The 2019 Ford EcoSport wants for safety and styling that match even the lowered standards set by its price.
Pros Spacious enough Available all-wheel drive Decent fuel economy Upmarket audio option
Cons Heavy for its size Also sluggish Poor safety profile Cabin’s poor fit and finish
The 2019 Ford EcoSport is competitively priced among subcompact crossovers. Unfortunately, its fuel economy scores aren't as good as those of top-tier rivals, and there aren't any advanced safety features aside from blind-spot monitoring.
Pros Above-average cargo space for the class All-wheel drive can be ordered at every trim level Widespread availability of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Sync 3 infotainment interface is fast and easy to use
Cons Aside from blind-spot monitoring, advanced safety aids aren't available Below-average fuel economy Base engine might struggle while carrying passengers and cargo Choppy, jittery ride on most road surfaces
The 2019 Ford EcoSport ranked #15 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Ford EcoSport has a score of 6.8 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 17 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Good amount of cargo space Tall driving position User-friendly available infotainment system
Cons Poor acceleration with base engine Easily unsettled ride Large window pillars hinder forward visibility Limited available advanced safety features
PROS Larger boot than standard Tivoli Smarter new front bumper Huge standard specification Manual or auto, two- and four-wheel drive
CONS No petrol engine Same passenger space as Tivoli Not a thrilling drive Diesel engine quite noisy
The Ssangyong Tivoli XLV offers good space and practicality to families on a budget. However, if you can afford to spend a little more, there are much more competent family SUVs available.
Pros Spacious interior Generous standard equipment Competitively priced
Cons Noisy engine Crashy ride Stodgy handling
The SsangYong Tivoli XLV takes the stylish Tivoli and makes it bigger. It looks a bit more awkward than before, but it’s also more practical.
PROS Extremely versatile Generous warranty Good value
CONS Noisy engines Challenging styling Not the most economical
