[cycleguy55]

Take a look at a Nissan crossover - perhaps a Rogue if you're looking as an alternative to your Escape. Nissan generally gets good reviews for their seats. I recently drove rented a 2019 Altima and drove it for 10 days or so and was quite impressed. Some don't like CVT transmissions that Nissan uses, but we got excellent fuel economy.

Avoid big wheels and low profile tires - they give up sidewall height for better handling - though I suspect most just like the looks of the bigger wheels. S and SV trims have 17" wheels. SL trim has 19" wheels, but I suspect a dealer could be convinced to swap 17" wheels and tires in their place, only because they can upcharge somebody else on a lower trim model for the 19" units.