The professional reviewers never seem very impressed with this car, but the owners are happy! I've had mine for a year and I love it. It's comfortable, fun to drive, and practical. I did get the 4x4 with a 2.0 liter engine, and I've never felt like it was underpowered.
When you replace your air filters. Go with a K&N replacement filter. I got a huge jump on throttle response and shift speed, along with about a 2.9 mpg jump
You're lucky ! I've a 2018 automatic Ecosport Titanium and as you say it's a very and comfortable car to drive. BUT here in Europe (I'm european people) unfortunately we have only an 999cc 3 cylinders Ecoboost engine (turbo charged) and I pray it doesn't explode. The only 4 cyl we have is a diesel manual gear box.
@@michelgarcia7144 the i3 turbo is quick for me. maybe i just know how to abuse the power lmao but not every one knows how to drive. definitely not these reviewers. they are like student drivers lmao. did this guy learn how to drive yesterday or what!!!
My wife is 4'9" and we bought an 2019 Ecosport Titanium to replace a Honda Fit. Great choice. She says it's the most comfortable seat she's ever ridden in. The car fits her like a glove. Her feet touch the floor and the seat adjusts perfectly so she has great visibility. The touch screen is very impressive. We love the car.
It's a mini-suv, not a sports/performance car. Not for everyone, but for someone who needs more room than a small car. but also wants the fuel economy, easier parking and maneuverability - say in the city of a small vehicle. So - young families, singles that carry gear, small business start ups that need to move around with stuff, delivery services/couriers traveling sales people students, empty-nesters, recent grads...
My mother bought one a few months ago, a black titanium 2018 model. So now, her 2010 Honda Fit is mine, my dad still has his 2004 f-150 supercrew, and my mom has her eco-sport and she loves it! It isn’t a bad car and is very easy to drive. Perfect for a single person or for a small family.
I changed to an ecosport from a fiesta, I have a disability, a back problem. Getting in and out of an ecosport is a lot better than struggling to get in and out of a fiesta that has low seating positions. Love my ecosport, lacks umph...?. Yeah I agree, little slow to get going, but once there, its smooth and runs beautiful. I also transport 2 german shepherds in the rear, I found it plentiful for that.
lmao the i3 turbo actually gets up and goes quick will throw you back in the seat! is yours the i4 non turbo? bet so if so too bad so sad you fell for that shit. i can tell the i3 turbo has about 150 horsepower
@@asrr62 The 2.0 is faster than the 1.0. That's just a fact. It's also more reliable, as the 1.0 engines like to self-destruct. Ford just issued a recall on all of them in the US. The AWD on this car is excellent in snow and mud. We have a lot of snow here right now, and the EcoSport just laughs at it.
@Mike's Bike's NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Only good if you are hit with a golf cart ! Every one is bigger than you and you will die in this small High Teck Turd so go get get one and meet you maker on the way to Hell boy ! " bashing these because" they are what they are and only a fool gives up safety for gas mileage !
@Mike's Bike's Ha ha ha do your home work fool ! off center frontal crash test has Nothing to do with your turd when I hit it with my Ram 2500 I walk and you get a nice body bag !!
We bought a Titanium 3 weeks ago. I love it. I had a Lincoln MKZ that I really like but wanted something smaller. This is so much easier to get in. We are retired and love zipping around shopping etc. My husband still haves his Ford F150. He is tall and is still comfortable when riding with me.
I just watch the video at tfltruck when they were at the auto show and at the 4:15 Mark you can see he lifts up the back seat and Folds the seat back into the floor
brent vance is referring to the floor folds to a flat surface when the rear bottom seat cushion is raised properly.. He is 100% correct. It folds into a flat floor, Not into a angled floor when the bottom cushion is left down.
The outside is pretty drab in this color, but I actually like the inside. The Hyundai Tuscon is a little more interesting all around. If choosing between this and a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, I will vote for THIS . . .
Just have to comment, The rear seats do fold completely flat. First step is to fold the seat base forwards, then lower the back and presto! Flat seat. This can be extended into the rear luggage compartment by raising the false floor into place. The thing to keep in mind for this vehicle is that it is designed for either people entering the SUV market or those that are looking to downsize. The EcoSport is not for a seasoned off roader or for a family.
Hi Mike! I live in Europe, and my uncle works at Ford where they make the EcoSport. He said that the car is mainly focused on european and indian market. The st line as far as I know, is only a visual upgrade, so you can add the ST line over the Titanium, to get a sportier look. Basically it is the equivalent of the SES like the one you tested.
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Nica Alex , I’m Brazilian living in Germany and working for automotive industry as tier 1 for several years. Ford Ecosport is developed in Brazil and adapted to some other countries around the world. As it is primarily developed for Brazil which is price driven market, we cannot expect to have a big and spacious and as well high performance car otherwise it would not sell. I hope this explains a little bit the “economical” solutions this car have.
Rodrigo Magalhães Pereira of course it is the cheap suv. In europe and i think that Brazil as well it is the cheapest right after the Dacia/Renault Duster. Mike was wondering why USA is not getting a more powerful engine option and as i said, the ST line available here is no different from the one he tested, of course as it is ment to be cheap.
Nica Alex almost like that. Unfortunately the cheapest cars in Europe and USA are very expensive in Brazil. 😞 Several reasons for that since high taxation to high profits from all industry chain. Ecosport is between mid to high level car in Brazil. 😞
I like the review. I like the positives he mentions while not destroying the car with the negatives. I'm picking up a Titanium in 3 short days. I'm getting old, feeble, health problems, don't travel any long distances anymore, so this car is what will replace my Audi A5 Quattro Cabrio which is difficult to get in and out in tight parking spaces due to the long doors, hard to reach into the back seat unless the tops down. The trunk is reasonable compared to most convertibles but is low. When the dealer saw my trade in, he almost gave me the Ecosport.
I just got a 2019 Ecosport SE 4WD. I agree that it does not feel small. I had a Focus sedan and my bad back made making a change a necessity. This car is great! I can get in and out with no issues. I don't get the mileage that I did with the Focus, but I am so much more comfortable. For an adult shopping for two, I have plenty of cargo room. I have yet to have anyone try the back seats but they do appear to be tight. I am so glad I cam across your reviews because I feel even better about my car.
