Ford EcoSport [2013-2015] User Reviews

The interiors are like that of a sedan but you feel sqeezed at the rear even for two passengers. Due to the space constraints at the rear, it gives a feeling of a hatchback small car. They should have taken care of this. The overall looks are impressive. A simple elevation of the body by increasing the ground clearance does not make it a SUV.

Looking at the competetion in this segment in the near future, it will depend on the dealers and the FORD Company to sustain in the market by giving a a comfortable & economical AfterSale Service. The information on mileage is not clear. The Sales Rep & Managers at Harpreet Ford, Gurgaon have different versions on fuel economy and the quality of engine. The linings of interiors is not upto the mark-it may peal off due course of time, if not fixed properly.

Looking at the excise benefit in a sub 4m category and the features provided by FORD, the cost of all the models are on the higher side.

Looks are impressive, better than DUSTER.Interior space is quite less. The dashboard is extended unnecessary, having no value to the users

Exterior Superb looks!! Much avaited Eco Sport!! Those who can't afford Range Rover Evoque can go for this. from back this looks amazing. Awesome design. 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Very stylish!! Sync is too good. Space is good. very comfortable.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Man you can just play with this. What a control!!! I tried on necklace road roughs. Made him jump, turn,drift... nothing happened. Not a single jerk. those who were sitting in the back also did not actually feel the pinch.

Ride Quality & Handling It is a great toy to play with. Absolutely comfortable. It can be your best friend to hang around. Any new person who gets into this car, he will get used to it within 5 minutes. You get lot of confidence while driving.

Final Words Awesome!! Value for money!!

Areas of improvement May be on suspension on a long run. For the highend version, there is nothing to hold in the rear seats because of the side airbags. need to do something on that.

Looks are awesome!! Value for Money!! Excellent ground clearanceI didn't feel anything wrong about the suspension but my co bro who drive had some concerns on suspe

On 15th July’ 2013 I had booked Ford Ecosport Trend Model (Diesel Variant, Chill Metallic Color) at Riddhi Ford, Mathura Road, New Delhi and I was promised by number of sales people of Riddhi Ford – Rohtas, Amit Ahuja & Nitin, that I’ll definitely get the delivery within 3 months, i.e. maximum by 15th Oct’ 2013.

 

I had mentioned to them that I need the car to be used in upcoming family functions starting 25th Oct which was the only reason for me to book a new car, and even after knowing this I was assured again and again by Riddhi Ford that I need not worry as I’ll get the delivery well within 3 months of booking.

 

It’s been over 3 months and Riddhi Ford has failed to deliver the car on time, as committed & promised. I have met and requested everybody numerous times at Riddhi Ford, even the Manager - Nikhil, however they are not giving any confirmed date or month when the car will be delivered. The only reason I had booked the car from Ford & its Dealer was that I’ll get the delivery in/on time (within 3 months).

 

As per the procedure, I have also filed complaint with Ford Customer Service (Complaint # 800044454) on 15th October’ 13 and have spoken to Ms. Shyamala several times, but she has also expressed her inability to help due to poor & non response from Riddhi Ford.

 

Further, I had booked the car on ex-showroom price of INR 7,60,990 applicable as on 15th July’ 2013 but now Ford has increased the price to INR 7,91,790 (i.e more than 4% ) effective 1st Sep’ 13. Ford and the dealer should have protected and honoured the earlier bookings (i.e. before 1st Sep’13) and delivered the car as per applicable prices on the date of booking.

 

The prices of ONLY Ford Ecosport have been increased by Riddhi Ford, not on the other cars as they have seen the opportunity to capitalise on customers’ money, trust & time.

 

I also believe that the delay in delivery is maybe because many of the dealers are selling the car(s) on receipt of black/extra/premium money (money received in cash without receipt) for an earlier delivery. Basically they are delivering the cars booked by us to such people causing the delay in delivery to us, and capitalising on opportunity to earn interest on our booking amounts.

 

Also, Riddhi Ford has been pressurising me to buy the car Insurance from them only, else they’ll not deliver the car; and I know they are charging much higher insurance amount compared to market price – an another opportunity for them to capitalise.

 

I request an immediate action - the Dealer should be penalised, fined and its dealership should be cancelled for money laundering against false promises and commitments.

 

Requested actions to protect such companies & dealer’s unethical practices: 

• Riddhi Ford should be fined and penalised for false commitment – The car should be given IMMEDIATELY to me on the earlier booked Ex-Showroom price of INR 7,60,990 instead of INR 7,91,790. Also they should pay 1% per day delay charges of the total cost of the car every day delay in delivery post 3 months of commitment, just like builders pay to their customers if they delay the possession.

 

• Delivery of the car should be given to the customers waiting for their delivery and suffering just like me - as per first booked preference in order and on the rate applicable on the date of booking.

 

• Dealership of Riddhi Ford should be cancelled, and immediate action should be taken. 

Car booking details:

Car : Ford Ecosport, Chill Metallic Color, Trend Model, Diesel variant 
Booking Receipt No : 1311 
Date of Booking : 15th July’ 13 
File Number : 780

 

Thanks and regards 

Mayank Khanna 

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Exteri or

 exterior is awesome. very good looking compact SUV

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 the fetures you would  not get in other suv with this less budget

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Engine is already proven its capability in ford fiesta so no doubt about engine performance.

 

Ride Quality & Handling

 Handling is very good. even womens cab drive it easily.

Final Words

 It just superb SUV in acceptable budget.

