2018 Ford EcoSport | CarGurus Test Drive Review

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With the new 2018 Ford EcoSport, Ford now has a subcompact crossover available for those Blue Oval shoppers looking for a high-riding vehicle smaller than the compact Ford Escape. Drivers will find either a 1.0-liter inline 3-cylinder engine in front-wheel-drive trims or a more powerful (if only just) 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder in all-wheel-drive versions. Ford pairs both with a 6-speed automatic transmission in the EcoSport to deliver up to 28 miles per gallon in combined driving. Over the course of a week with the 2.0-liter-equipped SES AWD trim, Christian Wardlaw discovered the car’s fuel efficiency comes at the cost of performance.
The EcoSport certainly isn’t quick, but it’s fairly practical. Despite standing over 6 feet tall, Chris found the rear seat comfortable and appreciated Ford’s decision to cover the backs of the front seats with soft materials. Up front, the EcoSport is available with an 8-inch touchscreen running a wonderful SYNC3 infotainment system. And although this test car came equipped with a nice 7-speaker stereo, there’s a premium 9-speaker system from B&O Play available. For more information on the 2018 Ford EcoSport, read Chris’s full review on CarGurus: cargur.us/p0N78
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  • @dicklaing80
    @dicklaing805 жыл бұрын

    My wife has one. She's 5ft2 and loves it. I'm 6ft4 and I'll sneak it off the drive and go for a spin any day! Each to their own on it's looks. Haters are gonna hate.

  • @claudeervin5518

    @claudeervin5518

    4 жыл бұрын

    So true. Great vehicle.

  • @FirAnto

    @FirAnto

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have the older version. The 2014 build (announced in 2013 I think). So far, it's fine. Although it is not the one in the best performance category (mine is using a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine), it still performs quite well compared to similar spec'ed competitors. Fuel economy can be tricky, but overall, it's not on the bad side.

  • @kylemas2005

    @kylemas2005

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do you have a spare tire?

  • @djsantiagornfl7264
    @djsantiagornfl72642 жыл бұрын

    I just bought an all black one! I absolutely love it. This was my “Credit rebuild” car and I couldn’t be happier. I plan on keeping this longer than expected. There’s never going to be a perfect vehicle, but for me this vehicle is much appreciated. Thumbs up 👍🏽

  • @bongodave13

    @bongodave13

    Жыл бұрын

    Change your oil with good full synthetic every 5,000 miles. Thank me in 200,000 miles.

  • @TheMikeCunningham
    @TheMikeCunningham6 жыл бұрын

    Bought it... No regrets. It's peppy in town. Plenty of room inside. People love to hate new stuff. This car has a lot of features and with the current incentives you can get an SES around 23k. Well worth it at that price point.

  • @weaverjones6808

    @weaverjones6808

    6 жыл бұрын

    Michael Cunningham agree, I bought one for my wife and she loves it. I think it handles nice, and decent power.

  • @faceup5

    @faceup5

    6 жыл бұрын

    PT Barnum was right, lol

  • @BoopSnoot

    @BoopSnoot

    6 жыл бұрын

    No, there are a lot of new amazing vehicles for 2018 and 2019. Unless you got an insanely low price below invoice for the options you got, this is a piece of garbage. I think you're in denial. You just invested in the Pontiac Aztek of 2018, lol!

  • @TheMikeCunningham

    @TheMikeCunningham

    6 жыл бұрын

    DumbDuck44 I couldn't give a fuck less about what you think. 😀

  • @jeremyhammonds94

    @jeremyhammonds94

    5 жыл бұрын

    I just bought one, i purchased the titanium with the 4 cylinder and 4wd. $21,000 lots of bells and whistles and i really like it. It sits high, i feel safe and interior fit and finish is light years ahead of any car in its class in my opinion.

  • @muzic2011815655
    @muzic20118156554 жыл бұрын

    I bought mine, and love it. For a single person who is retired it is perfect. Get gas mileage, easy to drive. I travel a lot and it is perfect. As for size ,I am a full figured woman and I am very comfortable drive the vehicle. Recommend it for a single person who doesn't need all the big space, or for a young family who wants a SUV but not the big sticker price it is perfect

  • @robertdonahue3879
    @robertdonahue38795 жыл бұрын

    Bought a 2018 se with 4wheel drive, so far I love this car.

  • @Davido50

    @Davido50

    3 жыл бұрын

    My neighbor loves hers so much too im considering this or Escape hybrid soon. Prefer Escape hybrid but for price of the 2.0L AWD Ecosport I can buy for cash. FYI, use a "full synthetic" motor oil! Change it 2×yr at least & air filter 1× per yr (dealer will tell you that u don't need to well they want sell you a new car every 5yrs). Fords last forever if good basic maintenance. Facts.

  • @d-baserox2773

    @d-baserox2773

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ok Ok my THANKS 2 U SO much Sir - My older single single mom sister in California in hours away from purchasing a 2019 used with still less than 9000 miles - Cheers

  • @anshuman7668

    @anshuman7668

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Davido50 TRUE!!!! FORDS DO LAST LONG, they are built TOUGH!!

  • @mikecoleman2181
    @mikecoleman21816 жыл бұрын

    I’ve had one in California for almost a week and love it. It has the turbo charged 3 cylinder and we’re averaging 26.6 mpg combined. It actually does really well in elevation and along with being comfortable in traffic. It was super easy to whip into parking spots at the extremely crowded Santa Monica pier. I think this vehicle is great!

  • @Davido50

    @Davido50

    3 жыл бұрын

    Many seem to..its sold very well ive read. Theres plenty good reviews this guy was biased an gave poor details. My neighbor loves hers! We see getting an Escape hybrid..fantastic small SUVs.