I work home health in a rural area & my titanium 4WD addition has perform excedingly well on the narrow back roads in good & bad weather to safely get to & from patient homes.Not to mention the fuel economy when you put a couple hundred miles a day on a vechicle. I luv it!
I purchased my 2018 Ford EcoSport in April of 2019 new. It has 23 miles on it. It is the 1 liter engine. I absolutely love it. I have more than enough power to pass on the interstate. I can park it anywhere without problems. I drove a V6 for 11 years and I wouldn’t trade my EcoSport for another V6. Yes there is a limited amount of room in the back seat but I expected that. If you pull the bottom part of the back seat up before laying down the top it will lay flat.
Really liked your review... To help you with the name ECOsport like Ford told you, here's some history of this car for you, for future reference. The first Ecosport was designed and developed from 1999 until 2002 and launched in 2003. It was developed for Brazillian and South America's markets and the its project started right here, in USA! The name Ecosport as you now know is spelled like this because that's how we say that name in Brazil. I don't know how many generations Ford Fiesta has, but this Ecosport was developed alongside with the previous Fiesta generation and Ecosport was built on that previous Fiesta platform. These 2 cars were born to be the "salvation" of Ford Brasil and Ford built a brand new plant in northeast Brazillian state Bahia just to build these 2 models! Anyway, that's just to sum up a little bit of the history of this car.
*sigh* I've owned many cars, many... Sedans, sports cars, trucks, all from different car makers (I'm 57). I chose a the AWD 2.0 4-banger, Titanium Ecosport because you're actually getting a lot for very little. I got a 2020 a few months ago for about $22k and I can afford quite a bit more--but that's not the point. Is it a performance engine? Unless you're getting a Mustang or a truck--no, but those vehicles are about $40k or more. These reviewers love to compare this little car with cars costing twice as much and I don't understand why. I hammer the hell out of this little car, I cruises in and out of my hiking trailheads in sandy and muddy desert trails and goes everywhere a $45k Subaru Crosstrek goes (mine has). It's absolutely loaded... and it's less than $25k.
Regarding the visor lights, if you fold them down and look to the right corner (driver's side) just above the sticker that shows you can extend them, there's a switch for the light for the visor.. You're welcome👍
We had this one for years in South America. The back "lift gate" opens to the left because we have a spare tire on it and, due to the weight of it, engineers decided to ditch the traditional mechanism. The spare tire was removed for the North American market beceuse they thought you guys had better roads than us. So instead of it, you have a quick repair kit and a inflator (if you have side tire damage, forget about keeping up with your trip). Other than that, it's a really good "cheap" (at least in the USA) mini SUV.
I own this exact model and color of the Ecosport and I will say it drives and handles nicely. I opted to go with the 4 cylinder because of length of travel to work and so it is great having that extra power. I heard that the 3 cylinder one is ok if all you were doing is local driving and not doing any long distance driving. Also the first time the heated seats came on it was on high and I had the same thoughts about how hot it got but if you hit the button that controls the heated seats it has 3 levels of settings. I keep mine on the medium setting. I just saw another persons comment about the back seat folding down flat and is what he said just lift the seat cushion and it lays flat.
Just bought the 2016 Titanium version , yes there are lights on the passenger mirror , the Titanium also has traction control . Also seats do go flat .
That is NOT a B&O system. They were only available in the Titanium. Still, the SES has 7 speakers and sounds pretty good. Also, there are lights for the mirrors. They're on the ceiling above each visor.
I bought the 1l Tinanium model in October 2018, trading in my Ford Fiesta ST. I absolutely looooove my car! It has umph - lots of it and overtaking is a breeze. Fuel consumption is fantastic. Overall, it is a stunning car to drive and I would recommend the 1l Ecoboost anytime. B.t.w. I live in South Africa
Best car we had in ages. We live in The Netherlands and have the 1 liter 3 cylinder Ecosport. The rear door is, for us, a great feature and the space in the car (front and back seats) is enough the give room to four grown ups. It drives great (award winning Ford engine) and the only downfall might be the fuel economy. Too bad they stopped making the Ecosport, we'll have to look for another car next year but boy, we really wish they would have continued making them. An excellent car for Europe. Underestimated.
I just bought my wife the exact same car yes car your reviewing every option same color exactly the same .and it stickers for 24.000.and I got it out the door with incentives and they took 3000 off total price 20.500
I love this car!!! I have had my 2018 EcoSport 4x4 with a 2.0 liter engine (SES) for about six months and find it powerful, comfortable, nimble and very stable on the road. I am six foot two /300 pounds and feel very comfortable with the massive leg room and the headroom. I wish the review also covered the manual gear shift behind the steering wheel... its to provide extra power for passing and such. The side opening rear hatch is a blessing and once the rear seats are dropped, there is tons of cargo room for large items.
Been driving my brand new 2018 ecosport for a couple days now and all i can say is wow!! So plush and nice and perfect.got it in lightning blue too,look real nice.fit and finish is unreal too.i got the se version with a 2 liter and 4wheel drive so its going to be an awsome camping mobile too.love it and im very hapoy
In case you’re not aware, the Focus with the 3 cylinder Ecoboost and automatic transmission didn’t use the dual clutch transmission, they used the select shift torque converter transmission.
My mom loves her Titanium SES. It's perfect for her short side height. It's perfect she doesn't want or have people in the back, even grand kids😝. They are 2-10 so with a little adjustment they have plenty room. It's great in the city and highway. Not she can fill that car up so cheap even when it tells her 50 miles to empty. The car is red, her birthday is in July and her favorite stone is naturally "Ruby" that's her name, Mom and Ruby are unstoppable.
I’m a new college student with my eco sport and I’m petite & I love it! Definitely not for a bigger family though it’s for sure got a certain niche of people who it would be perfectly made for and I’m happy to say I fit that market!
