Just bought a 2018 Ford Eco Sport SE last week and I have to say that so far, so good! I'm loving it. I wasn't looking for an off road vehicle though. I just think it is sensible for me. I'm a 54 yo woman who wanted something that wasn't overpowering for me to climb into (I'm 5'3"), but did not want a car. I'm not one who drives around a bunch of friends however (for which this would be too small). I have 2 small grandchildren (from time to time) and a pug, so this is a perfect fit for us. We enjoy the heck out of it! It does great on the hwy and in the city, has some great safety features, and gets me from point A to B. That's all that is important to me. :-)
I bought a 2018 Ford Ecosport here in India and believe me it's a beast. It's the same looks except that Ford has retained the spare wheel mounted on its tail which for me gives an advantage of a more sportier look than its rivals. Mine's a 1.5 ltr Dragon series petrol engine.Its the best fun to drive car in the market.
This is my second favorite SUV/crossover after the Expedition. After seeing the EcoSport in person, it grew on me. If I was to get one, I would opt with the spare tire.
For Americans ,used to cars like suburban, Tahoe , escalade, a small 4seater car like EcoSport may be a insult to their V8 egos. But there are countries where fuel is expensive and people don't have similar buying power, for them this is a funky cute car which does get the job done..
kevin alex this gets pretty terrible mpg though. It can’t even crack 28 highway mpg. The escape gets much better fuel economy with more powerful engines.
Had an Ecojunk... sport for a rental once, it was a horrible car all around! Cruising 55-60 mph for a few hundred miles we averaged 23-25 mpg. Absolutely horrible fuel economy.
Nathan Hunt my mom has a Ford Escape 2.5 (2014) and it’s a great little car around town, but sucks on the highway/interstate. We took it on a 400 mile road trip mostly on the interstate at an average of like 84 mph and we got 24.5 mpg. We did the same trip a few months earlier in my Merc S550 with a 5.5 V8 and got 25 mpg (hand calculated on both). These cars only get good gas mileage under 70 or so. Which if you’re traveling on the interstate is quite dangerous. I was just shocked my big 4700 pound V8 sedan got better mileage than the light four cylinder crossover.
Mine is a 2022 Titanium 4WD, bought it used with only 3K miles and cost me 24K USD. Exactly what I was looking for, a SUV with a lot of tech and a good sounding system. Power is ok for me, is very rare for me to get into a highway, comfortable, good amount of space (I’m short) and the interior is nice. And a good amount of road clearance.
Thank you so much for your honesty review. The best by far on this vehicle. I just got one the titanium. It's a little rough on the take off, but once it kicks in to second gear it's pretty smooth. It's perfect for me since I don't have any children and don't drive a lot, great for city driving. Thank you I did subscribe to your channel.
Ryan, an excellent presentation in beautiful country. I just bought a 2018 Ecosport SE, @ 33,000 miles in absolutely mint condition, in black. Lucky me. Best Ecosport video on RU-vid.
Just drove one , I like the simplicity of the dials and the trans ; having a mechanical hand brake is way cool . It’s got the tech you want and nothing you do not need . Great little package . The 2.0 is fine not as underpowered as some reviewers are saying but it’s no race car .
@@crypticreality8484 Allow me to continue on a two year review. The vehicle now has 45K on it. Not one problem... mark it everyone not one issue. For simple and reliable transportation. It good to go.
@@jasonme3557 I drove one from Phoenix AZ to Helena MT recently. It did pretty good. I noticed that in accelerating and passing/hill climbing, I tended to prefer operating manually so I could keep the responsiveness/rpm's high. Knowing how to do that, this vehicle did well. From what I understand, this motor is a mainstay in the Ford powertrain catalog and should be reliable and parts should be readily available.
@@crypticreality8484 Its is, a basic 2. liter no turbo.. Its a better block then the 2.3 with a full open deck. Most people bash for because of the head gasket issues, but that engine is made by mazda. This 2.0 origins comes from the costworth.
I own a base model, 1.0 ecoboost non 4x4. and I absolutely love it. for only 120 hp its pretty peppy and still gets great mpg. I would have loved to get a base model 2.0 with 4x4 but its a significant price jump. and then adding the trim packages on top of that is just not the way to go in a car like this. if you can afford it, get the 2.0 base model over the 1.0. Simply based on the fact that it is AWD... If you cant make the 4k price jump, you will be so happy with your purchase of a base model 1.0 ecoboost non 4x4. the only difference platinum has over the SE or SEL is mood lights and leather. you get the same sync 3 and back up cam as the platinum. plus with ford discounts the entry lvl price for this goes from 18k to 16k and will only go down as long as they are available this year. GO GET ONE!!!! maybe even TWO!