  • @i.follow.jesus.christ

    @i.follow.jesus.christ

    2 жыл бұрын

    my coworker love his and he's 6'2

  • @scrambler69-xk3kv

    @scrambler69-xk3kv

    11 ай бұрын

    That turbo 3 cylinder turned out to be a dud, many problems being reported about it.

  • @shadou553
    @shadou5536 жыл бұрын

    I own one and love it! It's dependable & reliable. I didn't purchase it to race around in, I purchased it to have a reliable 4WD small suv. And it's that and more.

  • @TheMikeCunningham

    @TheMikeCunningham

    6 жыл бұрын

    People apparently don't seem to understand this. I live in the city in the north east. My wife wanted a small SUV. I wanted 4wd. She saw this and liked it, it checked off the boxes. With incentives etc we got an SES for around 23k with an extended warranty.

  • @asrr62

    @asrr62

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TheMikeCunningham i guess you bought it with CASH! but shit your dealership gave a free extended warranty thats SOME BULL SHIT! give that dealership a shoutout cause that is legit.

  • @thunderroad7289
    @thunderroad72893 жыл бұрын

    Have a 2018 with 120 thousand miles on it with zero problems. Like it so much went out and bought a 2020 SE four wheel drive. really liking this little suvs and they are really good in snow

  • @MrGrislyTooth
    @MrGrislyTooth5 жыл бұрын

    Me and my wife recently bought a 2018 Ecosport SES and we love it so far. Coming from her Buick Enclave and my old 1998 Chevy 2500 this car is a welcome change and adore it. I'm not sure what his talking about with it not having power but it's also a small vehicle. You can't expect a V8 or V6 when Ford is aiming for the sub compact market, it just won't happen that way. So far though, we couldn't be happier with our choice.

  • @anshuman7668

    @anshuman7668

    3 жыл бұрын

    EXACTLY , i don't know what he is talking about, In India FORD is WELL KNOWN & RESPECTED for its SAFETY & BUILD QUALITY, if you LOVE DRIVING you will LOVE ECOSPORT.

  • @bongodave13

    @bongodave13

    Жыл бұрын

    I just bought an '18 SES used, and the more I drive it, the more I like it. It's the toughest, most reliable, most off-road capable vehicle in its class. Of COURSE it's not a drag car. Power is adequate, and that's all it needs.

  • @michaelmaddy278

    @michaelmaddy278

    Жыл бұрын

    They always have crappy street tires on it. Over in India they have a pretty good after market for their Eco sports.

  • @markclancy9336
    @markclancy93366 жыл бұрын

    Leased one for my wife, 1.0 SE.. $175pm (1000 down).. 3 yrs/10500 a year.. my wife drives about 20 miles a week!! So this is perfect for her..

  • @Davido50

    @Davido50

    5 жыл бұрын

    They are sporty an well built. Looked at em. Getting a '19 SES AWD this mo.

  • @Armen567
    @Armen5676 жыл бұрын

    So I bought a black EcoSport in the SES AWD trim. I had a beautiful F150 but with the price of fuel continuing to rocket upwards, I decided to get something more fuel efficient. I love the versatility of a pickup, but I mostly used it for commuting and I just could no longer justify the occasional use of the bed when spending $170 a week on fuel. I am a Ford guy so I looked at the Escape as well. I loved the power in the Escape with the 2.4L EcoBoost, but I actually found the EcoSport easier to get in and out of (I'm 6'4") because it seemingly has more head room and the door openings seem taller. The styling on the EcoSport is kinda quirky but in the SES trim in black, I thought it looked pretty good. Mine has the 2.0L and I agree it's under-powered off the line - I wish it was an EcoBoost 2.0L. Around town I put it in to 'S' sport mode and it keeps the transmission (Select Shift with the regular torque converter - not the dreaded dual clutch Powershift) in the power-band so it's much better at zipping around without feeling completely lethargic. Putting it in 'S' also automatically turns off the engine stop/start, which is an added bonus. On the highway the EcoSport has no problem going along at 130km/h (80mph) - I was actually quite impressed with it's eagerness to get down the road. Passing isn't quite as impressive but it's still not too bad. The handling is decent but around town driving can be a little rough in SES trim with the sport tuned suspension and 17" wheels. The dampers feel a bit too stiff and yet there is quite a bit of roll when turning so I almost feel like the EcoSport SES should have softer damper settings and stiffer springs. The storage is decent but I wouldn't recommend it for a young family with more than one child. The rear seat cushions flip up and then the backs fold down, creating a ton more room. It's been good this week as I've been doing a lot of landscaping around the house. I think the EcoSport is ideal for a single person or couple without children. I drive this thing probably harder than most would and I'm getting 9.0L/100km (26mpg), combined. I find it fun to drive for what it is (it's so light and agile) and would definitely recommend it to a single person, young couple starting out or empty nesters.

  • @TodayWithDustin

    @TodayWithDustin

    6 жыл бұрын

    Armen Drives I liked your review on the EcoSport. I am considering one for my next vehicle and I have a significant other but he doesn’t ride with me often and if he does I’m sure the EcoSport would be okay. I do travel a lot and drive a lot. I do want the upgraded engine. Not really into the AWD but it’s whatever.

  • @TheMikeCunningham

    @TheMikeCunningham

    6 жыл бұрын

    I would HIGHLY recommend getting the K&N air filter that recently came out. It completely changed how this car drives. Much peppier. it almost seems like the stock filter was choking the vehicle. I also have an SES. I really quite like it now that I swapped that filter out, haha.

  • @melodymaker9711

    @melodymaker9711

    5 жыл бұрын

    Very good review. I have a fiesta (which I love) and have been considering what to have next, another one, or the eco sport as I love the comfortable feel of the fiesta combined with the elevated position of a mini SUV This has inspired me to take one out for a test drive

  • @btbbelesky

    @btbbelesky

    5 жыл бұрын

    I was just at the ford dealer getting my wife an edge and getting rid of our older f150. I am considering the ecosport when our lease car is done. I thought the ecosport was more better for my long legs at 6,4 too compared to the escape

  • @Davido50

    @Davido50

    5 жыл бұрын

    Better than Honda HRV & Mazda CX3! Hands dwn.

