Those of you calling the Sport the "female" companion to the Bronco seem to have forgotten about this:
The Bronco Sport is the burly brother of the Escape and fits a nice niche between something like a Crosstrek and the Bronco/Wrangler. The Sport is a fantastic choice for an off-roady...
I could deal with a swing gate, but would prefer a drop gate. But if I have to swing a wheel out before dropping the gate it defeats much of the purpose and might as well be a single swing gate.
How alike the Escape will the baby likely be? I know it's the same platform but are we expecting the same wheelbase and width, engines, transmissions, etc.?