2017 Ford Escape: Building On Its Success

The Escape's grille has been redesigned to keep a family resemblance with other Ford SUVs.

The Escape's silhouette is largely unchanged, but is a little more sophisticated.

The vehicle's liftgate can open automatically, while the cargo area benefits from a low load floor.

In 2014, Ford sold more than 50,000 units of the Escape on the Canadian market.

The Escape's cockpit is more modern and is assembled with higher quality materials.

The Escape's cockpit is more refined than before.

The handbrake lever has been replaced with an electronic activation switch.

The Platinum edition of the Escape rolls on 19-inch wheels.

The rear section of the Escape has been rounded off compared to last year's model.

It's possible to perform some tasks remotely with a smartphone, thanks to the vehicle's SYNC Connect system.

The compact SUV segment is expected to grow in the next few years.

The Escape's suite of electronic driving aids has been greatly improved.

A simple swing of a foot below the rear bumper is all it takes for the power tailgate to open automatically.

The versatility of SUVs is what makes them so popular.

The new Escape is available with an intelligent all-wheel-drive system.

2017 Ford Escape