I wanted to give a quick overview of my first 500 miles with my Ecosport. These things have a bad rap with the "professional" reviewers but I don't think they really speak for us normal folk.
First off its a 2021 Ford Ecosport AWD. This means it can only have the 2.0 DI, N/A motor from the focus. 163hp i believe. It's and SE trim with an appearance package that adds some nice looking interior bits, along with optional 17" rims that I think really set off the look over the normal 16's. And finally it has the convenience package which adds some speakers and a few other things.
Driving: It's not fast, no one would expect it to be. It's got 160ish hp and weighs 3300lbs. It really doesn't feel slow, my best description would be that it feels heavy. Handling feels good, no crazy body roll. Maybe a little stiff over bumps with the 17" wheels. Brakes feel great. 4 wheel discs with the fronts being pretty decently sized. Overall it feels solid on the road. The little bits of snow we've had I've felt very confident driving it.
Fit and finish: Did a detail quick before it snowed here and the paint finish is pretty good, no major defects that I saw. A little swirled from what I assume was the dealer running it through a touch wash. Interior feels pretty quality for the price point. BUT there are a few rattles that need to be addressed or they may drive me crazy. Unfortunately this has been what I've experienced from all my affordable new car purchases lately.
Practicality: MPG's are not great as the reviews state. I do short trips and with winter on us now I expect to get about 23 in town. I got 26.4 on a fill-up where it was warmer and I was doing some break in cruising and I'm fine with that. Interior is bigger than you'd expect when looking from the outside.
Overall as a person who's only ever owner efficient commuter cars I'm pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoy this. I have always (and maybe still do?) hated SUV's and the big push from consumers to buy them. But I may be coming around a bit on that one.
First off its a 2021 Ford Ecosport AWD. This means it can only have the 2.0 DI, N/A motor from the focus. 163hp i believe. It's and SE trim with an appearance package that adds some nice looking interior bits, along with optional 17" rims that I think really set off the look over the normal 16's. And finally it has the convenience package which adds some speakers and a few other things.
Driving: It's not fast, no one would expect it to be. It's got 160ish hp and weighs 3300lbs. It really doesn't feel slow, my best description would be that it feels heavy. Handling feels good, no crazy body roll. Maybe a little stiff over bumps with the 17" wheels. Brakes feel great. 4 wheel discs with the fronts being pretty decently sized. Overall it feels solid on the road. The little bits of snow we've had I've felt very confident driving it.
Fit and finish: Did a detail quick before it snowed here and the paint finish is pretty good, no major defects that I saw. A little swirled from what I assume was the dealer running it through a touch wash. Interior feels pretty quality for the price point. BUT there are a few rattles that need to be addressed or they may drive me crazy. Unfortunately this has been what I've experienced from all my affordable new car purchases lately.
Practicality: MPG's are not great as the reviews state. I do short trips and with winter on us now I expect to get about 23 in town. I got 26.4 on a fill-up where it was warmer and I was doing some break in cruising and I'm fine with that. Interior is bigger than you'd expect when looking from the outside.
Overall as a person who's only ever owner efficient commuter cars I'm pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoy this. I have always (and maybe still do?) hated SUV's and the big push from consumers to buy them. But I may be coming around a bit on that one.
