After Nissan made several driver assists standard and added some new packages for the previous model year, the 2020 Rogue carries over unchanged. However, every model does receive a small price increase and the hybrid powertrain has been discontinued.
Pros Quiet and comfortable interior, fuel-efficient powertrains, capacious cargo space.
Cons Far more show than go, dull to drive, obsolete infotainment with limited connectivity.
No significant changes for 2020
PROS Comfortable seats and ride quality Many advanced safety aids come standard Roomy cabin and cargo area
CONS Acceleration is weak and listless Small, dated-looking infotainment screen Outward visibility is poor Underwhelming interior materials quality and design
The 2020 Ford Escape's #7 ranking is based on its score within the Compact SUVs category. Currently the Ford Escape has a score of 7.9 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 20 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Optional infotainment system is user-friendly Lots of standard driver assistance features Two rows of adult-friendly seats Adept handling and comfortable ride
Cons Unimpressive interior materials Eight-speed transmission sometimes hunts for the correct gear
The 2020 Ford Escape takes a more refined tack, and brings its hybrid edition back into vogue.
Pros Three powertrain choices Shapely exterior Good standard safety gear Sliding second-row seat Hybrid priced below $30k
Cons Smaller than big rivals Interior trim needs an upgrade Top model? Top dollar Seats lack support
The 2020 Ford Escape comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic, 8-speed automatic.The Ford Escape is fully redesigned.Hybrid version is back after a prolonged absence.Improved power and acceleration.
Pros Updated style and interior design Powertrain options range from sporty performance to efficient hybrid Sliding second-row seats improve passenger room and cargo utility
Cons Sleek, new rear liftgate design compromises some cargo capacity
