2012 Ford Edge – Four Model Line Up – Car Buying Tips

The 2012 Ford Edge comes in 4 models:

2012 Ford Edge SE, SEL, Limited and Sport.

The2012 Ford Edge  Sport comes with a 305 hp 3.7L V6 engine mated to a 6-speed SelectShift auto transmission with paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

The other 3 models make do with a 285 hp 3.5L V6 (same auto without the paddles), or an optional 240 hp engine for economy, the 2.0L EcoBoost turbocharged in-line four with standard 6-speed.

Good Power -Superior Suspension is Standard on the 2012 Ford Edge

All of these engines provide more than adequate power for this 2 ton crossover SUV. The Sport comes with sport-tuned suspension, backing up its name with some sporty handling to match the extra horsepower.

The 2012 Ford Edge-Front Wheel Drive and Classy Polished Aluminum  Spinners

The SE comes with 17″ painted aluminum wheels, the SEL with the same wheels in 18″ with optional chrome, while the Limited model gets the 18″ chrome clad aluminum wheels as standard, with an optional size upgrade to 20″.

On the Sport are 22″ polished aluminum wheels, which look classy and also give a great ride. Front wheel drive is standard on all models, with all wheel drive being optional on all Edge models except the SE. This in one reason you see a lot of SE’s in rental fleets.

The Interior Appointments of the 2012 Ford Edge

Inside the cabin of the Edge, the SE model differs mainly in the absence of features which are standard on all of the other 3 models. These include dual zone air conditioning, leather-wrapped steering wheel with cruise, audio and 5-way controls, illuminated visor mirrors, 10-way power driver’s seat, SYNC, and Sirius satellite radio.

Those last 2 are available as options on the SE however. Limited and Sport models get a Sony audio system with HD radio to upgrade the audio experience from the standard radio available on the SE and SEL.

• Seating also distinguishes the Edge models, with SE getting cloth-trimmed seats, while the SEL seats have unique cloth trim which means the buyer can choose from a range of patterns.
• The Limited has leather-trimmed seats, while the Edge Sport has unique charcoal black seats to match the charcoal black interior.
• The Sport also has a standard 6-way power front passenger seat which folds down to allow the full length of the cabin to be used for large loads, when the rear seats are also folded down.
• This option is also available on the SEL model but not on the SE or Limited, which gets a standard 10-way power front passenger seat instead.

The Exterior on the 2012 Ford Edge

On the outside of the 2012 Ford Edge, the Sport model is distinguished by a black grille not shared by the other models, and this really does set off the looks of the Sport nicely compared to the chrome grille on the others.

The Edge SE has black exterior mirrors and door handles which get upgraded to body-color items on the higher models.

The 2012 Ford Edge Sport  a Delight in Color Combos

The Edge Sport also gets body-color in the front and rear lower fascia and along the lower sides of the vehicle. That extra color really does add to the looks of the Sport especially as it contrasts nicely with that black grille at the front. Another nice touch on the Edge Sport are the chrome exhaust tips.

So the 2012 Ford Edge is a classy mid-size crossover SUV, which has performance and luxury upgrades for every price point. The SE starts at $27,750, the SEL at $31,060, the Limited can be had for $34,915, and the Sport for $37,090. And of course optional upgrades can complete the package on any of these models. Something for everybody, at a price that anybody can afford

Popularity: 1% [?]

2012 Ford Escape – Rock Star Crossover – SUV – Car Buying Tips -

There are 5 models in the 2012 Ford Escape model  line-up.

• They are the XLS
•  XLT
•  Limited
•  Hybrid and
•  Hybrid Limited

The Effective and Fuel Efficient Power Plants That Run the 2012 Ford Escape

The XLS, XLT and Limited are powered by a 171 hp 2.5L in-line four cylinder engine mated to a 5-speed manual (XLS) and 6-speed auto (XLT,Limited) transmission, with a 240 hp 3.0L V6 as an option on XLT and Limited.

The 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid

The Hybrid and Hybrid Limited models have a 155 hp  2.5L in-line four cylinder Atkinson cycle and a 94 hp permanent magnet electric motor driving the wheels through an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT).

The 2012 Ford Escape Delivers Big in Miles per Gallon

Fuel economy for the 2.5L four with manual comes out at 23 city/28 hwy/25 combined, with auto it’s 21 city/28 hwy/23 combined. The V6 delivers 19 city/25 hwy/21 combined, while the hybrid models are the most thrifty at 34 city/31 hwy/32 combined.

Buyers opting for Ford’s Intelligent 4-wheel drive option available on all models but the XLS, will lose 1-2 mpg on the non-hybrid models, and 3-4 mpg on the hybrids.

The 2012 Ford Escape Comfy Interior

The interior of the 2012 Ford Escape varies on the different models. The hybrid models get dual-zone  air conditioning, this is optional on Limited but not available on XLS and XLT. There’s a handy overhead console on all models but the XLS. The XLS has a urethane steering wheel, while the steering wheel on all other models is leather-trimmed.

There’s a nice chrome shifter knob and ambient lighting on Limited and Hybrid Limited, these are also available as options on the XLT. 

You will Love These Nice Touches in the 2012 Ford Escape

• A useful feature is the Electro-chromic auto-dimming rear view mirror, which,
•  Like SYNC cellphone connectivity system, is standard on all models, optional on the XLS.
• Sirius Satellite Radio is standard on all models except the XLS.
•  A premium sound system is optional on XLT and Limited.
• The driver gets a 6-way power seat as standard on all models except the XLS which has a manual 2-way seat.
• Leather-trimmed seats are standard in the Escape Limited and Hybrid Limited models, while the XLT has eco-friendly seats made from recycled materials and bio-based foam, with leather trim as an option.

Outside the car, the Escape’s exterior is distinguished by body-color door handles and mirror caps instead of black on the Limited and Hybrid Limited models, while an XLT buyer can specify gloss black mirror caps.

There’s a standard power moon-roof on the Hybrid Limited, this is an option on all other models but the XLS. The standard wheels on Escape XLS and XLT are 16″ 5-Spoke items, cast aluminum 16″ wheels are standard on the Hybrid model.

16″ 6-Spoke Bright Machined Aluminum Wheels are standard on Escape Limited and Hybrid Limited, while XLT and Limited buyers can opt for 17″ items.

Creature Comforts and the 2012 Ford Escape is  Realistically Priced

Helping driver and passengers get up into the cabin of this SUV are optional side step bars which integrate nicely into the body, these are available on all models bar the XLS.

All in all, the 2012 Ford Escape model line-up is well specified for the price, starting with the entry-level Escape XLS at $21,440, and topping the range is the Hybrid Limited at $33,080.

There are a lot of useful options too, so buyers are not going to be disappointed by this run-out model of the Escape which will be replaced in 2013 by a smaller European-based model.

 

 

 

 

Popularity: 1% [?]

Lincoln Navigator -Mobile Luxury-circa 2008

Reduce Travel Fatigue

The Lincoln Navigator for years has been more than just a vehicle. It is, in fact, the original luxury SUV and, though others have imitated, even quite well at times, the Navigator is still one of the premier luxury vehicles on the market. Over the holidays I spent a little time driving around in a 2008 Elite model and, let me tell you, if you are in the market for a luxury SUV you owe to yourself to check out the Lincoln Navigator.

Read more

Popularity: 14% [?]