My son bought a 2020 Ford Ecosport new at our Ford dealer for about $21,000. It’s been an awesome car for him, replaced a 2001 Mazda 626. With this little car he gets to work and back in the snowiest, iciest and coldest weather with never a problem. Not a lot of miles on it yet, less than 20k, but it’s been a great car for him.
This guy is a beast when it comes to getting out content. This guy doesn't sleep, by the time you're done blinking he had another video out. I watch his videos way back about 100k subscribers back then and all of sudden 400k. My new "hero". Hard work does pay off. Doug DeMuro watch out! Thanks, Raiti's for all the awesome content.
I bought a low miles used 2018 Titanium for 18K and I love it. It is one tough little vehicle. Tows 2K pounds. Super easy to live with and unique. I heard it was made in Chennai India for the India and Brazil market. That is why it has that foreign look. It's a great little go anywhere car.
This is 20k. Not sure what everyone's expectations are about the car. It has all the necessities and it looks comfortable. I would buy this over a KIA or Hyundai any day off the week.
Hey Joe. The bottom seat cushions in the second row. Flip forward into the foot wells. So then when you flip the backs down for cargo it’s completely flat.
The good thing about that SUV is that if there are no parking spaces you can fold it down and put it in your back pocket. The bad thing, if you crash the front bumper you will need to replace the back bumper too. As always, excellent review. 👍
I was getting an oil change on my Ford Raptor and drove an eco sport while I was waiting just for something to do. I bought it..the titanium version with all wheel drive, bigger engine, leather and B&O sound. It’s an addictive little car around town that doesn’t do bad on the highway. Mileage should be better but a good little car!
Got my wife one and a buddy of mine bought one for his 150+ mile work commute after he saw hers. His is the Titanium too, I got my wife a pretty basic SE trim lol. They love them.
My mom got a new 2019 se 2.0 awd for 18,500. It’s not my favorite car but it suits my moms needs well and has been a pleasure for her over the last 9k miles
It greatly outperformed the Buick Encore AND a much better price (+/- 20K out the door), so I bought it. Very contented. I test drove over 3 dozen cars before I made my purchase... The ecosport was not only the most fun to drive (I'm a chauffeur), it was by far the best value in terms of price and insurance. And very roomy for how small it is as well as great view windows and (very importantly) other cars don't like to crowd me on the road.
Here's a quick summarized review, from someone who owns a 2018 EcoSport Titanium 4WD. Unpopular opinion is I like it. However, cons: 1. I'd prefer a traditional lift gate 2. No spare 3. BLIS is nice, but would prefer more safety features along those lines 4. On the Titanium, the center arm rests slides forward, but I wish it would slide further. I understand why, because of the placement of the cupholders, but it would be nice. 5. Other than the Cold Weather Package on the 2018s, it's fully loaded. But why does a fully loaded vehicle not have fully LED headlamps? 6. Larger fuel tank would be nice(currently ~13 gallons) 7(this one is iffy). I like having the Intelligent 4WD, but I would personally prefer a true 4wd, that I can engage on command. But again, I do still like having the Intelligent 4WD, cause I don't need to worry about remembering to engage it. And now, the Pros: 1. The price. I didn't want a sedan/hatchback, but it was a great price, for a small SUV. 2. The size. Great maneuvering and parking. 3. The 4 cylinder isn't the fastest motor, but it's pretty zippy, especially in sport mode. 4. Basic interior layout 5. Good visibility 6. Low stance makes it easy to load/unload stuff 7. There's leather where I need it, and no leather where I don't. (Personally I feel I only need leather on the seats/steering wheel/where I rest my arms 8. I can comfortably fit me, my girlfriend, and her two friends in the car when I visit her at college(pre COVID), as well as still fit my suitcase and other stuff if I'm staying the weekend. 9. The ability to change the height of the load floor behind the back seat. Look, it's not a perfect vehicle. And I can see how certain things(such as 2, 3, and 5 under 'Cons') would be deal breakers. But there are other things that, like any vehicle, are just trivial little things. The car isn't for everyone, not everyone needs(nor should have) a "0-60 in under 4 seconds" car. My girlfriend and I(she has the same car, just an SE instead of Titanium) love our cars. She can fit all her stuff in it when she's coming home from college, and it gets me to/from work/school. It fits our lifestyle, and if it fits yours, then you'll love it. If you don't like it, it's not a "piece of ****", or anything like that. It's just simply not for you, just like any other vehicle. Also, at 5:40, the 8" screen has been around since it's introduction in 2018, just it became standard. Before it was optional on the SE trim
@@jeffmorse645 Absolutely. Another thing that was forgotten is, regarding the seats, you have to lift up the bottom cushion, fold down the headrest, THEN the seats do indeed fold flat, giving a flat load floor with the back floor in the highest position
I was able to find and buy a compact spare from a Ford Focus SVT and it fits and only holds the floor panel up a couple of inches. Add an appropriate size lug wrench, scissor jack and portable air pump and now I have peace of mind with not having to inject glue for a flat tire.
As someone who currently drives a 1992 Chevy S-10 this is a spaceship from the future! I'll be sure to keep this review in mind when I'm looking for a new car eventually.
