Ford EcoSport Models
Diesel Models
Ford Ecosport 1.5 DV5 MT Ambiente
The diesel variants of this compact SUV have been equipped with a 4-cylinder based 1.5-litre DV5
diesel engine that comes with 1498cc displacement capacity. This motor can churn out 89.8Bhp at 3750rpm, while generating a commanding torque output of 204Nm at just 2000 to 2750rpm. This engine torque is distributed to the front wheels via an advanced 5-speed manual gearbox. Some crucial features of this variant includes an EPAS system with pull drift compensation technology, remote central locking with flip key, electric swing gate release, immobilizer system, locking wheel nut on spare wheel and so on. It comes with standard comfort features including manual air conditioner, power adjustable ORVMs, front power windows, driver's foot rest and so on.
Ford Ecosport 1.5 DV5 MT Trend
This mid range diesel variant is blessed with all the features that are standard in Ambiente trim. Apart from those, it has anti-lock braking system, an emergency brake hazard warning function, front and rear power windows, steering mounted audio controls and so on. It also has body colored door handles and external mirror caps along with silver garnished front lower grille. Apart from these, it features 60/40 rear seat split back fold down, rear seat tip, tumble reclining, an illuminated passenger vanity mirror, retractable and removable rear package tray and an under passenger seat storage.
Ford Ecosport 1.5 DV5 MT Titanium
The features of this Titanium trim includes driver and passenger airbags, emergency assist, ISOFIX, configurable speed alarm in fuel computer, rear parking sensors and so on. Its interiors are incorporated with aspects like a leather wrapped steering wheel, driver's seat armrest, lumbar support for driver seat, sun glass holder, a 12V power socket and so on. Apart from the features offered in Trend variant, this trim comes with added functions like an automatic air conditioning system, cooled glove box unit, power windows with driver side one touch up/down function and many more.
Ford Ecosport 1.5 DV5 MT Titanium Optional
This is one of the top end variants that comes with all the Titanium range features as standard. In addition to those, it comes with optional features including a push button engine start, leather seats, smart key less entry, side and curtain airbags.
Petrol Models
Ford Ecosport 1.5 Ti VCT MT Ambiente
The company has equipped the petrol variants of this Ecosport SUV with a 4-cylinder, 1.5-litre, Ti-VCT based engine with 1499cc displacement capacity. This engine comes integrated with a direct fuel injection system that enables it to produce a power of 110Bhp at 6300rpm, while generating 140Nm of commanding torque at just 4400rpm. This motor is linked with a 5-speed manual transmission gearbox that sends the torque to the front wheels and returns about 16.15 Kmpl under standard conditions. This variant is blessed with all the features that are equipped with diesel Ambiente trim. Some of those features includes an FM/AM radio with USB and AUX-In support along with Bluetooth connectivity. Apart from these, it has front power windows, adjustable tilt and telescopic steering wheel, a manual AC unit and many other important aspects as well.
Ford Ecosport 1.5 Ti VCT MT Trend
Besides the features equipped in the Ambiente trim, this particular trim comes with body colored ORVMs and door handles along with chrome plated swing gate outer handle. Some other distinct aspects includes front and rear power windows, steering mounted audio controls, 60/40 rear split seats, driver's foot rest, illuminated passenger vanity mirror, retractable and removable rear package tray, driver seat height adjuster, under passenger seat storage and a few more features. It also comes with crucial safety aspects like ABS and an emergency brake hazard warning system.
Ford Ecosport 1.5 Ti VCT MT Titanium
This petrol Titanium trim is blessed with additional features including driver seat height adjuster with lumbar support, driver's seat armrest, sun glass holder, a 12V power socket, leather wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob and so on. It also comes with a set of 16 inch diamond cut alloy wheels equipped with robust radial tyres. Then it also has a pair of silver painted roof rails and a chrome plated aggressive looking front radiator grille. Apart from the features available in Trend grade variant, it features additional safety aspects, which include dual front airbags, ISOFIX, rear parking sensors, configurable speed alarm in fuel computer and an emergency assist function as well.
Ford Ecosport 1.0 Ecoboost Titanium
This variant comes with an advanced 1.0-litre, Ecoboost petrol engine that has 998cc displacement capacity. It comprises of just 3-cylinders, but can churn out a commanding power of 123.4Bhp at 6000rpm, while delivering 170Nm at just 1400 to 4500rpm. This engine has been coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission gearbox that enables the vehicle to deliver a maximum mileage of 8.9 Kmpl. As far as the features are concerned, it comes equipped with all the features that are on the Titanium variant.
