Ford EcoSport [2017-2019] User Reviews

Exterior The 2018 Signature edition is a treat to the eyes and sure to catch attention with its solid road presence and butch Ford SUV design borrowed from its bigger siblings, the new headlight design with DRL gives a mean machine look like no other car. The new Diamond cut alloy wheels is sure to turn some heads around. Impressive color options especially the lightning blue looks amazing.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Absolutely stunning Interiors and attention to details just gives it that upmarket feel, be it the leather-wrapped steering or the blue interior accents and even the matching blue stitching on the seats will constantly remind you that you are ina premium luxury car. There is ample space in the front and back with amazing thigh support which is very important to Indians. most cars will give you a little more legroom compromising on thigh support which in a long drive will give a fatigue feeling but in this, since the rear seat is at a perfect height and ample thigh support and just about right amount of legroom is perfect for any Indian upto 6 -6.1 if taller the person would be comfortable in the front seat.

Adding to all this is the new sunroof which in itself is an awesome feature and i wish they made this standard on all editions.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The 1.5L TDCI Diesel engine is a pleasure to drive, the power to weight ratio is perfect and the gears are very smooth and delivers power in an instant.and the 100PS of power makes sure you dont need to keep changing gears that often and that makes it better in city drives, on highways it will surpass creta or duster with eyes closed.

Ride Quality & Handling The only issue I have with this car is its ride quality, due to its tall design it creates a fair amount of body roll and due to its 17 inch alloy and low profile tyres you will feel deep potholes, the A Pillar is very thick and creates severe Blind spots but other than that it feels very plush and luxurious.the 9 inch infotainment system is just amazing a feature-packed gives that modern right out of fiction feel to the interiors.

Safety wise it is industry leading and no other manufacturer gives soo many features at this price.

EPAS: Electric Power Assist Steering, ABS: Anti-lock Braking system, EBS: Electronic Brake Force Distribution, ESP: Electronic Stability Program, TCS: Traction Control System, HLA: Hill Launch Assist. (you can google each for its functions).

Final Words The 2018 ford ecosport with the completely redesigned interior and exterior coupled with its safety feature and punchy engine is a sheer joy to own and drive by any standards.

Areas of improvement No android auto, apple car play in base models and signature edition, leather seats should be given from titanium editions, better suspension tuning to handle Indian roads and lower body roll. add the 6-speed gearbox to diesel variants.