  • @michaelmaddy278
    @michaelmaddy278 Жыл бұрын

    I just bought a used 2018 Eco Sport ES 4 wheel drive. I had a 2014 Escape titanium I traded in on it. The newer touch screen is much better than the old Sony system in my older Escape. I also have a sun roof that I didn't have in my Escape ( an when new listed for a little over $32,000 ). I have heated cloth seats in my new to me Eco Sport, an a heated steering wheel which was not on my Escape. The dash is basically the same. As far as the back seat I'm about 5'7'' an my son is 6' an I have enough room behind the seat when he scoots it back. Granted the back space is not as large as the escape was but I don't load the back up with all kinds of junk either. The way the hatch opens is different but I like it as you don't have to bend over to load the back an if you stand up quickly your less likely to hit your head on the hatch. I think they car looks good ( really if you seen one small cross over it's hard to tell the difference between them). As for power, I have the 2.0 non turbo, same engine as in my Escape but it had the turboi can tell a little difference in the power, but for me an my age I don't need a bottle rocket to get by. ( For your info it had a little over 18,000 miles ) on it. I was pleased with my Escape but wanted something newer an I liked the Echo Sport. It doesn't have the self up an down passenger window my Escape had ( no big deal ), I do have remote start as did my Escape an touch button start, an keyless entry which is nice an I can lock it without using the remote. I have the ambient lighting as did my Escape an I can use the touch screen to change which I couldn't do with my Escape an it shows the colors you change to. This is different, on my sun visors I have mirrors the light isn't on the visor it's a light on the top with a on off switch, both visors. In other words it has about everything I want or need as I also have the blind spot warning on the side view mirrors ( my Escape didn't have that it had spot mirrors ) odd for a car that listed for 32,000 new ) oh well. The only thing I don't like is the stop start, the good thing is I can turn it off. The only thing I can't figure is why Ford didn't put the turn on the 2.0 can't figure that out. It's like any other car you can find fault with any car.

  • @bertgroeneveld57
    @bertgroeneveld57 Жыл бұрын

    Had one of these for over 3 years now (1 liter 3 cylinders 123 HP) and has been one of the nicest cars we owned. Opening the tailgate of the Ecosport has been another plus for us (since my wife and I differ in length a lot) OK, you cab get a car where the tailgate opens automatically, but you pay dearly for it. All the buttons and storage are simple and easy to use / access. For a country like the Netherlands, where the two of us live, it's a great car. Not too big and yet big enough to be comfortable. All wheel drive is not necessary in the Netherlands, nor is a bigger engine. It's shame they stopped making them, so now we'll have to look for another car with similar features for our next purchase.

  • @emilio6117
    @emilio61175 жыл бұрын

    I searched the moose test and slalom, ecosport handles pretty good to be honest.

  • @Davido50
    @Davido505 жыл бұрын

    Bought one an our family loves it! SES 2.0 AWD loaded.

  • @anshuman7668

    @anshuman7668

    3 жыл бұрын

    after all it is indeed a Family Car, In India for FORD it is said( "kuch alag si family wali feeling" )> Which means ("Something different family like feeling")

  • @jasonme3557
    @jasonme35575 жыл бұрын

    when they say it is a old new car, what that translate to is, reliable , sure might be under powered a bit but , its perfect for some who need a mid grade vehicle at a good price. I say good price because there are like 4k in discounts My daughter just bought a remaining SES for 17999, Great for the collage kid. P.S> its not that under powered, no race car but its not the segment. also the Transmission is not the puce of junk found in the focus. This is a great buy.

  • @Davido50

    @Davido50

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its an excellent small SUV ! Period. Well built & plenty tech. Use a full synthetic motor oil (esp in harder working small engine) changing it 5k mis or 2× yr. Use OEM filters. Change air filter every 12mos. Religiously. Fords last forever w/good basic maintenance. Facts.

  • @superbert35
    @superbert356 жыл бұрын

    Its a really neat vehicle.with that 2.0 and awd the vehicle pulls really well,definately more truck like than car like but the vehicle does ride really nice and i enjoy driving my 2018 ecosport every day

  • @bongodave13
    @bongodave13 Жыл бұрын

    It should have gotten the 1.5L 3 cylinder turbo found in the Escape and the Bronco Sport. But, they were still making the 2.0 Duratec, and if the EcoSport had the same engine as the bigger cars, it would have been faster and gotten better mileage, since it's a little (and I mean just a little) lighter. You won't find any aluminum parts underneath. It's heavy for its size, and the 2.0 Duratec, while tough and reliable, never got spectacular mileage in the Mazdas and Fords (and Volvos) it was used in. If you get one and want to keep it, change your oil with good synthetic every 5000 miles. Change your transmission fluid every 30,000, along with the oil in the transfer case and rear differential, if it's 4wd. Keep the underbody clean, if you live in a winter-salt zone. It will rust if you don't. You only get paddle shifters on the '18 SES. Not '19 or later, and no other models in NA. Not important, but a note.

  • @jotch4113

    @jotch4113

    Жыл бұрын

    I bought a 2020 SES with the duratec back in December, thank you for the tips on ownership

  • @bongodave13

    @bongodave13

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jotch4113 You're welcome. Ford will tell you that 10,000 miles is good enough with semi-synthetic oil, but if you want to keep it for a long time, 5,000 with full synthetic is the way to go. Any mechanic would agree. Ford built this car with a "lifetime" transmission/drivetrain. It will do 100,000 miles with no fluid changes, other than engine oil. If you change the fluids regularly, because you intend to keep it, 300,000 is a real possibility. Maybe even more. The Duratec doesn't make much power, or get great mileage, but it's a reliable powerplant.

