With its redesign, the Ford Escape shed its boxy looks for a sleek crossover shape, and it’s better for it, says Cars.com Family reviewer Sara Lacey. The Escape now easily juggles family needs — both on the inside and out: The optional power liftgate that opens with a kick under the bumper is a dream for parents carrying babies and grocery bags while the interior had plenty of legroom for Sara’s school-aged kids.
Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Newman is a journalist with more than 25 years of experience, including 15 years as an automotive journalist at Cars.com. Jennifer leads the Editorial team in its mission of helping car shoppers find the vehicle that best fits their life. A mom of two, she’s graduated from kids in car seats to teens behind the steering wheel. She’s also a certified car-seat technician with more than 12 years of experience, as well as member of the World Car Jury, Automotive Press Association and Midwest Automotive Media Association.
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