The Ford EcoSport was launched back in the year 2013 and is known to introduce the compact SUV segment in the Indian market. The car became a hot selling product for the brand and we saw huge waiting periods for this vehicle when it was first launched in the Indian market. Ford did launch the face-lift of the EcoSport in the second half of 2017 but the first-gen model still remains a favorite vehicle for many. With that being said, here is a detailed 2014 Ford Ecosport Trend diesel ownership review which has been shared with us by Mr. Yash. Before we start, here are some quick details about the vehicle:
Registration: October 2014
City: Delhi NCR
Odometer Readings: 1,36,000
The Good Things-
- A brilliant car for everyday commute to the office. Driving it inside the city is not a difficult task while it is a great car for highway journies as well.
- The practical dashboard layout and lots of storage spaces inside the cabin make it a great car for everyday usage.
- Powerful AC chills the cabin in no time.
- The performance from the 1.5-L TDCi engine is amazing. Overtaking a slow-moving vehicle on the highway is not a stressful affair.
- Delivers a great ride-handling balance - keeps the driver and the passengers happy at all times.
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Things That Should Have Been Better-
- A rear AC vent would have helped in better AC performance as the front vents take time to chill the cabin in summers.
- The brakes should have offered a better feel and feedback during high-speed braking. The car does tend to lose its stability during emergency braking at highs speeds.
- The brand should definitely offer a better features list with the lower variants.
- The tailgate-mounted spare wheel ends up damaging the tailgate in case of a rear collision.
The first-gen Ford Ecosport had a great build quality and it did handle the everyday abuse really well. The owner of this EcoSport reports that there have been no issues with the car and the overall ownership experience has been great so far. The after-sales support has been great so far and the service costs too are reasonable for a car of this size.
The seats of the vehicle are comfortable and there is decent space inside the cabin. The quality of the materials used inside the cabin is great and there are a number of storage spaces inside the cabin which makes it a practical car for everyday usage. In addition to this, the boot too is spacious and the split seat option comes in handy when we need more cargo-carrying capacity.
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