This is one of ford's best SUV. I have the 4 cylinder engine natural aspirated. It's a great SUV. They should have gave you the 2.0 natural aspirated 4 cylinder engine to review instead. I also love the fact that this SUV doesn't have CVT transmission. It have A 6 speed transmission, I couldn't agree more. Love it.
I have a 2018 Ecosport Titanium, loaded, 4 cylinder, and I love it !! 42,000 miles on it now with no issues !! Very comfortable on a long trip with decent gas mileage, great NAV and sound system !!
For sure comparing this car with all the awesome cars you tested, is a zonc! I drove this rental for a week, great mileage, comfort seat, quiet ride. Overall a great point A to point B car. Agree with the price, should be at least 3000$ lower.
@@bextar6365 Yes. By a Joint venture with Mahindra Group. Very modern plant. Engine and trans made in USA - at least the 2 litre n/a is. Honda HR-V is made in Mexico for North America - and they didnt give pass on the savings to you.
It's really about getting into a car one can afford. Our adult daughter is starting her life over and we were able to find a 2021 with 16k miles on it, for a GREAT price. Win/win! Low miles, low cost, she's back with wheels to get to and from work.
Absolutely! This EcoSport offers nothing and is just a toaster of a car. The Puma is a lot more impressive, with better handling and power, and would have me interested in buying one.
The Ecosport is perfect for driving around European city streets. US highways, not so much. If you're looking for a city commuter, the Ecosport is fine. Highways are OK, but passing and merging require a lot of space and thought (and prayers) It does have a nice ride and a surprising amount of room for such a small vehicle. We actually sell quite a lot of these little roller skates on our lot. 99% of the buyers are older adults/elderly. They seem quite content with the Ecosport, so maybe that's why Ford brought this to the US, because I can't think of any other reason.
I’m sure when I see one in person its probably just tiny but based on this video it does remarkable things with the interior space. You can fit four adults comfortably and also there is still cargo space. On the outside it seems like it would have zero cargo space.
The corner windows are for pulling in to a Parking spot. Use it like a gun sight. Just line up the yellow line for the spot with the post and make your turn.
My mom had a 2015 f150 and traded it in on one of these in titanium trim, don't think she should have but it cut her payment in half for a new car, just wanted to say that I've been driving it around and it's not THAT bad like everyone is saying, it's pretty slow but handles quite well, after all it is a matter of opinion, atleast she likes it. I like it too 😂
*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.* 😍
@D C the Fiesta had a 6 speed automatic at first before it got the dual clutch shared with the Focus. The Ecosport is using the 6speed original Fiesta transmission.
Got my wife one of these a couple months ago for over $7k under MSRP (ours was $25k like this one but it has the 2.0L, got it for just under $17,800). Can't touch anything else in the segment for anywhere near the same money, although these things are definitely a compromise in alot of areas, but my wife loves hers so I'm cool with it lol.
To be honest if you are in NEED of a new car with little to no credit history, you can probably get this approved and maybe with some rebates and discounts now towards the end of 2020, this can be a good first car, being new you will have warranty which is a must in my opinion if this is your first car.
I could sleep walk quicker than this one lol. Interior has a surprising amount of room for a micro. Thanks for your always interesting content, Joe! Enjoy your Sunday
I couldn't live without adaptive cruise control in the city (Uber driver) and Doug Demuro agrees, it is the best feature for all the driving we do. It takes 5 times the work out of driving and puts it into eagle eye cameras that tell you if they are functioning or too covered in ice and then not to rely on it. I am shopping for my girlfriends first car and she won't look at anything but a Toyota Corolla (now made in Mexico) and I sent her a Chevy Cruze diesel to consider. I would say Hyundai Kia are the best buy options with standard ACC on the base sonata. I personally would only go full Electric after having a plug in hybrid and my top brands are 1. Toyota, VW (big boys) 2. Tesla, Hyundai/Kia (experimental), 3. Ford (Truck), stay away from FCA, Nissan, anyone else Scotty Kilmer says. I am waiting to see what the Honda Legend level 3 driving has to offer, similar to what Raiti suggested (with a twist)
Honestly I think this is fine for the price. Here in Maine you can get a brand new 2021 SE for 22,000. Thats with the 4wd though. I think that is a plenty good price for what you get. Sure the Kia Soul might have more features, but it doesnt have the 4WD. A hyundai Kona would be good, but that transmission is prone to overheating if you stress the awd. I find the lack of speed thing interesting because a subaru crosstrek is about as quick as this thing WITH a CVT and yet people applaud it. I would much rather have something like this.
I was given an Ecosport as a loaner last year and became interested in it enough to do a little research on it. The larger available engine is not turbocharged and is not significantly faster or economical. As small as it is, it has no advantage of gas economy over many of its larger brethren. The main advantage of the Ecosport is price. BTW, other competitors (size-wise) include the Chevy Trax, the Buick Encore, and maybe the Jeep Renegade.
