If You’re Comparing SUVs, the Ford Escape Might Be the One You Didn’t Know You Needed

Maybe you’re knee-deep in Outlander vs. Rogue reviews, trying to pick your perfect compact SUV like it’s a fantasy football draft. Respect. But if your daily drive includes a little bit of everything — 287 gridlock, Morristown rainstorms, detours that feel like scavenger hunts, and spontaneous Target runs that somehow end in beach chairs — it’s time to test-drive a third contender: the Ford Escape.
With available Intelligent AWD, the Escape handles slick roads and surprise weather like it’s already lived through four Nor’easters and a Jersey ice storm with a name. It’s got the cargo space for a Watchung Reservation weekend, the comfort for Route 24 commutes, and tech that makes rush hour feel a little less like emotional warfare.
Looking to save at the pump? The Escape Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid options bring big-time efficiency without making you feel like you’re driving a glorified lawn mower. More range, fewer pump stops, and more smug glances when gas hits $5 again.
The Escape’s interior is roomy without feeling like you’re piloting a tank, quiet without being eerily zen, and smartly designed for real-life chaos — from school drop-offs to Shore escapes. Plus, the Ford Co-Pilot360® safety suite comes standard, meaning even if the car in front of you forgot how merging works (again), your SUV didn’t.
You’ve seen what the Outlander and Rogue can do. Now come see what happens when your SUV is actually built for Garden State unpredictability — like snow in April, toll booth traffic, and left-lane campers with no exit plan.
Find an Escape for sale in NJ at our Ford dealership in NJ — because flexibility, safety, and style should ride shotgun, not backseat.
Read the full article: Mitsubishi Outlander vs Nissan Rogue: Which is Best for NJ Drivers?
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