A young person point of view. As a more mature driver, I see this vehicle in a completely different light.. I love it. I think it has plenty of power drives very nice. It drives very well and has served me extremely well these past two years. I would highly recommend it.
I agree! I’m 52 and I love this car!! Super comfortable and I’m a bigger guy. If you notice the armrest in the door is “perfectly” placed for us wider folks. Absolutely LOVE this car
I'm 63, and I've had my '18 SES for a couple of years now. It's no rocket, but power is adequate for interstate highway speeds and it's actually punchy around town. Mine has the winter package, and it's super comfy for that sort of driving. I got it as a winter car, and to keep some miles and salt off my modified Fiesta ST. When I want fast, I take the ST. I like the Ecosport BECAUSE it's small. Everyone who's been in it (or driven it) likes it. It's great for dirt roads and snow. You can find videos here with people driving them in off-road conditions, deep snow, and even on autocross tracks. It handles very well for such a tall car, better than any other CUV I've driven. It's actually fun to drive on twisty roads. It feels planted and darty, and the AWD just makes it better. That said, I can't recommend the 1.0 FWD version. Those engines blow up due to design flaws. Get the 4WD version only. The 2.0 is solid. A word of advice if you want to keep it long term: Get the transmission, PTU and differential fluids changed every 30,000 miles. Change the engine oil with good full synthetic every 5,000. Ignore what Ford recommends, and It will last a long time. I've done some minor mods to mine. It's even more enjoyable and looks pretty cool, IMO. I'm on the EcoSport forum. Join us there. My handle is XR650R. www.ecosportforum.com/
I honestly can't get over how loaded these little cars are. If I had paid attention I would have purchased one of these... maybe next time... I always like the little cars they are fun to drive.
US comment - I bought one in 2019. Apparently, they don't think people want cars any more. My Focus got a hell of a lot better mileage. It has been a comfortable car.
@@gregoryleo4640I assume aerodynamics also has a lot to do with it. The Focus was also a light car. Others had problems with the transmission, but I don't think a lot of people realized that it was like a manual transmission shifted by a computer. Once I understood what it was doing, I was OK with it. I used to drive manuals.
@@jrodthegreat1 I would be OK with the 1.5 turbo from the Escape. More power, better mileage. But, that would make it faster than the Escape, and Ford can't have that.
Driving a 2018 with the 2.0 and awd. Its been a beautiful vehicle so far.superior traction in the snow.I just came back from a long drive,and there were times during that drive i allowed the vehicle to creep up to 160km and even going that fast the ride was poised and quiet.I love my ecosport and will not be selling it for a different car probably ever.
@@superbert35 I owned a Focus before. After six major transmission component failures, I will never buy another Ford. By the last few weeks of ownership, the car felt like it would shake itself to pieces when the transmission would shift. Ford Canada never replaced the entire transmission.
Love my 2021 ecosport se. 1.0 has plenty of power. Back seat is a little tight. However it's a compact suv. No spare tho. Also that's why the rear door opens the way it does. The rear spare is on the rear door in other countries.
I have a 2018 EcoSport an so far I like it. It's fun to drive an the 4 wheel drive makes it easy to get around in the snow. I had a 2014 Escape that I like with the turbo charged 2.0 in it an 4 wheel drive. It was quicker that my EcoSport with the 2.0 non turbo. I don't know why Ford couldn't have put the turbo 2.0 on the EcoSport which would have made it a bottle rocket. Another thing Ford screwed up is they didn't have many upgrades to fix it into a more capable off road machine. I wanted to put a more aggressive tire on it to make it look alittle more agressive ( not talking something like 31.10 X50s ). FORD just couldn't bring theirself to bring over some of the things you could get over in India to dress it up. But other than the lack of turbo an accessorys I like mine just fine. Ford going all electric is BS.
I've been investing since I was 19. If you bought after the trend was known to the general public. You were too late... But you probably know that now.
