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Ford's redesigned 2013 Escape, unveiled at the Los Angeles auto show, carries more risk than might be apparent. That's because the current Escape remains the best-selling compact SUV in North America and it's selling better than ever in its final year of production.

By appearance, the 2013 Escape is a fairly radical departure from the stout, boxy, pseudo-truck we've known for years. The new one bears a strong family resemblance to the new Focus, which shares Ford's global C platform, and its front end creates almost a cow-plow effect to meet pending worldwide pedestrian-protection standards. The new Escape is about three inches longer and slightly wider than the current one, on a longer wheelbase with a lower roof height.

A V6-powered Escape will be history come 2013, though it might not matter much. The line-topping engine will be Ford's EcoBoost 2.0 turbo four, tuned to at least 237 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque (compared with 240 hp and 223 lb-ft for the current 3.0-liter V6). Ford says the new model will maintain its class-leading 3,500-pound towing capacity.

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ragefury

It seems like a good car but I've read that Ford is recalling 10,000 plus of this Ford Escape for break pedal interference issue. This makes me wonder about the quality of all Ford parts of this car. However, it's good that a factory worker noticed this and Ford listened.

MyVtecGoesBWAH

not a fan of how they look anymore. i have a friend that just bought the brand new edge full loaded 45,000 later hes having nothing but problems.

MPR

Just another suv to clog the streets... meh.

I like the idea of the eco boost 2.0L turbo. It's about time the manufacturers all began to take full advantage of the benefits of turbocharging and not just for performance.