Review · Gas · Apr 26, 2021
New Ford EcoSport
The 2021 Ford EcoSport is a sporty, small SUV that is designed to move easily in and out of traffic and into tight spaces. Attractively priced, it provides you with a stylish interior and intelligent technology to keep you connected on the road, as well as an available 4WD that is perfect for your off-road terrains and sporty performance.
The 2021 Ford EcoSport is a sporty, small SUV that is designed to move easily in and out of traffic and into tight spaces. Attractively priced, it provides you with a stylish interior and intelligent technology to keep you connected on the road, as well as an available 4WD that is perfect for your off-road terrains and sporty performance.
New for 2021
- Six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat no longer standard in SE trim
- Changed exterior styling
Trims/Pricing
The EcoSport is offered in four trims: S, SE, Titanium, and SES
- S - $19,995
- SE- $23,450
- Titanium - $26,265
- SES - $27,575
Exterior
The EcoSport offers style inside and out. Its exterior is available with LED lighting and halogen projector headlamps, a unique rear swing gate, and power moonroof with sunshade. You can have the choice of 10 colors:
Colors:
- Ruby Red (extra cost)
- Lighting Blue
- Luxe Yellow
- Smoke
- Blue Metallic
- Shadow Black
- Moondust Silver
- White Platinum (extra Cost)
- Race Red
- Diamond White
Standard:
- Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors
- Black Molded-in-Color Door Handles
- Black Painted Bars and Surround – Upper Grille
S trim:
- 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights
SE trim:
- LED running lights, fog lights, a windshield wiper de-icer, body-colored exterior accents, roof rails, rear privacy glass, and a sunroof
SES trim:
- 17-inch wheels, heated mirrors, a rear-spoiler, black exterior styling elements, automatic wipers
- The Black Appearance package adds a black roof, spoiler and hood decal
Titanium:
- 17-inch wheels, chrome exterior trim, metallic bumper accents, heated mirrors, and automatic wipers
Interior
The 2021 Ford EcoSport features comfortable and spacious seating on all trims, and offers one of the largest cargo capacities in the class. It seats up to five people, but four averaged-size adults fit more comfortably.
Standard:
- Cloth upholstery
- Four-way manually adjustable driver's seat
- Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
- Height-adjustable front seats
- 60/40-split rear seats and cargo cover
Available:
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Six-way power-adjustable driver's seat
- Leather-trimmed seats
- Ambient lighting
- SE trim – a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, upgraded cloth upholstery, and an adjustable cargo floor panel
- SES trim – heated steering wheel, and leather upholstery with cloth inserts
- Titanium trim – leather upholstery
- Cargo: There's 20.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and 50 cubic feet with the 60/40-split rear seats folded down.
Safety
The EcoSport features few standard and available advanced safety features that are included with Ford Co-Pilot 360 to help you feel confident on the road.
Standard:
- Rearview camera
- Hill Start Assist – helps you switch from brake to gas without rolling backward.
- Ford MyKey – encourages safe driving habits by adding extra seat belt reminders and letting you set limits on speed and audio volume.
Available:
- Rear parking sensors
- Fog lights
- Blind spot monitoring
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Reverse sensing system
Technology
EcoSport comes with a 4.2-inch display, two USB ports, a Wi-Fi hot spot, Bluetooth, six-speaker audio system, and two USB ports. It has an optional SYNC 3 user-friendly infotainment system and an 8.0-inch LCD touchscreen, but in higher models it comes standard along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
SE – Sync 3 interface, satellite radio, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, optional Convenience Package*
SES – adds contents of Convenience Package
Titanium – builds off contents of Convenience, adding a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen Play premium audio system with HD radio
*Convenience Package – adds a navigation system, a seven-speaker audio system, a 110-volt household-style power outlet, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and interior ambient lighting
Performance
Ford’s power in its EcoSport is a little underpowered, with its first two trims coming with a 123-horsepower turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder EcoBoost engine and 125 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available on every trim.
Its SES and Titanium trim comes with a *166-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that comes with Ford’s intelligent 4WD (all-wheel-drive).
- *Available in the lower trims for $1,450 and $1,595
Transmission:
Six-speed automatic with both engines
Handling:
The EcoSport is one of the easiest small SUVs to maneuver around town and through tight spaces. It delivers a comfortable ride over smooth pavement, but feels bumpy over broken roads.
Towing:
The EcoSport can tow up to 2,000 pounds when properly equipped with the 166-horsepower engine.
Fuel:
Estimated fuel economy is 27/29 mpg in the city and on the highway
Warranty
The 2021 EcoSport comes with a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. No complimentary scheduled maintenance.
Conclusion
The 2021 Ford EcoSport is a sporty subcompact SUV that is easy to maneuver and get in and out of tight spaces. It is affordable, offers plenty of cargo space for a small SUV and features an easy-to-use optional infotainment system. If you’d like a stronger engine, you will need to look to at the higher trims.