The arm rest is as hard as Plymouth rock!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!! As you said Joe, if it was about $3-4k cheaper... it might be a decent option for someone, especially if you're tired of the CVTs. Always love your humor man, puts me in a good mood.
got one in philippines for less than the price of a honda fit. spare tire is at the back so it looks cute. 600kg towing, 550mm water wading, 200mm ground clearance, better approach angle than a subaru crosstrek. perfect daily runabout
Thanks for this review. In my small town we are limited to just a Ford and Chevy dealership. Anything else is a 45 minute drive away in a larger town and I don't want to have to go through that if I need warranty service. We're looking for a cheap around town commuter car and I think this will fit the bill pretty well. There's a $5,000 rebate on the SE so I've already gotten a price from them of $19,000 for one optioned like the one in the video. Not bad. Yeah, I know its not the latest and greatest, but it'll serve the purpose if we choose to go that route (and the only other small SUV options in town is a Chevy Trax or Chevy Trailblazer).
Is it just me, or is it kinda amusing just how far the wheels have been pushed outward on this thing?! It’s like a little roller skate with virtually no overhang beyond the wheels! Ha ha. I know why Ford did it, it makes sense, it’s just readily apparent when you look at these. I know this isn’t a useful comment, but that’s what I fixate on whenever I see these! Thanks for another killer review!
@@ATH-camChannelwithNoName show love it until the transmission gives out on it Nissan has the worst CVT in the business and just about anyone that has one will tell you that
That's a pretty nice SUV, but what has been going on with new vehicle prices? My Lord have they gone up. I remember when I bought my very first brand new car it was a 1990 Fox body 5.0 Mustang and I picked it up for a little under 15 grand. Love the channel keep up the good work Mr Raiti.
Joe you should start testing the window buttons to tell everybody if they're auto-up/auto-down or not... That feature is a deal breaker for my wife and she likes these things for whatever reason.
It does have auto up/down on the driver window. You have to push it all the way down slightly harder toward the front and then lift it all the way up slightly harder for auto up.
Just saw a neighbor parked nearby. 4wheel drive SE or something. Looks cool. I drive a 2017 VW Tiguan Wolfsburg. A little bigger of a car, but a total ripoff for what you get. Good car don’t get me wrong. Kind of quick for what it is, but no remote start, crap gas mileage, no climate control, one power seat for the driver, no auto open tailgate, etc and it was near 40k. My 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk had more going for it and it was less money. Not as comfortable a ride, but it too was peppy with the speed for what it is, just bouncy like a regular Jeep, but it was a fun car regardless. I miss my Mustang GT premium convertible. I won’t get one again, but I did well on that car. The trade in on it was amazing, I put 70k miles on it and on the trade it was like I only spent 6 or 7k$ for the pleasure. It was an 2008, so it wasn’t sick fast but it was fast, it was more that it sounded awesome. Badass exhaust, made that popping sound too, might have been aftermarket I bought it preowned with maybe 20k miles. But it’s just not practical as a daily driver.
What's the max tire size one can put on this vehicle? Looking at some nice mud tires to possibly incorporate based off of max wheels. I don't want to upgrade to a bigger as bigger is not better in my mind but rather individualized is best.
Your description of that ecosport reminded me of the old Ford Pinto. Both have the same 0-60, the same mpg, same interior storage. With $6 gas, where is the eco part?
I love the suspension and handling of the vehicle and mine does have enough power with 2 litter engine to haul my 850 pound jet ski not including the weight of the trailer with no problem and no extra effort on the engine towing it.
@@johndak1 i agree Ford did a good job with the suspension , but the one i test drove had the 1.0 liter engine . imagine if the 2.0 ecoboost was available for the eco sport that would be a lot of fun lol
The Puma will slowly replace the EcoSport. I wonder if it’s gonna come to the United States. Most Pumas come with a 6 speed manual transmission, but I think the only transmission that would come to the US would be a 7 speed dual clutch transmission.
Great review Joe as always you never missed the twinke and zing😂 I had the same vehicle for a few days and my very first observation was how cheaply the vehicle was build rattling everywhere I'm 6 ft tall and if I put a backpack behind the back driver seat I wouldn't be able to retrieve back without moving the driver seat forward Also this vehicle is greatly underpowered its scary on the highway to merge
This is the first vehicle Made in India and imported to the United States for sale. The ecosport is actually pronounced like echo sport which is confusing. This has to do with the fact that it was originally designed and built in Brazil which speaks Portuguese. Echo in Portuguese is spelled eco.
Everyone take a look at 3:25. Look what's wrong with this picture. The lower rubber bumpers in the rear license plate section are TOO HIGH. The lower rubber bumpers will not slide in to the lower holes of any North American license plate or license plate frame (if a frame is used). WTH? I did some checking: apparently Ford intended for this stupid design. This IS the rear hatch intended for North America, not for other parts of the world. Ford issued a TSB in 2018 explaining the change: not making the lower bumpers line up properly. Ford claims "the lower rubber bumpers suspend the license plate away from the swinggate painted surface and are not visible in lower holes that may be present in the license plate being installed." This was a very dumb decision by Ford IMO. Your license plate rests on an angle, and the plate is not perpendicular to the ground. Also, because the bottom half of the license plate is NOT ATTACHED ANYWHERE to the EcoSport, vandals can easily bend the plate up. This could also cause the plate to vibrate and shake because the plate is not securely attached to the EcoSport. Does anyone know how to correct this without drilling new holes thru the metal? (which is certainly going to rust over time)
My son bought a 2020 Ford Ecosport new at our Ford dealer for about $21,000. It’s been an awesome car for him, replaced a 2001 Mazda 626. With this little car he gets to work and back in the snowiest, iciest and coldest weather with never a problem. Not a lot of miles on it yet, less than 20k, but it’s been a great car for him.
