Overview Information

The Ford Escape continues to be a success in the compact SUV segment. This SUV offers a combination of nimble handling and a comfortable ride. Compact SUVs are the sweet spot in the market offering generous cargo hauling without the fuel economy penalty of the larger models. The Escape offers a range of engines including a 237-bhp turbocharged four-cylinder engine. A six-speed automatic is standard on all models.

What Changed:

The Escape is all-new for 2013. The new model trades the blocky styling of the prior model for a sleek new look. The Escape gains 2 inches in length, and loses 2 inches in height. Although the wheelbase has grown by 2 inches, the passenger space is roughly the same size as before. Ford offers three engines ranging from a 168-bhp 2.5l four cylinder to a 237-bhp turbocharged four cylinder. All are mated to a six speed automatic transmission. Both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models are offered.

Official Word:

The Ford Escape, America's best-selling SUV, will raise the bar even higher with the debut of an all-new model that features 11 new exclusive features and fuel economy projected to top any vehicle of its kind on the market today. "We call our all-new Ford Escape the 'Smarter Utility Vehicle' because it offers the strengths that customers today really value - fuel economy, versatility and new technology that makes driving and living with the vehicle easier...Read.

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