  • @ag17219
    @ag172193 жыл бұрын

    In India it costs 18000 US dollors for this varient And I am also gonna buy it

  • @AG3333333
    @AG33333336 жыл бұрын

    The swing gate-mounted spare tire is optional on the base US-spec trim level.

  • @junk52
    @junk525 жыл бұрын

    My partner bought the 1ltr turbo in ST -Line trim(uk) (sporty) and its rather good tbh. Has good mid range grunt, exhaust note sounds more V6 :) and has really long gear ratios. I find myself forgetting to get out of 2nd gear sometimes. Loads of gadgets and easy to park, and this coming from someone who drives a large van.

  • @diptanugoswami4668
    @diptanugoswami4668 Жыл бұрын

    It's an absolute hit in Indian Market... No. 1 in it's segment in terms of sale and dynamics.. I own 2 of them(manual)... Because it's an absolute joy to drive car... Sadly now ford left India because of their foolish strategies in Indian market.. I really love ford a lot... Gonna import Shelby GT500 in near future asap ❤️

  • @cartoonking461
    @cartoonking4613 жыл бұрын

    Believe it or not the 1.0 engine is rated for 1400 lb towing and the 2.0 is rated for 2000 pounds towing. You can't get any regular car under $20,000 to do that

  • @michaelmaddy278
    @michaelmaddy2788 ай бұрын

    I have a 2018 EcoSport I bought used in ,2022 with a little over 18,000 miles on it, it's an SE 2.0. 4 wheel drive. It has features on it that my 2014 Escape Titinum didn't. I have a Sun roof, heated seats an steering wheel ,blind spot mirrors , back up camera. I have some cool looking 17 inch wheels I like better than my 19 inch on my Escape. I like the way it rides an handles. It keeps up with highway traffic just fine ( I have had it over 80 an sometimes faster. I like the side opening door as I have a friend that uses a walker an it's easier to load than my top opening hatch was. I like the Touch screen an navigation on it an it doesn't sound to bad either. This guy complained about the looks with the rake in the front, if he really knew anything most vehs like this sit lower in the front, that's so if you load the back heavy the car will level out so it doesn't raise the front higher an the back squat so the head lights don't shine up in the trees. He didn't say a word about the towing capacity which is really good for a car it's size. As far as looks it doesn't look that bad as most cars that size look pretty much the same style wise. I'm not 6 feet tall an I have plenty of room. So this is my experience with my EcoSport after a having it a little over a year driving it around town an highways an interstate. The only thing I don't like an it's not the car it's Ford's lack of not putting the 2.0 turbo in in it. A lack of add on accessories from the factory. An a leveling kit to give it a more rugged stance, an a lack of a trailer hitch on it. Ford kinda of treated it like a step child, they brought it over an said here take it or leave it, an unfortunately you had these so-called experts that only drive it for a certain length of time picking it apart like this guy did an he's not the only one, if they don't like it an it's not good enough for them go buy a damn Cadillac or a Mercedes. Or a car that most people can't afford, l but I'm sure they would find fault with it to. Gee I wonder if I could become a car tester?

  • @Dabo082
    @Dabo0825 жыл бұрын

    I love my EcoSport. Its a cool little car. It gets about 27 miles per gallon or so in the city and about 24 on the highway rides good and it doesnt draw attention. Its like driving an anonymous car.hahahahaha

  • @raymondrichard547
    @raymondrichard547 Жыл бұрын

    I got a 2020 titanium and love it. It was a dog for the first 5K miles after it came alive and in sport mode it seems like the programing changes and is faster. Just me so not worried about space and the dealer was giving it away.

  • @Cerby1979
    @Cerby19795 жыл бұрын

    You get a spare tire in the back but it’s only available for the base S model

  • @stacynewton34
    @stacynewton343 жыл бұрын

    I never understood why people call cars,suv for older people. To me if you love it and it fits what you looking for and its reliable get it.

  • @INDEFINITELIFESPAN
    @INDEFINITELIFESPAN6 жыл бұрын

    "FOLDING THE SEATS IS HARD, SO I'M NOT GOING TO DO IT" ...

  • @ajwallace381

    @ajwallace381

    4 жыл бұрын

    He's just LAZY!

  • @majorcalvary6515
    @majorcalvary65154 жыл бұрын

    I just drove the ecosport as a rental car. I like it. My couple complaints are engine is weak, even 2.0L. Trunk space is small. Make the trunk slightly large, then the car shape doesn’t look so odd.

  • @Tajonxv
    @Tajonxv6 жыл бұрын

    What’s the better option? Buy a car outright in cash or lease it and pay monthly installments?

  • @Swe3t_suga
    @Swe3t_suga2 жыл бұрын

    When you talk about power do you mean when u hit the gas and there a slow pickup? I’m trying to figure out if it’s just this vehicle or a transmission issue before I take it off the lot.

  • @mgrella63
    @mgrella634 жыл бұрын

    I Think its Beautiful ! Im buying one

  • @asrr62

    @asrr62

    4 жыл бұрын

    very easy car to get. they are throwing them away practacally to everyone who is looking at one in the car lot.

  • @lfox5770

    @lfox5770

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm seriously thinking about getting one.

  • @davidfletcher3638
    @davidfletcher36385 жыл бұрын

    That damn trunk!!! I could not for the life of me find the latch...it was dark and was a rental car.

  • @toyota420xp
    @toyota420xp6 жыл бұрын

    With mpg being so close I could see getting an escape but when I looked at one for same price you loose some features like nav and others I can't think right now

  • @Crystal-ge9gh
    @Crystal-ge9gh3 жыл бұрын

    Helpful, thank you!

  • @dhama007
    @dhama0074 жыл бұрын

    I looks very good with Tail gate mounted Spare Wheel.

