That Ecosport will likely be replaced by the Puma once it makes the trip over the Atlantic next year. So worry not, for a better looking Subcompact SUV is on the way.
As for the Manuals, I know its blasphemy to say this but Manuals are becoming a thing of the past... Less than 14% of the C7 Corvettes sold were manuals. I just don't see manuals sticking around for more than 10 years aside from Sports cars but even they are switching to Dual-clutch, Autos etc.
With regards to the 3.5 Ecoboost being the only engine option for the Expy, I feel your pain.. But fear not, (Rumor) for as I understand it this will change with either the upcoming refresh or next generation. The base Expy will probably stick with the 3.5 TT pushing 375/400hp and will likely have a 5.0 upgrade pushing somewhere along the lines of 450hp seeing as the next gen Raptor will likely dump the 3.5 altogether in favor of the 5.0/5.2 in preparation for the upcoming battle with the Ram 1500 TRX.
As for the Manuals, I know its blasphemy to say this but Manuals are becoming a thing of the past... Less than 14% of the C7 Corvettes sold were manuals. I just don't see manuals sticking around for more than 10 years aside from Sports cars but even they are switching to Dual-clutch, Autos etc.
With regards to the 3.5 Ecoboost being the only engine option for the Expy, I feel your pain.. But fear not, (Rumor) for as I understand it this will change with either the upcoming refresh or next generation. The base Expy will probably stick with the 3.5 TT pushing 375/400hp and will likely have a 5.0 upgrade pushing somewhere along the lines of 450hp seeing as the next gen Raptor will likely dump the 3.5 altogether in favor of the 5.0/5.2 in preparation for the upcoming battle with the Ram 1500 TRX.
