The redesigned 2013 Ford Escape impresses test drivers with its engaging performance and overall refinement. Some even say it’s the best compact crossover on the market because it does so many things well.
According to test drivers, the difference between the all-new 2013 Ford Escape and the previous generation is pretty dramatic. Gone is the boxy Escape, and in its place is a curvy crossover that many critics say is a top choice in the class for being practical, high-tech and fun to drive. Inside, the 2013 Escape has good cargo space, though it doesn’t have as much as family-focused rivals like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Test drivers also say the cabin has a quality look and feel, and report that there’s comfortable seating for all but the tallest passengers.
The Ford Escape is the 2013 Best Compact SUV for the Money because it has the best combination of ownership costs and positive reviews in its class.
The 2013 Escape earns a strong safety score, and comes with a class-competitive list of technology and safety features. It can be equipped with interior tech like Ford Sync and Sync with MyFord Touch, as well as a class-exclusive, motion-activated liftgate. While these features make the Escape one of the most high-tech models in the class, more than one reviewer notes that they can be hard to use. The Escape’s standard safety features now bring it up to par with its classmates, and it also offers optional features like rear parking assist and blind spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert.
After taking the 2013 Escape on the road, reviewers say it handles a lot like a small car, but that shoppers should skip the base engine and head straight for the optional Ecoboost engines, which are both powerful and fuel-efficient.
Overall, the automotive press likes the 2013 Ford Escape a lot because it’s so well-rounded. It has car-like handling, a quality interior, refined Ecoboost engines and high-tech offerings.
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