If this year's Los Angeles Auto Show was all about sedans and SUVs, then the most important among them may have been the all-new 2013 Ford Escape. The longer, lower, sleeker... November 17, 2011 by John Voelcker 2
At the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show this week Ford is introducing its all-new 2013 Escape compact crossover, which is set to go on sale early next year with fresh new styling... November 16, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 5
The 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show kicks off today and already news on many of the new model debuts is breaking. Motor Authority has a team down in L.A. just waiting to bring you... November 16, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Due for its debut in just two weeks at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2013 Ford Escape has been spied testing in the U.S. We already know it'll come with a trick hands-free... November 2, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 4
Very little in life comes for free, which makes us appreciate paying less for something all the more. A drop in price of $100 certainly makes Ford's SYNC hands-free, in-car... August 1, 2011 by Antony Ingram
If you color within the lines, only a few measure up to the same narrow definition of a compact SUV as the 2009 Ford Escape.
Many people admire the styling of the Saturn Vue.
Like the Escape, the Vue offers a hybrid option (a second hybrid choice is on the way for the Vue).
The Hyundai Tucson drives more like the pre-2009 Escapes, but does so with a low price and an especially long warranty.
In terms of driving dynamics, the Honda CR-V is one of our all-time favorites, but some people have a hard time getting past the SUV's styling and the lack of optional V-6 power.
However, the SUV that comes closest to the Escape is the Dodge Journey.
In terms of styling, the Journey has strong looks that turn heads and plenty of features inside, such as multiple cubbies and rich infotainment options.
However, the Journey's interior design isn't pleasing to the eye, and the materials feel subpar for the category—not just in comparison to the Escape.