Newly redesigned for the 2013 model year the Ford Escape will continue to deliver the versatility and cargo capacity SUV customers expect with a sports-inspired design that consumers desire.

“Escape’s athletic good looks are no accident,” says Martin Smith, Design executive director of Europe, Asia Pacific and Africa. “We wanted to create the impression of an athlete like a runner or swimmer in the new body – right down to the defined muscles that convey movement and energy. “

The all-new Escape offers more cargo value than its predecessor with 68.1 cubic feet of space behind the first row and 34.3 cubic feet behind the second row. The new Ford Escape’s seats have also had a makeover, losing weight while adding customer convenience. The seat structure has shed nearly 3 pounds while the seats themselves have more functionality – two-way power recline and two-way power lumbar support.  A sport seat, with higher bolsters and a distinct sew style, also is available.

“Our designers created a well-proportioned vehicle that’s stunning from 20 feet away,” said Peter Bejin, manager of Global Craftsmanship. “We want to deliver on that design promise on the craftsmanship side so that when customers walk up and open the door, sit inside and start interacting with the new Escape, it provokes that same emotion from 2 feet away, 1 inch away, or 1 millimeter away.”