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. This Escape SE is equipped with options such as heated front seats, power windows/locks/mirrors/seat, automatic headlamps, dual zone automatic climate control, cruise control, a 60/40-split folding and reclining rear seat, rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, AM/FM/XM CD player with USB jacks, steering wheel controls, voice controls, a keyless entry keypad, and alloy wheels. The turbocharged 1.5-liter ecoboost engine is connected to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 21mpg city, 28mpg highway. Safety equipment includes driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side body airbags, front and rear side head airbags, ABS brakes and traction control.