Got my self a 2021 ecosport s for 15k 😏 only 7k miles
With 20k miles it should be great still
@@makarov4742in india it used to cost about 9-10k.. but Ford discontinued sadly 🥲
What about the fucked up oil pump design?
Hope mine does well in wintry conditions as well.
Thanks Joe. I really appreciate that you put the same level of detail into this review as you do higher level vehicles.
This guy is a beast when it comes to getting out content. This guy doesn't sleep, by the time you're done blinking he had another video out. I watch his videos way back about 100k subscribers back then and all of sudden 400k. My new "hero". Hard work does pay off. Doug DeMuro watch out! Thanks, Raiti's for all the awesome content.
That is so very awesome of you to say Abe! I appreciate your kind words and thank you for being on this journey with me.
I bought a low miles used 2018 Titanium for 18K and I love it. It is one tough little vehicle. Tows 2K pounds. Super easy to live with and unique. I heard it was made in Chennai India for the India and Brazil market. That is why it has that foreign look. It's a great little go anywhere car.
Yeah it was made in India
I thought it was something that's foreign
Joe, love how you don't discriminate and review all types of vehicles👍🏼
This is 20k. Not sure what everyone's expectations are about the car. It has all the necessities and it looks comfortable. I would buy this over a KIA or Hyundai any day off the week.
Hey Joe. The bottom seat cushions in the second row. Flip forward into the foot wells. So then when you flip the backs down for cargo it’s completely flat.
Didn’t know that. Thanks.
The good thing about that SUV is that if there are no parking spaces you can fold it down and put it in your back pocket. The bad thing, if you crash the front bumper you will need to replace the back bumper too. As always, excellent review. 👍
LOL! You are freaking hilarious!
I got this car the way the front is it doesnt get damage if u hit head on it would have to be a hit to like the headlights
I love the warning about the dry elbows on the door panels! This is truly an honest review. Hundred percent trust.👍
Thanks Mathew! That’s what I’m here for!
Mans made me lmao, gotta keep lotion in the car I guess
I was getting an oil change on my Ford Raptor and drove an eco sport while I was waiting just for something to do. I bought it..the titanium version with all wheel drive, bigger engine, leather and B&O sound. It’s an addictive little car around town that doesn’t do bad on the highway. Mileage should be better but a good little car!
Got my wife one and a buddy of mine bought one for his 150+ mile work commute after he saw hers. His is the Titanium too, I got my wife a pretty basic SE trim lol. They love them.
My mom got a new 2019 se 2.0 awd for 18,500. It’s not my favorite car but it suits my moms needs well and has been a pleasure for her over the last 9k miles
Maybe after 100k and see if it held up
It greatly outperformed the Buick Encore AND a much better price (+/- 20K out the door), so I bought it. Very contented. I test drove over 3 dozen cars before I made my purchase... The ecosport was not only the most fun to drive (I'm a chauffeur), it was by far the best value in terms of price and insurance. And very roomy for how small it is as well as great view windows and (very importantly) other cars don't like to crowd me on the road.
Even if it's fast I'm not buying it, it looks like a clown
Here's a quick summarized review, from someone who owns a 2018 EcoSport Titanium 4WD. Unpopular opinion is I like it. However, cons:
1. I'd prefer a traditional lift gate
2. No spare
3. BLIS is nice, but would prefer more safety features along those lines
4. On the Titanium, the center arm rests slides forward, but I wish it would slide further. I understand why, because of the placement of the cupholders, but it would be nice.
5. Other than the Cold Weather Package on the 2018s, it's fully loaded. But why does a fully loaded vehicle not have fully LED headlamps?
6. Larger fuel tank would be nice(currently ~13 gallons)
7(this one is iffy). I like having the Intelligent 4WD, but I would personally prefer a true 4wd, that I can engage on command. But again, I do still like having the Intelligent 4WD, cause I don't need to worry about remembering to engage it.
And now, the Pros:
1. The price. I didn't want a sedan/hatchback, but it was a great price, for a small SUV.
2. The size. Great maneuvering and parking.
3. The 4 cylinder isn't the fastest motor, but it's pretty zippy, especially in sport mode.
4. Basic interior layout
5. Good visibility
6. Low stance makes it easy to load/unload stuff
7. There's leather where I need it, and no leather where I don't. (Personally I feel I only need leather on the seats/steering wheel/where I rest my arms
8. I can comfortably fit me, my girlfriend, and her two friends in the car when I visit her at college(pre COVID), as well as still fit my suitcase and other stuff if I'm staying the weekend.
