Hertz rental.
The ecoboost is very well mannered. Trans is smooth and the AWD is seemless. Driving dynamics are good, bordering on very good.
This thing is comfortable! The leather seats really conform and feel nice. Sure this is an individual thing, but I'm not the only one who thinks this. They simply have very high quality foam and form fit nearly instantly.
The cabin is a very comfy place to be. The stereo sounds great, the electronics have all sorts of features and there is a USB plug for phone/music.
The little 2 liter turbo engine has sufficient power to pass people with authority, and is reasonably engaging to drive, kinda fun.
Now for the bad. The best I can do is 22mpg going very very easy. 12-15mpg getting on it a bit around town. The Ford "my key" has been configured by hertz and restricts top speed to 80, the radio volume won't go over 45% and the traction/stability control can't be turned off. This results in braking action during full throttle turns. Very annoying as it cuts in far too early! I don't like the "nanny state" stuff and won't rent vehicles with restrictions again. Also, the bottom of the drivers door has corrosion on the bottom seam, big time!!!! It looks to be aluminum and it has serious issues, with only 9000 miles on it. This is not good.
Of course, if this were privately owned, all of this "nanny state" stuff can be properly configured.
Overall, I give this mini SUV very high marks for driving dynamics, comfort and power. And while the mpg is not as good as the hybrid, I very much prefer the power and response of the little ecoboost.
The ecoboost is very well mannered. Trans is smooth and the AWD is seemless. Driving dynamics are good, bordering on very good.
This thing is comfortable! The leather seats really conform and feel nice. Sure this is an individual thing, but I'm not the only one who thinks this. They simply have very high quality foam and form fit nearly instantly.
The cabin is a very comfy place to be. The stereo sounds great, the electronics have all sorts of features and there is a USB plug for phone/music.
The little 2 liter turbo engine has sufficient power to pass people with authority, and is reasonably engaging to drive, kinda fun.
Now for the bad. The best I can do is 22mpg going very very easy. 12-15mpg getting on it a bit around town. The Ford "my key" has been configured by hertz and restricts top speed to 80, the radio volume won't go over 45% and the traction/stability control can't be turned off. This results in braking action during full throttle turns. Very annoying as it cuts in far too early! I don't like the "nanny state" stuff and won't rent vehicles with restrictions again. Also, the bottom of the drivers door has corrosion on the bottom seam, big time!!!! It looks to be aluminum and it has serious issues, with only 9000 miles on it. This is not good.
Of course, if this were privately owned, all of this "nanny state" stuff can be properly configured.
Overall, I give this mini SUV very high marks for driving dynamics, comfort and power. And while the mpg is not as good as the hybrid, I very much prefer the power and response of the little ecoboost.