I prepped an SE today for our show room. Before I could wash it I had to take off a whole lot of plastic covering the whole hood, the roof, and small bits and pieces all around the vehicle, and the wheels had some sticker like substance on it that was hard to get off. It was a hassle! Other than that I thought it was a cool little car by the time I was done detailing it. It was one of our first ones and everyone was excited like a kid on Christmas morning when I got it into the showroom.
i still love my i3 turbo definitely get the i3 model not the 4 cylinder the smaller engine is faster somehow lol. mine is plenty quick and can get 45 mph wtf!
I have an SE with the 1.0l, and it’s a great car. Like he said in the review, it feels bigger than it is, and it can fit anywhere. Have had no problems zipping around chicago. I’ve taken it on a few 500 mile trips, and there were no issues on the highway, either. Was cruising at 90 the entire way and didn’t have any problems passing. The turbo kicks in quick, and it provides a substantial boost. Obviously it’s not like driving an S5 or whatever, but it’s definitely competent and pretty loveable.
@@fallentraveler I traded it in early last year when my Maverick came in. I had 40,000 miles on it and absolutely zero issues, though. I would still have it if my Maverick wasn’t built. My wife has the AWD one. Also no issues, but it is noticeably slower than mine was, even though mine technically had 40 less HP. When the turbo kicked in, you felt it.
Just towed my 1st trailer with my 2.0 , only towed about 1400 pnds its rated for 2000 but i was impressed didnt even know it was there, used sport mode on the trans all level ground only went about 20 miles
The thing is very safe too got rear ended in it and the damage wasn't to bad was able to drive away but as for the kia that hit me the front end was no good
I recently acquired a Ford ecosport car I had a Ford Escape and I downsize to this and I really like it rides good handles good and your review was right on thank you have a nice day
India gets a 1.5 liter 3 cyl petrol 125hp 1.0 liter ecoboost petrol And the popular 1.5 liter 100bhp diesel Also car gets sync3 with spare tyre on the rear door. Also Ford pushed 6 airbags in India thankfully
A couple things you are not aware of....if you put your hand down between the bottom and back seat cushions in the back seat, you can tilt the bottom cushion forward, and then fold the seat backs down flat.Also, the Powershift transmission was not made by Ford. It was made by Getrage (in Germany), who supplied the transmission to a total of 6 companies. They all dropped it within 2 years, but Ford continued with it. I have no idea why.
I got to drive one of these while a recall on my Ford Fusion was being done and I have to say I'm very impressed I'm actually looking into trading in my car for this one it does have some very cool features the stop-and-start one really got to me though LOL I was leaving the dealership and I thought it died on me overall it's very comfortable I'm not a good highway driver but I feel like in this I could practice and get more comfortable.
Just bought a 2018 and I love it. I bought it 8 mos ago still love it. For the first time yesterday i rode in the back. Was very comfortable. I'm 5'3 1/2
My wife has a 2018 EcoSport and it ran and handled beautifully up until the oil pump went out.😢 Ford dealership said we would have to replace the engine that there was no repairing the oil pump. Cost 💲 $7500. 😡
Like most Fords you can get the back flat. By pulling up on the seat bottom it folds forward. Then you can get the back flat. Works on all escape , ecosport and focus that I know of.
Hi Mike, i agree the EcoSport needs about 40hp more and the 1.0l SfE Ecoboost 3cyl that is in the Fiesta does not cut it. They should only leave the 2.0l ecoboost in the escape and put the 1.5l ecoboost in the ecosport!
Thank you! I was very interested in this vehicle but I, like you, am a bit power hungry. I may not consider it for purchase now but I will still want to look at it in person in the future. It's so cute 😁
Adding my 2 cents, Indian here. This mini SUV is designed for Indian market specifically where cars smaller than 4000mm get tax benefits. Ecosport is 3997mm, shy of 3mm, smart! It is locally manufactured in southern India in a city named Chennai. Lack of power is not a problem for Indian consumers since we don't have freeways like you guys. Max speed is around 100km/h (60mph) on not so great road filled with obstacles. Oh yes it's a huge hit here and ford is earning a fortune. Love the channel and the way you review cars in an honest tone.
You don't need remote start on the fob. You can start the vehicle from the Ford App on your phone. I did it all winter. Also you can lock/unlock the car from the App. Another, great feature is the this car produces cabin heat almost immediately> car handles great and acceleration is good.
I’m 6’7 300 lbs so I’m a big guy and me and my wife tested one of these the other day at my local dealership and they’re very nice I fit in the front just fine but as far as the back seats I couldn’t even get in at all I think your much better off for the money to get a flex or escape more room and better value 👍🏼 love the reviews keep up the good work👌🏼
In Europe we will not get a "ecosport st". Its called the "st line" and it's a equipment level. European cars will likely have a 1.5 tdci and a 1.0 ecoboost engines.
In the netherlands we dont even get a diesel. We get trend essential, trend ultimate, titanium and st line. Automatic Is only available on the titanium and all with the same 3 cylinder engine with 125 hp.
I have this car. Same colors and everything. There are lights on the visors. You missed it. Take a 2nd look around the top near the roof of the car. I overlooked it too and son pointed it out to me. I love it. Had it about 1 month. And the seats can lay flat in the back. Thanks for the review.
Finally I realized it was stupid to continue drive any of my four other gas guzzlers just for basic transportation whenever I could get a small 4WD gas sipper in the Ford Ecosport. My only negative comment is why Ford decided to do away with a spare tire, which could have been attached to the rear door like so many other SUVs. Will I get rid of my other vehicles, no, They have their purpose. Too bad Ford decided to discontinue this vehicle. I was lucky to get a 2022 which was the last production year.
guyina4x4 i meant no as in its not the same power to weight. The f-150 curb weight is 4-5.5k pounds. (Thats with oils and full tank of gas just minus peoppe and gear) 6.5k is the maxed out with gear and people of whatever you please to fill it. As to why i said it had more power (plus out of my experience, although in a different ford truck, still similar weights and HP, it hauls a lot faster then the ecosport) And to restate my question. Which did you like better? (Im not going to bash if you like the ecosport, both the f-150 and the ecosport have their, “Quirks and Features”-Doug)
@@overknight5278 nope my 07 crew cab f150 weighs 6500 lbs empty, well with me in it. Don't know what f150 only weighs 4k Maybe a regular cab 2wd with a v6 weighs around 5k
5:47 “for normal sized people” is the #1 quote I hear from car reviewers, either cars are getting shorter or people are getting taller, I choose the former. Manufacturers are going for looks over functionality.