  • @justinrogers9010
    @justinrogers90105 жыл бұрын

    'A convoluted methodology, to fold down the rear seats, so I'm not going to do it.' I'm sold! 08:50

  • @TheMikeCunningham

    @TheMikeCunningham

    5 жыл бұрын

    Convoluted methodology = the same exact way literally every other seat folds down. Lol

  • @Samhain2323
    @Samhain23232 жыл бұрын

    Great video !!!

  • @kevinjones1364
    @kevinjones1364 Жыл бұрын

    Pardon my comment, but it seems most of the gripes are 1st world complaints. Just bought a used one for my daughter and it is the perfect car for her. I have had and driven all kind of cars, and for the money, this little suv, though it has the outline of a toddler's tennis shoe, is plenty peppy, has great ground clearance, and has nice safety features. I am glad folks hated it here, because it meant I got her a really nice commuter car for a steal. I think it is cute, but of course, the Pontiac Aztek came out when my oldest child was one.

  • @konnerdave
    @konnerdave5 жыл бұрын

    In India The 6 Speed AT Is Available In Titanium + Trim ..One Less Than The S Here S Gets A 1L Ecoboost 3 Cyl And Titanium Plus Gets A 1.5L Natural Aspirated Dragon Series Engine . I Love The Titanium + Mechanically But S Trim Is Cosmetically Sporty .

  • @matthewmoore661
    @matthewmoore6615 ай бұрын

    Bottom line: a very good vehicle with the 2.0l NA engine. A little underpowered but livable, just use sport shift selection when needed, a bit overpriced, it’s a shame that car reviewers were so negative on it, and now it’s gone from the US market. I drive one, 50,000 miles with no problems (regular maintenance) and a few annoyances.

  • @APRIL2862
    @APRIL28626 жыл бұрын

    WHAT'S WITH THE SUNGLASSES, WHO ARE YOU HIDING FROM. SO YOU DON'T LIKE THE ECO. SOMEONE WHO WOULD BUY IT IS LOOKING FOR A SMALL SUV, EASY TO MANUVER AND GET AROUND IN TIGHT PLACES, WHICH IS WHY THEY SELL WELL HERE IN Thailand!

  • @Peac249
    @Peac2496 жыл бұрын

    tbia ia a great car if you use it at right places.. i have driven it for quite some time now

  • @mafiafam3623
    @mafiafam36235 жыл бұрын

    I have the 2018 love it first time getting a Ford as well I'm a chef person

  • @Davido50

    @Davido50

    5 жыл бұрын

    Kudos ! Welcome to best SUV Co in the world. Be consistent w/ basic maintenance & last forever ! Full synthetic motor oil every 5k mis & motorcraft filters only. Transmission fluid change every 40k mis etc.

  • @jasonjoncas5998
    @jasonjoncas59985 жыл бұрын

    My wife is a nurse that works in the community has a Ford c max she drives all day one tank lasts 2 weeks yea its a hybrid 188 hp this thing is really quick.The problem is its ground clearance my wife has cleaned off the bottom cover and curbed the front bumper on those curb stops in parking spots. Have re fitted the lower bumper too many times to count with new clips. Its like telling a monkey not to eat bananas.My point is the ecosport looked like a fix but she loves the hybrid idea holy crap Ford is coming out with a hybrid escape yea we had a 04 at one time looks like I am going to relax and sell all of those extra clips on e bay.

  • @cartoonking461
    @cartoonking4613 жыл бұрын

    It may have been engineered 10 years ago but that certainly means all the bugs have been ironed out

  • @Davido50
    @Davido503 жыл бұрын

    These are excellent well built lil SUVS. Don't overlook it in this price range / SUV class. Drives very good. Great MPGs. Good power. Nice interior. Will last 10× as long as a KIA!

  • @tommyboywalker
    @tommyboywalker6 жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic review! After driving one, I feel the same way. Fun little vehicle but lacks refinement, MPG is not where it should be, it's underpowered and at high trim levels, is WAY overpriced! I bought a 2018 Escape "S" model for under $20K out the door and it offers more in almost every way (including better gas mileage).

  • @bongodave13

    @bongodave13

    Жыл бұрын

    Ford offered great discounts back then. It remains a good deal.

  • @michaelmaddy278

    @michaelmaddy278

    8 ай бұрын

    Such as ! Probably the turbo 2.0, an what else? My titanium Escape didn't come with some of the things I have on my SE . I have the remote start, a better information center lane blind spot mirrors which I didn't have on my Escape or did I have a power sunroof either. My Escape a 2014 listed a little over $32., 000 new? I feel like I got a lot of features I like an there everything I would want. To each his own, just depends what you want, I liked my Escape but I also like this EcoSport. To.

  • @phine030
    @phine0305 жыл бұрын

    Love it

  • @mafiafam3623
    @mafiafam36235 жыл бұрын

    Got it 23 but added some goods inside as out

  • @blahblah-js5ux
    @blahblah-js5ux5 жыл бұрын

    So we just bought a used 2018 Ford ecosport titanium trim & we have metromile insurance which has the obd2 attachment because this car insurance company charges per mile. It breaks down trips so we know what we've spent too. My gf drives it to work and with our 2012 Mercedes c250 which had a 2 liter 4 cylinder turbo engine it would be $3.82 USD for the one way 34.4 mile trip. With the ecosport, its $10.56 USD @ 11.1 mpg! We live in Southern California & I believe we can mount a class action lawsuit against Ford motor company for lying about their numbers the way VW lied about emissions in their cars

  • @crestiesmb75

    @crestiesmb75

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good luck with that, Ecosports have no issues getting 30+ miles to the gallon so your computers either reflashed or your insurance company gave you a junk plug in

  • @fctryoffetsh39
    @fctryoffetsh394 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @Rosso488
    @Rosso488 Жыл бұрын

    I bought a 22 ecosport and I’m quite happy however Ford should have considered bringing the puma to America instead.

