Back for a second year after a radical redesign, the 2014 Ford Escape doesn't bear any likeness to the model it replaced-- it's a sleek, rakish, modern design, yet surprisingly roomy inside. Also surprising is how well the Escape responds and handles--as if it were a sport wagon. Escape's powertrains are standouts in this class, both offering more power than you get elsewhere plus excellent fuel economy. In terms of tech features, between MyFord Touch, an active park assist system and active-safety features like BLIS, the Escape stands far apart from more plainly presented crossover wagons.