The pronunciation is that way because the first ford ecosport(2003-2011) was originally a brazilian car, so when they released the 2nd generation worldwide in 2012 they kept the brazilian pronunciation.
Like Nica Alex already already mentioned, we only have the ST-line trim. The most powerful petrol engine is a 1.0l EcoBoost producing 140hp. This version does not come with AWD, which is only available on the 1.5l TDCi (diesel) engine that produces 125hp. So, the American version is more powerful. However, the 2018 EcoSport in Europe does come with optional bi-xenon headlights. That's a first for Ford Europe on smaller/cheaper models.
I have a Fiesta hatchback right now, but I'm considering getting a small SUV soon. After watching this review, I would consider getting this. It looks a lot nicer inside than I was expecting it to. It is a bit small, but coming from what I drive now, it shouldn't be too big of a deal. It's usually just me in the car anyway.
The seats DO fold completely flat...check the manual. it is a bit of a pain to do...not just a push of a button. i needed my completely flat...and was able to do it..to carry a rather large item. so look in the manual.
thanks for this great review - i just bought this Ecosport and I love it but i could not figure how you opened the damn boot- I never noticed the little hidden button under the handle. thanks for thet
It is an inexpensive vehicle that comes well equipped with decent milage. I had to replace my 2013 F-150 since it couldn't fit a car seat. Got this as a stop gap to save up for a new truck. It does what I need it to. I like it as a second car. I got a brand new SE with the 2.0 turbo for 17k and they gave me 16k for the truck. Just understand it isn't a sport or luxurious vehicle. It runs. It drives. Moderately comfortable. Inexpensive.
The professional reviewers never seem very impressed with this car, but the owners are happy! I've had mine for a year and I love it. It's comfortable, fun to drive, and practical. I did get the 4x4 with a 2.0 liter engine, and I've never felt like it was underpowered.
Just waiting for my Festiva to die to get one!
When you replace your air filters. Go with a K&N replacement filter. I got a huge jump on throttle response and shift speed, along with about a 2.9 mpg jump
@@StaboTheCrabo k&n filters are trash, they suck dust through
You're lucky ! I've a 2018 automatic Ecosport Titanium and as you say it's a very and comfortable car to drive. BUT here in Europe (I'm european people) unfortunately we have only an 999cc 3 cylinders Ecoboost engine (turbo charged) and I pray it doesn't explode. The only 4 cyl we have is a diesel manual gear box.
@@michelgarcia7144 the i3 turbo is quick for me. maybe i just know how to abuse the power lmao but not every one knows how to drive. definitely not these reviewers. they are like student drivers lmao. did this guy learn how to drive yesterday or what!!!
My wife is 4'9" and we bought an 2019 Ecosport Titanium to replace a Honda Fit. Great choice. She says it's the most comfortable seat she's ever ridden in. The car fits her like a glove. Her feet touch the floor and the seat adjusts perfectly so she has great visibility. The touch screen is very impressive. We love the car.
Honda fit has really hard seats
This makes me really happy as I'm 4ft10 and I'm picking my new Ecosport up tomorrow 😊
It's a mini-suv, not a sports/performance car. Not for everyone, but for someone who needs more room than a small car. but also wants the fuel economy, easier parking and maneuverability - say in the city of a small vehicle. So - young families, singles that carry gear, small business start ups that need to move around with stuff, delivery services/couriers traveling sales people students, empty-nesters, recent grads...
Get all this and more with a Escape......
and the price?...
Bextar636 escape are bigger m less mpg
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Bextar636 u must be one slow ass driver 😂😂 I borrowed from my friend for like a couple days, and I averaged 17😐
My mother bought one a few months ago, a black titanium 2018 model. So now, her 2010 Honda Fit is mine, my dad still has his 2004 f-150 supercrew, and my mom has her eco-sport and she loves it! It isn’t a bad car and is very easy to drive. Perfect for a single person or for a small family.
@Brian Ross lmao
Love it. Just bought a loaded one!
I changed to an ecosport from a fiesta, I have a disability, a back problem. Getting in and out of an ecosport is a lot better than struggling to get in and out of a fiesta that has low seating positions. Love my ecosport, lacks umph...?. Yeah I agree, little slow to get going, but once there, its smooth and runs beautiful. I also transport 2 german shepherds in the rear, I found it plentiful for that.
lmao the i3 turbo actually gets up and goes quick will throw you back in the seat! is yours the i4 non turbo? bet so if so too bad so sad you fell for that shit. i can tell the i3 turbo has about 150 horsepower
@@asrr62 The 2.0 is faster than the 1.0. That's just a fact. It's also more reliable, as the 1.0 engines like to self-destruct. Ford just issued a recall on all of them in the US. The AWD on this car is excellent in snow and mud. We have a lot of snow here right now, and the EcoSport just laughs at it.
I sell these. Just drove one during a snow storm and was insanely impressed with how it handled
Small death wagon and over priced to boot !
@@BIGBADWOOD same problems and appreciation in your area too
@@SS-hw1ou Yep a real Shit wagon to die in and over priced !
@Mike's Bike's NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Only good if you are hit with a golf cart ! Every one is bigger than you and you will die in this small High Teck Turd so go get get one and meet you maker on the way to Hell boy ! " bashing these because" they are what they are and only a fool gives up safety for gas mileage !
@Mike's Bike's Ha ha ha do your home work fool ! off center frontal crash test has Nothing to do with your turd when I hit it with my Ram 2500 I walk and you get a nice body bag !!
I love mine. It does not feel small as you drive it. The gas mileage is phenomenal. Handles great. Ride feels sporty. Great pick up.
We bought a Titanium 3 weeks ago. I love it. I had a Lincoln MKZ that I really like but wanted something smaller. This is so much easier to get in. We are retired and love zipping around shopping etc. My husband still haves his Ford F150. He is tall and is still comfortable when riding with me.
