I have a 2014 Model S Ford Escape. It has everything I need but after purchasing it I now wish I that I had gotten a higher trim level.

It is the most convenient grocery getter I have ever owned. The hatchback is perfect for stowing stuff easily. It's a small car that easily navigates city streets, and small parking stops. It gets great gas mileage. It has an mp3 usb attachment making the otherwise lackluster stereo rather enjoyable. The biggest con would be that it is a little stiff driving. It probably keeps it nimble, but you feel the bumps a little more than I would like. Another small complaint would be that the slope of the windshield means more scraping in the winter when it snows or frosts. It isn't going to win any races, but it is reasonably snappy with the first 3 gears being so close together. It has enough power to get onto the freeway but won't be exhilarating by any means. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an efficient, reliable, city car. Of all the small economy cars from this year I think that the Honda Fit is the best bet of all of them. It is not the cheapest, but I think the Honda reputation for reliability will make it easily worth the small increase in cost over the other available vehicles in this price range.