2019 Ford EcoSport - Review & Road Test

[@superstar85ca]

why am I watching this? I dont' need someone to tell me if my car is good or not. I love it!!

[@johndak1]

I’ve had my Eco Sport for several months now and I’m a 215 pound 6’1” plumber and I find it very comfortable on long trips and plenty of power. It’s not top heavy and handles great through Minneapolis freeway traffic. I guess I don’t know why all these so called car experts are crapping on the Eco Sport but maybe they just are to insecure on showing any positive view on a small crossover vehicle from Ford.

[@ajpat1835]

This is completely true!! I have driven lot of Japanese cars when I rent.. But this car by far was most comfortable, compact and fun to drive!

[@orianaf.9431]

Honestly tried all the others in this segment and the Ecosport is the best confort so far, comfortable drive and you are much higher than others in the same class. Interesting review yet surprised and not sold on the review.

[@MrKelvin2230]

Its compare to other SUV vehicles. This one is the poorest

[@ajpat1835]

@@MrKelvin2230 when compared other cars this is the best

[@patricioperez7323]

johndak1 agreed. People may look at the eco sport and say “what the fuck is that” but the other ford suvs look nice but they are so big that it feels like ur taking up the whole road

[@johnkokochak1363]

I've had my ecosport 9months now and have 6200miles, I traded in a jeep patriot, and this vehicle is heads and shoulders over the jeep, very happy with this car

[@mxmerce]

I just purchased the titanium trim of this vehicle and I love it, more room than you think, the 2.0L i4 AWD has decent power(its not a mustang, but more than serviceable) . These auto reviewers all have the same problem, they drive so many cars, like high end brands, they can't compartmentalize their reviews to a single class of vehicles. For the deals you can get on this (I got my at $19132) you simply can not go wrong with this little SUV.

[@ChrisG-gl5st]

You're right they speak like everyone can afford a high end car. I know some people that would be super excited go to drive this car. I understand it's your money and you want to get the best for your bucks but sometimes some of us that are not making that much are just happy with something that is reliable, good on our pockets, and to get us from point a to point b

[@tuckerlane7995]

No... They also drive a ton of low end models, like the cheaper competitors to the ecosports and have no problem reccomending these. The ecosport is just not competitive.

[@jayhawker03]

Say that all you want but you’d be better off getting a 2 year old certified used Escape Titanium than this cheap bucket.

[@garrettm7993]

@@jayhawker03until the 2.0 turbo has engine issues, the 2.0 Duratec is pretty much indestructible especially if you maintain it well.

[@nana-x9]

I have had a 2018 for a year now & love mine!! It is perfect for me. Love the fact that the driver’s seat goes up, down, front, back, & reclines. Perfect for a person who has had hip replacement surgeries, like me. Also, being disabled, due to the hips surgeries, I love that the back opens like a door instead of a hatch. Much, much easier. It is easy to do everything I need it to do. Ford gave me a deal that I could not pass up. Recommend that you take a test drive before passing on this baby!

[@Trekmario1701]

I bought one . It fits fine. Comfortable seats for me and plenty of room for me and the wife w 2 dogs .

[@vmiley1]

We've only had our new 2019 EcoSport SE for 2 weeks, but we love it. I'm a very big guy with several health issues, & needed something I could get in & out of easily. Love all the bells & whistles this car has.

[@gamenigeria]

How is your ecoSport holding up, I plan on buying one

[@bongodave13]

@@gamenigeria My '18 SES 4WD is still going strong with no problems. It's not fast, and the mileage could be better, but it's great, especially in winter.

[@michaelcaputo7215]

I just rented this vehicle for 2 weeks while away on business and I loved it. Great size handled great a the highway I was very impressed

[@romanmaciel9712]

I just got this car Saturday!! I love it

[@eulaguider21]

I love my blue, 2018 Ecosport Titanium. It’s almost three years old and I haven’t had problems. The spare tire is located in the back under the panel. It also has a navigation system. I purchased mine in 2019 for 18K with 3K miles. 😃

[@cherylmelton4620]

Love my 2019 EcoSport. Comfortable, handles well, and good power.

