MSRP: $22,470 - $32,120
Invoice: $21,178 - $29,953
Fuel Economy: NA
The Escape is a bit of a ringer here because it doesn't go on sale for another couple of months. But we have been able to get an advance drive of the all new Escape and like it. We think, like many compact crossovers--Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe--this size vehicle makes a great choice for a family with just one or two kids.
The Escape will come standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, but two other engines are offered--a 2.0-liter or 1.6-liter EcoBoost. Fuel economy on the EcoBoost engines is 5 mpg better than the outgoing model.
We also like the inclusion of Ford's Sync system for families. Consumer Reports dented Ford's much improved quality record last year by criticizing the Sync and MyFordTouch system.
But we have tested the new, improved version of these systems that allow voice-commanded phone calling, navigation and music selection from a smart-phone. We believe that families with smartphones and connectivity needs are better off with this improved system than muddling along with their hand-held devices.
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