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As a two-row crossover, the 2012 Ford Edge competes with vehicles both large and small.
The latest Chevy Equinox is an appealing mid-size crossover, with Explorer-like looks and a four-cylinder option good for 32-mpg fuel economy.
The Nissan Murano has a modern appeal, but its CVT turns its V-6 engine into an unhappy moaner.
The Toyota Highlander has four- and six-cylinder engines on tap, as well as hybrid power, but it's primarily a seven-seater, and it's sized to fit that third-row seat even when it's not ordered.
The Subaru Tribeca is a slow seller in a hot segment; it suffers from tight seating in back and a lack of visual presence, though the interior is appealing.
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The 2012 Ford Edge rises to the top of the five-seat crossover niche with forward-thinking technology and a gas-saving EcoBoost option. | A versatile layout, impressive performance, good ride comfort, and reasonable pricing all add up to make the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox a strong value—and a good pick for small families. | The 2011 Mazda CX-9 can carry seven in comfort, but it loves curves more than almost any other roomy crossover. | With the 2011 Subaru Tribeca, first-class safety credentials and excellent all-weather handling ensure your precious ones are looked after, but if you need more than five seats, we suggest going with a bigger vehicle. | The very family-friendly Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid impress us with their space and versatility, but show no sign of enthusiasm. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $27,770 | $23,530 | $29,135 | $30,495 | $28,090 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas V6 | Gas/Ethanol I4 | Gas V6 | Gas Flat 6 | Gas I4 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| FWD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Style Name | ||||
| 4-Door SE FWD | FWD 4-Door LS | FWD 4-Door Sport | 4-Door 3.6R Premium | FWD 4-Door L4 Base (Natl) |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sport Utility | 4 Door | 4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door Sport Utility | 4 Door |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic |
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