@@KennyCosway I'm 42... I could talk for hours about riding out a recession, portfolio losing over 30% of its value, being underemployed, buying a new car my "superiors" can't afford and my former boss finding out I have more money than he does...
@@joeychitwood6004 anyone who hates driving buys the EcoSport. I think @crazy_awesome_dad45 actually is a paid bot by Ford to promote this pile of garbage.
@@runforit4203 You just told 2 lies. I've driven it in all kinds of crosswinds and it's no worse than any other CUV. The build quality is very good. 5 years and no problems, and no squeaks or rattles. Still looks new inside and out.
Not likely. Probably too costly to export from Eastern Europe. The EcoSport is built in India and Ford likely pays its Indian employees a fraction of what it pays its Romanian employees to build the Puma.
Great review. I bought the 2021 Titanium EcoSport & I really dig it. I work from home, so I just wanted something for my girlfriend & I go to out in. I'll be cruising around Louisville and that's about it. Perfect for me 👍🏾👌🏾
@@runforit4203 funny you say that. I had a Focus and the reason I bought the EcoSport was because the transmission was about to go out. But I love the EcoSport. Just needs more power & back seat space.
@@TheSmoothLife I replaced my Focus with a RAV4 hybrid. It gets much better fuel economy, it’s actually going to not have to go in for repair multiple times a year, and it will have some resale value when I trade it in. No. More. Fords. For. Me.
Know anything about the after market spare tire rack? I think one would have to reconfigure the backup camera. Worth it or more trouble then it's worth?
Exactly. This vehicle is an example of how putting cash on the hood gets a car to sell. Whatever price is mentioned in a review of the EcoSport take another $5K off.
Ford has some appealing SUVs in their portfolio. The EcoSport isn't one of them. Originally designed for 3rd world markets where it finds some commercial applications in crowded urban environments, it's simply a placeholder in the burgeoning subcompact SUV category. May work for Ford loyalists and fleet sales but simply not competitive otherwise.
Millennials I knew one of those. He misappropriated pat of a student loan to buy a Subaru. 11 years later he is nowhere near paying it off... November 2011 I purchased a 2012 Focus... He went in to my bosses office and had a screaming sh-- fit. He worked above me and didn't understand how I could afford a new car... Even a sensible base model.
@@LuisRodriguez-gt2ef it's physics, the heavier the vehicle the more energy it takes to move. Weight is fuel......... If one is driving an Abrams tank one would calculate gallons of jet fuel to the mile..... My neighbor has an Ecosport and gets better mileage than the window sticker said. He's averaging a little over 37 miles to the gallon.
@@stephenm8100 yes i believe you thats depend how you drive i have 2012 Lancer Ralliart 18-25mpg highway cruising I’ve been getting 30 to 33 Mpg but Not all the time
@@LuisRodriguez-gt2ef the fuel injector sprays a fine mist wen cruising. Wen accelerating it squirts like a squirt gun. Cars, trucks, tanks use the most fuel wen starting off from a full stop. A hybrid vehicle has an electric motor to assist the internal combustion engine. So they don't need as much fuel to get moving. I think it's more cost effective to just get a lighter car. Any how, one gets better mileage on the highway because your cruising at steady speed rather than stop and go. So go easy on the accelerator and cruise as much as possible. You will save fuel. Drive smooth it's better for the car. Drive like an old man.
I own this vehicle. It’s really small so tall people this would be a pass for you. Also, no room for gadgets. Little leg room in the back. Rear facing car seats fit pretty snug on the passenger & won’t fit on the driver side. Did I mention very little room in the back seat? Essentially none.
@@antoniogarcez9820 autonomous emergency braking. Lane keep assist. Rear brake assist. All are missing. Oh - but you CAN option rain-sensing wipers - score! 🤦🏼♂️
@@runforit4203 google this---> Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in Canada and the U.S. for two problems that can cause a fire in the engine bay.
