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The five-seat Escape is Ford's smallest crossover SUV. The Escape's competition includes the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox and Hyundai Tucson.
New for 2012
There are no significant changes for 2012.
Exterior
The Escape has a plunging chrome grille in some trim levels that would be equally at home on a Volkswagen Jetta or Golf. A raised hood and high belt line may make this SUV look tougher, but they don't do much for visibility. Exterior features include:
• Capless refueling nozzle instead of fuel cap
• 16- or 17-inch wheels
• Blind spot display in side mirrors
Interior
The Escape seats five in two rows of seats. The rear seat is split 60/40 and folds to increase cargo space. Ford's optional voice-activated Sync multimedia system includes traffic and weather information. Interior features include:
• Standard cruise control
• Available ambient lighting
• Available Sync multimedia interface
• Standard MP3 jack
• Available backup camera, displayed in navigation system or rearview mirror
Under the Hood
The Escape's optional self-parking system handles all the steering required for parallel parking. The driver must still shift the transmission into gear, as well as operate the gas and brake pedals. The driver can override the system and steer the car if needed. Mechanical features include:
• 171-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder (171 pounds-feet of torque)
• 240-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (223 pounds-feet of torque)
• Available six-speed automatic transmission
• Standard five-speed manual
• Drive-by-wire throttle control
Safety
The Escape features as standard MyKey, which allows owners to create settings for teen drivers such as a top speed limit, maximum stereo volume and alerts if the driver goes faster than 45 mph. Standard safety equipment includes:
• Electronic stability system with Roll Stability Control
• Antilock brakes
• Dual-stage front airbags
• Front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags
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