* PRICE INCLUDES A 3-MONTH WARRANTY *
Shopping for a small crossover presents a dizzying array of options, but the Ford Escape is a smart, safe choice among a crop of great contenders.
This Escape SE offers alloy wheels, keyless entry keypad, power sunroof, automatic headlights, cruise control, dual zone automatic climate control with rear vents, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel with paddle shifters, a 60/40-split folding and reclining rear seat, a 4.2-inch central display, AM/FM/XM CD player with USB jack, a rearview camera, the Sync tech interface, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and voice controls.
Under the hood is a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The transmission is a six-speed automatic and on this Escape is equipped with all-wheel-drive. Fuel economy ratings come in at 22 mpg city, 28mpg highway.
Safety equipment includes driver and passenger frontal air bags, side body and side head air bags in front, side head airbags in the rear, ABS brakes, and traction control.