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Ford EcoSport 2018 - 2022 Review

4/5
Motor
80%
Salon
80%
Spare Parts
70%
Suspension
70%
Resale
70%
Security
100%
Equipment
90%

Ford EcoSport 2018-2022

The Ford EcoSport is a small, sub-compact crossover SUV suitable for small families, young people, and women. It's known for its limited interior space compared to higher-end SUV models, including its sister, the Ford Kuga. The new generation of the Ford EcoSport was introduced in Egypt in 2018 and continued until 2022. It is not available in Egypt in 2023, and may be offered again in the near future.

The small, sub-compact SUV was offered in four trims in Egypt when it was first introduced to the local market, with a fifth trim not offered. Over time, the number of trims was reduced to just two.

The Ford EcoSport's first trim, "Base," was available at EGP 269,900, while the second trim, "Trend," was priced at EGP 289,900. The third trim, "Sport," was priced at EGP 289,900. At a price of EGP 319,900, the fourth category, "Titanium," reached approximately EGP 359,900. Later, the Ford EcoSport family trim was reduced to two equipment categories, with an official price starting at EGP 505,000 for the standard Trend Plus trim. The second, more equipped Sport Plus trim was offered at EGP 570,000, and prices subsequently increased.

Manufactured at Ford's Romanian plant, the car was a strong competitor in the small SUV category, successfully outperforming the Jeep Renegade, Fiat 500X, Opel Crossland, Peugeot 2008, Hyundai Creta, and Renault Captur models in Egypt for a period before the arrival of the MG ZS, which succeeded in seizing control of this category.

 

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Motor

80%

The Ford EcoSport is powered by a 1.0-liter, 3-cylinder, EcoBoost turbo engine with 123 hp and 170 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. An overboost system delivers up to 200 Nm of torque. It uses front-wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.6 seconds. It is a fuel-efficient vehicle thanks to its small engine, with a fuel consumption of 5.8 liters per 100 km.

The car's engine is known for its economical performance, having won numerous international awards, and it is very fuel-efficient.

The engine delivers good performance with strong torque and power for its size, but the slow, conventional transmission weakens the car's performance and makes acceleration slow. However, it's important to note that this car isn't primarily a sports car, but rather a city car, so this performance is acceptable. The engine is characterized by its lack of vibrations within the car, with rapid acceleration at high engine speeds.

The car has a sport driving mode for those seeking better performance, with an armored engine mount to protect the engine and an insulated hood.

 

Salon

80%

The car is 4096 mm long, 1765 mm wide, and 1653 mm high, with a 310-liter trunk space. It's limited to a 2519 mm wheelbase.

The car also features a range of entertainment and luxury features, most notably an FM/A/C stereo system with a CD player for MP3 playback, six speakers, Bluetooth, a USB port, a trip computer, manual or automatic air conditioning depending on the trim, and a tire pressure monitoring system. The car's interior is also equipped with an engine start/stop button, a sunroof, and a GPS navigation system.

The car's size is suitable for city driving, and the front legroom is good for the driver and front passenger. The rear space is acceptable but limited compared to larger models, which is typical for a subcompact car.

It also features a large rear door and a rear shelf in the trunk. The trunk has a capacity of 340 liters, and the wide space allows for good storage, with the ability to fold the seats to increase storage in the rear.

The car's cabin also features plastic materials with leather trim and chrome accents, and ample storage space in the front door. The dashboard also features soft, flexible materials, chrome accents, and a good dashboard drawer with a leather steering wheel and control buttons. It also features a digital instrument cluster and an 8-inch main screen with modern equipment. The driving mode is easy, visibility is good, and sound insulation is good in the air and outside noises. The overall harshness of the car is good.

The car's drawbacks are that the seats are uncomfortable due to their height. Storage space is limited in the rear interior, and there are no rear air conditioning vents or a center armrest in the rear seat. The center tunnel isn't large, but it does cramp the rear seat. The entertainment system is traditional and not very advanced, but it meets the requirements for this class.

Spare Parts

70%

Ford spare parts are not widely available in Egypt, and the same applies to the EcoSport model. They can be found at the dealership at a somewhat high price, but outside the dealership, searching with dealers specializing in Ford spare parts is more difficult than the general availability of spare parts, because the car is not widely available in the market.

