The Ford Escape is the only high-volume compact crossover we can think of that is not a Top Safety Pick Plus-rated vehicle by IIHS. This may seem like a premium option, but it is now standard on the RAV4 and the Subaru Forester offers trims under $30K with this technology. Included in the Escape’s safety suite is adaptive cruise control. Our Ford Escape Titanium 4WD was equipped with a forward collision prevention system, blind spot monitoring, and a backup camera and backup sensor array. Our 2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4WD had a price tag of $37,045, and we would consider it relatively well-equipped, but Ford makes one blunder in the content department we explain below, in this review’s Seating section. However, add in some accessories and the price quickly approaches $40K With a low starting price of just $24K, a glance at the Ford Escape buyer’s page gives owners hope for an affordable family vehicle. There are three trims, three engines, and Escapes can come with either front or all-wheel drive. Like many of Ford’s products, the Escape line is very broad. However, our test vehicle pushes the boundaries of safety, price and fuel economy in a segment where many shoppers start with those things in mind. Ford’s Escape has to be good, just to compete, and it is. The reason it is so important is that it is playing in the largest vehicle product group by sales, the compact crossover segment. The Escape is Ford’s second most important vehicle after the F-150 pickup truck. What makes this particular Escape intriguing is the high price tag that comes with that engine upgrade. The 2017 Ford Escape Titanium 4WD is a mid-trim compact crossover with a very powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged engine.
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