[@ajpend]

I appreciate the honesty in the review. It's important in watching/listening to reviews to know that the reviewer will tell me when/if they do not prefer/approve of the thing being reviewed. Honesty and integrity are what make review content worthwhile content.

[@ajpend]

@Mike's Bike's I was talking about reviews, not about the vehicle, itself. You're raising a separate matter.

[@jenniferfrazen7281]

I just got this car last night, it is only my husband and I and occasionally my granddaughter so this is the perfect size for us and I love how it handles and drives. Ours is in the aqua blue and with 3 ruptured discs in my neck, the backup camera is going to be a lifesaver.

[@Davido50]

We just bought new leftover '20 Ecosport SES AWD for family & teens in house. We've had great experience w/ Explorer's over last decade..or 2. Best family chariots we've owned an we've owned alot. So, Ford gets our loyalty & $$.. again! :)

[@disneyfan9099]

It’s honestly not bad in my opinion. Good looking inside and out. Great features. Decent way it drives. This is already becoming a popular rental car with Avis/Budget and Enterprise.

[@rhoniwalker6206]

I just mine from Enterprise car sales and I love it 🥰

[@daniels7862]

I’m not even a ford guy and I like this car, and looks bette run person. I like the more subdued styling unlike a lot of small crossovers these days. I think it’s gonna sell quite well.

[@alohossain3389]

I don’t like best car in 🇺🇸 Jeep choorke

[@Toyotarunner13]

This car, yes CAR is a gutless pos Never and I mean NEVER buy this car. So glad we just had to rent it. Trash!!! dont even rent it!

[@marcelfermer5369]

@@Toyotarunner13 What engine + 2x4 or 4x4 ? Plus: A pos compared to what ?

[@Toyotarunner13]

@@marcelfermer5369 its was 4x4 no power no leg room no luggage space all around trash! Buy a Subaru!

[@Penelope416]

@@Toyotarunner13 Are you a Subaru salesman?

[@TreenaBeena]

5:07 I actually love this music. Takes me back to the mid-00s.

[@zackorsillo6952]

Guess I'm a blue oval lover but I really like mine

[@ingenunis5003]

I’m thinking of going to a smaller vehicle & went to a Ford dealership to check out this vehicle …..and loved it.

[@danielhoegler2062]

Somebody decided to run into my parked 2016 F150 totaling it. I needed a car quickly, so I got the 2018 EcoSport. I was mildly surprised with this little SUV. It did make me think of a roller skate compared to the F150. But, this little car with the 2.0 engine is quite peppy. The highest mpg I have gotten is 34 and lowest 24. To me it has plenty of room for my 200lbs and 6’1” shape. The seats are comfortable, not luxury comfortable, and is not expected to be. I constantly drive between San Antonio TX and Corpus Christi the speed limit 75 mph; this little car maintains that easily. I like the side opening rear door, I do not have to worry about bumping my head. It is well equipped, the only thing it does not have is the navigation system, which I was told was about $1700. That is okay, just use my smart phone and google maps! It is much easier to park that the F150 was, but again to be expected. The reviewer in the video already seemed as if she had a biased opinion when she started the review. If I would have had the time to do more shopping around, I think I would have still gotten the EcoSport.

[@film50565]

Sat in an EcoSport that was sitting on the showroom floor and was surprised by the solid way the door closed, comfort and room. It has high ground clearance for the class, making it potentially a good car for winter. When I buy an AWD vehicle next year, this will be on the short list.

[@fredmoller1675]

I'd love it, more ground clearance than most...awesome exterior styling, not much rear leg room which doesn't effect me at all...….I WAN'T IT!

[@Lzrdman91]

My family just got one. They’re fun to drive and plenty of power.

[@diypro233]

It is a turbo charged 1.0L engine and it feels much more powerful than my previous 1.5L Toyota Corolla.

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

Turned out to be not so good in the years to follow.