  • @timedone8502
    @timedone85026 жыл бұрын

    This car won't beat competitors in the same segment. Will be interesting to see sales figures.

  • @josem6929

    @josem6929

    6 жыл бұрын

    anuary 500 February 2.300 March 3.296 April 5.277 May 5.481

  • @josem6929

    @josem6929

    6 жыл бұрын

    carsalesbase.com/us-car-sales-data/ford/ford-ecosport/

  • @michelle3805
    @michelle38055 жыл бұрын

    We got one Thursday 5 2018 @ 7:00 pm

  • @adonian
    @adonian2 жыл бұрын

    I wanna know why 25MPG is considered good now a days? I know this is a mini SUV, but Honda was able to get 50MPG out of their Civic in the 80's

  • @colderbeer
    @colderbeer6 жыл бұрын

    Ford needs to offer the 2.0L engine in FWD only, and price it under 22 grand. Why even consider the AWD version when an Escape FWD is so close in price?

  • @badger7275

    @badger7275

    6 жыл бұрын

    colderbeer AWD is worth the money in northern states. You know 7 months of winter

  • @TodayWithDustin

    @TodayWithDustin

    6 жыл бұрын

    I wish they offered the 2.0L in FWD because that’s all I need.

  • @halopcdraco
    @halopcdraco6 жыл бұрын

    EcoBoost and EcoSport are pronounced differently? 10:30 Maybe the turbo charged 3 liter is better? You mean 1 liter?

  • @timioptulescu3902
    @timioptulescu39024 жыл бұрын

    Actually, it is built in Romania !

  • @Dopesince79
    @Dopesince796 жыл бұрын

    Where's Rich???

  • @user-si1tg1gm2l
    @user-si1tg1gm2l6 жыл бұрын

    Guru means mm

  • @Emilyangel420
    @Emilyangel4202 жыл бұрын

    This guy just doesn’t like the SUV that’s really really comes down to

  • @tomsbasement4884
    @tomsbasement48845 жыл бұрын

    Looking more and more like the replacement of our 2009 Focus (lil' miss fo-fo as the Mrs calls it) will be something other than a Ford. Shame actually as we have purchased exclusively Fords since 1995 with the exception of a Mercury Marauder which is pretty much still a Ford. Even the Ranger costing as much as my 2010 F150 4-door 4x4 is a disappointment with its faux V8 growl that is piped through the speaker system on acceleration...

  • @palmerdoug6252
    @palmerdoug62526 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a new eco sport titanium.window stickers for 27.890 and I got it for 23.000 with every option available

  • @tomjohns5146

    @tomjohns5146

    6 жыл бұрын

    i am looking at buying one but the ses tho also how do you like your ecosport ?

  • @palmerdoug6252

    @palmerdoug6252

    6 жыл бұрын

    tom johns we love it plenty of power with the 4 cylder

  • @maryhazlett

    @maryhazlett

    5 жыл бұрын

    I just bought the SES, 2018 new, fully loaded, for about $21,000. I've gone from an Escape to an Edge to the EcoSport. At the moment, the main issue is the TINY cargo space! I mostly use the cargo space for groceries, and I buy some things in bulk which stay in the car till I need them (TP, Paper Towels, Crackers...) I also keep a small cooler inside. So, the tiny cargo hold will probably be my major issue. I am the only one usually in the car, and bought it for the price and the (hopefully) better gas mileage than the Edge.

  • @balakex
    @balakex6 жыл бұрын

    In India these car price starts from 9lakh something which is roughly equal to 13000usd. And Hyundai tucson from 20lakh which is roughly 29000usd. Lol these sub compact suv price is equal to Hyundai tucson in your country. (FYI I knw its coz of import taxes and all but still:D)

  • @ss7300

    @ss7300

    6 жыл бұрын

    Kevin Knight In India the base model(1.5L petrol) starts at Rs.7,82,200.00 and the top end Titanium S(ecoboost 1.0L) costs Rs.11,37,300.00

  • @SuperWHIZZO
    @SuperWHIZZO6 жыл бұрын

    I'm a Ford fan . Not many turkeys in their history . But the sideways opening back door (how does that work when you're close back-parked) , and the consistently poor handling reviews, seem to suggest this is a poor stop-gap before the Blue Oval comes up with something a lot better.

  • @glowboy5405

    @glowboy5405

    6 жыл бұрын

    The side opening rear door is not really an issue, if you pull straight into a parking slot … mall, theater, grocery store etc. which is where most people will be parking this type of vehicle. Curbside parking … just be aware. Rav4 had this configuration for over a decade as does the Jeep Liberty, Mini Cooper and others. Many people feel access is easier due to their height or other physical limitations that make a liftgate impractical. It's good to have a choice. It would be nice to have a split tailgate / hatch that Ford used on their full size station wagons years ago. Recently drove one with 3 adults, and AC on for over 500 miles. Achieved 36+ mpg (no ethanol 87 oct) with the 1 liter Ecoboost. Handling was quite good for a tall profile, very pleasant to drive. Don't believe everything you read or even hear.

  • @nathant2414
    @nathant24144 жыл бұрын

    Escape gets better mileage because the engine isn’t working as hard

  • @bmw803
    @bmw8034 жыл бұрын

    Overall it's a pretty nice vehicle and does what it's supposed to do, but 30 MPG??? it should give A MINIMUM of 40.

  • @bongodave13

    @bongodave13

    Жыл бұрын

    Too heavy and tall to give you that kind of mileage.

  • @jeffkevin9015
    @jeffkevin90154 жыл бұрын

    Wow that is a lot of money for something like that. Too expensive. Love Fords in general.

