Brooklyn, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/22/2011 -- Bay Ridge Ford of Brooklyn is pleased to announce the arrival of the 2012 Ford Escape. This newest iteration of one of America’s best-selling SUVs combines power, performance and utility into one sure-to-appeal package.

The 2012 Ford Escape is the newest iteration of one of the most popular compact crossover SUVs. To date, Ford has sold nearly 2 million of the vehicle, with 2011 seeing record sales. It’s no surprise: the Ford Escape’s spacious interior, detailing, power, and fuel economy appeal to a wide variety of consumers.

The 2012 Escape seats five, and boasts 29 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row. Full power accessories and cruise control add to driver comfort. Ford’s Sync electronics interface connects iPod and Bluetooth devices to the vehicle’s sound system.

The Ford Escape sips fuel while providing a powerful driving experience. Available in front-wheel or four-wheel drive, the 2012 Escape boasts a 171-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. With an estimated fuel economy of 21 miles in the city and 28 miles on the highway, this vehicle gives one of the best per-gallon performances in its class. A hybrid version of the Escape, the first and only hybrid model in its class, provides additional gas mileage.

Ford has installed a variety of safety features into the Escape, including antilock brakes, traction control, stability control, front-seat side airbags, an integrated blind-spot mirror and full-length curtain-type airbags. The Ford Escape scored the highest rating given by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety during frontal-offset and side-impact testing.

To learn more about the 2012 Ford Escape, visit Bay Ridge Ford in Brooklyn. The knowledgeable staff can provide more information on the model, and have a wide selection available to test drive. Visit Bay Ridge Ford online at http://www.bayridgeford.com to view the current inventory and follow Bay Ridge Ford on Facebook for all the latest Ford news at http://www.facebook.com/bayridgeford.

About Bay Ridge Ford
Bay Ridge Ford in Brooklyn, opened in 2010, carries a wide variety of new Ford cars, trucks, and SUVs and provides auto service to customers in Brooklyn and the surrounding areas.