[@francomarchesotti7746]

This is a Brazilian baby. The Ford EcoSport was invented in here back in 2003 and it was responsible of opening a segment on our market of small SUVs and crossovers. Since then, the EcoSport became a very popular and reliable vehicle on the Brazilian market. It's curious that Ford of USA chose the Indian assembly line to build the vehicle for them, since they have an fully loaded assembly line right here, that serves the entire latin american market as well. And no, Mexico has no involvement with the EcoSport whatsoever

[@bommareddybrijendrareddy9301]

Indian Assembly line builds to the same standards too as far as I know. And to the best of my knowledge, India is the centre hub for Asia and Europe for distribution of exports, so just like a lot of other brands, for Ford making it there is a viable and wise option with vendors being reasonable in costs.

[@theonlydiego1]

The tilting headrest is when you are sitting straight the head rest can still touch your head to stabilize it to reduce whiplash.

[@chuckers40]

When i first heard that Ford was discontinuing its passenger cars starting 2020, Two things stood out. 1) This isn't just a Ford issue. Ford is a big part of it, but there is more of an underlying issue. It's more of a segment issue. Passenger cars (i.e. sedans) sales have been going downhill for years. (Some of them falling faster than others) Crossovers, Trucks, and SUV'S are the hot sellers.(Especially the subcompact SUV/CUV segment) They are the ones that are making the most money. They are ones that are selling the most. Even the top sellers like the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Honda Civic and few other top selling sedans have slipped through the years. The difference is the other automakers will not discontinue the passenger cars. (Not yet at least) if you think Ford's car sales are bad, Chrysler is WORSE!! Chrysler only has three passenger cars left. (Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and the sports car Dodge Challenger) That's it. This has been going on at Chrysler for a couple of years. With that being said, Ford isn't blameless either. Ford has neglected its passenger cars to concentrate on their trucks, SUV, and Crossover markets. Ford's passenger cars are in badly need of a redesign. (Especially the Focus) How bad do you think Ford sales for its sedans if it is discontinuing the whole segment. If this can happen to auto makers like Ford and Chrysler, It can happen to the other auto makers.

[@nirmalya171]

Come to India and drive the 1.5 L Turbo Diesel Ecosport that churns out 215 NM of torque. You'll just love driving it at 1750 to 2250 rpm band.

[@monsski4151]

Try 21.5k usd equivalent in php for the top of the line Titanium here in the Philippines. For that much you won't even be able to buy the base variants of HRV and CX 3. Kona and Trax only offer one variant here and they're both more expensive. I fully understand the condescending tone of this review because this was done in the US. And this unit won't sit well, pun intended, with the American market. One thing that those 4 competitors I mentioned have in common - they feel like oversized hatches; drive like sedan with their low ground clearances. We wanted an undersized suv (read: not as pricey but drives like one) with high ground clearance which is what this model is all about for us. The nearest competitor here is a Subaru xv (dunno what you call them there, crosstek is it?) With 220mm ground clearance. But that one costs 28k usd equivalent. Had Ford here priced it like so (or like there) Subaru would have been a no brainer. But not those 4.

[@tomday2780]

First, let me say I'm not a Ford guy. In my youth, I was a Chevy guy. Later in life, I became a Honda guy. I'm not saying this review is full of lies, it is not. However, most of her complaints are very subjective. Yes, you will not win many races from a stoplight. If that is what you want, why in the hell would you buy a sub compact SUV. I have had cars with plenty of horsepowers, but guess what, I didn't need it. Other than getting a thrill now then, it was worthless, in cost, insurance premiums, gas mileage, and getting a ticket for no good reason. Even with average power, this car is fun to drive. I have owned everything from a 67 GTO, Camaro, to Honda Preludes and Accords. I loved all those cars but none of them did I like as quickly as I did this one. Maybe I'm getting old, but this car is perfect for me. Perhaps the best advice I can give....test drive the dam thing. It's a very solid feeling car with absolutely no squeaks or rattles.

[@DeadofWinter321]

Test drove one of these today. Fell in love with it. Looking to trade my 2016 Toyota Corolla on one! That Corolla is my 2nd Toyota ever and it's just as much of a money pit as the first one I had (2005 Camry). It's so cheap and the suspension makes all kinds of noises that 4 different Toyota dealerships can't replicate. So ready to dump it for the Ecosport.

[@asrr62]

about 1500 miles no weird noises.

[@sharonciufici1064]

had mine 3 years and still love it

[@creeper1003]

Would Ford Ecosport be a good first car?

