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and wipers, rear-view camera and rear parking sensors, keyless entry and push-button start, four powered windows and safety kit includ- ing stability control, tyre-pressure monitoring and hill-start assist. Based on the best-selling Fiesta model, the
THE SUSPENSION IS ON THE FIRM SIDE BUT
PERFECTLY COMFORTABLE ON ALL BUT THE
EcoSport is a contender in a very competitive sector which includes the SEAT Arona, Renault Captur, Peugeot 2008 and Mazda CX-3 but the Ford scores well for generous equipment levels and keen pricing. The cabin looks smart, with soft-touch materials, good dashboard layout and comfortable seating. It’s roomy for four adults and while the bootspace is not
largest in the class at 356 litres, it does expand to 1,238 litres with rear seats folded. However, a major drawback is that the EcoSport has a side-opening tailgate which
ROUGHEST SURFACES.
makes loading more awkward. On the road, EcoSport drives well, and while the steering feel is rather heavier than on most rivals, it does enhance the sense of composure and driver control. The suspension is on the firm side but perfectly comfortable on all but the roughest surfaces. The 123 hp 1.5 litre diesel unit has
a 0-60 mph time of 11.3 seconds and top speed of 112 mph, and emissions are 140 g/km. Average fuel economy is 43.5 mpg. While the Ford Ecosport is not best in class in every
category, it does come across as the stand-out all-rounder and that is reflected in its impressive sales figures – over 100,000 sold across Europe in 2018.
VOLKSWAGENT-CROSS SEL
THE T-CROSS IS VOLKSWAGEN’S LATEST AND SMALLEST SUV MODEL, A COMPACT FIVE-SEATER WITH CLASS-LEAD- ING INTERIOR SPACE, MANY SAFETY AND DRIVER-ASSIST FEATURES AS STANDARD AND DESTINED TO MAKE QUITE AN IMPACT IN THE CROWDED SUV SECTOR. There are two 1.0 litre turbo
petrol engines available offerng 94 hp and 113 hp and all models are two-wheel drive with choice of manual or auto transmission. There are four trim levels and prices start at £16,995. Volkswagen says the T-Cross
THE T-CROSS TICKS SO MANY BOXES WHEN IT COMES TO
is ‘urban friendly’ and majors on practicality and convenience without sacrificing style, a point well made as I found during my test drive. The T-Cross has elegant styling and its size will seem to many
EVERYDAY FAMILY REQUIREMENTS
The compact SUV sector is hard-fought but the T-Cross ticks so many boxes when it comes to everyday family requirements, it seems certain to become a big-seller.
people to be ideal – it’s not as bulky as many SUV models yet is still surprisingly roomy. Boot space is 385 litres but it can be ex- panded to 455 litres by just sliding the rear seats forward mean- ing they can still be used for passengers. But if the rear seats are folded flat, luggage space is then a class-leading 1,281 litres. The cabin has a quality appearance with durable materials and the dashboard has an efficient user-friendly layout. Over- all the T-Cross impresses with attention to detail and VW’s traditionally high standard of fit and finish. My test model was an upper-range SEL version priced at £21,655. With the 113 hp engine and manual gearbox it has a top speed of 120 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 10.2 seconds. Average fuel economy is 48.2 mpg and emissions are modest at 112 g/km. I found it quiet and responsive to drive, with accurate
steering, supple ride quality and assured handling. It provid- ed the sort of smooth easy feel that makes everyday driving a real pleasure. Standard kit includes sat-nav, connectivity including
smartphone mirroring, roof rails, dual-zone climate control, LED headlights with auto adjustment, adaptive cruise control and a raft of safety features including city emergency braking, predictive pedestrian protection, front and rear parking sensors and a driver alert system.
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