Ford EcoSport
The Ford EcoSport is a subcompact crossover SUV produced from 2018 to 2022. As Ford’s most affordable SUV at the time, the EcoSport was designed to be fuel-efficient and provide a gateway into the Ford SUV lineup. The EcoSport is known for its unusual rear door, which is hinged on the side instead of opening upward like a hatchback.
Inside, the EcoSport was comparatively small, with the Ford Focus hatchback of the same era offering more cargo space. The EcoSport was designed for utility in urban environments that offer limited parking and maneuvering space.
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First generation Ford EcoSport
The EcoSport is available in four trim levels. Higher trims include features like a larger engine and all-wheel drive. The standard driveline includes a three-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with front-wheel drive. A four-cylinder engine with a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive was the available upgrade.
Inside, the EcoSport leans into its dashboard technology, with most trim levels providing a 6.5-inch central touchscreen featuring wired Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration at the beginning of production. Base EcoSports came with a smaller 4.2-inch display screen that does not support full smartphone integration. Seating for five passengers in two rows, plus a functional rear cargo area, was standard.
The top EcoSport Titanium trim offers premium amenities, including leather upholstery and a Bang & Olufsen® audio system, as well as blind-spot monitoring and the larger engine with standard all-wheel drive. Buyers could also specify a Cold Weather package to get heated mirrors, a heated steering wheel, and a windshield wiper de-icer.
Model highlights
Standard 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine
Available 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
Standard automatic transmission
Available all-wheel drive
Seating for five passengers
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2018 - 2022
2022 Ford EcoSport
Highlights
Final year of EcoSport production
2.0-liter engine and all-wheel drive became standard on all trims
1.0-liter engine discontinued
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2021 Ford EcoSport
2020 Ford EcoSport
Highlights
4G/LTE data connection available (subscription)
Eight-inch touchscreen standard on SE and higher trims
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2019 Ford EcoSport
2018 Ford EcoSport
Jeff Zurschmeide has been an automotive journalist for more than 20 years, covering the new car business as well as motorsports and industry news. He lives in Tillamook, Oregon, at the confluence of great roads, nice weather, and plenty of space for a collection of strange old automobiles.
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