The rear seats do fold flat , you have to lift up the seat cushion and then it folds right into to a flat floor.
There ya go :) I guess its like a Focus then. I learned something 👍🏻
Love the channel, I never miss an episode.
I just watch the video at tfltruck when they were at the auto show and at the 4:15 Mark you can see he lifts up the back seat and Folds the seat back into the floor
brent vance is referring to the floor folds to a flat surface when the rear bottom seat cushion is raised properly.. He is 100% correct. It folds into a flat floor, Not into a angled floor when the bottom cushion is left down.
The outside is pretty drab in this color, but I actually like the inside. The Hyundai Tuscon is a little more interesting all around. If choosing between this and a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, I will vote for THIS . . .
Just have to comment, The rear seats do fold completely flat. First step is to fold the seat base forwards, then lower the back and presto! Flat seat. This can be extended into the rear luggage compartment by raising the false floor into place. The thing to keep in mind for this vehicle is that it is designed for either people entering the SUV market or those that are looking to downsize. The EcoSport is not for a seasoned off roader or for a family.
Hi Mike! I live in Europe, and my uncle works at Ford where they make the EcoSport. He said that the car is mainly focused on european and indian market. The st line as far as I know, is only a visual upgrade, so you can add the ST line over the Titanium, to get a sportier look. Basically it is the equivalent of the SES like the one you tested.
Nica Alex , I’m Brazilian living in Germany and working for automotive industry as tier 1 for several years. Ford Ecosport is developed in Brazil and adapted to some other countries around the world. As it is primarily developed for Brazil which is price driven market, we cannot expect to have a big and spacious and as well high performance car otherwise it would not sell. I hope this explains a little bit the “economical” solutions this car have.
Rodrigo Magalhães Pereira of course it is the cheap suv. In europe and i think that Brazil as well it is the cheapest right after the Dacia/Renault Duster. Mike was wondering why USA is not getting a more powerful engine option and as i said, the ST line available here is no different from the one he tested, of course as it is ment to be cheap.
Nica i live in belgium lol # europe
Nica Alex almost like that. Unfortunately the cheapest cars in Europe and USA are very expensive in Brazil. 😞 Several reasons for that since high taxation to high profits from all industry chain. Ecosport is between mid to high level car in Brazil. 😞
Quinten Dewit where at?
I like the review. I like the positives he mentions while not destroying the car with the negatives. I'm picking up a Titanium in 3 short days. I'm getting old, feeble, health problems, don't travel any long distances anymore, so this car is what will replace my Audi A5 Quattro Cabrio which is difficult to get in and out in tight parking spaces due to the long doors, hard to reach into the back seat unless the tops down. The trunk is reasonable compared to most convertibles but is low. When the dealer saw my trade in, he almost gave me the Ecosport.
I just got a 2019 Ecosport SE 4WD. I agree that it does not feel small. I had a Focus sedan and my bad back made making a change a necessity. This car is great! I can get in and out with no issues. I don't get the mileage that I did with the Focus, but I am so much more comfortable. For an adult shopping for two, I have plenty of cargo room. I have yet to have anyone try the back seats but they do appear to be tight. I am so glad I cam across your reviews because I feel even better about my car.
I work home health in a rural area & my titanium 4WD addition has perform excedingly well on the narrow back roads in good & bad weather to safely get to & from patient homes.Not to mention the fuel economy when you put a couple hundred miles a day on a vechicle. I luv it!
Im glad you’re still reviewing affordable cars many of us can’t afford super cars, keep up the good work
I purchased my 2018 Ford EcoSport in April of 2019 new. It has 23 miles on it. It is the 1 liter engine. I absolutely love it. I have more than enough power to pass on the interstate. I can park it anywhere without problems. I drove a V6 for 11 years and I wouldn’t trade my EcoSport for another V6. Yes there is a limited amount of room in the back seat but I expected that. If you pull the bottom part of the back seat up before laying down the top it will lay flat.
Really liked your review... To help you with the name ECOsport like Ford told you, here's some history of this car for you, for future reference.
The first Ecosport was designed and developed from 1999 until 2002 and launched in 2003. It was developed for Brazillian and South America's markets and the its project started right here, in USA! The name Ecosport as you now know is spelled like this because that's how we say that name in Brazil.
I don't know how many generations Ford Fiesta has, but this Ecosport was developed alongside with the previous Fiesta generation and Ecosport was built on that previous Fiesta platform. These 2 cars were born to be the "salvation" of Ford Brasil and Ford built a brand new plant in northeast Brazillian state Bahia just to build these 2 models!
Anyway, that's just to sum up a little bit of the history of this car.
I actually kinda like it. The interior is really nice. Good review
*sigh* I've owned many cars, many... Sedans, sports cars, trucks, all from different car makers (I'm 57). I chose a the AWD 2.0 4-banger, Titanium Ecosport because you're actually getting a lot for very little. I got a 2020 a few months ago for about $22k and I can afford quite a bit more--but that's not the point. Is it a performance engine? Unless you're getting a Mustang or a truck--no, but those vehicles are about $40k or more. These reviewers love to compare this little car with cars costing twice as much and I don't understand why. I hammer the hell out of this little car, I cruises in and out of my hiking trailheads in sandy and muddy desert trails and goes everywhere a $45k Subaru Crosstrek goes (mine has). It's absolutely loaded... and it's less than $25k.
Regarding the visor lights, if you fold them down and look to the right corner (driver's side) just above the sticker that shows you can extend them, there's a switch for the light for the visor.. You're welcome👍
My wife bought a Lightning Blue SES Monday night. We love it and still learning about all the features.
We had this one for years in South America. The back "lift gate" opens to the left because we have a spare tire on it and, due to the weight of it, engineers decided to ditch the traditional mechanism. The spare tire was removed for the North American market beceuse they thought you guys had better roads than us. So instead of it, you have a quick repair kit and a inflator (if you have side tire damage, forget about keeping up with your trip). Other than that, it's a really good "cheap" (at least in the USA) mini SUV.
