2013 Ford Escape - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 8 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2012 Ford Escape Hybrid OverviewSource: CarGurus...Finally, those Escape Hybrid trims sporting available AWD should again depend on a mechanical, limited-slip center differential for added traction.Traditionally known for state-of-the-art techno-features, Ford will doubtless continue to load the 2012 Escape Hybrid trims with a veritable cornucopia of exterior and cabin goodies. Expect the base Hybrid to mount standard 16-inch alloy wheels and a roof rack outside, while premium cloth upholstery and a power-adjustable driver’s seat will pamper owners on the inside. Further standard comfort and convenience amenities should include digital... |
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2013 ford escape Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...The new Ford Escape will be shorter in height but otherwise larger than the outgoing version. The wheelbase will be stretched by almost 7 inches, while overall length will increase by about 4 inches and width will increase by about 3 inches, so expect a far more spacious environment for second-row passengers. Although the Kuga offers a turbodiesel engine as an option, we imagine it won't make it to the States. And unlike the current Escape, there will be no optional V6. Instead we expect a choice of four-cylinder engines that will include turbocharged ("EcoBoost" in Ford parlance)... |
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2013 Ford Escape Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...They just feel cramped. Not so in the Escape. I adjusted my seat and the standard tilt/telescoping steering wheel quickly and felt comfortable with plenty of headroom, dispelling my fears of claustrophobia. Shoulder room is 56 inches and hip room is 54.8 inches. Both compare favorably to what I find to be spacious: the CR-V's 58.6 and 54.5 inches, and the Equinox's 55.8 and 54.6 inches, respectively. Even better, when I hopped in the backseat directly behind my adjusted driver's seat position, my knees had inches of space in front of them. At 36.8 inches of legroom, the Escape trails the... |
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2013 Ford Escape Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...2013 Ford Escape Professional Cars.com Review... |
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2013 Ford Escape OverviewSource: CarGurus...(For reference, the 2012 Escape 2.5-liter gets 21 mpg city/28 hwy.) All trims have a 6-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift, allowing you, with the flick of a switch on the transmission lever, to change gears as if it were a manual. With the exception of the S, 4WD is available for all trim levels.Inside will be nice and roomy, with 34.3 cubic feet in the rear and 69.1 when the second row is folded back—now much easier with the new design. Also on deck is a handy hands-free liftgate, which opens automatically when you move your foot under the rear bumper. Ford also goes green—or... |
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2012 Ford Escape Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The half-baked features go on. Get an XLT or Limited, and the "power" driver's seat has a manual reclining adjustment. The optional heated front seats have only one heat level, and to lower the backseat you'll first have to yank out all three head restraints, flip the bottom cushions forward and stow the headrests. Your doctor might qualify this as exercise. The front seats have decent headroom, and thanks to the Escape's upright windows and high roofline, sight lines are quite good. Unfortunately, legroom in the rear ranks near the bottom of the class. Adults will find it modest, and it... |
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2012 Ford Escape OverviewSource: CarGurus...front and rear floormats, roof rails and, with the available V6, a trailer-towing package.The midlevel Escape XLT should again add such standard goodies as a roof rack, power-adjustable driver’s seat, premium cloth upholstery, a leather steering wheel and Sirius satellite radio to the mix. Expect optional leather-trimmed upholstery, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, heated front seats, remote engine start and a power moonroof to be offered with various packages, while 17-inch premium wheels, an integrated rear spoiler and numerous trim and accent upgrades should again be available with the... |
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2012 Ford Escape Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...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... |
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