The All New Ford Eco-Sport

[harold13]

test drove the ecosport las Wednesday at Ford BGC. According to the SA the test drive units weren't complete and there are some features that may be added on the production units due to arrive on April, particularly on the Titanium trim.

The sound deadening for the ambient noise was ok but you can definitely hear the exhaust when accelerating which in my opinion defeats the purpose . All in all I think it was ok but I found myself wanting something more of a premium interior feel similar to the newer Fiesta for the price of the Titanium trim.

i love the leather seats of titanium version. black and red stitch combination.

[mbclubph]

4x4community za member bad experience on ecosport Ford Ecosport 1.5 Titanium petrol - 4x4 Community Forum

[AG4]

4x4community za member bad experience on ecosport Ford Ecosport 1.5 Titanium petrol - 4x4 Community Forum

Ford South Africa sources their EcoSport models from India which started building EcoSports much earlier than Ford Thailand.

[krm]

4x4community za member bad experience on ecosport Ford Ecosport 1.5 Titanium petrol - 4x4 Community Forum

it's a new product, so expect to see similar or other "issues" with the car. My primary concern in buying a Ford is the after-sales service / experience. If you're not worried about it I guess the Ecosport is a good buy indeed.

Note that it's a relatively new engine too with a lot of electronics. I would've proffered the tried and tested diesel engine variant available in other countries. Lower fuel cost and more torque :p

[AG4]

Note that it's a relatively new engine too with a lot of electronics. I would've proffered the tried and tested diesel engine variant available in other countries. Lower fuel cost and more torque :p

The 1.5 Ti-VCT engine has been used in the Thai-spec and Indian-spec Fiesta since 2011.
It's nearly identical to the 1.6 Ti-VCT engine it was derived from, which can be found in the pre-facelift Fiesta sold here (2010-2013) and has been in use by Ford of Europe (in 1.6 liter form) since late 2004 (Euro-spec Mk2 Focus).
I think the engine as well as its twin variable cam timing technology has pretty much been tried and tested.


The 1.5 liter (1499cc) Ti-VCT engine is basically the older 1.6 liter (1596cc) Ti-VCT engine minus 97cc so that it can qualify for the lower (engine displacement-based) tax bracket in some markets (usually 1.5L and below).

[cktlcmd]

I learn a lot by just being a troll Thanks.

There's a lot of hands on review on youtube about the Ford Ecosport. Right now this SUV is on top of my list

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[Vodka]

I learn a lot by just being a troll Thanks.

There's a lot of hands on review on youtube about the Ford Ecosport. Right now this SUV is on top of my list

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i'm thinking about this or the chevy spin diesel

[mackvil]

visited ATC yesterday and saw the Ecosport.

I prefer the styling of the Trend because of the silver accents on the grill compared to the chrome accents of the Titanium
but I like the sunroof of the Titanium!

Medyo masikip nga lang sa 2nd row seats. Better kung dalawa lang talaga ang uupo.

[cktlcmd]

i'm thinking about this or the chevy spin diesel

Yes, the Chevrolet Spin Diesel is also a contender. The only thing I don't like about the looks of the Spin is the back part, plus the Spin gives you the feel of a Mom driving a minivan to school. No offense to anyone.

The Ecosport on the otherhand gives off the "cool" look. I just hope they bring the diesel and 4x4 variants here, and I hope they price them below 1M, preferably around 800T. Otherwise the Kia Sportage and Kia Carens will beat them in sales right now with their sales promo.

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[Louie Anson Ng]

visited ATC yesterday and saw the Ecosport.

I prefer the styling of the Trend because of the silver accents on the grill compared to the chrome accents of the Titanium
but I like the sunroof of the Titanium!

Medyo masikip nga lang sa 2nd row seats. Better kung dalawa lang talaga ang uupo.

Yung second row ba niya kasing sikip lang sa Fiesta or mas masikip pa?

[mackvil]

Yung second row ba niya kasing sikip lang sa Fiesta or mas masikip pa?

Sorry pero d ko ma matandaan kung gaano kasikip yung sa Fiesta...

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[Louie Anson Ng]

Haha, sige, will wait for the mall tour to stop by MoA and test the EcoSport nalang :D

[AG4]

Yung second row ba niya kasing sikip lang sa Fiesta or mas masikip pa?

The EcoSport is roomier than the Fiesta, both front and back. Another thing, since the EcoSport's body doesn't taper (get narrower after the B-pillars) as much as the Fiesta, the rear seats are wider.

Otherwise the Kia Sportage and Kia Carens will beat them in sales right now with their sales promo.

What kind of sales promo?
According to this sales guy at a Kia mall display earlier, the 1.6 LX AT costs P934K, the only Soul currently offered in the country. It only has 1 airbag and no fog lights, it clearly has less features than the EcoSport Trend (P825K for the MT, P875K for the PS).

[Louie Anson Ng]

The EcoSport is roomier than the Fiesta, both front and back. Another thing, since the EcoSport's body doesn't taper (get narrower after the B-pillars) as much as the Fiesta, the rear seats are wider.

Really? I was under the impression na kaha lang talaga pinagbago and seats are the same. Based from the pictures of the interior sa previous posts parang ang sikip rin kasi tignan, pero baka dahil pushed all the way back yung front row. Excited na akong makita yung Ecosport in person and magsisi sa purchase namin ng 2014 Fiesta :rofl:

[AG4]

Really? I was under the impression na kaha lang talaga pinagbago and seats are the same. Based from the pictures of the interior sa previous posts parang ang sikip rin kasi tignan, pero baka dahil pushed all the way back yung front row. Excited na akong makita yung Ecosport in person and magsisi sa purchase namin ng 2014 Fiesta :rofl:

Aside from the rear seats being wider, the front and rear seats are mounted higher (higher hip-points), so one sits more upright, so you take up less horizontal (lenghwise) space.

The EcoSport's rear seats also fold and tumble forward.

[cktlcmd]

According to this sales guy at a Kia mall display earlier, the 1.6 LX AT costs P934K, the only Soul currently offered in the country. It only has 1 airbag and no fog lights, it clearly has less features than the EcoSport Trend (P825K for the MT, P875K for the PS).

No... what I meant is that, if they are to introduce the 4x4 or the diesel variant, I hope they price it at the 800T mark, because with the Kia Promo now, both Sportage and Carens are very close to the 1M mark. So pricing them close to 1M might cause buyers to look elsewhere.

[AG4]

No... what I meant is that, if they are to introduce the 4x4 or the diesel variant, I hope they price it at the 800T mark, because with the Kia Promo now, both Sportage and Carens are very close to the 1M mark. So pricing them close to 1M might cause buyers to look elsewhere.

That is one of the reasons they don't manufacture 4WD EcoSports outside of Brazil. It would be more expensive and according to Ford, demand for 4WD models is very low in this segment, at least outside of Brazil.

[Walter]

No... what I meant is that, if they are to introduce the 4x4 or the diesel variant, I hope they price it at the 800T mark, because with the Kia Promo now, both Sportage and Carens are very close to the 1M mark. So pricing them close to 1M might cause buyers to look elsewhere.

The 1.5 liter 4x2 is already 875T, how can a diesel 4x4 be priced the same?

[foifoi05]

May nakakita na ba ng base model in person? All black grille looks good

[3ple4]

What kind of sales promo?

OT:
This one....

Kia Car Promotions | Kia Motors Philippines

IMO, the Carens' overpriced (at least for the top of the line) that's why they're giving huge discounts.

Original deadline was January 31 then they extended it to Feb 28... wala talagang takers hehe!