Areas of improvement  

 ford should concentarte on sale service. Today I went to book top end model at Talera ford in pune. And  literallygot shocked after hearing the wating period of ecosport.Please find the below waiting on 27th july 2013.

ambient -- 75 days

trend - - 160 days

titanium--270 days

titanium option---300 days

I returned to home without booking of ES. Though I am verywell impressed with ES I dont wann to waste my time in waiting for almost 1 yr for top end model. 

Its just stupidity by FORD. ES got launched on 25th june and they dont even has 3000 vehicles manufactured post launched. Actually they were not expecting this responce from public. And now getting booking count increase but dont have ready vehicles to delivered.

The final word should be for FORD---try to decrease waiting period for ES deliver. I am sure there are thousand of customers in the market who has changed their mind to not to buy ES due to long waiting period.

 

Good Style, Features. handling is easy.Back seat. Delivery time ..

I was in total confusion before purchasibg this machine. My mind was juggling amoung Duster, honda city, and verna. Ofcourse all these machines are good. But later i feel that my choice was really good for my requirement. I suggest this vehicle for the people who have a family of 5-6 members. Engine is so smooth and giving great perfomance. Mileage on highway it is 21.6 and on city 15kmpl. Good ground clearence. Good for weekend trips to hill station. Execellent A/c. Easy steering and gear shift. Once you start driving you will fall in love with this machine. Only trouble i have seen is the boot space which is not good as i expected. 16inch wheel hive gr8 stability and grip on high speeds. For best mileage drive at 80kmph. You will get assured 20+kmpl on highway. Perfect for long drive and city drive. I had drive this for 400 km but never feel tired and fatigue. If u you dont have a plan to change for next 5years then this is the best option. Buy it use it and sell it. Definetly this machine will grab the market soon. All the best.engine. mileage. design. comfortboot space

Exterior It is great, so well designed that I really had no word to say bad for this. Colour combination is too good with stylish shape. Front lights are too cool. Awesome. Looks very compact from out side but very spacious in front row. Back side is little bit tight but manageable.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Well quality of interior can be improved but fit in this price, not too bad easily manageable. back side AC if provided that can gives a added advantage but manageable.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Still not cheked but surly i am going to take a test drive soon.

Ride Quality & Handling Still not checked

Final Words It would be a great deal interms of SUV/MUV segment. No doubt ford did a gread job. This is a best SUV in comparision to duster/ertiga. It gives a feel as like BMW suv.

Areas of improvement Only worry about post service by ford dealers which is too bad. I had very bad experience on same.

great suvnothing to say

I purchased Ecosport Deisel Trend. I took the car from Mody Ford - Begumpet-Hyderabad. Booking experience was good and i got delivered for 95 days.

Exterior Excellent. Its has stunning looks. First compact SUV. No other cars have such stylish looks. Build quality is very good.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Excellent. Feel very spacious and comfortable. Nothing is dissappointing me in Ecocport. very good acceleration. Excellent breaks. Plastics inside are good they are not that much low quality as others said. I have seen duster interiors too. Comparatively, ecosport interiors are best.

The Dash board is having all controls and is very nice. Sync is working perfectly. I am using Galaxy grand and its working very well. Seat height adjustment is best part. Completely folding back seats is also a good option. 
 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Best excellent engine.

Ride Quality & Handling Very nice. Received the car after 95 days of booking. we felt satisfied in all the aspects. Mileage is also good before first service in hyderabad traffic.

Final Words Excellent car. Currently waiting period is 8 to 10 months. Can wait to purchase this car. Have driven 500 kms till now in city roads. need to check driving in highway. In city roads i got 14 km.

Areas of improvement Waiting period should be reduced. Doors weights. Because of tire at the back door, i feel to open slowly always.

Everything is Best. Stunning and stylish look.Doors are heavy. Back door should be slowly opened,

Exterior

 One doesn't get a better looking vehicle in India than Ecosport as of now.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Contrary to the stupid reviews by some people who haven't even sat in the vehicle and writing a review of it, the space inside is very comfortable unless one is a sumo wrestler.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox 

 Mindblowing is simply the word. Amazing effect of turbo. Driven 2000 km and has given me an average of 12.5 km/l. Gear shifting is slick and silent.

Ride Quality & Handling

Drove at a speed of 130 km/h on G.T road from Jammu to Pathankot without the feeling of any drag or roll. Drove at the speed of 70-80 km/h on Pathankot-Dalhousie Highway feeling as safe. 

Final Words

 Buy it. 

Areas of improvement  

No handle bars above passenger windows. The company needs to add those. The floor mats povided as accessories by the dealership are also not good. Need to look into that.

 

Mindblowing Pickup, Great Safety.No handle bars above passenger windows

Exterior

 Stylish

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Space is moderate. But enough for average built people.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Engine performs good on level roads. But not that good in hilly roads, especially the 2nd gear.

Ride Quality & Handling

 Handling is good. Seating is very comfortable. But A pillar slightly obstruct the view.

Final Words

 My Ecosport Trend diesel is just a week old. But it gives slight noise from driver front door while riding AC on in bumpy roads. It is just a light noise; but yes its irritating as you dont expect it from a brand new car. My friend, who has ecosport Ambient had warned me of this sound, because his car also has the same issue. Hope the service people will be able to fix it.

If anybody face the same issue, or has any idea to solve it, kindly explain it in comments of this review

Areas of improvement  

 Spare wheel cover, roof rail must be provided with all variants.

 

Style, value for money2nd gear lacks power in mountain roads, irritating sound from driver door while riding AC on.