Used 2018 Ford EcoSport SE SUV Review
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Unique little SUV
LV, Elgin, IL, 12/12/2018
2018 Ford EcoSport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
UPDATE: 10/15/2021 After 56000 miles I’ve traded in my EcoSport. It truly was a great little SUV that needed nothing other than usual maintenance, tires/oil changes.
I saw this car at the dealership while my huge lemon of a 2017 Escape was getting serviced (again). I asked a few questions and wanted to go for a test drive and I fell in love! It drove similar to my escape but was just … smaller in stature. I have almost 11,000 miles on it now and it’s been great! It’s done well for its size in the snow and my only real complaint I have so far is it didn’t come with heated side mirrors which is a problem living in Minnesota and unfortunately it doesn’t appear to be able to be added on. If you’re in the market for a small SUV on a budget the Ecosport is a great choice.
update at 6700 miles
Harry Brewin, Alburgh, VT, 06/15/2018
2018 Ford EcoSport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
I can't find a real con yet. It out-rides much larger cars on our rough roads in northern Vermont. Good price, good mileage, don't know about Ford service yet or warranty work. I'm 6' and have no trouble getting in or out and the vehicle has surprising road clearance. If the 4wd drive works fine next year, I'd be surprised if it isn't a very good snow car. New: Used it in snow and ice, … the 4wd worked just fine on some steep, icy slopes.
Made for me!
Margaret, Newport News, VA, 11/10/2018
2018 Ford EcoSport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
I love the EcoSport. When I first sat in it I felt like it was especially made for me. It fit! I'm short. I loved just about everything about it. The cons are low gas mileage but I have only driven 2000 miles since February. I would have liked a CD player. The last con is that I can't pop the hatch door from inside. I pick my groceries up from the store and nobody knows how to unlock … from the side of the door. So if its raining I have to get out and open it up.
The little SUV that can do all
Dave Ward, Johnson City, TN, 12/12/2018
2018 Ford EcoSport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
I've had the Ecosport for a year now. It has been awesome, the four wheel drive is great I have a steep drive way and it backs all the way up without even spinning.It's a real joy to drive too the only down side is the gas mileage, with that being said I found out if you use 100% gas you can get an extra 150 miles per tank full yes it cost a little more but well worth it. It's an … outstanding suv I wouldn't owed any thing else.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2018 Ford EcoSport SE SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Above-average cargo space for the class
- Pro:All-wheel drive can be ordered at every trim level
- Pro:Widespread availability of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Con:Aside from blind-spot monitoring, advanced safety aids aren't available
- Con:Below-average fuel economy scores
- Con:Base engine might struggle while carrying passengers and cargo
Which EcoSport does Edmunds recommend?
The SE is the sweet spot of the EcoSport lineup, packing a bunch of features into this small crossover. It's more expensive than the base-level S, but in return you get more features plus greater access to option packages. If you're thinking of adding the Convenience package, you might as well step up to the Titanium or SES. It's included on both trims. Just note that the price of a fully loaded EcoSport is going to be close to roomier small crossovers, such as Ford's Escape. The EcoSport's 2.0-liter engine is a must if you frequently carry passengers.
Full Edmunds Review: 2018 Ford EcoSport SUV
Driving
6.0A short wheelbase makes for sharp handling that would benefit from better tires, but there's no helping the underpowered engine. This car is just slow, and its sluggish transmission doesn't help. The brakes are good, but otherwise it's a well-balanced subcompact lacking muscle.
Comfort
7.0The supportive seats, relatively quiet engine and strong climate control hit the essential points for a comfortable cabin. But backseat passengers may not be as enthused. Ride quality suffers in the pursuit of sporty handling, yielding a choppy, jostling ride on all but the smoothest pavement.
Interior
7.0The cabin is just roomy enough, but smarter packaging would open it up — the deep dashboard gobbles up valuable real estate (and creates forward blind spots). Otherwise, the controls are intuitively placed, save for the tacked-on touchscreen display, which feels, well, tacky and could be executed better.
Utility
7.0Like the larger Escape, the EcoSport suits active lifestyles. The EcoSport offers cargo space similar to capacity in the Jeep Renegade and the Mini Countryman and a bit larger than in the Mazda CX-3. It requires an orchestrated seat and headrest flipping/folding routine to yield maximum space. The left-hinged tailgate opens to the side for curbside cargo-loading.
Technology
7.0The optional Sync 3 infotainment system is fast and useful. Response time to inputs and commands is blazing. Voice controls require deliberate sequence and syntax. It's easy to learn but clumsy. Bypass it with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto if you can. The Bang & Olufsen Play audio system, standard on this trim, exceeds expectations for the segment.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2018 Ford EcoSport in Ohio is:
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