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Great SUV
brendino140, 01/05/2013
2012 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
69 of 71 people found this review helpful
This was my first ford vehicle and probably will not be my last. I got the 2012 model because of the big changes for the 2013 crossover model. The escape provides a nice ride and great handling. I feel very safe driving in poor weather conditions. The interior design is great and provides great visibility. But, I recommend the V6 model for the best driving experience.
XLT is a great buy
jaytee, 02/15/2012
2012 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
113 of 118 people found this review helpful
My company just delivered to me, an Escape in Steel Blue with the 2.5L and 6 speed automatic. I must say that after 3 weeks I really really like this vehicle. Not sure what Edmunds is talking about in their CONS. The rear seat takes like 2 seconds to fold it flat. Plenty of power but it is a 4 cylinder after all. Still better than my V6 Avenger. Automatic shifts smoothly and quietly. Brakes are perfectly fine.
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A solid value
ripdaddy, 12/16/2012
2012 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
36 of 37 people found this review helpful
Leased the 4-cyl Escape and took a 1500 mile trip. The four cylinder is adequate. Passing power on the highway was pretty good. The only problem would be long steep grades. The 6 speed auto shifted smoothly. It didn't hesitate to downshift when needed. The engine only turns over 1700 RPM at 60 MPH. The first leg of the trip was mostly interstate with about 100 miles of Ozark hills and twisties at the end. I have an easy foot and averaged 30MPG going and 28MPG returning against a 20mph head wind, lightly loaded. This is a great around town vehicle. I wouldn't want to take on the Rockies, though.
A good purchase
Phil Pimental, 03/17/2015
2012 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
112 of 119 people found this review helpful
I have owned four Escapes over the years, and own a 2009 and a 2012. I have now had the 2012 for a year now and put about 10K miles on it. I have had no issues with it. It will get over 30 MPG on long trips when driven at highway speeds.
The only SUV for me
Vanessa Alvarez-Sellon, 01/31/2018
2012 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love my Ford Escape it is my second one I upgraded which is why I'm on my second I Love This SUV very much I'm only 5'2 so for me this SUV is perfect in the fact that I can get in and out of it I can use all compartments perfectly and I don't have to be jumping I have plenty of room the seat goes up for me I moved from Colorado to Texas with a trailer on the back of this SUV and it did wonderful it gets great gas mileage when you accelerate of course because it's a 4-cylinder it's not going to go 0 to 60 in a few seconds it takes a little longer but that's where you get better gas mileage by having a smaller sized engine it's great for commuting great for going to the mountains great for just about everything I would recommend this car I didn't fact I have my best friend has the same vehicle but in red and she loves it I hope everyone reading this review will purchase one and loved it just as much as I - Vanessa Alvarez-Sellon
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