MPG is not that great, it should get at least 30 , plus it rides like garbage. They are really stretching the term “Compact SUV”, we called it a GEO.. remember those? You can get much better for the same price.
A young person point of view. As a more mature driver, I see this vehicle in a completely different light.. I love it. I think it has plenty of power drives very nice. It drives very well and has served me extremely well these past two years. I would highly recommend it.
Very true I don't need anything fast just something reliable and comfortable to drive
I agree! I’m 52 and I love this car!! Super comfortable and I’m a bigger guy. If you notice the armrest in the door is “perfectly” placed for us wider folks. Absolutely LOVE this car
I'm 63, and I've had my '18 SES for a couple of years now. It's no rocket, but power is adequate for interstate highway speeds and it's actually punchy around town. Mine has the winter package, and it's super comfy for that sort of driving. I got it as a winter car, and to keep some miles and salt off my modified Fiesta ST. When I want fast, I take the ST.
I like the Ecosport BECAUSE it's small. Everyone who's been in it (or driven it) likes it. It's great for dirt roads and snow.
You can find videos here with people driving them in off-road conditions, deep snow, and even on autocross tracks. It handles very well for such a tall car, better than any other CUV I've driven. It's actually fun to drive on twisty roads. It feels planted and darty, and the AWD just makes it better.
That said, I can't recommend the 1.0 FWD version. Those engines blow up due to design flaws. Get the 4WD version only. The 2.0 is solid.
A word of advice if you want to keep it long term: Get the transmission, PTU and differential fluids changed every 30,000 miles. Change the engine oil with good full synthetic every 5,000. Ignore what Ford recommends, and It will last a long time.
I've done some minor mods to mine. It's even more enjoyable and looks pretty cool, IMO.
I'm on the EcoSport forum. Join us there. My handle is XR650R. www.ecosportforum.com/
I honestly can't get over how loaded these little cars are. If I had paid attention I would have purchased one of these... maybe next time... I always like the little cars they are fun to drive.
I drive one of these everyday and my absolute favorite feature is the cupholders on top of the engine.
US comment - I bought one in 2019. Apparently, they don't think people want cars any more. My Focus got a hell of a lot better mileage. It has been a comfortable car.
That's because the Focus has a different transmission which is more fuel efficient, but much mess reliable.
@@gregoryleo4640I assume aerodynamics also has a lot to do with it. The Focus was also a light car. Others had problems with the transmission, but I don't think a lot of people realized that it was like a manual transmission shifted by a computer. Once I understood what it was doing, I was OK with it. I used to drive manuals.
This is what happens when a Fiesta and an Escape spend the night together 😂
Wouldn’t be something if they made an ST trim with somewhere around 250hp and 6 speed manual
The Indian spec of this car is ACTUALLY AMAZING. You get 4x4 in the base trim by paying only $1,000
@@jrodthegreat1 I would be OK with the 1.5 turbo from the Escape. More power, better mileage.
But, that would make it faster than the Escape, and Ford can't have that.
Driving a 2018 with the 2.0 and awd. Its been a beautiful vehicle so far.superior traction in the snow.I just came back from a long drive,and there were times during that drive i allowed the vehicle to creep up to 160km and even going that fast the ride was poised and quiet.I love my ecosport and will not be selling it for a different car probably ever.
You must hate driving then.
@@runforit4203 no,i drive a FORD,not a nissan licks or a hyundai.
@@superbert35 the EcoSport is for anyone who wants a vehicle that is an appliance.
@@runforit4203 an appliance that will last and perform well its entire life.hace you driven a ford lately?
@@superbert35 I owned a Focus before. After six major transmission component failures, I will never buy another Ford. By the last few weeks of ownership, the car felt like it would shake itself to pieces when the transmission would shift. Ford Canada never replaced the entire transmission.
Love my 2021 ecosport se. 1.0 has plenty of power. Back seat is a little tight. However it's a compact suv. No spare tho. Also that's why the rear door opens the way it does. The rear spare is on the rear door in other countries.
