Savvy shoppers searching for a chic, compact SUV that offers plenty of space, comfort and state-of-the-art infotainment features should take a long look at the 2017 Escape. The expert writers at Kelley® Blue Book’s kbb.com, Car and Driver and MotorTrend all concur that the newly-updated crossover is an sporty and fun ride, particularly when equipped with the next-generation EcoBoost engines.
The2017 Escape’s exterior received a new, pronounced hexagonal grille and a more dynamic overall appearance, and the interior received a more significant redesign and introduces the Sync® 3 infotainment package to the well-laid out cabin. The electronic parking brake and shift lever have been moved, allowing drivers easier access to the center stack media bin and climate controls. The 2017 Escape also features a full array of active driver-assist programs, with forward collision warning, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control and auto brake boost all accompanying existing blind spot information and hill start assist systems.
There are three available engines, each matched to a six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission: the 2.5-liter naturally-aspirated four-cylinder, the 1.5-liter EcoBoost four cylinder and the 2.0 EcoBoost that produces 245 horsepower and features a class-leading towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.
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