[@gracejackson5161]

Yes just mine 4 days ago about to trick it out with Blue lights under the seat and cup holders

[@Toyotarunner13]

no and hell no big pos just rented one just because it was the last car to rent its trash!!

[@gracejackson5161]

Brad Downes oh man wish I got something else like a car

[@ethanmeier4645]

No, its expensive and pretty big compared to hatchbacks. I would get a hatchback if I were you, and maybe a manual one so you know how to drive a manual early on.

[@BobSmith-mc7uq]

@@gracejackson5161 I smell a "ricer" in the making!

[@aliixmarr5575]

I’m really hoping to get one!!! I love the eco-sport

[@mgrella63]

Ive never owned a Ford but I would buy this ! I Love Its looks

[@modlerjeancharles3287]

Lol. Why would you need level arm rest when you will always have one hand on the wheel?

[@aenoch7303]

The center Arm rest slides forward. She didn't even figure that out.

[@Darkrift666]

@@aenoch7303 Or that those seats fold forward, then! the backs fold down FLAT

[@maverick9336]

She is clearly a Ford hater..... I begin to notice that when she introduced the ranger just recently.

[@pinkshirlz7544]

Her review is pure negative! Didn’t feel like she reviews fairly

[@paulmyres7730]

Lyn, thanks for the video about the Eco Sport... Fords move away from cars, was a smart move and good fit for them, as their highest volume sales are Trucks and SUVs... so it only made sense for them to walk away from the car market.... What this means however is there is no longer a econobox in their lineup to boost their overall CAFE ratings. However it also means they don't need to compete in the CAFE requirements for cars... Light Truck CAFE is hovering at 18 mpg average, where the average for cars is 28.4 mpg .. The ecoboost Mustangs are in the 31 and the GT in the 25 highway range so they are solid if that winds up being the only car ford builds. The Eco Sport was no doubt constructed to replace small cars, and its fuel economy easily allows Ford to meet the light truck CAFE across the board.... Most people don't consider the regulatory end of the spectrum when reviewing vehicles, they only determine whats acceptable from a purely consumer perspective... However with more and more government intervention (TOO much) and the Socialists wanting only electric vehicles, the use of regulatory bodies to move Vehicle manufacturers toward those ends has become extreme... That is a primary reason Ford walked away from the car business as will many other manufacturers in the future..... As for electric cars ... anyone in their right mind should be aware that humans and high voltage (electromagnetic radiation) .... are a toxic cocktail...

[@chrisg.2962]

This was a horrible move getting rid of their economy cars mostly due to the fact that their economy lines offered something from the enthusiast to the green party.

[@superbert35]

I really like my ecosport.not as fast as a kona,but? Its got alot more clearance,and it can tow a couple thousand pounds too.and its not a rocket but its not painfully slow like an hrv.one thing about fords too is that in 25 years itll still be intact,no rust holes lime in a honda or a hyundai.its unstoppable in the snow too.

[@KwekuOnTech]

KBB, I think for your reviews from now on, you should give the folks a lav mic. It's kinda hard to hear the Micah and Lyn sometimes.

[@kylebibbee7958]

It may seem weak but it really isn’t once you’re actually in one. No race car, but does just fine for the driving that most people would do!

[@thetrustysidekick3013]

Most people don't go racing their cars. Not even on the highway. People clamoring about speed are missing the point of cars like this.

[@saddist1Gtown]

Another nail in the coffin of the American car market from so-called American reviewers. A rather condescending and lacklustre reviewer. She referenced the Honda a few times during what was supposed to be a Ford review. It's a budget SUV, not a luxury one.

[@jameshorton7496]

Budget price wise, but even if you get the Titanium model that has a boatload of standard up to date features and luxuries, it'll be under $30,000 easy. I have an Escape that goes back in January, and I'm thinking of one of these. My Titanium Escape was around $35,000 on Z plan. One of these could be $10,000 less than that and still have a nicely outfitted car.

