The Ford Escape competes in the crowded, compact sport utility vehicle class. It goes head to head with the class leading Honda CRV and Toyota Rav4, and does a nice job of holding its own in every category.
One of the main selling points of the Ford Escape is that it is offered in a hybrid version. This is something that the competition does not offer in this class. A lot of people want to buy a sport utility vehicle, but end up choosing against it because of low gas mileage. But this problem is solved by the hybrid Escape. It offers all of the amenities of the traditional sport utility vehicle, but with better gas mileage.
If you are not interested in spending the extra money on the hybrid there are still several options available to you. Most Escapes are sold with an automatic transmission that is coupled with a V6 engine that puts out 200 horsepower. If you are looking to be more economical you can opt for a four cylinder version that puts out 153 horsepower. A five speed manual transmission is also available with the four cylinder engine.
The Ford Escape shines when it comes to interior space. There is plenty of room for five passengers and all of their cargo. The driver’s seat is among one of the most spacious and comfortable in the class. It offers good room all around, but there have been some complaints about head room in models that are equipped with a sunroof.
The Ford Escape is at the top of its class right now, and is fighting it out with Honda and Toyota for top honors. As long as the Escape keeps offering a lot of equipment at a reasonable price they will be able to keep their spot at the top. If you are looking for a solid compact sport utility vehicle, the Ford Escape is worth a look.