  • @heinekenswordfish

    @heinekenswordfish

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree the MSRP is kind of ridiculous when it lags the competition in several ways (acceleration, fuel economy, safety features), but nobody is paying MSRP on these, they are HEAVILY discounted. Ford currently has a $6k rebate on the 2020 EcoSport and dealers are offering additional hefty discounts (I know because I just bought one for about $10k *below* MSRP). I used cargurus to price shop dealer listings and the discounts on the EcoSport are just so much better than anything else in this segment that has AWD (Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-3/CX-30, Honda HR-V, Jeep Renegade).

  • @Skobie1kanobie
    @Skobie1kanobie5 жыл бұрын

    I, I just don't know how I feel about this thing yet.. There's just something about it I can't put my finger on

  • @fizzlederp

    @fizzlederp

    4 жыл бұрын

    The name?

  • @knowbodiesfull5768

    @knowbodiesfull5768

    4 жыл бұрын

    Or is it the rear latch on the tailgate? 😆!

  • @richardbutton1261
    @richardbutton12616 жыл бұрын

    NOT WORTH THE PRICE might as well get an Escape more room more power more stuff

  • @toyota420xp

    @toyota420xp

    6 жыл бұрын

    Escape titanium will be at least 5000 more

  • @richardbutton1261

    @richardbutton1261

    6 жыл бұрын

    Worth it though at least Ill have room for people in the back and I wont need 2 minutes to get up to highway speed

  • @paulyarek
    @paulyarek5 жыл бұрын

    @ 1:36 Are you kidding?

  • @jduke989
    @jduke9896 жыл бұрын

    this thing shouldn't cost more than 23 grand for the top model , it's almost a smart car

  • @crowbird213

    @crowbird213

    5 жыл бұрын

    The current rebates put it at that price

  • @sandyshoremann7524
    @sandyshoremann75243 жыл бұрын

    Underpowered? Not really. It's quicker than a Porsche 912, much quicker than a MGB, and quicker than a 240Z; all legendary sports cars. We need some true perspective here. It has the Mazda L/Ford 2 liter with direct injection and 166HP That is a tonne of HP for a 2 litre with no turbo - a race tune actually. It would be better if the engineers had focused on the low and midrange torque output and down rated it to 145 hp, seeing it is connected to a Torque converter automatic. The autobox has very short gears to get it off the line: 3000 rpm come in first at 15 mph and second is only a 1/2 step away from that. The car has personality that many cars lack nowadays; could it be the VW Bug or Subaru Forester for the 21st century? - Sandy

  • @isabellaizzy5078

    @isabellaizzy5078

    2 жыл бұрын

    you clearly dont know anything about cars if you think this thing is going faster then the lowest of the low from porsche! and i own an ecosport! LOL

  • @Doozercal
    @Doozercal6 жыл бұрын

    Just get a hatchback. Better price and gas mileage. Sacrifice the ride height and most people do not need AWD.

  • @toyota420xp

    @toyota420xp

    6 жыл бұрын

    Milo55 like a VW golf

  • @crestiesmb75

    @crestiesmb75

    5 жыл бұрын

    Where these sell the best,they are awd.

  • @maryhazlett

    @maryhazlett

    5 жыл бұрын

    Depends what area of the country you live in. AWD is good in snow states.

  • @petergallacher5923
    @petergallacher59233 жыл бұрын

    peter from scotland 2021

  • @ruzzelladrian907
    @ruzzelladrian9076 жыл бұрын

    $27,000 for a Ford Fiesta based car? That's mid-size/large size sedan territory. Get a Hyundai Tucson. Even though EcoSport and Tucson are in the same price range, the Tucson is much bigger car, so it's a bit an unfair size wise. The EcoSport should compete with the Kia Stonic, if it comes to America, as the Stonic is based off a compact car platform from the Rio, exactly what Ford did to the EcoSport.

  • @bosse641
    @bosse6416 жыл бұрын

    Fun little SUV.

  • @juderajiv2911
    @juderajiv29114 жыл бұрын

    I have 2 of them 2015 Titanium 1.5L 4 cylinders (Black color) 2020 Titanium 1.0L 3 cylinders (bought a week ago) (White color) I'm happy with both never regret, all I can say is stick with your budget & don't expect a Ferrari if you are buying a toyota

  • @jasonjoncas5998
    @jasonjoncas59985 жыл бұрын

    If you have ever driven a c max its the torque from the electric motor. Played with a Honda once off a light with the wife spun the tires blamed it on the Honda the wife protested I said it was the other car making that sound as I passed him.

  • @jackanderson902
    @jackanderson9025 жыл бұрын

    i dont know, but its looks like american only like big cars, because of higway? Ecosport is build more for city and not for crusing, but is a good car, dont tell me shit!

  • @truckernation7886
    @truckernation78865 жыл бұрын

    Is this a joke? A turbo 3 can’t surpass 29 on the highway? Let’s just borrow a car design from India and sell in the USA. The cars looks ok, but what is the point of having a small 3 cylinder with the fuel mileage of a Dodge Avenger?

  • @isabellaizzy5078
    @isabellaizzy50782 жыл бұрын

    i 100% agree that the engine absolutely sucks... i mean i am a 19 year old and before i got this car i was driving my mothers lincoln mkz.. and well you can guess why this car is extremely underwhelming for me. it drives so rough, when you press on the gas (no matter how much weight is in the car) it seems like it doesn't want to move, its loud (not in the good way), if its windy out and you drive over 50 mph it shakes and feels like its going to topple over, doesn't feel safe or heavy what so ever, overall if you've gotten into any type of car with a higher tier engine DO NOT get this car! go with an escape or even an edge! cant wait to turn it back in and I'm so happy the lease will be up in 2 years and i can pick something with a little more oomf LOL

  • @HiPlains1
    @HiPlains14 жыл бұрын

    Like the reviewer said, this is already an old design. Hyundai Kona pretty much wipes this off the road with a better transmission AWD system and updated interior. Its a sub compact so don't expect too much. Kona also allot better looking exterior. I'm not hating it. Anyone in the sub compact market will need to test drive both these models.