I own this exact model and color of the Ecosport and I will say it drives and handles nicely. I opted to go with the 4 cylinder because of length of travel to work and so it is great having that extra power. I heard that the 3 cylinder one is ok if all you were doing is local driving and not doing any long distance driving. Also the first time the heated seats came on it was on high and I had the same thoughts about how hot it got but if you hit the button that controls the heated seats it has 3 levels of settings. I keep mine on the medium setting. I just saw another persons comment about the back seat folding down flat and is what he said just lift the seat cushion and it lays flat.
Just bought the 2016 Titanium version , yes there are lights on the passenger mirror , the Titanium also has traction control . Also seats do go flat .
Being honest in your review is something I admire.
That is NOT a B&O system. They were only available in the Titanium. Still, the SES has 7 speakers and sounds pretty good. Also, there are lights for the mirrors. They're on the ceiling above each visor.
I bought the 1l Tinanium model in October 2018, trading in my Ford Fiesta ST. I absolutely looooove my car! It has umph - lots of it and overtaking is a breeze. Fuel consumption is fantastic. Overall, it is a stunning car to drive and I would recommend the 1l Ecoboost anytime. B.t.w. I live in South Africa
I'm looking at getting myself one. Thanks for u review...b.t.w I love in South Africa too😊
how to reset the BMS { battery management system } of this car after changing battery ?
Best car we had in ages. We live in The Netherlands and have the 1 liter 3 cylinder Ecosport. The rear door is, for us, a great feature and the space in the car (front and back seats) is enough the give room to four grown ups. It drives great (award winning Ford engine) and the only downfall might be the fuel economy. Too bad they stopped making the Ecosport, we'll have to look for another car next year but boy, we really wish they would have continued making them. An excellent car for Europe. Underestimated.
I just bought my wife the exact same car yes car your reviewing every option same color exactly the same .and it stickers for 24.000.and I got it out the door with incentives and they took 3000 off total price 20.500
I love this car!!! I have had my 2018 EcoSport 4x4 with a 2.0 liter engine (SES) for about six months and find it powerful, comfortable, nimble and very stable on the road. I am six foot two /300 pounds and feel very comfortable with the massive leg room and the headroom. I wish the review also covered the manual gear shift behind the steering wheel... its to provide extra power for passing and such. The side opening rear hatch is a blessing and once the rear seats are dropped, there is tons of cargo room for large items.
Asking from Jan. 2021, do you still have it or have had any issues?
Been driving my brand new 2018 ecosport for a couple days now and all i can say is wow!! So plush and nice and perfect.got it in lightning blue too,look real nice.fit and finish is unreal too.i got the se version with a 2 liter and 4wheel drive so its going to be an awsome camping mobile too.love it and im very hapoy
In case you’re not aware, the Focus with the 3 cylinder Ecoboost and automatic transmission didn’t use the dual clutch transmission, they used the select shift torque converter transmission.
you can take the cargo cover and lift it into the higher slot it will make everything flat and level when the read seats are folded.
I have a 2019 and I thought the mirrors didn't have lights. But they DO. You just have to push the button. They don't come on automatically. 🌻
Rear seat can fold flat if you fold up the seat cushions. There’s a pull tab in the middle of wash side rear seat to pull them up.
I bought the 2021 Ford Ecosports. I love it! The seats fit me perfectly for my height.
I'm considering this. Only because of its ride height and 4WD. It would be perfect in the snow.
actually the i3 turbo is better its faster and also does the ice very well dont even slide at all.
it would be nice if there was just snow and no ice lmao.
My mom loves her Titanium SES. It's perfect for her short side height. It's perfect she doesn't want or have people in the back, even grand kids😝. They are 2-10 so with a little adjustment they have plenty room. It's great in the city and highway. Not she can fill that car up so cheap even when it tells her 50 miles to empty. The car is red, her birthday is in July and her favorite stone is naturally "Ruby" that's her name, Mom and Ruby are unstoppable.
“If you have kids, make sure their short”.....will do!
they're *
Or leggless
TechYoSelf I’m 5 ‘10 and fit in it just fine
My wife is 5 ft and I love this car for her
'Their' what is short? LOL
I’m a new college student with my eco sport and I’m petite & I love it! Definitely not for a bigger family though it’s for sure got a certain niche of people who it would be perfectly made for and I’m happy to say I fit that market!
You forgot the rear seat flips up and the seat back folds down for a flat load level.
I prepped an SE today for our show room. Before I could wash it I had to take off a whole lot of plastic covering the whole hood, the roof, and small bits and pieces all around the vehicle, and the wheels had some sticker like substance on it that was hard to get off. It was a hassle! Other than that I thought it was a cool little car by the time I was done detailing it. It was one of our first ones and everyone was excited like a kid on Christmas morning when I got it into the showroom.
Thanks Mike I’m considering replacing my Trax with an EcoSport, seems like the build quality is better on the Ford
i still love my i3 turbo definitely get the i3 model not the 4 cylinder the smaller engine is faster somehow lol. mine is plenty quick and can get 45 mph wtf!
I have an SE with the 1.0l, and it’s a great car. Like he said in the review, it feels bigger than it is, and it can fit anywhere. Have had no problems zipping around chicago. I’ve taken it on a few 500 mile trips, and there were no issues on the highway, either. Was cruising at 90 the entire way and didn’t have any problems passing. The turbo kicks in quick, and it provides a substantial boost. Obviously it’s not like driving an S5 or whatever, but it’s definitely competent and pretty loveable.
Do you still have it?? How’s it doing? I live in the mountains and I feel like a turbo engine would do better despite lack of AWD.
@@fallentraveler I traded it in early last year when my Maverick came in. I had 40,000 miles on it and absolutely zero issues, though. I would still have it if my Maverick wasn’t built. My wife has the AWD one. Also no issues, but it is noticeably slower than mine was, even though mine technically had 40 less HP. When the turbo kicked in, you felt it.
I text drove a SE with the turbo 3 and was shocked at how fast it went and I liked the way it rode and was surprised at all the features it had.
