Deanh Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 shes here, looks better in the flesh, inside I like what they did with the big screen. I'm sure this will appeal to quite a few people, the girls here were all over it...but I STILL question the usage of the 1.0, especially with the auto...this engine doesn't work with our curb weights.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Snap some "real world" pictures and post, please.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probowler Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Girls have a weird taste in cars. I blame them for the crossover craze. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Girls have a weird taste in cars. I blame them for the crossover craze. Because guys don’t drive crossovers....... SMH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probowler Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Because guys don’t drive crossovers....... SMH Certain kinds... it's a big new world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 shes here, looks better in the flesh, inside I like what they did with the big screen. I'm sure this will appeal to quite a few people, the girls here were all over it...but I STILL question the usage of the 1.0, especially with the auto...this engine doesn't work with our curb weights.... Always great to hear your input Dean! We're still waiting to get the EcoSport on the east coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Deanh Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 3, like the screen floating.....Elons claiming plagiarism. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 It doesn't look bad for what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev-Mo Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Now, how to get the young ladies to take a look at this Ford rather than just run to Toyota and Honda to get a 'cute ute' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 3, like the screen floating.....Elons claiming plagiarism. . My mothers Mazda CX3 had the same basic setup.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jqa1824 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I cant wait to sit in this at NAIAS. This mightbreplace the 2016 Escape my household leases thats up in 2019. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rperez817 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Now, how to get the young ladies to take a look at this Ford rather than just run to Toyota and Honda to get a 'cute ute' Give the young ladies gift cards to Starbucks or something like that for test driving an EcoSport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I will be interested to see the response to the left swing tailgate. It looks good from the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinaw Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I will be interested to see the response to the left swing tailgate. It looks good from the pics. Reminds me of the old "swing-away" tailgate of yesterday's station wagons. Everybody had that back in the 60's and 70's. What goes around, comes around I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 still think its weakness's ( aside from where its built and those logistics ) will be the drivetrain....that said I haven't driven it yet, but the Porter did, and mentioned power...or lack of. Seriously think they should have put the 2.0 as the base, and the 1.5 3 cylinder as the 4 wheel drive upgrade....the shipping weight of the FWD is right at 3000 pounds. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rperez817 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 (edited) still think its weakness's ( aside from where its built and those logistics ) will be the drivetrain....that said I haven't driven it yet, but the Porter did, and mentioned power...or lack of. Seriously think they should have put the 2.0 as the base, and the 1.5 3 cylinder as the 4 wheel drive upgrade....the shipping weight of the FWD is right at 3000 pounds. Thank you Deanh sir for your impressions. I agree the 1.0L engine must be very weak in this application. EcoSport is imported from Chennai I think. How long does it normally take from order to delivery? Edited December 22, 2017 by rperez817 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 rperez....no idea, but my GUESS would be 4 months minimum. Its still taking longer than that for transit Connects to get here when ordered....my last TC order took 6 months...people with THAT patience are few and far between.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 rperez....no idea, but my GUESS would be 4 months minimum. Its still taking longer than that for transit Connects to get here when ordered....my last TC order took 6 months...people with THAT patience are few and far between.... Especially on something like a TC, where they may not be able to wait due to budget. Same would apply to EcoSport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jqa1824 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 As for power, almost no competitors have power ratings over 150, and many have them in the 130s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 i can see Ecosport replacing a lot of fiesta sales, especially with a genuine 6F auto trans in the 1.0 EB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 I guess one NICE thing RMC...is the ordering guide of the eco-sport is relatively streamlined...CANNOT say the same for the TC...shockingly bad.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I guess one NICE thing RMC...is the ordering guide of the eco-sport is relatively streamlined...CANNOT say the same for the TC...shockingly bad.... That should at least help keep models in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 that all depends....I don't think the EcoSport will/ can be built and shipped here in significant numbers....but I don't think Ford expects large sales numbers anyways....the whole shipping issue is counter-intuitive to large numbers... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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