Suspension

70%

The car comes with a MacPherson strut front suspension and a double wishbone or linked rear suspension. The suspension tends to be stiff because the car is high off the ground and compact. This is certainly intended to increase the car's stability on the road due to its height and size, but it faces the problem of swaying in the face of strong winds. The car's steering wheel is precise, the steering is good, and there are no vibrations. The suspension's stiffness compensates for the car's high off the ground. The ground clearance is also large, at 19 cm, which makes it capable of handling high bumps.

 

Resale

70%
The Ford EcoSport has a limited market in Egypt, neither widespread nor very weak, as there is demand for it. The most popular models in the generation that began in 2018 in the used market are the 2019 models. Sales of the car aren't very slow, but they aren't in the best condition, as there are more popular cars in this category, such as the MG ZS.

Security

100%

The Ford EcoSport is equipped with numerous standard features and safety features, including an electronic stability program (ESP), anti-lock brakes (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), a tire pressure monitoring system, rear parking sensors, electronic stability control (ESC), electric power steering (EPAS), driver and front passenger airbags, side curtain airbags, and cruise control.

Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes

 

First trim (Base) specifications

Seven airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), an engine immobilizer with a theft alarm, and a tire pressure gauge.

 

Trend trim (Trend) specifications

Same Previous

 

Specifications of the third category, Sport

The Sport category is better than the previous two categories in that it features cruise control.

 

Specifications of the last category, Titanium

Same as previous

 

It features 7 airbags, including a knee airbag, and many other standard safety features such as electronic stability control and others. It is a distinguished car in terms of safety features.

 

Equipment

90%

مواصفات الفئة الأولى Base 

مصابيح أمامية بأضواء نهارية من فئة LED ومصابيح ضباب أمامية وخلفية وعجلات معدنية قياس 16 بوصة. عجلة قيادة من الجلد بوحدة تحكم في نظام الوسائط المتعددة وبدلات نقل التروس ومرايا جانبية بتحكم كهربائي وشاشة نظام ترفيهي بقياس 4 بوصة تعمل بنظام SYNC 1 الذي يمكن السائق من توصيل الهاتف من خلال تقنية Bluetooth ويدعم خاصية الأوامر الصوتية. 

 

مواصفات الفئة الثانية Trend 

تزيد فئة تريند عن الفئة الأولى في وجود عجلات رياضية بقياس 16 بوصة وزجاج خلفي معتم وحساسات ركن خلفية فقط

 

 

مواصفات الفئة الثالثة Sport 

تزيد فئة سبورت عن الفئتين السابقتين في وجود نظام إدارة المحرك بدون مفتاح ومساحات زجاج أمامية أوتوماتيكي بمستشعر للمطر وشبكة أمامية من الكروم ومصابيح أمامية أوتوماتيكية بجانب شاشة نظام ترفيهي بقياس 6.5 بوصة تستخدم نظام SYNC 3 الذي يدعم التحكم باللمس والأوامر الصوتية وتوصيل الهاتف الذكي إلى جانب عرض معلومات نظام التحكم بالطقس إلى جانب دعم أنظمة Apple CarPlay و Android Auto ونظام تحكم بالطقس بضبط أوتوماتيكي ومرايا كهربائية أوتوماتيكية الغلق ومسند يد جانبي للسائق وتدعيم لمنطقة الظهر بمقعد السائق واضاءة محيطية.

 

مواصفات الفئة الأخيرة Titanium 

تزيد عن جميع الفئات السابقة في وجود نظام دخول ذكي بدون مفتاح ومصابيح أمامية من فئة زينون وفتحة سقف كهربائية.

 

 

‏وبعد اختزال الفئات لاثنين جاءت التجهيزات كالتالي :

أول فئة : 

مثبت سرعة، ومصابيح ضباب أمامية وخلفية مع إضاءة نهارية LED، وتحكم كهربائي للمرايات الجانبية، ومكيف هواء يدوي، وشاشة وسائط 8 بوصة مدعمة للربط مع أجهزة هواتف المحمول عبر البلوتوث، وعجلة القيادة متعددة الوظائف، وجنوط رياضية 16 بوصة.

 

ثاني فئة

تزيد بزر تشغيل/ إيقاف المحرك، إمكانية فتح وغلق السيارة من دون مفتاح، وحساسات ركن خلفية، وحساسات مطر، والشبكة الامامية من الكروم، ومكيف هواء أتوماتيك، ومسند يد أمامي، مرأة ذاتية التعتيم، ونظام ملاحي GPS، وجنوط رياضية 17 بوصة.