2012 Ford Escape

2012 Ford Escape Hybrid

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. The Escape Hybrid is listed separately in the Cars.com Research section.

New for 2012

There are no significant changes for 2012.

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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

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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

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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

2012 Ford Escape Overview

Ford Escape average sport-utility vehicle with the credentials that make it equally suited for city commutes or weekend off-road excursions.

Escape is available in XLS, XLT or Limited trim, with either front-or all-wheel drive. XLS has a 171-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission. XLT and Limited trims share the same 2.5-liter engine with six-speed automatic transmission. 240-hp 3.0-liter V6 E85 is capable of this update is available on XLT and Limited models. Standard safety features include front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags and side airbags for front and rear passengers. AdvanceTrac stability control with anti-rollover technology, four-wheel ABS and tire pressure monitoring system round out the impressive list.

For 2012, the Escape gets a new exterior color.