Edmunds said that Shopping for a small crossover presents a dizzying array of options, but the Ford Escape is a smart choice among a crop of great contenders.
US News and world Report offered thatThanks to its eye-catching interior, solid overall performance, high safety scores, and great predicted reliability rating, the 2018 Ford Escape ranks near the top of the compact SUV class. The Ford Escape is one of the more fun-to-drive SUVs in the compact SUVs class, making it a great choice for spirited drivers.
Whatever your needs, Escape is the perfect partner for spur-of-the-moment adventuring. Behind its solar-tinted glass, a spacious, well-appointed interior awaits. Keep cloth trimmed seats up for people, or fold the rear seat down for gear. The choice is yours.
Fold the 60-40 split-fold rear seat down for up to 68.0 cu. ft. of cargo space. Or, fold one side down to carry longer items and leave the other side up for a passenger or two.
Keep it under cover to store phones, as well as other items you want to keep hidden, utilize the large storage bin underneath the padded center console armrest. In the rear, an interior cargo cover helps keep items out of sight.
Standard features include MyKey parental controls, cruise control, air-conditioning, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a 4.2-inch central display, a rearview camera, the Sync tech interface with AppLink smartphone integration, Bluetooth®, and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player and a USB port.
Upgrading to the SE adds 17-inch alloy wheels (optional on the S), added chrome exterior trim, , a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine, roof rails, fog lights, a keyless entry keypad, rear privacy glass, dual-zone automatic climate control, steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, rear air vents, an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat, heated front seats, upgraded cloth upholstery, a rear center armrest and satellite radio.