[@Boshandol]

Just picked up the 2020 titanium. I'm pretty happy with it so far

[@andrewl3847]

Ford=looks( for the most part ) Toyota=relatability Honda=tech GMC/Chevy=comfort Mazda=drive Hyundai/Kia=warranty Subaru=off-road

[@ChandlerCharityTV]

Loved the video! Keep up the fantastic work. Average at best car though, literally no reason to buy it over other competitors unless you get $4000+ off of MSRP.

[@kkp4297]

1:26 I like how absurd Lyn looks with her hair blowing in the wind while scratching the dashboard. In any other situation, she would look like a crazy lady.

[@andrewl3847]

kk P lol

[@ApatLang]

you misspelled fabulous

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

She's gorgeous. I'd marry her in an instant.

[@bhanwarsingh8264]

An Indian ecosport driver here - one of the best cars out there.

[@cssplayer91]

Journalists complain about cars not having lumbar support and when they review one with lumbar support they complain about it being uncomfortable 😂

[@hakeemsd70m]

All modern car seats are way too stiff and uncomfortable as hell to me, with the exception being the Nissan Armada. Besides that, give me the seats in a 1985 Cadillac Sedan Deville anytime over the new stuff they offer.

[@BeesonsCars]

I don’t know why but I really like the eco sport for some reason. It’s shit, but I kinda want one. 😂

[@TreenaBeena]

It's not that "shit". This video is just dumb. Try one out yourself and see how you like it.

[@Davido50]

Not sh#t its a fun reliable efficient small SUV an sell tons of em! Buy one & enjoy .😉

[@Davido50]

@@TreenaBeena they are impressive lil SUVs for price. Ford can design SUVs! Best in business .

[@SoteroMurguia]

I drove one to Louisville and I really liked it.

[@Jack_Hoffe]

The top of the trim gets heated seats and steering wheels. Why isn't she mentioning all of that. Also it is equipped with paddle shifters.

[@andrewl3847]

Its the second lowest horse power. The Mitsubishi Mirage has 78 hp

[@drea177cha5er]

Side note - so refreshing both lyn and micah drive with the correct hand position on the wheel

[@manishnandish966]

Here in india this is a gem

[@I2Elharrif]

Manish Nandish why

[@bommareddybrijendrareddy9301]

@@I2Elharrif It's a tiny little ute! Great for city commuters and parking duties!

[@fredmoller1675]

I LOVE it no matter what anyone else says!

[@memberofthelegion5626]

Good. Don’t listen to ecosport haters. People don’t seem to understand that this car was made to be cheap and for people who want a small car which doesn’t look small. This car has done a lot for developing countries

[@wilmotown]

Slow, uncomfortable, and bad on fuel. Dunno why you’d get this over something like a Kona, or just grow a pair and get an impreza, which is smaller and lower, but also more comfortable and better on gas and faster.

[@1biggun712]

It was uncomfortable to her, and how fast do you need to go in a subcompact? If you want to go fast then you would get worse mileage. She should've driven the top of the line Ecosprt 2.0 awd to compare!😎

[@ChandlerCharityTV]

@@1biggun712 The EcoSport is literally almost at the bottom of its class, I agree with William, you'd be insane to not buy the Kona.

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

Impreza is bigger

[@Bryan-kt9ew]

@@1biggun712 that was the top of the line. The SES and Titanium are the same thing but the ses goes for sportier appearance while the Titanium goes for pseudo luxury. The SES only comes with AWD so it cost more than the titanium fwd

[@wilmotown]

Eric Lathouse There are bigger, more efficient engines, though, which get better gas mileage. The CX-3 is more efficient and better to drive, though admittedly not much faster. It doesn’t matter how fast it is, just that it doesn’t feel gutless going from 10 to 40 or 30 to 60. And, all that notwithstanding, this is a ridiculous class of vehicle and it would be more cost-effective to get something like an Impreza or even a slightly used Escape over something like this, and you could get even more cost-effective if you don’t need AWD.

[@TreenaBeena]

I've never seen someone complain about the console and door elbow rest not being at the exact same height. Who cares? You're driving - not at the movies. I also beg to differ about the seat comfort. I have a 2019 EcoSport, and one of the first things that I noticed about it was the seat comfort. However, I am very small framed. Taller or wider people may struggle in this car.

