Team-BHP - Ford EcoSport : Official Review

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Originally Posted by ecosport (Post 3279785)

Four? Where did you read that? :)

For the third, check the attached.

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I have enumerated the rumours in my previous posts (346 page post 5181)
This guy nagraj mentioned the steering doesn't gain weight with speed which is absolutely wrong.
Does he mean that or please correct me.
Does any one in the forum know him so that we can get some more information for the benefit of all.

After a thousand kilometres in my Tdci I feel that the steering behaves normally at high speeds. I didn't feel that the steering is over sensitive at any speeds.
However at corners the car scares me more than my I10. This could be cause of the toppling incidents buzzing in my mind or the high seating position coupled with body roll that makes you feel that the car is over steering.
But I never brought this car for its cornering capabilities but to tackle bangalore's potholes and speed breakers. In that department I am completely satisfied.

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Originally Posted by Nilesh5417 (Post 3279770)

Why would you really worry about water wading capabilities? I mean how bad are the roads that you take in monsoon that the water rises almost upto your exhaust or even higher? I seriously think this issue has been given far more due that it deserves. To answer the question for yourself, why don't we rephrase it to - "Did i buy the ecosport for its water wading capabilities? "

As an example: The answer is Yes (for me) & maybe for few others (but not most people who will drive it only in urban areas on well behaved roads). The manufacturer claims it & I want it to perform on that aspect. That is why I am getting it (alongwith high GC) because I need to use it in places that might demand it where my current cars too might pull it off but its very risky with them. Ford claims on this feature give that appropriate amount of extra margin (over sedans) that brings with it extra safety & peace of mind where I want to use it. I dont need it to be a SUV or a 4x4 offroader which it cant be too.

But I hope people are not confusing this issue & thinking that the Ecosport probably has even lower capability than a sedan just because you see the words "less", "bad", "water wading", "engine stalled" together. That wont be so. The concern was only whether its atleast as much as Ford claims (& there was a confusion with the UK manual stating a much lower figure). They have probably modified it for India as the figures for glow plug height etc (from ecosport_rules) show.
As to why people question this capability - some indeed want it as claimed. Most dont need it perhaps though.:thumbs up
Too many responses from me on this too. :D

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Originally Posted by anks_at (Post 3279583)

But water wading is another story. Ford claims it to a certain height of 550mm (correct?) & I will not budge on anything less than that claim. The car needs to meet that expectation of mine as claimed by Ford. Yes I know how to properly drive in water, all the precautions needed to be taken et al but the height has to be met!
No, I dont plan on making it a regular feature on my drives, but I need it because I may have to depend on it a few times in the lifetime of the vehicle for sure, in my intended use for the vehicle.
This is a design objective of the vehicle, an advertised feature & 1 imp reason for me to buy this car. So no compromises on this one.

Yes, this is not just sales hyperbole, it is an exact specification. They may give guidance about speed of vehicle, water, etc, but it must basically meet the claims.

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Originally Posted by djs (Post 3251573)

Thanks a lot ZENith. Yes we do, and probably we shall meet next year to celebrate the same :). Can you provide me the quote with IDV and addons taken by you ? Also, I'll send you my number in a message.

I did an PDI yesterday, checked the Odo and its 28KM so it seems good. My experience with Elite has also been pleasant so far but I'm certainly miffed by Ford with price hike and all that. Luckily, i'm getting Push Start Stop and Smart Keyless entry, but need to pay a higher price. The tyres are MRF :Frustrati.

If Reliance is not in the list then I'll go with Bharti Axa or Royal Sundaram.

Mine B'day falls on 30th Aug, the day @Zenith took delivery. :-) Unfortunately, I didn't get the delivery on that day. Finally getting it by next weekend. Might need some tips for getting the last mile stuff done. Which Loan/ Insurance did you end up going for with Elite?

Regarding Water wading, I know the topic's been beaten to death here but my 2 cents, IMHO the capability of vehicle largely depends on the driver and driver's luck too! It is imperative that the driver knows how to tackle travelling through water and has to be extra careful, even if the claimed water wading capability is 500mm. On the other hand, if the vehicle in front of him stops abruptly then obviously he has no other option but to stop and pray that the car does not stall.
I had once driven my Santro in around 450mm water in Mahabaleshwar (where in rainy season it rains like cats and dogs). We were lucky and went through without a problem but my friend in his Zen was not so lucky, he had to brake due to a fast bus coming from the opposite direction. He stalled and he stalled bad! Somehow we managed to find a mechanic on a rainy Sunday and upon inspection we found out that the Con-Rod was bent. It was such a huge dent to his pocket.
Well, but if you are in a Land Rover then you should be OK with that 900mm+ water wading capability. ;)

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Originally Posted by ecosport (Post 3280195)

After market spare wheel cover available in ebay for half the price of original. Rs 5500/- And it is pre-painted too. Sadly, no black.

http://www.ebay.in/itm/Ford-eco-spor...1#ht_500wt_922

Awesome find!! Thats a sure shot buy if your color is there. No warranty issues, half the price! I hope it has the locking mechanism on the bottom too. I have asked the same from the seller. Waiting for his response.clap:

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Originally Posted by ecosport (Post 3280195)

After market spare wheel cover available in ebay for half the price of original. Rs 5500/- And it is pre-painted too. Sadly, no black.

http://www.ebay.in/itm/Ford-eco-spor...1#ht_500wt_922

Thats a great catch, although I feel the quality will be inferior than the original.
Looks a bit out of shape and the ecosport embossing doesn't look sharp. Posting picture from ebay
But then you get what you pay for.5500 against 8500inr.(original)

Also make sure before you buy it the fixing mechanism same as the original as many aftermarket ones have rexine/leatheritte with elastic on the back side whick is easy to knock off.

I would prefer the genuine one any day as it is finished much better

My Panther went for an eye operation ;)

Would like to thank ecosportrules & Srinivas for the work of art
Please don't use the images without my permission.
A lot of hard work and sweat has gone into this work of art.
I hope as an auto enthusiast you would appreciate and understand that.

Please also ignore the plasticy grill and missing fog lamps (mine is Ambient variant) as it will be fixed on my first service to 5 piece Chrome grill and OEM Fog lights mostly by next week.
And also ignore our TATA Iris in the background.
That was my uncle's art work project which btw I love driving ;)

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Originally Posted by johannskaria (Post 3280280)

Awesome johann,

Truly looks like a black panther on the prowl.
The hazard lamp on picture looks like from some sci fi movie.
Wishing you all the very best for your exams:thumbs up.