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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.

At the top of the line, the Titanium trim combines all the options from the lower trims (alloy wheels, keyless entry keypad, automatic headlights, fog lights, LED taillights, MyKey parental controls, 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, a rearview camera, the Sync tech interface with AppLink smartphone integration, and Bluetooth). Also included are keyless entry and ignition, a panoramic sunroof, navigation system, heated leather front seats, heated steering wheel, backup camera, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and a Sony AM/FM/XM audio system with HD radio.

Under the hood is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The transmission is a six-speed automatic. Fuel economy ratings come in at 20 mpg city, 27mpg 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, parking aid and traction control.