9. The ability to change the height of the load floor behind the back seat.
Look, it's not a perfect vehicle. And I can see how certain things(such as 2, 3, and 5 under 'Cons') would be deal breakers. But there are other things that, like any vehicle, are just trivial little things. The car isn't for everyone, not everyone needs(nor should have) a "0-60 in under 4 seconds" car. My girlfriend and I(she has the same car, just an SE instead of Titanium) love our cars. She can fit all her stuff in it when she's coming home from college, and it gets me to/from work/school. It fits our lifestyle, and if it fits yours, then you'll love it. If you don't like it, it's not a "piece of ****", or anything like that. It's just simply not for you, just like any other vehicle.
Also, at 5:40, the 8" screen has been around since it's introduction in 2018, just it became standard. Before it was optional on the SE trim
Thanks for a true owner's review. It means a heck of a lot more than the opinions of people who've never driven one.
@@jeffmorse645 Absolutely. Another thing that was forgotten is, regarding the seats, you have to lift up the bottom cushion, fold down the headrest, THEN the seats do indeed fold flat, giving a flat load floor with the back floor in the highest position
Thanks ! For this information
I was able to find and buy a compact spare from a Ford Focus SVT and it fits and only holds the floor panel up a couple of inches. Add an appropriate size lug wrench, scissor jack and portable air pump and now I have peace of mind with not having to inject glue for a flat tire.
As someone who currently drives a 1992 Chevy S-10 this is a spaceship from the future! I'll be sure to keep this review in mind when I'm looking for a new car eventually.
wow, nice!!
First Joe video I ever watched. Was looking for reviews of this car. Was not disappointed. Subscribed not long after.
This is one of ford's best SUV. I have the 4 cylinder engine natural aspirated. It's a great SUV. They should have gave you the 2.0 natural aspirated 4 cylinder engine to review instead. I also love the fact that this SUV doesn't have CVT transmission. It have A 6 speed transmission, I couldn't agree more. Love it.
Thanks for sharing that great info.
@@RaitisRides you welcome. although I would have like that you review the 4 cylinder instead but beautiful review. Love it.
Ford’s best SUV?? This thing is garbage!
Bro this car is overpriced
I have a 2018 Ecosport Titanium, loaded, 4 cylinder, and I love it !! 42,000 miles on it now with no issues !! Very comfortable on a long trip with decent gas mileage, great NAV and sound system !!
For sure comparing this car with all the awesome cars you tested, is a zonc! I drove this rental for a week, great mileage, comfort seat, quiet ride. Overall a great point A to point B car. Agree with the price, should be at least 3000$ lower.
Thanks for letting me share it with you! I was weighing the zonks on it's own merit.
3 cylinder vehicle is very laughable.
I wish I could show you the European Ford Fiesta ST.
Is it made in INDIA ?
Yaris GR laughs at you 😏
@@bextar6365 Yes. By a Joint venture with Mahindra Group. Very modern plant. Engine and trans made in USA - at least the 2 litre n/a is. Honda HR-V is made in Mexico for North America - and they didnt give pass on the savings to you.
not to mention celerio with the same cylinders but weigh less more at 8xxkg, the cele wins over mpg of 17xxkg of Eco.
It's really about getting into a car one can afford. Our adult daughter is starting her life over and we were able to find a 2021 with 16k miles on it, for a GREAT price. Win/win! Low miles, low cost, she's back with wheels to get to and from work.
At that price point there are a lot of better equipped and better looking options
Ford almost always has a $4,500 to $6,000 rebate on these. MSRP is definitely not what you're looking at.
Ford, Chevy etc. like to slap on a high sticker price and then give huge rebates to bring the price down.
@@braetonwilson4296 exactly, more so ford though, that’s why I switched to Chevy, they don’t do it as ridiculously 😂
That crossover is over-priced. 3 cylinder 25k with hard plastic interior. Clearly Ford doesn't look at its competition prices
AGREED
@@RaitisRides wow you mentioned it in the review.. You on point!
@Jules 🤯😭
My dealership charged me 28k as the base price lmao. Didn’t even see a sticker price on it
Because they know their buyers do not look elsewhere. Fords sell like crazy despite being the cheapest quality and most overpriced option
Your personality makes these videos even better, thank you!
I really appreciate you saying that Katie!
When your Waverunner has more cylinders and more horsepower... 👀
Great review as always!
LOL! Thanks for letting me share it with you!
I just got mine on Thursday and I’m lovin it!!!❤️
That is so awesome! Congrats!
I got mine on May 10. A 2020 SE. It does not have Blindspot monitoring and it does not have navigation, but I use my phone instead in smoke metallic
Ford needs to bring us the Puma instead.
AGREED
Absolutely! This EcoSport offers nothing and is just a toaster of a car. The Puma is a lot more impressive, with better handling and power, and would have me interested in buying one.
123 hp per liter is pretty good but not when there’s just 1.
Puma looks girly, at least ecosport looks like a suv
@@mfmf100 Sewing machine motor.