This was the first time seeing one of your videos, and it was 1 of the most helpful RU-vid videos I've ever seen, especially for real life situations. Thank you very much, I'm curious to see all your other videos now, great job.
I love mine. I have the titanium but in black. Got it with 18k miles for $16k. Easy to go in and out of traffic. Decent gas mileage. Drives smooth. Has about everything you need in a vehicle. Although it would of been nice if it came with the spare tire. Thinking about getting it added to the back. I’d recommend the vehicle if you’re thinking about getting it.
I also have a black one EcoSport 2018 but I’m having trouble setting my alarm on “Even though I had close all the doors and windows I still have not been able set it on.. Can you help me with that please …
But its for a market for someone who wants a smaller SUV but larger than a Focus that has AWD capabilities. If fits the bill, I wish however that they had it in a 2.0 Ecoboost powered version. That would make it one of the must buy compacts in my book. 240-260HP is what it needs its only like 300 lbs lighter than my mustang and I have .3 more liters but I have over 160 more horsepower and something like 200 more torque.
I bought one over the trax ,I’am a chevy guy, but this has 2000 pnds trailering enough for my fishing boat and awd is nice on those slippery ramps, power is more than adequate with the 2.0, besides if I want speed I have a LS powered miata.
I got one ...(Titanium) took some getting used to (I drove an Escape) but I grew to enjoy it ! Good gas mileage ,easy to park & handles well ! A bit pricey !!!
I test drove one of these. The SES trim has paddle shifters. The only complaint(s) it's a little underpowered for merging onto the highway and there's no manual transmission option. Otherwise, you get great tech stuff and lots of equipment. The heated steering wheel is great in New Hampshire. I was glad to see this video because I really didn't think it had any off roading capabilities. It's back on the short list. Thank you for doing this review.
I was sat in a new Ecosport and found it cramped sat in the drivers seat.. I kept banging by arm on the drivers door panel.. A lot smaller than my 2009 Nissan Note. Also the doors go high up making it feel darker inside.. If you want more room behind the wheel go for a Focus or Escape (Kuga in Europe) .
If i were to buy an ECOSPORT that's the way i'd get it. NO SPARE TIRE-FIX-A FLAT? UH-UH. THE LICENSE PLATE would have to be RE-POSITIONED on the BUMPER but, I would get it and PAY EXTRA FOR IT. Besides i think the PRICE is REASONABLE FOR the SES.
Yes, but only for Europe. The version sold in America comes from India. The only pro is that America gets a 4WD version and cupholders in the back seat. But Europe gets colder colour options with the ST 😁
I just bought an '18 SES. All the SES models had AWD and sport suspension. I'm guessing it's a little stiffer than other models, but I haven't driven another model to compare them. First, it's fun to drive and handles well for what it is. Second, it has a standard torque converter, not a CVT, which is why it can tow 2000 lbs. Third, it's not fast, but the power is adequate. It could use more torque. It's a shame they didn't put the 1.5 3-cylinder Ecoboost in it, but that would make it more expensive, and quicker than the base Escape, and that's a no-no. The 2.0 Duratec has been around for years and it's proven reliable. This engine at 166 hp is the most powerful version that Ford produced. Good enough. As long as I can get gasoline, I'll keep it. It's just what I need for a winter car. It even has the winter package. That'll be nice.
I think it's pretty cool. I wish we'd get a diesel version and a real off road package. I'm sure the typical one sells for close to 20K in the real world. I bought a 2018 Fusion Hybrid last year. It gets 43-48 MPG and paid 22K on the road. It stickered at 27K. The new Focus comes in a Hybrid . Maybe they'll do this as a Hybrid or all electric.
I question some of Fords decisions, no turbo for the 2.0, why didn’t they put a little more aggressive tires on it, or a little more performance an appearance packages as options. I think it looks just as good or better than other cars people compare it to.
Man I just loved your review about this car. I have bought one here in Brazil about 8 months ago when it was launched and since there there was only happines. I'm not a fanboy about the brand or something like it and I already had a lot of cars in my life and this one is impressive. In Brazil the starting version is the SE 1.5 3 cylinder 4x2 front wheel drive with 5 gears manual transmission and mine is this one but with and automatic 6 speed gearbox and the car works amazingly. One thing here that is really a con is the rear suspension designed for the lunar brazilian roads, we do not have independent one except for the top version that costs 1/4 more of the price (here we have two versions called Titanium 4x2 2.0 and 1.5 and Storm 2.0 AWD). Again I really loved your video for your quality and good worked review so you got a new subscriver, which is me. Best regards and have a nice week bro!
