some nasty things to say about the Ford EcoSport

The Ford EcoSport is one car that i have been tracking religiously since the stage it was conceptualized.

Everyone can’t wait to get their hands on the game changing SUV. Unfortunately, i haven’t been lucky so far (Hello Ford!).

So in the meantime, i am checking out other publications and their opinion on the Ford EcoSport. I came across MotorTrend reviewing the Ford EcoSport and boy do they have some terrible things to say about it.

Here are some key criticisms of the review -
>The spare wheel on the tailgate is a design characteristic for people who live in the 1990s.
>The front fascia has an uncanny resemblance to a goldfish gasping for air.
>The quality of the plastic on the dashboard seems to have taken a small dive from the Fiesta.
>The dashboard is very confusing to operate.
>The equipment level even on the highest variant was considerably inadequate.
>Sluggish throttle response, stupidly long gear ratios, lackluster acceleration, and a sensation of excess weight sloshing around in the nose almost spoils the driving experience.
>The electric power steering was considered mild but accurate and reliable.

There were some good points in the review as well such as –
>The publication mentions that for a small car it commands a lot of attention on the road.
>The tall trunk space is usefully large at 12.8 cubic-feet, increasing to 24.9 cubic-feet with the rear seats folded down.
>Those rear seats can recline in two stages, perfect for sleepy rear passengers.
>Fiesta’s driving personality has been endowed on the EcoSport as well and it is very infectious.

Please note that IndianAutosBlog.com does not subscribe to any of the above mentioned opinions. I will reserve our criticism until i finally get to drive the little beast. I understand there are three engines and two transmissions at launch (1.5L petrol, 1.5L diesel, 1L Ecoboost, 5-speed MT, 6-speed AT) and the vehicle will reach dealers in March 2013.

[You can check out the complete MotorTrend review of the 147-horsepower 2.0-liter EcoSport variant