Handling is quite nimble, endowing the Escape with a frisky nature that gives drivers confidence and makes the car fun-to-drive. The ride skews firm, making the Escape less plush riding than most ...
The hybrid version, with its 2.5-liter four cylinder, is much smoother, as it does away with that nuisance. The hybrid powertrain is rounded out with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The ...