Capable of over 50mpg, the Hyundai Kona Hybrid is the pick of the range if your budget doesn't stretch to the fully electric Kona.
PROS Cheap to run Plenty of equipment Clear infotainment setup
CONS Small boot Sluggish acceleration Optional safety features
Three trim levels will be available for the Korean petrol-electric SUV in Great Britain, though we're still waiting for the new model to be confirmed for Australia.In the UK, the Kona Hybrid will be offered in three trim levels – SE, Premium and Premium SE. All versions team a 1.6-litre direct-injection 'GDi' four-cylinder petrol engine with a 32kW/170Nm electric motor and 1.56kWh battery, quoting system outputs of 103.7kW (@5700rpm) and 265Nm (@4000rpm).Hyundai claims the front-driven hybrid crossover will accelerate from 0-100 in 11.2 seconds (11.6 for Premium and Premium SE), and hit a top speed of 115mph (185km/h).
The 2020 Ford EcoSport comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic. LTE Wi-Fi hotspot now standard.8-inch touchscreen now standard on SE models.
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 2020 Ford EcoSport ranked #15 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Ford EcoSport has a score of 5.8 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 16 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Straightforward optional infotainment system Good maneuverability in close quarters
Cons Powertrains are sluggish and can be noisy Ride is too firm for some Limited visibility Few advanced safety features
The 2020 Ford Ecosport is not particularly good value, not particularly efficient, and not particularly good.
Pros City-friendly size Spacious enough interior Back seat head room Upmarket stereo available
Cons Sluggish acceleration So-so fuel economy Poor safety scores Bargain-bin interior trim