2018 Ford Escape SEL

The 2018 Ford Escape is a compact SUV that slots between the EcoSport and Edge, offering a roomy five-seat cabin in a tidy footprint. The Escape drives with the agility of a smaller car, making it easy to maneuver in tight spots while still feeling stable on the highway. The cabin offers generous headroom and legroom for tall drivers, and the cargo area swallows gear for a family trip or a workday haul. Available SYNC infotainment responds to voice commands for calls and music, and a rearview camera comes standard to help with parking. The SEL is the mid-grade trim that adds leather seats and a power liftgate, stepping up from the SE without going all the way to the Titanium. Its 1.5L I4 makes 170 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed automatic, returning 24 mpg combined in front-wheel drive. The SEL comes standard with SYNC 3 and an 8-inch touchscreen, plus a reverse sensing system that beeps as you get close to an obstacle.