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PREDICTIONEngine Major
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VERDICTSEngine Major
Engine Minor
Engine Cooling
Transmission Major
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Drive System
Fuel System
Electrical
Climate System
Suspension
Brakes
Exhaust
Paint/Trim
Noises/Leaks
Body Hardware
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VERDICTS94 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS!
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WORSE BETTERFord EcoSport
The Ford Fiesta-based EcoSport subcompact crossover has a tall
stance that helps the driver get a good view out. It offers either a
1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder that feels responsive in urban
environments, or a 2.0-liter four-cylinder. The 2.0-liter comes with
standard all-wheel drive. Its fuel economy of 24 mpg overall isn’t
stellar. Handling is very nimble, which makes the EcoSport fun in
the corners. But the ride is stiff and the cabin is loud. The controls
are easy to master, including Ford’s Sync 3 infotainment system, and
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility is standard. The side-
hinged rear hatch door can be annoying to use when parallel parked.
Blind spot warning with cross traffic warning is offered on higher
trims, but neither forward collision warning nor automatic emer-
gency braking is available.Overall Score 58
Predicted Reliability 03
Owner Satisfaction 02
Road-Test Score 61
Front-Crash Prevention NABase Price: $20,485-$27,715
Body Styles: 4-door SUV
Trim Lines: S, SE, SES, Titanium
Drive Wheels: Front, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 1.0-liter 3 turbo (123 hp);
2.0-liter 4 (166 hp)
Transmissions: 6-speed automaticLength (in.)..................... 161
Width (in.) ......................70
Height (in.) ......................65
Wheelbase (in.) ..................99
Weight (lb.) ..................3,390
% weight front/rear ...........59/41Max. Load (lb.) .................825
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............. 22.5
Towing Capacity (lb.) ..........2,000Regular
CR overall mpg ..................24 Average16 17 18
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Fiat 500X
Its adorable styling may make shoppers almost want to hug the 500X,
but the more time they spend with it, the more its appeal wanes,
thanks to its stiff ride, noisy cabin, restricted visibility, annoying
vibration when idling, and unsupportive seats. Styled like a burlier
Fiat 500, the X is a sister vehicle to the Jeep Renegade, and it shares
some of the same virtues and weaknesses. Both have a nine-speed
automatic that is neither smooth nor responsive. When we tested it
with the old 2.4-liter engine, fuel economy, at 23 mpg overall, wasn’t
unimpressive. A new 1.3-liter turbo engine is likely to improve that
by 1 or 2 mpg. The interior has some f lair, and there are a number of
available advanced safety features, such as forward collision warning,
automatic emergency braking, and blind spot warning.Overall Score 35
Predicted Reliability 01
Owner Satisfaction 01
Road-Test Score 50
Front-Crash Prevention Opt.Base Price: $24,490-$29,195
Body Styles: 4-door SUV
Trim Lines: Pop, Trekking, Urbana
Drive Wheels: AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 1.3-liter 4 turbo (177 hp)
Transmissions: 9-speed automaticLength (in.)..................... 167
Width (in.) ......................71
Height (in.) ......................64
Wheelbase (in.) .................101
Weight (lb.) ..................3,280
% weight front/rear ...........61/39Max. Load (lb.) ...............1,080
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............. 19.5
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NRRegular
CR overall mpg ..................23Much worse than
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