HIGHS Appealing design, turbo-four's thrust, physical climate controls remain. LOWS Unsupportive seats, lazy handling, base trims' cut-rate interiors. VERDICT The Ford Escape is plenty practical, but ...
HIGHS Appropriately fuel-efficient, roomy, intuitive infotainment system. LOWS Unremarkable handling, needs more pep, some awfully plain interior materials. VERDICT The Escape Hybrid sips gas but ...