  • @bongodave13

    @bongodave13

    Жыл бұрын

    Kona has a CVT. Weak. Will break.

  • @scrambler69-xk3kv

    @scrambler69-xk3kv

    11 ай бұрын

    Hope you do not get a ripoff Hyundai dealer like my local one. So many stories just not enough space here but even got ripped off going in for a recall.

  • @vinskiroblinski4102
    @vinskiroblinski41025 жыл бұрын

    It’s a fucking box!!!!.

  • @LFC-Star
    @LFC-Star4 жыл бұрын

    most yanks are on the fat size so they'll feel cramped.. in the drivers seat..4* Euro N Cap safety report is actually quite good, despite what the reviwer says. 5* is the best. So on safety you'll be fine..

  • @egastap
    @egastap5 жыл бұрын

    It is pronounced EECO SPORT. It's Ford's version of ECONOMY SPORT.....although for such a small engine it is NOT very ECONOMICAL.

  • @dthompsont3796

    @dthompsont3796

    5 жыл бұрын

    No, it is pronounced Echo sport. That's directly from Ford

  • @glennkennedy441
    @glennkennedy4416 жыл бұрын

    No spare, no go .

  • @ratnajoshi
    @ratnajoshi5 жыл бұрын

    Americans are habituated to bigger cars rather than smart engines. The ford ecosport with ecoboost is very excellent car.

  • @ratnajoshi

    @ratnajoshi

    5 жыл бұрын

    Brian Ross ford designed this engine in USA only. I don't know about customers experience in one liter ecoboost in USA but in ASIA I have seen them remapped to 140 BHP and they clicked around 180000 kilometers and still no issues.

  • @JohnDoe-qk7vm
    @JohnDoe-qk7vm5 жыл бұрын

    Good thing Gas prices aren't going back up.... Oh wait that's right gas is almost $3 a gallon and its still rising.

  • @ansths

    @ansths

    4 жыл бұрын

    Price check, in India it is 16k usd for top spec. But no fwd. Not a fuel efficient car here and not enough room.

  • @chadhaire1711
    @chadhaire17115 жыл бұрын

    a test drive with no real fuel economy figures? Or did i miss that

  • @Michael_Scott_Howard
    @Michael_Scott_Howard3 жыл бұрын

    2020 Opinion: Traded my wife's 2010 Kia Soul for a 2020 ECOSPORT SE 4WD.. I am 6'4".. better room.. 5 times better ride... The steering better.. seats are better than my 2020 F150 Supercrew. STX. I have ZERO ISSUE WITH ROOM IN EITHER DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT..... Now Mind you my F150 has 335HP so the 2.0. L 166HP is OK.. I use to hate the ride in the KIA.. this car is way better for me to drive and ride... The car on the highway is super quiet... REALLY.. Not sure why the Whiner😭in the video is so negative.. must be a soy boy.. He needs to compare actual vehicles in the class... The car could use more power but we do not beat on our cars to it has plenty for adult an driver . It is selling well in Cleveland since we see a lot of them.. Could it be the replacement of the KIA Soul in popularity in our neck of the woods?

  • @kfergus3662
    @kfergus36624 жыл бұрын

    Overpriced for 27,000 India can keep it

  • @aidananchaya
    @aidananchaya6 жыл бұрын

    Rear is so flat. Looks odd to me.

  • @somen2u
    @somen2u4 жыл бұрын

    U seems to be Ford anti

  • @swanblake
    @swanblake6 жыл бұрын

    Between this and the Nissan Kicks, I think we have some of the worst vehicles being made in awhile for the price

  • @colderbeer

    @colderbeer

    6 жыл бұрын

    From what I've heard, the KICKS is 500 pounds lighter and handles much better than the Ford. The pricing of this Ford turns me off....

  • @peterguardino4403

    @peterguardino4403

    6 жыл бұрын

    Agreed but I do have to say the interior of this isn’t too bad

  • @silentrefusal9911

    @silentrefusal9911

    6 жыл бұрын

    Blake Swan compared to this Ecosport, all of a sudden Kicks doesn't look like a bad vehicle at all. Although I would still take a Rogue Sport base model or base Sportage over any of these

  • @toyota420xp

    @toyota420xp

    6 жыл бұрын

    Silent Refusal this car has way less cargo and back seat room is slower more expensive and very low mpg compared to kicks

  • @toyota420xp

    @toyota420xp

    6 жыл бұрын

    colderbeer if you have the small engine you have the same horse as the kicks but 300-500 more pounds of weight

  • @raymorin7726
    @raymorin77266 жыл бұрын

    Rented for 2 weeks couldn't wait to get rid of that diplay is terrible in placement and looks the car is cramped you cant see out of it the locks constantly lock on you forcing you to be constantly unlocking every time you want to open a door the transmission is only good in sport mode the asag work but only stops for 15s so it seems pointless the stereo was probably the only descent thing with this vehicle

  • @knowbodiesfull5768
    @knowbodiesfull57686 жыл бұрын

    India? Did I just hear that this EcoSport is made in India?

  • @damnyoufk

    @damnyoufk

    5 жыл бұрын

    yes

  • @damnyoufk

    @damnyoufk

    5 жыл бұрын

    it's one of the most sold compact suv in sub 4 metre segment

  • @timioptulescu3902

    @timioptulescu3902

    4 жыл бұрын

    It is built in Romania for sure. Perhaps Ford it is building this model in India also but this out of my knowledge !

  • @tejeshchowdary2846
    @tejeshchowdary28466 жыл бұрын

    Gurus => teachers. this is an Indian name..!!

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