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Just towed my 1st trailer with my 2.0 , only towed about 1400 pnds its rated for 2000 but i was impressed didnt even know it was there, used sport mode on the trans all level ground only went about 20 miles
The thing is very safe too got rear ended in it and the damage wasn't to bad was able to drive away but as for the kia that hit me the front end was no good
You already crashed a new vehicle??? Howww
I recently acquired a Ford ecosport car I had a Ford Escape and I downsize to this and I really like it rides good handles good and your review was right on thank you have a nice day
India gets a 1.5 liter 3 cyl petrol 125hp
1.0 liter ecoboost petrol
And the popular 1.5 liter 100bhp diesel
Also car gets sync3 with spare tyre on the rear door.
Also Ford pushed 6 airbags in India thankfully
They should have had HID headlights...specially on the Titanium or SES trims.
It does have HIDs
Usering he clearly states they’re HALOGEN projectors, not HID.
Steve Vento 3:38 has the answer. They are halogen headlights... LED DRLs.
A couple things you are not aware of....if you put your hand down between the bottom and back seat cushions in the back seat, you can tilt the bottom cushion forward, and then fold the seat backs down flat.Also, the Powershift transmission was not made by Ford. It was made by Getrage (in Germany), who supplied the transmission to a total of 6 companies. They all dropped it within 2 years, but Ford continued with it. I have no idea why.
I got to drive one of these while a recall on my Ford Fusion was being done and I have to say I'm very impressed I'm actually looking into trading in my car for this one it does have some very cool features the stop-and-start one really got to me though LOL I was leaving the dealership and I thought it died on me overall it's very comfortable I'm not a good highway driver but I feel like in this I could practice and get more comfortable.
You can turn that off
I just purchased this same vehicle, I am 5"2. My daughter is my usual passenger and she is 5ft.
Your HUMBLENESS makes you GREAT!!! Keep up the awesome work.
Just bought a 2018 and I love it.
I bought it 8 mos ago still love it. For the first time yesterday i rode in the back. Was very comfortable. I'm 5'3 1/2
Any problem now after some time with it?
@stephk6543 no. Love it. I've had it since Oct 2023. I have family members that said I'd have problems because it's ford but I haven't.
I love this car... and i dont know why.
same lol
Same
I love this car for my wife
I bought one before even knowing about them
Me too . Bought one! It's just a cool small well built SUV.
My wife has a 2018 EcoSport and it ran and handled beautifully up until the oil pump went out.😢
Ford dealership said we would have to replace the engine that there was no repairing the oil pump.
Cost 💲 $7500. 😡
The 1.0 is garbage. The 2.0 is a solid engine. The only one I'd want.
Looks like Ford is directly competing with the Chevy Trax/Buick Encore now.
Yes and Jeep has something coming smaller than the Renegade coming as well.
Lol the Renegade is pretty small as it is.
Except that the Encore is in an entirely different price class.
That's why the Chevy Trax is a thing. The Encore is the higher end version.
Have you known that the Buick Encore is actually a Opel mokka
Like most Fords you can get the back flat. By pulling up on the seat bottom it folds forward. Then you can get the back flat. Works on all escape , ecosport and focus that I know of.
Great car and even better review. Have a nice day sir!
Hi Mike, i agree the EcoSport needs about 40hp more and the 1.0l SfE Ecoboost 3cyl that is in the Fiesta does not cut it. They should only leave the 2.0l ecoboost in the escape and put the 1.5l ecoboost in the ecosport!
Thank you! I was very interested in this vehicle but I, like you, am a bit power hungry. I may not consider it for purchase now but I will still want to look at it in person in the future. It's so cute 😁
Adding my 2 cents, Indian here. This mini SUV is designed for Indian market specifically where cars smaller than 4000mm get tax benefits. Ecosport is 3997mm, shy of 3mm, smart! It is locally manufactured in southern India in a city named Chennai. Lack of power is not a problem for Indian consumers since we don't have freeways like you guys. Max speed is around 100km/h (60mph) on not so great road filled with obstacles.
Oh yes it's a huge hit here and ford is earning a fortune.
Love the channel and the way you review cars in an honest tone.
I like it. Looks better than the old one ☝️. In the Uk the SES is called the ST Line . We have zetec, titanium and st line
You don't need remote start on the fob.
You can start the vehicle from the Ford App on your phone.
I did it all winter.
Also you can lock/unlock the car from the App.
Another, great feature is the this car produces cabin heat almost immediately>
car handles great and acceleration is good.
Thanks my sister wants to look and test drive a 2018 Ford Ecosport SE. the lease on her 2015 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD. Is up in 2 months.
Smart move. Tell her consider the SES thats what we bought. 2.0L AWD. Great rebates. Well built small SUV.
Wtf your sister is sick then. Tell her to consider the all new 2019 Toyota RAV4. This eco sport is a joke.
The rav4 doesn't compete with the ecosport. The escape does.
I’m 6’7 300 lbs so I’m a big guy and me and my wife tested one of these the other day at my local dealership and they’re very nice I fit in the front just fine but as far as the back seats I couldn’t even get in at all I think your much better off for the money to get a flex or escape more room and better value 👍🏼 love the reviews keep up the good work👌🏼
A year later and these are pricing under 15k for gently used models, thanks to depreciation I might get one sooner than I thought
I’m sure they are thrilled to see you floor their brand new car over and over again.
In Europe we will not get a "ecosport st". Its called the "st line" and it's a equipment level. European cars will likely have a 1.5 tdci and a 1.0 ecoboost engines.
jnsaoo there is no “ecosport st”
I know. That's what i meant.
Indian car will get Dragon 3 cylinder engine with 123hp power. No 4×4 drive and no SES line.
In the netherlands we dont even get a diesel. We get trend essential, trend ultimate, titanium and st line. Automatic Is only available on the titanium and all with the same 3 cylinder engine with 125 hp.
But you get manual transmission in Europe. Is that correct? Hardly any manual transmissions available in U.S.
I have this car. Same colors and everything. There are lights on the visors. You missed it. Take a 2nd look around the top near the roof of the car. I overlooked it too and son pointed it out to me. I love it. Had it about 1 month. And the seats can lay flat in the back. Thanks for the review.
