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**Manufacturer's official claimed figures.Īnalysis Power, performance, and drivetrainsĭownsizing is the name of the game here, with all three cars powered by trembling turbocharged triples. But, before we find out how they stack up, let’s get the key numbers out of the way. And, in spite of the lifestyle ambitions and butched-up styling on display, they’re all front-wheel driven, so off-road capability is no priority at all. We decided to choose the least-expensive petrol-powered, automatic variant of each model (the only gearbox you can get in a T-Cross or an Aircross). Can its local successor, the new C3 Aircross, make more of an impression in a very crowded marketplace, and how does it compare to the old-stager Ford and the glittering new Volkswagen? More’s the pity, because it was one of the very few unique offerings in a very same-same class. Their previous entry in this class, the C4 Cactus, wasn’t a hit in South Africa, so it was quietly dropped from our market. Meanwhile, in a country right next door, Citroën has taken their second stab at this market segment. Related: Our video review of the Volkswagen T-Cross explains why it should be on every crossover buyer's shopping list. It was worth the wait, though, because the new T-Cross is a cracking car – it’s almost like Volkswagen decided to see what the other manufacturers were doing, before hitting back with an opponent which matches (or beats) its opponents in just about every metric. They’ve been making SUVs for a while, actually, but it took them a good while to scale their products down to urban-warrior dimensions.
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One of the biggest threats to the EcoSport’s market share comes from Volkswagen. Related: We reviewed the Ford EcoSport early in its production cycle, and called it "a go-to product for modern life". The EcoSport is suddenly starting to show its age, even after a fairly extensive facelift in 2018. But success attracts success, and we’re currently witnessing a massive influx of new faux-by-fours, all aimed at those same buyers. High-riding stance mixed with cute looks and a healthy serving of space, and the end result was a roaring success for the brand with the blue oval. Ford hopped onto this bandwagon quite soon after the craze started, and created a really enticing little crossover with their EcoSport.