The Ecosport is perfect for driving around European city streets. US highways, not so much. If you're looking for a city commuter, the Ecosport is fine. Highways are OK, but passing and merging require a lot of space and thought (and prayers) It does have a nice ride and a surprising amount of room for such a small vehicle. We actually sell quite a lot of these little roller skates on our lot. 99% of the buyers are older adults/elderly. They seem quite content with the Ecosport, so maybe that's why Ford brought this to the US, because I can't think of any other reason.
I’m sure when I see one in person its probably just tiny but based on this video it does remarkable things with the interior space. You can fit four adults comfortably and also there is still cargo space. On the outside it seems like it would have zero cargo space.
The back seats do fold flat. It’s a 2 step process. First pull up the bottom of the seat, then press the button and lay the backs down.
I OWN A 2020 ECO SPORT NO PROBLEMS WITH IT TOP SPEED IS MORE THAN 110 I TESTED IT AND GREAT IN SNOW....
Have one lease its a pretty good car I love it
The corner windows are for pulling in to a Parking spot. Use it like a gun sight. Just line up the yellow line for the spot with the post and make your turn.
My mom had a 2015 f150 and traded it in on one of these in titanium trim, don't think she should have but it cut her payment in half for a new car, just wanted to say that I've been driving it around and it's not THAT bad like everyone is saying, it's pretty slow but handles quite well, after all it is a matter of opinion, atleast she likes it. I like it too 😂
*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.* 😍
No, you’re a Chevy guy. Get outta here!
Bruh are you high ? This is the most ugliest car I’ve ever seen...
@D C doesnt have the same transmission.
This doesn't have the same transmission as the Focus and Fiesta. Has a pretty decent 6 speed automatic
@D C the Fiesta had a 6 speed automatic at first before it got the dual clutch shared with the Focus. The Ecosport is using the 6speed original Fiesta transmission.
25K for this..no way
Joe, you have created a TH-cam channel that is most excellent.
That really means so much!
I think this was a competitive car in 2012 , in the foreign markets it was introduced in, but the US market is now saturated with better choices.
25K for this is way to expensive. You can get a 2021 Kia seltos with All wheel drive at that price.
even a Honda HRV Sport
I paid $25500 plus tax and other things last year for 2019 Rav4 xle, and I have felted that I overpaid for what I got it.
With all the discounts you can get a 2020 titanium AWD for 20k
Got my wife one of these a couple months ago for over $7k under MSRP (ours was $25k like this one but it has the 2.0L, got it for just under $17,800). Can't touch anything else in the segment for anywhere near the same money, although these things are definitely a compromise in alot of areas, but my wife loves hers so I'm cool with it lol.
@@Stressless2023 how did you get it that low??
I think the Puma should replace the Ecosport as it looks too similar to the Escape
I totally agree with you!
After driving an Ecosport, yes absolutely!
Hi Joe! The EcoSport is nice but I think might be discontinues due to low sales. It also is kinda behind the kia seltos, hyandai kona,ect.
Joe your the man. Somehow you made a boring car review worth watching and that’s why you’re # 1!
Worth a test drive right? t/f?
To be honest if you are in NEED of a new car with little to no credit history, you can probably get this approved and maybe with some rebates and discounts now towards the end of 2020, this can be a good first car, being new you will have warranty which is a must in my opinion if this is your first car.
That is a very good point Noel.
I could sleep walk quicker than this one lol. Interior has a surprising amount of room for a micro. Thanks for your always interesting content, Joe! Enjoy your Sunday
What do you think is a good first car that’s cheap but fun? I’m 13 and trying to work hard on TH-cam to afford one
Civic Si
I couldn't live without adaptive cruise control in the city (Uber driver) and Doug Demuro agrees, it is the best feature for all the driving we do. It takes 5 times the work out of driving and puts it into eagle eye cameras that tell you if they are functioning or too covered in ice and then not to rely on it. I am shopping for my girlfriends first car and she won't look at anything but a Toyota Corolla (now made in Mexico) and I sent her a Chevy Cruze diesel to consider. I would say Hyundai Kia are the best buy options with standard ACC on the base sonata. I personally would only go full Electric after having a plug in hybrid and my top brands are 1. Toyota, VW (big boys) 2. Tesla, Hyundai/Kia (experimental), 3. Ford (Truck), stay away from FCA, Nissan, anyone else Scotty Kilmer says. I am waiting to see what the Honda Legend level 3 driving has to offer, similar to what Raiti suggested (with a twist)
Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, Mazda 3
I laughed all the way through this video. The Plymouth rock comment took me out lol 😂
Thanks for letting me share some laughs with you!
nice to see a video of places i drive everyday on... walker ford is a great dealer, they took good care of our 2013 explorer that we got from them...
My gf is considering buying this car. So glad you made a review for it!
Honestly I think this is fine for the price. Here in Maine you can get a brand new 2021 SE for 22,000. Thats with the 4wd though. I think that is a plenty good price for what you get. Sure the Kia Soul might have more features, but it doesnt have the 4WD. A hyundai Kona would be good, but that transmission is prone to overheating if you stress the awd. I find the lack of speed thing interesting because a subaru crosstrek is about as quick as this thing WITH a CVT and yet people applaud it. I would much rather have something like this.
