Kyler-
I know you were asking fieronews is opinion, but if I could share my personal experience: the first thing that got me about the EcoSport was the looks. Besides the Buick Encore, it’s the only other one in the sub compact SUV that actually looks like an SUV and not a hatchback. Went to the dealer for a test drive, and that’s where it was surprising. I’ll be the first to say that it is not the quietest (road noise) nor the best riding (short wheelbase will do that) vehicle, but is still very comfortable and look forward to every time I drive it. Even if one chooses the SE trim, it is very well equipped and should meet most peoples creature comforts. Didn’t drive the 1.0 turbo, as the reviews are less than stellar, but I can assure you the 2.0 has ample power. Even with 3 passengers, and the air conditioning on, have not lost any power out it.
One thing that I would highly suggest is pay no attention to the reviews on this vehicle. The “professional” reviewers that you see on YouTube bash this vehicle only because that can’t be objective in reviewing this vehicle in the subcompact SUV market and some high end models that cost 4 times as much. One video that I found very informative and was about about as objective as one can get, was AlexonAutos found on YouTube. Other than that, go to the dealer, test drive one or 2 different trims even, and see what you think.
Regards
Ty
YouTube:
https://youtu.be/VnjttWVNKrI