Ford Ecosport 1.0 Ecoboost Titanium Optional
While equipping this variant with the same 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine and retaining all the features of the Titanium variant, the company has bestowed this trim with a few more additional aspects. Some of which include a Smart key-less entry function, push button engine start, leather seating upholstery and dual tone interiors with charcoal black and dark shadow grey color scheme.
Ford Ecosport 1.5 Ti VCT AT Titanium
This variant is being equipped with the same 1.5-litre Ti-VCT petrol engine, which is powering the other existing petrol variants. However, this motor is linked with a 6-speed automatic transmission gearbox. Besides this, it comes with few extra set of features including 2-tweeters, side and curtain air bags along with electronic brake force distribution, traction control system, electronic stability control and also the advanced hydraulic launch assist functions as well. All the other features of this trim remain to be the same as the existing Titanium variant.
Mileage
The American automaker respects the prime concerns of its Indian car buyers and hence uses such technology that is economical in every aspect. Here too, with Ford EcoSport it comes with engines that are fuel efficient irrespective of being diesel or petrol. The 1.5L Ti-VCT petrol engine with manual transmission is capable of providing a mileage ranging from 11.0 kmpl of 14.0 kmpl depending upon the conditions. Whereas the diesel powered 1.5L DV5 powertrain, which also carries manual gearbox, delivers a decent mileage ranging from 16.0 kmpl to 19.57 kmpl. Likewise the eco-friendly and acclaimed 999cc Ecoboost petrol engine too churns out truly reasonable figures in the fuel efficiency column that read 11.0 kmpl to 15.44 kmpl. Now this is definitely as per the promise from Ford, which said 20% more fuel efficiency than conventional petrol engines. And last but not the least is the same 1.5L Ti-VCT petrol engine, but in an automatic avatar this time, and this goes on to deliver an approx. mileage ranging from 10.0 kmpl to 12.95 kmpl in city traffic and long routes.
Power of Ford Ecosport
Ford this time with Ford EcoSport comes in many engine options to choose from depending upon the need and convenient of its buyers. There are in all three engines available, with two in petrol and one in diesel. Here the most powerful of all is the smallest of all and it is 1.0L EcoBoost 3-cylinder petrol powertrain that produces a huge 125 PS of maximum power at 6000 rpm with its 999cc capacity engine along with the peak torque of 170 Nm at 1400-4500 rpm. Mated to a 5-speed manual transmission the compact SUV produces smooth refinement on the drive. The other 4-cylinder petrol engine, the 1499cc Ti-VCT generates 112 PS of utmost power at 6300 rpm together with peak torque of 140 Nm at 4400 rpm. This engine comes with the choice of 5-speed manual.
Acceleration & Pick-Up
As the Ford EcoSport looks sporty and raring to go from outside it is made to practically prove the same when it comes to acceleration and pick-up part. The different choice of engines coupled with fine transmissions in the form of 5-speed and 6-speed manual/automatic gearboxes lets you feel high with quick acceleration and gripping top speed. The 1.0L 3-cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost petrol engine with dual VVT is capable of reaching a top speed of 190 kmph, while it can get to the 0-100 kmph in just over 10 seconds. The 1.5L Ti-VCT petrol engine, which also powers the Ford Fiesta, catches the 0 to 100 kmph mark in mere about 13.25 seconds along with the top speed of 168 kmph.
Ford Ecosport Exteriors
The fascinating exteriors of Ford EcoSport are made to mesmerize the senses any living being. The imposing outside of this impressive SUV creates a hustle wherever it goes, as the new global design philosophy of the company comes into play with this compact SUV. The design engineers from Ford have come up with an impeccable job with the overall dimensions and have left no stone unturned to carve it into a sensation. This 5-seater SUV has got a tall stance overall that makes it more influencing. The front of Ford EcoSport has a wide radiator grille with thick chrome-strip borders that makes it look big upfront, while the bold appearing grille has got company emblem resting in the middle. The aggressive façade of Ford EcoSport has massive front bumper that have a huge 3-layered air dam that appears to be a big mouth.
Just alongside the air dam there are attractively carved chrome encircled fog lamps. The angular headlamps are a perfect match up for this kind of phenomenal frontage of Ford EcoSport. The raised hood provides a macho and mature stance to the SUV, while at the sides the huge front wheel fenders align well to the A pillar making it look properly merged. Also the pair of body colored ORVMs with engraved turn indicators makes the most of this appealing suave vehicle. Though the door handles are kept simple, but the striking silver color roof rails manage to enhance the side profile. The wheels are 16-inch alloys and have been kept the same ‘dazzling’ as seen at the display at Auto Expo 2012. The rear has atypical looking C pillar that appears somewhat like the A pillar, which we generally see in SUVs. The rear wind screen glass has integrated spoiler, whereas the bumper comes in semi-black mode making it look wonderful. What’s more, the further attraction at rear is the mounted spare wheel at the exquisite tail gate that authorizes it as a proper SUV. The tail lamps of Ford EcoSport are made of clear glass and are stretched to provide the sporty feel of the SUV way till the end corner.
