Not true, the Escape outsells all of the others plus it has a state of
the art safety canopy inside it. It is rated #1 by most auto mags and a
consumer best buy. I would hold out for the 2008 model that is due out
very soon. Want 4 wheel drive that the 2008 is first choice as again
it's drive system if much more advanced than Honda or Toyota. Not saying
the others are not any good as they are all good small SUV's, can # 1 in
sales give you a clue of what people want. No I don't own one as I need
V8 power to pull my bass boat but if I needed a small SUV the Escape is
my first choice. Talk about dated, Honda and Toyota still have their
spare tire out back, Ford dropped the outside mounted spare in 1991 with
what they call the Explorer. Google the Escape and check out what others
have to say about it than drive one to put some fun back into your life.

Ron