It's the 1.0 with 125 HP od 100 HP?
Which countries offer a spare tyre?
@@michaellavery4899 not the USA. Only a fix a flat.
@@Les_Ortegas yes
@@Les_Ortegas the 🇺🇸 spec. I23 hp 1.0. We also have the 2.0 awd
I have a 2018 EcoSport an so far I like it. It's fun to drive an the 4 wheel drive makes it easy to get around in the snow. I had a 2014 Escape that I like with the turbo charged 2.0 in it an 4 wheel drive. It was quicker that my EcoSport with the 2.0 non turbo. I don't know why Ford couldn't have put the turbo 2.0 on the EcoSport which would have made it a bottle rocket. Another thing Ford screwed up is they didn't have many upgrades to fix it into a more capable off road machine. I wanted to put a more aggressive tire on it to make it look alittle more agressive ( not talking something like 31.10 X50s ). FORD just couldn't bring theirself to bring over some of the things you could get over in India to dress it up. But other than the lack of turbo an accessorys I like mine just fine. Ford going all electric is BS.
I hope my Gamestop shares go way over $1,000/share so I can sell them and buy a 2021 Ford Ecosport for my mom!
I've been investing since I was 19. If you bought after the trend was known to the general public. You were too late... But you probably know that now.
@@stephenm8100 That's true in most cases but Gamestop is an unique situation and an exception.
@@stephenm8100 are you 20 now?
@@KennyCosway I'm 42... I could talk for hours about riding out a recession, portfolio losing over 30% of its value, being underemployed, buying a new car my "superiors" can't afford and my former boss finding out I have more money than he does...
@@stephenm8100 Please tell the guy above that GME is not going to hit $1,000 :) (as unique as it is)
I love mine!! It's freaking great on gas
I get 45 MPG on the highway with my 2020 Jetta and it's a lot nicer than this! Why did you buy this!??? How much did you pay?
@@joeychitwood6004 anyone who hates driving buys the EcoSport. I think @crazy_awesome_dad45 actually is a paid bot by Ford to promote this pile of garbage.
Same saving on gas.
@crazy_awesome_dad45 how much do you spend on gas to fill up the tank now?
@@ebonyf.94 about 35 to fill it all the way up. But only drive to work. So evert 2 weeks
Great review - thank you.
This is probably going to be my next vehicle since Ford discontinued my beloved focus in the USA
The ecosport is amazing
@@runforit4203 its not tho
@@runforit4203 Build quality is just fine, and the crosswinds excuse is kinda bs. It's a perfect little car.
@@runforit4203 You just told 2 lies. I've driven it in all kinds of crosswinds and it's no worse than any other CUV. The build quality is very good. 5 years and no problems, and no squeaks or rattles. Still looks new inside and out.
isnt that mpg high, i would prefer something a bit more fuel economic
The 2nd row seats do fold down flat but there is extra step involved.
Ford needed a replacement for this a year ago. The Ecosport should be under 15k out the door.
Ford gives huge rebates and dealer discounts so you can buy an Ecosport for under 15K out the door.
@@braetonwilson4296 I’d like to see the Puma replace this.
John Q. But the puma isn't available in United States
Not yet
@@John-kx3ng not likely going to happen.
I’d like to see Ford replace this with the Puma, I think the new CEO at Ford could make this happen?
I'd agree! 👍
Not likely. Probably too costly to export from Eastern Europe. The EcoSport is built in India and Ford likely pays its Indian employees a fraction of what it pays its Romanian employees to build the Puma.
The discontinued Mazda CX-3 has very similar dimensions as the Ford Puma. Same platform on both.
That's the most in depth review I seen on any car. Please do the 2022 volkswagen taos. The review aren't in depth at all.
Done! 😁 -> th-cam.com/video/lclfVW0Ibek/w-d-xo.html
I have the 2019 !!! I want the 2021!!
It's 2024. Do you now have the 2021?
