The 2019 Ford EcoSport wants for safety and styling that match even the lowered standards set by its price.
Pros Spacious enough Available all-wheel drive Decent fuel economy Upmarket audio option
Cons Heavy for its size Also sluggish Poor safety profile Cabin’s poor fit and finish
The 2019 Ford EcoSport is competitively priced among subcompact crossovers. Unfortunately, its fuel economy scores aren't as good as those of top-tier rivals, and there aren't any advanced safety features aside from blind-spot monitoring.
Pros Above-average cargo space for the class All-wheel drive can be ordered at every trim level Widespread availability of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Sync 3 infotainment interface is fast and easy to use
Cons Aside from blind-spot monitoring, advanced safety aids aren't available Below-average fuel economy Base engine might struggle while carrying passengers and cargo Choppy, jittery ride on most road surfaces
The 2019 Ford EcoSport ranked #15 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Ford EcoSport has a score of 6.8 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 17 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Good amount of cargo space Tall driving position User-friendly available infotainment system
Cons Poor acceleration with base engine Easily unsettled ride Large window pillars hinder forward visibility Limited available advanced safety features
Pros Striking exterior design Spacious and high-quality interior Excellent ride comfort Refined engine and gearbox
Cons No sub-$40,000 variant Driving position compromises Expensive servicing Facelifted 3008 coming in early 2021
Tangibly more practical and interesting than a 308, this is SUVs done properly.
Pros Uncommonly interesting interior, neat handling Refined engine and gearbox
Cons Some detail missteps beneath the surface
Crossover maxes out on style, practicality and economy.
Pros Sharp and striking exterior styling Slick, distinctive interior design Punchy 1.2-litre petrol, 1.5-litre diesel and hybrid engines
Cons Automatic gearboxes sap power Suspension could be more comfortable Range-topping engines underwhelming
