Changan Ford's Ford Escort, a model exclusive to the Chinese market, has significantly contributed to Ford's sales in the country. Recently, many fans have expressed interest in purchasing the 2019 Ford Escort but are unsure about its specific performance. Today, let's explore the 2019 Ford Escort facelift 1.5L manual intelligent model. The manufacturer's guide price for this car is 80,800 yuan, currently offering a discount of 10,800 yuan, making the bare car price 70,000 yuan. The current discount is substantial. The purchase tax is 5,982.91 yuan, the vehicle and vessel tax is 420 yuan, the compulsory insurance is 950 yuan, plus 3,336.47 yuan for commercial insurance, and 500 yuan for license plate fees, making the total cost 81,200 yuan.
Exterior: The car's overall design leans towards fashion, with a rounded front that is very atmospheric, and the sleek body lines are simple and elegant. The seams of the car body are uniform. The five available colors are relatively pleasing, with the headlights and grille complementing each other, not too strong or flamboyant, while maintaining unique recognizability, appearing graceful yet stable. The paintwork of the vehicle has a fine texture, with a gloss between matte and shiny, reflecting a soft sheen that echoes the overall design of the car body.
Space: The car's dimensions are 4587*1825*1490mm, with a wheelbase of 2687mm. As a compact family sedan, the space in this car is considered spacious. I have a slightly larger build, but sitting in the driver's seat doesn't feel cramped, with some headroom left. People of average build won't feel constricted inside. The rear seat space is slightly smaller, leaving not much room for leg movement, but it is still comfortable. The trunk is not large but can accommodate about three suitcases, which is sufficient for daily outings.
Power: This car is equipped with a 1.5L 122-horsepower L3 engine, with a maximum power of 90kw and a top speed of 187km/h, utilizing a 6-speed manual gearbox. In actual test driving experience, the car starts with strength, maintains stable RPMs during operation, and exhibits good overall smoothness. Once accustomed to the manual gearbox, it is easy to handle. Switching to sport mode provides a noticeable power surge; thus, not much throttle is needed while driving. Actual tests show the car's fuel consumption on relatively flat road sections is 7.0L/100km. The performance of the 1.5L naturally aspirated engine is quite good, meeting daily driving needs, though slightly lacking on highways or bumpy roads.
Handling: The car uses a front MacPherson independent suspension and a rear torsion beam non-independent suspension. It performs stably on uneven roads without too much bumpiness. The car's operating system is responsive and precise, showing good stability when maneuvering around obstacles or changing lanes. It stays steady even when traveling fast on the highway.
In addition, the review also revealed some drawbacks of this car:
1. The configuration is average, lacking features such as a multifunctional steering wheel, central control screen, reversing camera, and navigation system, which might be less suitable for new drivers. The halogen headlights are not very bright when driving at night or in foggy weather.
2. The car's interior is relatively basic, with plastic materials lacking a sense of high quality, and the interior color scheme lacks texture. Owners might need to add features later on.
3. The car does not have a panoramic sunroof, and there are limited technological features. The shock absorption on bumpy roads is not excellent, and the car's sound insulation is average, allowing noise from the car itself and the street to be heard, making it unable to achieve effective isolation between the internal and external spaces.
In summary, this car offers good value for money, performs well in terms of fuel consumption, has sufficient power for daily travel, and is very easy to operate. It is a recommended car to consider.
