Used 2019 Ford EcoSport Titanium SUV Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2019 Ford EcoSport Titanium SUV.
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Under rated and a tremendous w/dealer incentives
RichG, Orange City, FL, 08/17/2019
2019 Ford EcoSport Titanium 4dr SUV (1.0L 3cyl Turbo 6A)
If you read the various reviews you know this is one of the lowest rated mini Suv's on the market. The top complaints seemed to be about lack of power, poor gas mileage, and suggestion's the car might be better suited for in town driving only. My experience is these reports are totally unfounded. After my first 1,000 miles of driving I never sensed a lack of power in the car under … normal driving conditions. The engine and transmission are super smooth even at highway speeds of up to 75mph. No shaking. No vibration. No increase in engine noise. Steering has an excellent feel to it. Inside the cabin, I have read reviews comparing this car to a tall Fiesta. I owned a Fiesta and the Ecosport seems much more roomy inside with plenty of room for my knees on either side. Fuel economy averaged 32.5 in mostly in town driving. This was accomplished by keeping a light foot on the pedal. This car also has a gas saving engine turn off feature that works so seamlessly I hardly notice it is working. I have driven several cars where there was a shuddering once you start moving after a traffic light. This was not the case with the Ecosport. Storage area is another plus. It allows the rear passenger seats to fold completely flat. The one area I was sorely disappointed in was the performance of the premium 10 speaker B&O system. It sounded tinny, and congested and was vastly inferior to the standard system on my Hyundai Elantra. Checking the replacement cost for the individual speakers, I found they averaged about $20 each. In other words, junk. So in order to remedy the poor sound I went to a local auto stereo store and was told that in order to upgrade the amplifier I needed a $500 device in addition to the replacement amp in order to translate the digital signals from the head unit to the new amplifier. This basically makes upgrading the amp non cost effective. The good news is the existing amp can be used to power premium replacement speakers. My choice was the Focal Expert Flax 2 way components for the front. This represented a significant upgrade to the sound of the system. The morale of the story is that if you are considering buying the Titanium for the premium system I would recommend you save your money and get the SE which will allow you to replace the amp and speakers without issue.
Shiny white!
Little White , Manassas, VA, 08/16/2019
2019 Ford EcoSport Titanium 4dr SUV (1.0L 3cyl Turbo 6A)
8 months in, I love this car! I feel it’s “just right.” I really like the Ford Sync3 infotainment system, and that it has Apple CarPlay and I can hook my phone in. Coming from a hybrid wagon, handling and maneuverability was a huge upgrade with this car. (And brakes!!) Back seat isn’t the roomiest, but most of the time for me it isn’t in use. (A senior) I like how it drives, it feels … overall smooth, but at highway speeds it’s OK, not super quiet but not too loud, in my opinion. It has the safety features I was looking for, like a CLEAR backup camera I could actually use, parking sensors, and blind spot monitoring.
A small negative for me is the cup holder design...it’s two cup holders but really not big enough for two drinks..unless they are really small.
Also, this car is not fast, but having a hybrid wagon I’m not used to flooring it anyway. I find it fine for my driving.
I like how it’s easy to drive as a whole as well! I do miss the MPG of my old car, but everything else is a big upgrade!
Loving my Ecosport
rmw, Charleston, SC, 07/30/2020
2019 Ford EcoSport Titanium 4dr SUV (1.0L 3cyl Turbo 6A)
I love this little SUV, I just have 1 problem with it. The tires, couldn't Ford have given it better tires? I can't wait until I have to replace them. I drove an Altima before this, I feel safer driver this smaller vehicle than I did Altima. This is a little fun vehicle to drive, it does not have the umph to it but who cares, the handling of it is perfect. I can tool around town in … this little thing. I have averaged 30 mpg city and highway driving, 29 city driving. The reason for only 4 stars is the tires.
Love this car
JC, Greensboro, NC, 04/19/2020
2019 Ford EcoSport Titanium 4dr SUV (1.0L 3cyl Turbo 6A)
Pros-drives very nice, comfortable
Cons- small trunk
Don’t like the auto stop. Can turn that off, but have to do that every time you drive
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2019 Ford EcoSport Titanium SUV
What’s new
- A few formerly optional features are standard this year
- Part of the first EcoSport generation introduced for 2018
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
- Pro:Sync 3 infotainment interface is fast and easy to use
- Con:Aside from blind-spot monitoring, advanced safety aids aren't available
- Con:Below-average fuel economy
- Con:Base engine might struggle while carrying passengers and cargo
- Con:Choppy, jittery ride on most road surfaces
Which EcoSport does Edmunds recommend?
The base S model is very reasonably priced, but we think the younger buyers Ford is trying to appeal to won't be impressed with its lack of tech features. The SE is quite a bit more expensive, but its list of added features is extensive. Its Sync 3 touchscreen interface is one of the best in the business and includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, along with satellite radio. The heated front seats are a nice addition, too. Order the four-cylinder/AWD combo if you plan on carrying friends since the standard three-cylinder is painfully slow.
Full Edmunds Review: 2019 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, a 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 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 the Jeep Renegade and the Mini Countryman and a bit larger than 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 with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto if you can. The B&O Play audio system, standard on this trim, exceeds expectations for segment.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2019 Ford EcoSport in Ohio is:
$56.25 per month*Legal