Ford need to drop this “eco” naming convention. Not sexy or appealing to hear. Eco means weak.
I agree unAmerican and weak asf!
“Eco” means something sucks for stupid reasons.
Awiew................
The ECOSport that we have here in south africa has a spare wheel on the back
I was given an Ecosport as a loaner last year and became interested in it enough to do a little research on it. The larger available engine is not turbocharged and is not significantly faster or economical. As small as it is, it has no advantage of gas economy over many of its larger brethren. The main advantage of the Ecosport is price. BTW, other competitors (size-wise) include the Chevy Trax, the Buick Encore, and maybe the Jeep Renegade.
You are so very right.
Was uninterested until I saw how the trunk opens, I love thattg
Joe, Have you seen the new 2022 Ford EcoSports? This fine 2020 Ford EcoSport is Terrific-I also like the base model version of this SUV Ford Crossover
It looks like a good city car, the value seems fair. I will consider this as my next vehicle.
I love your reviews brother. I'm buying this vehicle.
The arm rest is as hard as Plymouth rock!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!! As you said Joe, if it was about $3-4k cheaper... it might be a decent option for someone, especially if you're tired of the CVTs. Always love your humor man, puts me in a good mood.
Thanks for letting me bring the laughs and the cars!
@@RaitisRides Thank you Joe! Love ya man, see you on the next one!
got one in philippines for less than the price of a honda fit. spare tire is at the back so it looks cute. 600kg towing, 550mm water wading, 200mm ground clearance, better approach angle than a subaru crosstrek. perfect daily runabout
Thanks for this review. In my small town we are limited to just a Ford and Chevy dealership. Anything else is a 45 minute drive away in a larger town and I don't want to have to go through that if I need warranty service. We're looking for a cheap around town commuter car and I think this will fit the bill pretty well. There's a $5,000 rebate on the SE so I've already gotten a price from them of $19,000 for one optioned like the one in the video. Not bad. Yeah, I know its not the latest and greatest, but it'll serve the purpose if we choose to go that route (and the only other small SUV options in town is a Chevy Trax or Chevy Trailblazer).
I love like very nice good looking at 2020 Ford Ecosport suv and back in Australia 2021 Ford ecosport suv
Thanks for letting me share this one with you!
I like your videos dude....... thanks for the test drive as well.... cool dude
2016 Ford Ecoboost 2.0 Turbo 4WD. I love ford!
Is it just me, or is it kinda amusing just how far the wheels have been pushed outward on this thing?! It’s like a little roller skate with virtually no overhang beyond the wheels! Ha ha. I know why Ford did it, it makes sense, it’s just readily apparent when you look at these.
I know this isn’t a useful comment, but that’s what I fixate on whenever I see these!
Thanks for another killer review!
Great review man thanks alot subscribed definitely! Ciao from Italy 🇮🇹
I'm thinking about buying my mother one of these. The video helped me. I sent it to her.
Don't do it! It's your mom!
@@RaitisRides Okay. She doesn't drive much.
Get her a Nissan Kicks, I’m sure she will love it
@@ATH-camChannelwithNoName show love it until the transmission gives out on it Nissan has the worst CVT in the business and just about anyone that has one will tell you that
@@andyrt69 I’m very aware.
Nice car I'm thinking of getting it but the turn off is no spare tire
That's a pretty nice SUV, but what has been going on with new vehicle prices? My Lord have they gone up. I remember when I bought my very first brand new car it was a 1990 Fox body 5.0 Mustang and I picked it up for a little under 15 grand. Love the channel keep up the good work Mr Raiti.
I bought a Fox body 5.0 Mustang in 1988 for $13,800. Mustang used to be an entry level car, now it competes with European sports cars(.
İt doesnt have resale value.should I still consider to get it?😬
I live for the reviews we know are gonna be bad cars. Great video Joe! Any chance we can still see a video on the Mitsubishi Mirage?
4:26 walking pase!!! 😂 funniest thing I heard today
Thanks for letting me share some laughs with you!
Joe you should start testing the window buttons to tell everybody if they're auto-up/auto-down or not... That feature is a deal breaker for my wife and she likes these things for whatever reason.
It does have auto up/down on the driver window. You have to push it all the way down slightly harder toward the front and then lift it all the way up slightly harder for auto up.
The Oil pup is driven by a belt inside the oil pan 🙀 a disaster waiting to happen, run.. from this one run...😂😂😂
Just saw a neighbor parked nearby. 4wheel drive SE or something. Looks cool. I drive a 2017 VW Tiguan Wolfsburg. A little bigger of a car, but a total ripoff for what you get. Good car don’t get me wrong. Kind of quick for what it is, but no remote start, crap gas mileage, no climate control, one power seat for the driver, no auto open tailgate, etc and it was near 40k. My 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk had more going for it and it was less money. Not as comfortable a ride, but it too was peppy with the speed for what it is, just bouncy like a regular Jeep, but it was a fun car regardless.