Awesome review I have a 2018 and 2019 Se 1.0 and 2.0 with conv missed power point right rear passenger door and FordPass features
100k suds congratulations man💯✅
so complete and informative...thank you for that!
Just as the world needs, an SUV that’s more expensive with less space than a ford focus and a volkswagen golf.
Thanks for all the Info
Great review. I bought the 2021 Titanium EcoSport & I really dig it. I work from home, so I just wanted something for my girlfriend & I go to out in. I'll be cruising around Louisville and that's about it. Perfect for me 👍🏾👌🏾
@Mark Miles How much did Ford pay you to write this review?
@@runforit4203 Hahahahaha!! Nothing, I really enjoy the vehicle. It serves its purpose & it's hella inexpensive.
@@TheSmoothLife I had many as loaners because the transmission in my Focus kept failing and the EcoBoost felt very susceptible in crosswinds.
@@runforit4203 funny you say that. I had a Focus and the reason I bought the EcoSport was because the transmission was about to go out. But I love the EcoSport. Just needs more power & back seat space.
@@TheSmoothLife I replaced my Focus with a RAV4 hybrid. It gets much better fuel economy, it’s actually going to not have to go in for repair multiple times a year, and it will have some resale value when I trade it in.
No. More. Fords. For. Me.
Just bought one and got a 4K discount
I am curious have you tested the new Ford Marverick truck?
Not yet. But I plan on it when I can find one 👍
Know anything about the after market spare tire rack? I think one would have to reconfigure the backup camera. Worth it or more trouble then it's worth?
The black grill looks much better and the UK standard alloys are much cooler.
Hi Andrew, congrats on 100k subscribers. Will you be making a special video? Have a nice weekend and God bless.
Once I'm verified yes I probably will & thanks! 😁
I love his vehicle reviews especially how he starts with pricing .
Why would someone buy this vehicle?? For the price you can get so much more!! Great review as always brother!
Exactly. This vehicle is an example of how putting cash on the hood gets a car to sell. Whatever price is mentioned in a review of the EcoSport take another $5K off.
@@runforit4203 Yup! And I still wouldn't buy it! No one should.
@@joeychitwood6004 I agree 💯 %
Got any examples
Is it not Eco ? You said Echo multiple times?
It's pronounced "Echosport" for the SUV while the engine is pronounced "Eco" ... it's odd but that's how Ford says it
Ford has some appealing SUVs in their portfolio. The EcoSport isn't one of them. Originally designed for 3rd world markets where it finds some commercial applications in crowded urban environments, it's simply a placeholder in the burgeoning subcompact SUV category. May work for Ford loyalists and fleet sales but simply not competitive otherwise.
100% valid assessment. The Ford Puma won’t ever be sold here, either.
@@runforit4203 100% INVALID assessment. The EcoSport was a nice vehicle.
@@runforit4203 Jesus, dude. Give it a rest. It was a perfectly fine car for the money, and the cheapest AWD out there after discounts.
@@bongodave13 I guess I’m not entitled to an opinion if it differs from yours. Right. Got it. 🫡
Where is the spare tire?
Below the "extra storage" in the back.
@@candacecosper6962 It does not have a spare. It has a repair kit. 😏
No spare. Ford gives you a fix-a-flat repair kit. Just got rid of my Ecosport. Rode bad and it was really slow.
At the back.
IT DOES NOT have auto emergency braking in any trim level
Okay so why would I buy this over a Jeep renegade?
Reliability.
Even the regular escape has better MPG than the ecosport 🤷🏻♂️
It’s incredibly outdated.
Because the Eco is taller and heavier.
My wife bought one because it was cute
And affordable.
Engine died at 59000 miles.
A six speed manual would be perfect for this. A shame.
That’s a 4 wheel drive Ford Fiesta...or aka the “Millenial Mobile”.
Millennials I knew one of those. He misappropriated pat of a student loan to buy a Subaru. 11 years later he is nowhere near paying it off... November 2011 I purchased a 2012 Focus... He went in to my bosses office and had a screaming sh-- fit. He worked above me and didn't understand how I could afford a new car... Even a sensible base model.
