 I am 6'3" and weigh about 21 stone [that sounds so much better than 300 lbs] and can easily get in and out of this car and ride 100+ miles per without being beat up in the process. For a small SUV it has a stable, solid ride and keeps me cool even in Houston's heat. This is maybe the ideal run around car.We still own the Escape and it still functions well with high levels of convenience and economy. I have since bought a Ram 1500 for heavier hauling needs and with a V6 it not only carries everything I want but still averages 24 mpg. Over all I give the full sized truck [quad cab] higher marks for value than the Ford.