Jimmy may be an authentic off road but it's a horrible car on road. About ecosport, it's not a european design but a Brazilian design. Brazilian Ford come up with the ecosport in 2003 based on the old festa.
It does have a button on the gearshift for descent.... I've got a Platinum. Drove it down the Al-Can highway from Anchorage to Haines, AK this summer. We did some off roading too. It was a fun ride ~satellite radio made it even better. I don't understand why mileage isn't better tho. It's no better than the 6 cyclnder Escape.
Looks just as good or if not better than the 1st and 2st generation Honda CRV without that annoying rear door spair tire on it. I also like the rear door is one piece and not a split door.
I recently rented one of these and I respected it the more I drove and learned about it. I daily a 500 Abarth so the size and seating position was easy to adapt to. I pretty much had the same trim, the AWD handled snow driving well plus all the bell & whistles were cool. I wouldn't buy one though, I like vehicles with more character
Ford dropped the ball an should have put the Ecoboost 2.0 in it I think it would be alot quicker than the regular 2.0. probably the reason they didn't was the budget guys, or just stupidity on Ford's part.
Ecosport Its pronouced that way because the idea of s small SUV, came from Ford Brasil. So its latin (Spanish/Portuguese) Pronuntiation. See First Gen Ecosport, that was not available anywhere else. It was based on the Fiesta with borrowed parts from the Escape.
I have an SE 4wd, and the trans programming shit the bed on me not even 3k miles in. A re calibration was required and the engine was over-revved. Lucky it's non-interference.
That was by no means an offroad test, even for a crossover. If you were so risk averse, you should have brought recovery gear and a backup vehicle along. What the vehicle did could have been done by a 2WD hatchback.
A Ford ecosport que iniciou esse seguimento no brasil com o modelo antigo, e foi líder de vendas por muito tempo aqui, hoje não mas... tenho uma ecosport freestyle 2013
Is it just me or is anyone else bothered by the fact the round space for a traditional ignition key on the steering column remains even though this one has push button start?
Awesome video. Me and my wife just bought one. But.... 1. You missed the standard mode you can put it into and shift from the shifter using the up and down buttons. 2. Its actually classified as a SUV, not a crossover. But awesome video man.
What are your thoughts about it? In my family we had since the first generation back in 2006 (im from argentina), and we bought the current generation about a year agos, its a black titanium with tan leather
@@tomas9830 Its amazing actually. The features and technology are great especially the screen. Its definitely smaller than a normal SUV. I wouldn't put more than 4 people in it. So if you or someone have a family more than 4, I would say get something bigger.
My mom bought one last year in March and she loves it. I’ve driven too and it’s fun to drive. Good handling, WONDERFUL amenities, and good gas mileage.
err to go in off road put in in s and gear down to lowest you can go and keep it their...easy simple any vehicle with all wheel drive in lowest gear can go if you have enuff highth but then you have to be carful.
I have a EcoSport 2018 And since I had the car I still have not been able to hear the alarm 👂🏻 all set the alarm on “I had close all the windows and doors And still I can’t hear the alarm 🚨 go on ..
"Sometimes you just need a regular car for going offroad" Just to be clear, after owning a AWD octavia and a forester (and a few frontWD cars before that) offroading with all of them, to their limit, somtimes beyond, But since i switched to my current one (-92) hilux, I have never once tought to myself "gee wouldn't it be fun to be here offroading with a regular car instead" :D Not hating on the car tho, AWD/4WD in any way shape or form is, and will always be worlds better than FWD/RWD, just found it a strange thing to say as a reviewer
I really like your videos man, keep goin''. Quick question: where the video has been recorded? Amazing nature. :) I live in Illinois, and I miss all that beauty.
No it's not AWD means the driver has no control of it all done by the vehicles computer 4WD means the driver tells it what to do witch if the driver want to drive in 4X2 in a AWD he can't do that but in a 4WD vehicle he can choose to and 4WD has two speeds high and low AWD does not only one speed. Educate yourself on the differences in the different types of 4X4's systems out there
In England, being English, AWD and 4WD are not the same or interchangeable as this so called “expert” suggests. That rear leg room isn’t too bad, he’s a big guy. The boot for a car of that size and segment doesn’t look that small either. It is definitely a consumer level review. This guy should have reviewed a Lincoln Navigator. Seems like a good little car. Surprising on poor surfaces.
“It doesn’t have this, it doesn’t have that!” Well duh, this car is in no way meant for off-roading, I think you understand that but you didn’t sound like you did.
I wonder if the FWD version with the 1.0L three-cylinder Ecoboost engine would be any more fun to drive. I assume it would be at least a little lighter. Maybe more tossable...?