2018 Ford EcoSport
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
This 2018 Ford EcoSport presents a 1.0 EcoBoost 125 hp petrol engine paired with a manual gearbox and shows 147,102 km on the odometer. It’s a five-door, five-seat layout that suits small families or a solo commuter needing extra load space; a light model-general note is that the EcoSport is designed as a compact, city-friendly SUV.
Practical strengths here are the claimed fuel return of 5.2 L/100 km and the compact dimensions that aid parking and daily usability. The manual drivetrain gives driver control in traffic and on longer runs, while the five-seat cabin and hatchback-style load area keep weekend bags and shopping straightforward for family life.
Located in Springs New, Springs, Gauteng, this listing is offered for those searching a used EcoSport for sale or specifically an EcoSport 1.0 ECOBOOST TREND; enquire to book a viewing or a test drive of this petrol suv in Gauteng.
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Ford EcoSport safety rating
Rated 5 out of 5 stars for adult occupant protection — ANCAP, 2013 (rating has expired).
Australian-market RHD rating — indicative for SA only where the SA derivative matches the tested safety spec (airbags/ESC/AEB).
Ford EcoSport
Ford’s EcoSport played in a jam-packed B-segment SUV field, giving city drivers the raised ride they craved without needing something the size of a bakkie. Think of it as the pragmatic answer to the Vitara Brezza, Kiger, and Venue, with the Blue Oval tossing in everything from the honest 1.5-litre N/A petrol and punchy 1.5 diesel to the quirky but frugal 1.0 EcoBoost three-pot. Manuals, automatics, even a dual-clutch for the brave — you had options. Now, with Ford SA pulling the plug, all 75 EcoSports out there are pre-loved, prices running from R109,500 to R329,900. That’s a huge gulf, and it’s down to the EcoSport’s ten-year run and the mixed bag you get with condition and spec. Average mileage hovers just north of 106,000 km, so you’d better have your wits about you — not every cheapie is a bargain. The 1.5 TiVCT Ambiente dominates the classifieds, with 11 up for grabs between R109,500 and R219,900. That’s proper starter-pack money and, on paper at least, you’re shopping the same price bracket as brand-new Venues and Kigers, so it’s not a slam dunk. The 1.0T Titanium pushing R329,900? That’s a jaw-dropper for a car that’s seen plenty of tarmac. What really sold South Africans was the EcoBoost’s real-world thrift, and the rear-mounted spare — a small nod to our rougher regional roads. Spot a clean 2020-or-newer model under R220k and you’ve found the sweet spot; any higher and you’re better off looking at something fresh with a warranty.
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2018 Ford EcoSport
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Springs New, Springs, Gauteng
Ford EcoSport FAQs
Common questions about the Ford EcoSport in South Africa.