[@thishandelisntavailable]

Man... Fords homecountry gets an older model than countries like Brazil and India. Just look up the indian model, its a bestseller due to its efficiency and price. Although the interiors arethe same as updated one, the extirior is slightly different. We get led DRLS

[@bommareddybrijendrareddy9301]

@Bulldozer OMG Man! You really need to change your perception about us Indians 🇮🇳! Hahaha😄 We appreciate food regardless with no stigma attached and that has nothing to do with the way we build cars! Hahaha!!

[@JaylenMekayle]

Just purchased mine. Gotta say I love all of the features. The only concern I have is the car doesn’t have a gas cap to it.

[@makeupbycarlcapellan]

Here in the Philippines, the Ecosport is underpowered, cramped, heavy and sluggish. This is based on the Fiesta platform if I am not mistaken. Bet your money on HRV or Kona. Ford should introduce the Everest in the US instead.

[@lostbetrayed]

I'm sure they will since they killed off all the cars and they only make sports cars, trucks, suvs and supercars for the American market now. I think they will still make the Taurus though cause the Ford Police Interceptor is based on the Taurus and it sells a lot better then all the other cars Ford makes here for the American market. The EcoSport we get isn't half bad though

[@najirban]

It's going to do better than people think it will

[@freewayninja4065]

Man this thing is hideous

[@SquidCena]

No its not...

[@SquidCena]

Have a bad taste for cars...

[@siseesan3147]

Zaheed Chapman no that I think of it when you drive it it’s comfortable and it may not have the most cargo room in its class the majority of its buyers are young so it makes sense

[@SquidCena]

@@siseesan3147 it looks nice to me...

[@siseesan3147]

Zaheed Chapman actually I agree with you once I took a deep look at it it looks like a smaller escape

[@coreyh.1030]

Sounds like you went into this video with the intention of it being all negative. Who paid you off?

[@cliford302]

Probably Toyota

[@balloobeer]

In the Netherlands it sells pretty good. I don’t know how it is in the rest of Europe.

[@Davido50]

It's a solid very well built small SUV! It will sell well in US an prob Europe too. We love our loaded '19 Titanium AWD.

[@tuckerp2252]

Are you guys planning on reviewing the 2019 RAV4? I may be buying it, but it might be helpful to see your review first.

[@camilogomezkeep2324]

not out yet...

[@ro0ster648]

at least 2 months away

[@tuckerp2252]

Camilo Gomez Keep I said planning on reviewing it. I know it has not come out yet. However, when it does, it would be nice to see it's features.

[@MicahMuzio]

Yup. We’re actually shooting it today but the review is embargoed until November.

[@tuckerp2252]

Micah Muzio Glad to hear that! Hopefully it has everything I am looking for.

[@Dagreatdudeman]

They got rid of the Fiesta for this?

[@SquidCena]

This thing looks beautiful... looks like people are starting to have bad tastes for nice cars...

[@jeffreychavey4161]

Wife just picked one up today. They are lease-friendly

[@planedudea380]

Was the Fusion doing that bad? Doubt it

[@jesusofbacon]

It's like the fiesta tried to get buff, but quit halfway through because ford didn't want to pay for the rest of the gym membership

[@Jb-wi7xq]

“70’s kid”... you look like you were born in 1990

[@wcllyd11]

Rented this car from enterprise for a day. Drove it up the 101 N for 2hrs felt nauseous and sore after drive. I thought the ride was loud. And car sounded like it was going to blow up going faster 70mph. I overall enjoyed the experience it was comical never again.

[@TjPewter]

Great review as always! The Ecosport is one of Ford’s best selling model here in the Philippines apart from the Ranger and Everest

[@conecrazy]

A tiny engine and it only gets that much MPG? I think it's like they are trying to get good mileage but the engine is too small in that it's working over time to get it moving.

[@bayleelebron2910]

Great review! Thank you!!