The 3 cylinder EcoSports (like in this video) are FWD. But they did make a 4 cylinder AWD.
It drive better in manual mode and it’s a fun SUV.
123hp??! That was good like 20-30 years ago.
123 hp/liter is actually pretty good. It’s just that there’s only 1 of them.
@@mfmf100 -- Who cares about hp / liter engineering marvels when the hp isn't adequate enough.
the fuel economy it not that great for that tree cylinder it should be mid 35 to 40mpg
It's heavier than the Fiesta. More weight more energy to move the vehicle. Hence burn more fuel.
@@stephenm8100 and that doesn’t matter even the regular escape not the hybrid one I mean the regular escape has better MPG than the ecosport
@@LuisRodriguez-gt2ef it's physics, the heavier the vehicle the more energy it takes to move. Weight is fuel......... If one is driving an Abrams tank one would calculate gallons of jet fuel to the mile..... My neighbor has an Ecosport and gets better mileage than the window sticker said. He's averaging a little over 37 miles to the gallon.
@@stephenm8100 yes i believe you thats depend how you drive i have 2012 Lancer Ralliart 18-25mpg highway cruising I’ve been getting 30 to 33 Mpg but Not all the time
@@LuisRodriguez-gt2ef the fuel injector sprays a fine mist wen cruising. Wen accelerating it squirts like a squirt gun. Cars, trucks, tanks use the most fuel wen starting off from a full stop. A hybrid vehicle has an electric motor to assist the internal combustion engine. So they don't need as much fuel to get moving. I think it's more cost effective to just get a lighter car. Any how, one gets better mileage on the highway because your cruising at steady speed rather than stop and go. So go easy on the accelerator and cruise as much as possible. You will save fuel. Drive smooth it's better for the car. Drive like an old man.
I own this vehicle. It’s really small so tall people this would be a pass for you. Also, no room for gadgets. Little leg room in the back. Rear facing car seats fit pretty snug on the passenger & won’t fit on the driver side. Did I mention very little room in the back seat? Essentially none.
It's not supposed to have a huge amount of leg room in the 2nd row. Ford makes plenty of larger SUV's if you want more legroom.
This car is so out of date. It has no active safety systems at all. A Kia Seltos or Hyundai Kona are much more modern.
Name them.
@@antoniogarcez9820 autonomous emergency braking. Lane keep assist. Rear brake assist. All are missing. Oh - but you CAN option rain-sensing wipers - score! 🤦🏼♂️
yes but those 2 catch fire lol
@@KennyCosway there have been no incidences of autonomous emergency braking and lane-keep assist causing fires in vehicles.
@@runforit4203 google this---> Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in Canada and the U.S. for two problems that can cause a fire in the engine bay.
This car is ....HI 👏🏾 DE 👏🏾 OUS. Ford needs to complete redesign the Ecosport
I want them to axe it and bring back the Focus!
@@ZapFlashD that’s not going to happen for the foreseeable future.
A heavy wind feels like it will blow it off the road. It’s far too narrow and tall.
@@runforit4203 wrong.
@@antoniogarcez9820 you’re wrong actually.
This car looks like a jelly bean
It supposed to have a bold, round aerodynamic shape similar to the Ford Escape and Ford Edge.
I rather the chevy trax
I've driven both and much prefer the Ford.
The 2023 Ecosport will be a much better redesign. Its being redesigned into the history books...warp speed into non-existence.
You’re not saying the name right
MPG is not that great, it should get at least 30 , plus it rides like garbage. They are really stretching the term “Compact SUV”, we called it a GEO.. remember those? You can get much better for the same price.
This is a seriously awe full car, please don’t drive without test drive first, there is no power, no space in back seats,
It's not supposed to have that. Ford has other SUV's if need more power and more space.
Looks like cheap crap! Bring back the sedans