Ford EcoSport 1,0 EcoBoost Active 6AT

Still a very enjoyable drive, but the interior quality is lagging behind the rest

It’s not a game-changer, but the visual updates will no doubt bolster its already considerable appeal

Since its introduction more than a decade ago, the EcoSport has established itself as one of the stalwarts of the compact crossover segment thanks to its combination of practical packaging, pleasing driving manners and styling, which treads a neat line between urban trendy and off-road chunky.

In our market, the EcoSport forms the backbone of Ford Motor Company South Africa’s sales, alongside the Ranger. When it first arrived on the local scene, the competition was nowhere near as diverse or cutthroat