So they discontiued the Fiesta to sell...a lifted Fiesta.
Finally I realized it was stupid to continue drive any of my four other gas guzzlers just for basic transportation whenever I could get a small 4WD gas sipper in the Ford Ecosport. My only negative comment is why Ford decided to do away with a spare tire, which could have been attached to the rear door like so many other SUVs. Will I get rid of my other vehicles, no, They have their purpose. Too bad Ford decided to discontinue this vehicle. I was lucky to get a 2022 which was the last production year.
my f150 weighs around 6500 lbs and is 300 HP
that's about the same power to weight isn't it?
I'm going to go drive one today, I like the look of it
guyina4x4 how did you like it?
guyina4x4 no
Its much more power for sure
You have fun in the f-150
@@overknight5278 what?
I bought one, I think is a great car.
You should re- read my original post.
Or finish reading it.
guyina4x4 i meant no as in its not the same power to weight. The f-150 curb weight is 4-5.5k pounds. (Thats with oils and full tank of gas just minus peoppe and gear)
6.5k is the maxed out with gear and people of whatever you please to fill it.
As to why i said it had more power (plus out of my experience, although in a different ford truck, still similar weights and HP, it hauls a lot faster then the ecosport)
And to restate my question. Which did you like better? (Im not going to bash if you like the ecosport, both the f-150 and the ecosport have their, “Quirks and Features”-Doug)
@@overknight5278 nope my 07 crew cab f150 weighs 6500 lbs empty, well with me in it.
Don't know what f150 only weighs 4k
Maybe a regular cab 2wd with a v6 weighs around 5k
Got the 1.0 turbo version for my wife , she loves it . Dang thing is as nice to drive as my 2014 e350 Mercedes ....
Nice vehicle! It would be a little better with the engine from the ford focus st.
Raul Bazan Jr or the 2.7 TT v6 this car would be hilarious with that motor
Laquan c the 2.7 would be so overkill it would be awesome. My truck has it and I can do 0-60 in 5.7 in 4wd
jj Watson exactly this thing would get 0-60 in like 3.8 seconds 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Laquan c yea it weighs like 1500 pounds less and would be awd it would be a straight up sleeper
The rear seat actually do fold flat. You just have to raise the bottom part then fold the back flat.
Love it! Planning to buy one as daily driver next wk. SES AWD. They ride awesome I've heard. Keep my new Lincoln MKZ off rds in winter!
5:47 “for normal sized people” is the #1 quote I hear from car reviewers, either cars are getting shorter or people are getting taller, I choose the former. Manufacturers are going for looks over functionality.
I hate to be that guy, but eco and echo are two different words.
The pronunciation is that way because the first ford ecosport(2003-2011) was originally a brazilian car, so when they released the 2nd generation worldwide in 2012 they kept the brazilian pronunciation.
Like Nica Alex already already mentioned, we only have the ST-line trim. The most powerful petrol engine is a 1.0l EcoBoost producing 140hp. This version does not come with AWD, which is only available on the 1.5l TDCi (diesel) engine that produces 125hp. So, the American version is more powerful. However, the 2018 EcoSport in Europe does come with optional bi-xenon headlights. That's a first for Ford Europe on smaller/cheaper models.
I really liked the review! I actually find these "normal" cars quite interesting, keep up! :)
Husband bought my ecosport in Feb. despite the little trunk space, it’s perfect for me and my two small baby girls...
In India ,they have this with a spare wheel attached at the back
Sid Mehrok In Brazil too
Unfortunately no premium sound system, hope Ford India adds 10 speakers for the top variant
Indian version also misses out 4wd
How like was developed, in Brazil.
In USA at least, insurance companies hate that because it means more damage when hit in the rear.
I have a titanium model, 2018
2.0l 4 cyl Duratec engine. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that car.
The thing about the pronunciation of Ecosport is due to the origin of the project: Brazil, whose language is Portuguese
A detailed review that I have never seen in other auto review videos. Came here for the car but stayed for the channel. You earned a sub
That door panel is inexcusably cheap.... $27K and the interior door handle looks like it will snap off if you grab it the wrong way.
thats just ur opinion, its BUILT solid, I ve used this vehicle, its not soft like crappy Hondas and Hyundais, budget cars
Ponygt 662 hondas🤦🏼♂️, a Honda is a huge step up from this
I ve tried one and it felt pathetic compared to Ecosport, specially ride quality and handling
Ponygt 662 what Honda did you try a base model fit, this car is a tall fiesta for 30k
Fiesta is worlds best handling small car ever, it is far far far superior to Honda Jazz
I have a Fiesta hatchback right now, but I'm considering getting a small SUV soon. After watching this review, I would consider getting this. It looks a lot nicer inside than I was expecting it to. It is a bit small, but coming from what I drive now, it shouldn't be too big of a deal. It's usually just me in the car anyway.
People are always underestimating small cars these days..
The seats DO fold completely flat...check the manual. it is a bit of a pain to do...not just a push of a button. i needed my completely flat...and was able to do it..to carry a rather large item. so look in the manual.
thanks for this great review - i just bought this Ecosport and I love it but i could not figure how you opened the damn boot- I never noticed the little hidden button under the handle. thanks for thet
It is an inexpensive vehicle that comes well equipped with decent milage. I had to replace my 2013 F-150 since it couldn't fit a car seat. Got this as a stop gap to save up for a new truck. It does what I need it to. I like it as a second car. I got a brand new SE with the 2.0 turbo for 17k and they gave me 16k for the truck. Just understand it isn't a sport or luxurious vehicle. It runs. It drives. Moderately comfortable. Inexpensive.
Thank you! Just what I need.
Early morning upload hell yes. 🙏🏼
I just sold my 2 liter titanium 4x4. Great in the snow but it was slowwwwwwwwww! I really miss the B&O sound system.
Im only ten but i really like this car
I have one!!! I am not into “car power”… i think it is a “lady’s car”. It is cute, easier to park than other SUVs. It gets me from point A to point B.
Love ur videos, keep up :)
For me these reviews are the soul of the channel. Great video.
I love my ford ecosport 1 litre eco boost