[@cptredhorse5156]

I just bought a new 2019 Ecosport about a month and a half ago, but I gotta say, this review is unfairly and overly negative. I drive 4,000 miles a month for work and I’m 6’4” @ 260 lbs (yeah, I’m a pretty big dude) and the seat comfort is totally fine and very much adjustable, even for my SE model (and YES, there is a lumbar adjustment, KBB. Unfortunate that they missed that.). Plus, with careful driving, I get well over 33 mpg combined. The rear swing gate isn’t a problem at all! They barely show it before they hastily cut away, but the rear swing gate has a mid-way hydraulic stop which still gives you full access to the back of the car. With all the cities and towns that I travel in and around, I’ve yet to come across any issue with opening it. As a matter of fact, the small size of the car enables me to fully open the swing gate almost every time! And, I LOVE the side-opening swing gate, especially as a tall guy! One thing I will say - the only drawback I have so far is the power. I have the inline 3 cylinder turbo, and while it’s feisty and I can still pass with mostly relative ease, if I really want to get on the gas for an emergency, the power’s just not there. I believe it’s mostly due to throttle response and gearing; both seem haphazard and somewhat lazy. But hey, dat TOW CAPACITY doe! And come ON, for 20 grand brand NEW?? Gotta say, I LOVE this thing!

[@stephenhendricks103]

Seems like bullying to slam this poor excuse for a cute ute too much. Obviously, Ford had invested nothing in designing for this emerging market segment and simply looked around for something they could use as a placeholder until they can design a proper Fiesta replacement. Its peculiarities suggest that in non-North American markets it may fill some niches that don't exist here. For example, the cargo space, though smaller than its competition, is tall and square. As such the car can be used for light commercial purposes in urban environments in Asia and South America. Yes, its base engine is ridiculously under-powered, but in environments where going over 30 mph on a backroad is potentially hazardous, that may not matter so much. And though the larger engine is also low on performance and not very efficient, it has been around a while and is probably relatively simple to maintain. All in all, the review gets it right. If you must have a Ford product, the local dealer will be happy to take your money and will probably give you a decent discount in appreciation for your patronage.

[@michaelmaddy278]

Wonder why the don’t criticize the Jeep Wrangler tail gate that opens sideway? Not knocking the wrangler as I have a 94 an love it.

[@shanenelson8793]

A 3 cylinder in a $21k+ vehicle? That's just being cheap, Ford

[@twistedinnocence8617]

Shane Nelson ya, and its fuel economy still sucks too. This is going to be a failure quick I think. Just get the bigger and much better Escape

[@Thoughmuchistaken]

Depends on the vehicle. I wouldn't want one of these, but the new Fiesta ST with the 1.5 3cylinder with 197hp/210lb-ft looks lovely (well I prefer the old backend, but that's not my point).

[@thecentralman]

@@twistedinnocence8617 why just not buy a Ford? Only good vehicles they make are F150s

[@lostbetrayed]

@@twistedinnocence8617 lol how does the fuel economy suck on the EcoSport lol my gf just bought one sure my Cruze RS Diesel hatch back gets over double the gas mileage with a 1.4 turbo diesel but I guess Ford could add a hybrid system to the 3 cylinder EcoSport not only for more power but a longer driving range and better fuel economy. It hasn't been in America that long if they make the 3 cylinder a hybrid I probably will get it but I do love my gf's EcoSport though it's comfortable to drive tbh but that's my opinion though

[@bradhaines3142]

@@lostbetrayed youre definitely in the UK, the us gets very different drive train options. ford cares less about mpg here

[@petercarey5857]

Its a lovely SUV!

[@rickjohansson4257]

My last ford went 160,000 miles without issue and that is when the manual clutch was replaced, cant ask for more than that. Although afterwards I did trade it for a Honda, just the be sure.

[@therealwolfspidertoo]

I just got a used 2019 and it already has issues with the display screen. Fortunately it's still under a bumper to bumper warranty and will be repaired for free. I just hope I can get a good 10 years out of this car before I trade it in.

[@Moonitot]

Look amazing 👍

[@atulabraham1]

The version of Ecosport which is sold in India and Brazil has an extra spare tyre attached to the boot door. That may be why it opens sideways.Can't get why the American version doesn't have the characteristic extra tyre though.

[@gregoryleo4640]

A spare tire on the back door would block the rear view camera, which is now required by law in the USA. I heard that 1 trim level only in 2018 in the USA had an option for a spare tire attached to the rear swing door.

