With its first car being an experimental one that was built in Henry Ford’s backyard in Detroit back in 1896, the Ford line of cars has come a long way since then. Its top-selling models of today include the 2017 Ford Escape SE. This is a compact five-passenger crossover SUV that made its way on the roads and in people’s hearts not too long after its initial launch. There are two main reasons for this:

With its powerful titanium trim levels, stern new headlamps, a broader rear, taillights with LED illumination, and a hexagon-shaped grille, much like the Ford Edge, the 2017 Ford Escape SE, is a class apart from all the previously made Ford Escapes. This latest model comes with a very sporty look and a smoked appearance lighting, gloss black trim on the caps of its mirror as well as 19-inch aluminum wheels. The relocated shift lever and electronic parking brake in the 2017 Ford Escape SE make for more storage room for your cups, phones, wallets, or sunglasses. It also comes with an upgraded center armrest that accommodates arms of different shapes and sizes. Its previous four-spoke steering wheel has now been replaced by a sleek looking spoke steering wheel.

This beauty of a car also comes endowed with Sync 2 infotainment system that boasts an 8-inch touchscreen with clear and rather brightly lit graphics. It also has a new Ford Pass, with a Sync Connect app. With this app, you may remotely lock and unlock your Ford, keep a tab on your battery and fuel levels. Not just that, this app also enables you to remotely pre-heat or -cool the vehicle in the winters or summers, respectively. Now that is some technological innovation, we must admit!

And although many buyers may compare the Buick Encore with the Ford Escape, and the latter certainly makes for a much better crossover SUV, given its utility, style, and sportiness.