We round up the whole segment and give you the low-down on all the biggest brands' petite SUVs.
Ford Escape
Although its underpinnings have reached their tenth birthday, the
Escape is packed with enough technology and safety features to make it
worth a look. From a base front-wheel-drive manual transmission
4-cylinder to a fully loaded 34 mpg city rated Hybrid, the Escape truly
offers something for everyone.
MSRP: $20,550 Base Engine: 2.5-liter
4-cylinder with 171 horsepower Base EPA mpg: 22 city/28
hwy/24 cmb
Model Highlights Top Safety
Pick from the IIHS and 5-star government ratings in all
crash tests Standard
Integrated Spotter Mirror aimed at driver's blind spots for
safer driving Optional
SYNC system can be completely controlled by voice, allowing
access to Bluetooth, navigation, music, and more New optional
Active Park Assist helps the Escape to parallel park
itself with minimum driver involvement