 2017 Escape Titanium 1.5LMy 2 day review.  If you’re looking for a compact SUV, definitely test drive this.  If you still like it, take it out for an extended test drive.  My dealer let me take it out on my own for over an hour.  I went for the Titanium.  Had to have the key-less entry with push button start and remote start, and hands-free lift gate.  I was torn between the 2.0L and 1.5L.  I went with the 1.5L and think it is fine.  I got a left over 2017 and got lots of rebates and discounts (around 6k).   I also test drove the CR-V and CX5.  I wanted something sporty so it was between the Escape and CX5.  I did not like the new styling of the CX5 and was not thrilled with the seat, which is very important to me.  If you want great visibility all around nothing comes close to the Forester.  I know because I had a 2017 Forester Premium with Eyesight.  It was very nice, but the seats were not good and it was not at all sporty.   Enter the Escape.  Great seats, nice tight handling, the 1.5L is fairly quick, the 2.0L is fast and the Sync 3 with Apple CarPlay is great.  No Navigation needed since you can use Apple Maps or Google Maps (Android Auto).   It is fun to drive and has lots of great features: Power Leather seats with memory, dual auto temp controls, courtesy lighting all over, lots of places for stuff, Sync 3 with 8” screen, Sony stereo, Key-less entry (keep key in pocket), remote start thru key and thru Ford App and power and hands-free tail gate (you use you foot).   The only options I got were the panoramic sunroof and adaptive cruise control with forward collision warning.  I avoided the 19” wheels and tires because they are too low profile for city streets, especially with potholes.   I have the 18” wheels and had the dealer include the wheel and tire insurance, just in case.   I will update as I get more time in the car.