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The 2012 Ford Escape is a more perfect form of SUV ? one that delivers sporty performance and great fuel economy. If you're looking for power, there's plenty. The available 240-horsepower V6 engine allows Escape to pull a good-size boat when properly equipped. And if you're looking to go farther on less, the Escape four-cylinder engine also boasts impressive fuel mileage.

New Ford Escape Features for 2012

• Available 3.0-liter V6 produces 240 horsepower and offers flex-fuel (E85) capability
• Standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine produces 171 horsepower
• Escape continues to deliver a balance of off-road adventure and on-road fun
• Voice-activated Navigation System includes new HD RadioTM capability
• Customer-pleasing technology includes active park assist, rear view camera, MyKey® and SYNC® with Traffic, Directions and Information

General Specs

Engines: 2.5-liter Ti-VCT four-cylinder, 171 hp @ 6,000 rpm, 171 lb.-ft. torque at 4,500 rpm; 3.0-liter V6, 240 hp @ 6,550 rpm, 223 lb.-ft. torque @ 4,300 rpm
Transmission: Five-speed manual, six- speed automatic
Series: XLS, XLT, Limited

2012 Ford Escape Fuel Economy

2.5-liter four-cylinder: 23 mpg city/28 mpg highway (front-wheel drive, five- speed manual); 20 mpg city/26 mpg highway (four-wheel drive, six-speed automatic)
3.0-liter v6: 19 mpg city/25 mpg highway (front-wheel drive, six-speed automatic); 18 mpg city/23 mpg highway (four-wheel drive, six-speed automatic)
Did you know? 28 mpg highway for the four-cylinder is unsurpassed vs. Toyota Rav4 Limited and Honda CR-V EX-L

Standard Safety Features

• AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability ControlTM)
  
• Safety Canopy® System, a side air curtain technology offering protection for the first and second seating rows
  
• Personal Safety SystemTM, a suite of seven safety technologies, including dual-stage front airbags for the driver and front seat passenger, side airbags and a front passenger sensor system
  
• Integrated blind spot mirrors for better blind spot visibility
  
• MyKey programmable vehicle key
  
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for CHildren)
  
• Head restraints and three-point safety belts on all five seating positions