As with most Fords, it is a very slick looking vehicle that runs really good. Even though Volkswagen will always be my favorite automobile...I would say Ford is in my top 5. The very first car I owned was a Ford, and it never broke down on me the entire time I owned it, but I did take care of it really good, too. In any event, Ford is a good company, and the Escape is top of the line...superb !