A compact SUV like the Ford EcoSport is the kind of versatile ride that gives you a fun drive while also holding all your cargo. It's ideal for trips and your daily commutes around Monroeville, Pittsburgh, and Murrysville.

So, what can this well-rounded SUV do for you? Day Ford shows you what it has to offer in this Ford EcoSport review.

Ford EcoSport Specs

The Ford EcoSport is a compact SUV that offers two engines, both with fun, sporty power. The first one is a 1.0L EcoBoost® I-3 engine that gets up to 123 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque.

The second choice is a larger 2.0L I-4 engine that gets up to 166 horsepower and 149 lb-ft of torque with Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT).

Auto Start-Stop Technology is standard on both to help with fuel efficiency. The EcoBoost® design and Ti-VCT help the Ford EcoSport get better production without sacrificing fuel economy. This helps both engines get up to an EPA-estimated 29 MPG highway.

Each one is also fitted with a 6-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission that gives you the ability to manually control your gear shifting without the use of a clutch.

Ford EcoSport Passenger & Cargo Room

There's comfortable room for five people and lots of cargo inside the EcoSport.

The driver and front passenger each have 39.6 inches of front headroom and 42.9 inches of front legroom, while passengers in the backseat get a comfortable 37.5 inches of rear headroom and 36.7 inches of rear legroom.

Its wide body helps ensure that it's never a tight squeeze when you've got three backseat passengers. There's 50.9 inches of rear hip room and 51.3 inches of rear shoulder room.

For wide, easy access to the trunk, there's a swing-gate rear door instead of your traditional vertical rear gate. Once inside, you'll have 20.9 cubic feet of space to load up. To carry more, use the 60/40 flip-up and split-fold rear bench seat and get 50 cubic feet of space in cargo room.

Ford EcoSport Infotainment System

You're in for a fun drive in the Ford EcoSport, but the infotainment system ensures that it'll be an entertaining one, too.

In the center of your dashboard you'll find the Ford SYNC® 3 system with either a 6.5- or 8-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen. Here, you can connect your smartphone with Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™. There's also two smart-charging USB ports to keep your phone fully charged.

This system also helps you conveniently find your way with the voice-activated Navigation System with pinch-to-zoom capability and integrated SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link®

No matter where you go, you'll still be able to access all your favorite apps with a built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot.

If you're an Amazon Alexa owner, you can stay connected to your home even while you're on the road. Just download the Ford+Alexa app and connect it to SYNC® 3 via SYNC Applink™. This lets you control your Smart Home devices, even when you're out for a drive.

Your infotainment system can also help with backing up. When you put it in reverse, the same screen will show you the live picture from your rearview camera.

Review the Ford EcoSport in Person

The Ford EcoSport offers drivers in Monroeville, Pittsburgh, and Murrysville a sporty drive in a compact SUV that's as capable as it is fun. To learn more about this Ford EcoSport review, visit Day Ford and take one for a test drive Contact our team today!