Ford EcoSport 2017–2022 car dimensions: 4096 mm long, 1765 mm wide and 1653 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,349 kg. Braked towing is 900 kg.
Higher grades get an 8-inch SYNC 3 touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Base models use a smaller screen without smartphone mirroring. Manual air conditioning is common. automatic climate control appears on mid and top trims. Cruise control with steering-wheel buttons is widely fitted. Rear parking sensors and a reversing camera are standard or available on most grades above base. Blind-spot warning with cross-traffic alert is limited to higher trims or option packs. Pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking is standard in some markets on later cars but absent or optional elsewhere. The cabin seats five with 60/40 split-fold rear seats and multiple storage bins.
Boot space measures around 356 litres with seats up to the package tray. Folding the 60/40 rear seats opens it to 1238 litres to the roof. A side-hinged rear door and optional adjustable cargo floor or management system help with loading. Access needs side clearance.
Braked towing capacity is typically 900 kg, rising to 1100 kg on some engines or markets. unbraked sits near 670-750 kg. US models rate up to about 900 kg with a Class I hitch accessory. Payload is around 380 kg depending on variant and equipment.
Sport-tuned suspension is fitted on SES or ST-Line grades. The car suits light towing and everyday loads but is not set up for heavy work use. Roof rails appear on many trims for extra carrying.
The cabin seats five with a high seating position and 60/40 split-fold rear seats that flip up for a flat load floor. Higher grades add a 6-way power driver seat, heated front seats, leather or ActiveX trim, electronic climate control, ambient lighting and a power moonroof. An acoustic-laminate windshield cuts wind noise while the cooled glovebox and multiple storage bins keep items organised. Rear passengers get map pockets and optional armrest with cupholders.
Auto Start-Stop technology standard to cut fuel use in traffic.
Service intervals typically every 12 months or 15,000-20,000 km depending on market and conditions.
Euro NCAP 4-star rating from 2013 test. NHTSA 4-star overall.
Standard kit includes ABS, ESC with roll stability control, multiple airbags, rear-view camera and hill-start assist.
BLIS with cross-traffic alert and rain-sensing wipers on higher trims.
Engines include 1.0 EcoBoost petrol, 1.5 petrol or diesel and 2.0 petrol options paired with manual or automatic gearboxes and FWD or Intelligent 4WD. Auto Start-Stop helps reduce consumption during stop-go driving. Fuel tank capacity sits around 52 litres in most markets.
Follow the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor or fixed intervals of roughly one year or 15,000-20,000 km. Cabin and engine air filters, brake fluid and spark plugs need periodic replacement. Use genuine parts to maintain warranty cover.
Every model carries dual front, side and curtain airbags plus a driver knee bag in many markets, along with ESC, ABS, traction control and a rear camera. Higher grades add parking sensors, BLIS and rain-sensing wipers. The structure uses high-strength steel.
Keep the car with regular oil changes, tyre pressure checks and body inspections for corrosion. The swing-gate rear door and adjustable cargo shelf make loading easy. A three-year warranty was typical from new.
Length 4096 mm, Width 1765 mm, Height 1653 mm, Wheelbase 2519 mm (EcoSport 2017–2022)
Sources: manufacturer data, Ford UK EcoSport feature brochure PDF.