 I traded in my '02 Eddie Bauer Explorer for '07 Escape hybrid. I doubled my mileage. Love the NAV system and real time gas mileage gauge. Keeps me from being a lead foot.  Avg 31 mpg in mixed driving. The key is no rabbit starts and using less brake and more coasting to get to a red light  I like exterior of '07, but the interior of the '08. Buttons and gauges are placed better in the '08.  Also '08 has better nooks for interior storage.  But'exterior styling of the '07 is more to my taste. The '08 exterior seems like a throwback to the late '90s Explorers, especially with its grille. Overall very pleased with my purchase, including the mpg and acceleration.  