[@atulabraham1]

@@gregoryleo4640 Thanks for that information.

[@renzki6645]

Ford is more improvement now here innthe philippines, ilove this one style.

[@connermt74]

I currently have one as a rental with

[@jaxandmore440]

I drove one for some long-distance trekking as a rental too and I really liked it overall, but the balance of power and fuel economy is definitely not there. It feels like a hamster under the hood and simultaneously gets poor fuel economy. For perspective, but Mom has a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, which is the same size class and price. It's noticeably wider, has very decent power with its optional 2.4L 4cyl, and manages the same, if not slightly better, economy on the highway. Low 30s at interstate speed. Mid to high 30s at 55mph. I think the small Ecoboost engine has to work too hard and the economy suffers as a result.

[@JamesCovalentBond]

Nahh...I will rather get Kona or used higher segments

[@JamesCovalentBond]

@@lilah8709 well, better than ecosport😂

[@checkmateking2854]

CX-3

[@hakeemsd70m]

I'd rather have a Ford station wagon over this thing, but it's too bad that Americans are too superficial to buy wagons, stuffing themselves in tiny tin cans like the EcoSport instead to maintain their image, part of America's age-old image problem.

[@hakeemsd70m]

And if I was buying an SUV, I'd much rather have a 2001 Honda CRV over thing thing.

[@fhicks62]

I'm looking for a car with easy enter access. Living in the UK these days where a full size SUV, while getting popular here, isn't the smart choice considering the size of the roads and parking. If they made a few tweaks to this car it's something I would look at. Volkswagen is coming out with a T-Cross this Spring (UK) I think might fit the requirements for me. I test drove a Honda Jazz (I used to own one and liked it) that is getting a new engine as well (and the HR-V).....although that engine has had some issues on the CR-V.

[@michaelmaddy278]

I have a 2018 2.0 4 wheel drive an I really like it an don’t know why everyone knocks it. It drives good I have no problem getting onto an interstate or keeping up with traffic, as far as gas mileage it’s not bad ( I don’t really look at those EPA estimates) as they are only estimates . I like the door opens sideways makes it easier to load an you don’t hit your head on the hatch. I have enough options on it, I have the sync 3, sun roof , heated seats an steering wheel, auto headlights, power driver seat, remote start pretty much what I need. Ford kinda screwed up on marking it, there was very little in the way of things to dress it up, I have 17 in wheels an 205 50 / 17 tires, but with 4lug wheels which makes it hard to change wheels to aftermarket. I would like to go to a little more aggressive tires since it’s 4 wheel drive. An the biggest disappointment is they did not put or make an option to put the 2.0 Ec o Boost 2.0 in it that in my opinion was a mistake. But it is what it is an I can live with that. One more thing I think It looks just as good or better than the other vehicles she mentioned.

[@loizhivi]

fuel economy 27 in the city and 29 in the highway??? Is it possible? It is almost the same.

[@MyUnknown23]

Do y’all have a review on the Nissan Kicks?

[@GoldPlumbing]

Nice review. Love the sense of humor- marshmallows. Lol

[@Davido50]

Love it!!

[@cdkx655]

Never knew it was pronounced echo-sport, guess I had only read it. Just kind of assumed it would match EcoBoost pronunciation. Some awkward branding going on there.

[@Doraemon-tx5jl]

How’s the transmission?

[@نجلاءالودعاني-ت8ك]

Plain white and black line, police type is very beautiful The open blue and black line of the police are very beautiful Puntland and Jubaland

[@runforit420]

At least Ford smartened up and decided to NOT used the PowerSh*t transmission in it.

[@Nero_1192]

Wish it had barn doors like the old nissan patrols and land cruisers. These swing doors are a real bummer in tight park spaces

[@lopezamartinzac]

Looking at this video just to get an idea of what vehicle I have reserved for my upcoming trip, suppose to be an ecosport and it was the only deal available 🙃

[@iloveilona2211]

i find the player console thing really hard to use when driving..its over too far and buttons are from hell

[@anildivakaran8375]

Monthly sales are keeping up to the hrv in 2018. Good job Ford