Exterior Measurements:
Though one may feel the overall dimensions of Ford EcoSport SUV small considering it’s a sub 4-metre vehicle, but here it’s not about being ‘immense’ but ‘intelligent’. As the design engineers at Ford have very astutely carved the exterior design of the compact SUV making it appear no small than any SUV on the road. The overall dimensional length of Ford EcoSport is 3999 mm long, while the total width is about 1765 mm. Moreover the height part that measures a good 1708 mm impresses a lot due to its upright nature. One of the most concerned aspects of an SUV is its ground clearance, and in Ford EcoSport there are no worries as it carries a huge 200 mm of ground clearance. The wheel base that it has measures a good 2520 mm alongside front track and rear track of 1519 mm and 1524 mm respectively.
The inside space is unbeatable in this under 4 meter vehicle and that makes a big 346 liters of boot space, which is expandable up to substantial 705 liters. Then this impressive compact SUV has 550mm of water wading height, which helps this SUV to glide easily off any shallow water areas on the roads.
Ford Ecosport Interior
It’s not at all a hidden fact that one will find anything boring in the Ford EcoSport SUV, and the flattering plushness inside is a solid proof of the same. As soon as you enter the cabin it’s hard to believe that such compact vehicle, as seen from outside, carries this huge space within; courtesy smart interior design engineers from Ford. The interiors especially the first row has many similarities with the existing Ford Fiesta sedan. The seating position for every individual is pretty comfortable as the posh seats come covered with decent upholstery. At front, the dash that has dark shadow grey/silver and charcoal black amalgamation, witnesses smooth surfaces and is made up of standard quality material. The interior finish that includes audio bezel, air vent rings, steering wheel spoke shell, door trim applique and gear shifter comes painted in sunset silver, which gives a fresh every time cabin is visited.
The driver’s seat has height adjustment and lumbar support feature, followed by drivers arm rest, leather wrapped gear knob and leather draped cozy steering wheel. These commendable aspects make the driver feel convenient and confident on the drive and alongside provide an elevated stance to the driver. For the soothing view there is cool ‘Ice Blue’ back light illumination in analogue dials and other meters at dash. There are as many as 20 small/large stowage spaces inside the cabin of Ford EcoSport for the occupants to keep their knick-knack. Furthermore the two 12V power outlets are provided each at front and rear row. Some more utilities include front seats map pockets, sunglass holder, passenger vanity mirror with light and under passenger seat storage. The rear seats have option of 60/40 split and 100% fold down. If one considers the usual 346L boot space less, than it can be increased up to big 705L.
Interior Comfort:
The company has bestowed their first ever compact SUV in India with loads of convenient attributes that are not only the necessities on the drive but also practically advanced. The list of these comfort and handy features consists of a powerful and efficient air conditioner unit with heater, which comes in manual/automatic option as per variant choice. The steering column is adjustable and telescopic for better drivability with minimal effort. The outside rear view mirrors (ORVMs) are electrically adjustable and have turn indicators placed on them for safety. The front and rear windows have power adjustable feature alongside driver window with 1-touch up-&-down. Moreover the features like average speed show, econometer, distance to empty, average fuel economy display and outside temperature display make driving uncomplicated.
Interior Measurements:
The interior of Ford EcoSport holds unexpectedly huge amount of space that is capable to fit in as many as 5 medium sized individuals. There is adequate head room, leg room, shoulder room and knee room for all the occupants inside. Besides occupants space there is fantastic amount of boot space for the luggage and belongings. The boot space measures about 346 liters and can be extended up to a large 705 liters. The rear seat can be split 60:40, while the rear seat cushion comes with 100% fold down feature making way for more space.
Engine and Performance
Besides the elite and exemplary design inside-out the company has left no stone unturned in providing the under hood with some rare technological advancements in the form of refined and reliable engine choices. There are in all 3 engines present, with one being diesel other two are powered by petrol as fuel. The 1.0L, 999cc EcoBoost, 3-cylinder petrol powertrain generates a big 125 PS of maximum power at 6000 rpm together with a peak torque of 170 Nm at 1400-4500 rpm. This globally acclaimed engine is coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission.
Ford Ecosport Specifications
Engines
1498 cc, Diesel, 89 bhp @ 3750 RPM power
1499 cc, Petrol, 109 bhp @ 6300 RPM power
999 cc, Petrol, 123 bhp @ 6000 RPM power
Gearboxes
Automatic, FWD
5-speed, Manual, FWD
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Steering
Power steering
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