Ford EcoSport Trend 2018 review: snapshot

EXPERT RATING
7.0

Likes

Bigger, better media screen than base car
The better engine
Roomy cabin

Dislikes

No AEB, even as an option
Dumb tailgate
Short warranty
Matt Campbell

Managing Editor - Head of Video

1 min read

The mid-point of the Ford EcoSport 2018 model range is the Trend model, which sports black exterior trim elements to help separate it from the line-up. But that’s not all that’s different.

The Trend is priced attractively at $24,490 plus on-road costs, and unlike the entry-level model, has a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine with 92kW of power and 170Nm of torque. It is front-wheel drive, and has a six-speed automatic transmission.

In terms of specifications, the Trend adds black roof-rails, black exterior trim elements, 16-inch alloy wheels, a leather-lined steering wheel, and it moves the media game along with an 8.0-inch screen with Sync 3, inbuilt sat nav with free map updates for life, and a seven-speaker sound system.

Media is controlled by way of Ford’s Sync 3 console, and there’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, two USB ports, DAB+ digital radio, voice control.

Read the full 2018 Ford Ecosport review

Ford Ecosport 2018: Ambiente

Engine Type Inline 4, 1.5L
Fuel Type
Fuel Efficiency 6.5L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$12,779
Based on 16 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$8,990
HIGHEST PRICE
$17,194
Matt Campbell

Managing Editor - Head of Video

Matt Campbell has been at the forefront of automotive media for more than a decade, working not only on car reviews and news, but also helping manage automotive outputs across print, online, video and audio. After completing his media degree at Macquarie University, Matt was an intern at a major news organisation as part of the motoring team, where he honed his skills in the online automotive reviews and news space. He did such a good job there they put him on full time, and since then he has worked across different automotive media outlets, before starting with CarsGuide in October 2017. At CarsGuide Matt has helped shape the video output of the business, while also playing a key role in management behind the scenes, and helping in-market new car buyers make the right choice by continually evolving CarsGuide's comparison reviews. Driving more than 100 cars a year seemed like a dream to Matt when he first started out, but now it's all just part of the job - a job he loves and plans to stay in for a long time to come. Matt is also an expert in used car values, as he's always on the hunt for a bargain - be it a project beater or a prime example of the breed. He currently owns a 2001 Audi TT quattro and a 2007 Suzuki Jimny JLX.
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$8,990
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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