-07:002009-03-11T09:24:00.000-07:00I would definitely go with the Fusion. You can alw...I would definitely go with the Fusion. You can always buy a car of lesser value that is a manual so you can still have some fun. I found an article that you might enjoy reading about the Fusion Hybrid. http://www.autotropolis.com/wiki/index.php?title=2010_Ford_Fusion_PreviewAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com