I miss my Mustang GT premium convertible. I won’t get one again, but I did well on that car. The trade in on it was amazing, I put 70k miles on it and on the trade it was like I only spent 6 or 7k$ for the pleasure. It was an 2008, so it wasn’t sick fast but it was fast, it was more that it sounded awesome. Badass exhaust, made that popping sound too, might have been aftermarket I bought it preowned with maybe 20k miles. But it’s just not practical as a daily driver.
Thank you so much for upload the VDO, it is very helpful and useful info to consider one.
What's the max tire size one can put on this vehicle? Looking at some nice mud tires to possibly incorporate based off of max wheels. I don't want to upgrade to a bigger as bigger is not better in my mind but rather individualized is best.
I said the same thing about the MSRP, should be around 19,500
Greta minds think a like!
Actual transaction prices are less than that for these things. Got my wife's EcoSport for under $18k, had a $25k MSRP like this one.
Twinkies, Zingers, Apple pies and moon pies, i'm hungry now! LOL
Hope you can review the new one with the bigger engine
Your description of that ecosport reminded me of the old Ford Pinto. Both have the same 0-60, the same mpg, same interior storage. With $6 gas, where is the eco part?
Thanks for the Review .. Lots of Good Info to Consider
Thanks William!
I own a EcoSport and I absolutely love it. I even love it more than the Escape I previously owned in the past.
What do you like the most?
I love the suspension and handling of the vehicle and mine does have enough power with 2 litter engine to haul my 850 pound jet ski not including the weight of the trailer with no problem and no extra effort on the engine towing it.
@@johndak1 i agree Ford did a good job with the suspension , but the one i test drove had the 1.0 liter engine . imagine if the 2.0 ecoboost was available for the eco sport that would be a lot of fun lol
@@thelightskinliberian885 yes eco boost would be very cool on the 2 liter
How is it on fuel?
Good review. Thanks!
You are so very welcome!
The Puma will slowly replace the EcoSport. I wonder if it’s gonna come to the United States.
Most Pumas come with a 6 speed manual transmission, but I think the only transmission that would come to the US would be a 7 speed dual clutch transmission.
I have that vehicle, I have won off the line... And I average 30 mpg, 38 highway... Only thing not happy with is rear passenger room
Which do you have? FWD or AWD? 1 liter or 2 liter? SE or SES?
Sup Joe. Don't like the Ecosport but hey I'm here 4 U Joe
You sure you don’t want a model of this for your collection???
@@RaitisRides Nope
@@RaitisRides I'll stick with my Ford Ranger & SRT Viper
@@jaypatel7424 I’m sending it to you! Lol
@@jaypatel7424 it will look good next to that red Viper of yours.
This was a great review !! He's funny !!! Very honest review
Its beautiful my brother just bought one..
Great review Joe as always you never missed the twinke and zing😂
I had the same vehicle for a few days and my very first observation was how cheaply the vehicle was build rattling everywhere
I'm 6 ft tall and if I put a backpack behind the back driver seat I wouldn't be able to retrieve back without moving the driver seat forward
Also this vehicle is greatly underpowered its scary on the highway to merge
We are looking to replace the 2004
Crv for my college kid. Is this a good fit?
This is the first vehicle Made in India and imported to the United States for sale. The ecosport is actually pronounced like echo sport which is confusing. This has to do with the fact that it was originally designed and built in Brazil which speaks Portuguese. Echo in Portuguese is spelled eco.
Just got one myself, did not exactly choose it but it is a good fit for me. performs best with 92 octane non ethanol fuel
Ford USA removed the spare wheel on the the back door, but the back door still opens to the side 🤷🏻♂️
It's bizarre!
3:36 it doesn’t have a trailer hook
How would the space be with a passenger next to the driver? Is it cramped or does the eco have ample interior space?
Just got a 2019 love it
My father bought it in 2017 India ,Best of its segment
Thanks, Joe! I'm looking to test drive a SEL with the 2.0L engine, just to see. I'll probably go ahead and end up with an Escape again, though.
Good call!
Ecosport mannual is good or you can say better choice. As automatic sucks in power delivery
Very funny review! You rock! Keep the dad jokes coming! Love it!
What does “on throttle” mean?
Everyone take a look at 3:25. Look what's wrong with this picture. The lower rubber bumpers in the rear license plate section are TOO HIGH. The lower rubber bumpers will not slide in to the lower holes of any North American license plate or license plate frame (if a frame is used). WTH? I did some checking: apparently Ford intended for this stupid design. This IS the rear hatch intended for North America, not for other parts of the world. Ford issued a TSB in 2018 explaining the change: not making the lower bumpers line up properly. Ford claims "the lower rubber bumpers suspend the license plate away from the swinggate painted surface and are not visible in lower holes that may be present in the license plate being installed." This was a very dumb decision by Ford IMO. Your license plate rests on an angle, and the plate is not perpendicular to the ground. Also, because the bottom half of the license plate is NOT ATTACHED ANYWHERE to the EcoSport, vandals can easily bend the plate up. This could also cause the plate to vibrate and shake because the plate is not securely attached to the EcoSport. Does anyone know how to correct this without drilling new holes thru the metal? (which is certainly going to rust over time)