Ford EcoSport
The Ford EcoSport is a subcompact crossover SUV, originally built in Brazil by Ford Brazil since 2003, at the Camaçari plant. A second-generation concept model was launched in 2012, being also assembled in fresh factories in India, [1] Thailand and Russia.
Contents
The first-generation EcoSport was designed by the Ford-US Truck Vehicle Center (program code BV226) and was based on the Cologne-built European Fiesta and Ford Fusion (not to be confused with the North American Fusion midsize sedan). Because of this, the project used the Ford B3 platform.
The EcoSport became one of Ford’s best-seller models in Brazil (consistently appearing on the twenty best-selling vehicles), Argentina, Venezuela, and Mexico. Its main competitors were the Fiat Palio Weekend Escapade and Volkswagen CrossFox. The EcoSport sold well and in two thousand eleven sales reached 700,000. [Two]
Versions and engines Edit
The EcoSport was available with five inline-four engines:
- Zetec-Rocam 1.0 L gasoline 8v supercharged, ninety five PS (70 kW) (discontinued in 2006)
- Zetec-Rocam 1.6 8v gasoline/ethanol, one hundred eleven PS (82 kW)
- Duratec Two.0 L gasoline 16v one hundred forty five PS (107 kW)
- Duratorq 1.Four L TDCi Diesel, sixty eight PS (50 kW) (export only)
All models have front-wheel drive with manual transmission as standard. The Two.0 L model can also receive a four-speed automatic transmission (FWD only) or four-wheel drive (manual 6-speed only). In the latter case, an electronically managed system automatically engages the rear axle when front wheel spin is detected, and also lets the driver by hand engage the rear axle from the dashboard.
Restyling Edit
In late 2007, a restyling was introduced, which renewed totally the front to bring it closer to then-current Ford pick-ups, as well as the contemporary Brazilian restyling of the Ford Fiesta, also updated the rear lights, both bumpers, and in the interior demonstrated fresh dashboard using better-quality materials.
Mexico Edit
The Ford EcoSport [Three] arrived in late two thousand three to Mexico as a two thousand four model. The reception by the public was incredible and continued until 2006. For the two thousand seven model year, sales of the petite SUV began slipping and it stopped being a hot seller. Compared to 15,000 units sold in 2004, only Ten,000 units of the two thousand seven model year were sold. This trend continued to worsen for the refreshed two thousand eight model year due in part to a price increase. Only 6,345 units of the two thousand eight model year were sold, and two thousand nine model year sales through July two thousand nine were a mere Two,135 units. Due to decreasing sales, and heightened competition from the Ford Escape, Ford announced that a shortened two thousand ten model year would be the last sold in Mexico. However, a year later, Ford had announced the fresh EcoSport to launch in two thousand twelve bringing back the EcoSport to Mexico after a two-year absence.
1,696 mm (66.8 in) (Japan)
Initial release Edit
The 2nd generation of the EcoSport was developed under Ford’s global product development process. It was based on the two thousand eleven Ford Fiesta B2E platform and it was launched globally. The 2nd generation EcoSport was very first showcased as a concept at the two thousand twelve Fresh Delhi Auto Expo, in India on four January 2012. [6] The car was launched in Brazil on fourteen July two thousand twelve at a embarking price of 53,490 Brazilian real. [7]
Ford showcased the production variant of the Ford EcoSport in China, where the SUV was slated to launch on March Nineteen, 2013. In addition to China, the SUV is also manufactured at Ford India’s Chennai plant, for domestic sale and export to the European market. Ford’s Rayong plant in Thailand manufactures the EcoSport for Southeast Asian markets. [Four] The Ecosport stands in direct competition with the Renault Duster & Nissan Terrano. [8] As of August 2015, Ford’s Indian plant had already sold 200,000 EcoSports; 112,000 of which were sold in India while the rest were exported to South Africa, Taiwan, Japan, Australia and Europe. [9] In November 2016, Ford announced plans to supply the Ford India Ecosport to the US market. [Ten]
The EcoSport is powered by a 1.0-litre, three cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost petrol engine which has a power output of one hundred twenty PS (88 kW; one hundred eighteen bhp) and one hundred seventy N·m (125 lb·ft) of torque. The engine features Ti-VCT (Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing) which contributes to the turbocharged engine’s peak torque embarking at 1,300 rpm. [11] The EcoSport can tow up to seven hundred kg of weight. [12]
Powertrains Edit
The list of powertrains includes Ford’s newest, most advanced engine: the 1.0-litre EcoBoost developed at Ford’s Dunton Technical Center in the UK. The 1.0-litre, three cylinder, turbocharged, cast aluminium engine comes in two versions: seventy four kW (101 PS; ninety nine hp) and eighty eight to ninety two kW (120 to one hundred twenty five PS; one hundred eighteen to one hundred twenty three hp), with the latter delivering a peak torque of one hundred seventy Nm (125 lb·ft) from 1,300–4,500 rpm and two hundred Nm (148 lb·ft) on overboost. Ford’s decision to use cast-iron for the engine block instead of aluminium improved engine warm-up time by fifty per cent. However, The 3-cylinder engine design causes inherent stimulations, which Ford overcame by incorporating a deliberately unbalanced flywheel. Employing the unbalanced flywheel conserves energy more efficiently than employing the more commonly used balance shafts to ensure slick running. Additionally, an internal timing belt bathed in engine oil ensures longer life and even greater efficiency. Lastly, to reduce warm-up times and increase efficiency even further, Ford engineers cast the harass manifold into the cylinder head. The EcoBoost engine design is fairly compact, with the entire engine block’s height and width dimensions comparable to an A4 size sheet of paper. The EcoSport is available with this engine design in China, India and Europe, but not Brazil. The Brazilian EcoSport is powered by a 1.6 L petrol engine, which produces one hundred thirteen bhp (114.Five PS, eighty four kW)and one hundred fifteen lb.ft (156 Nm) of torque.
The Russian EcoSport comes with two different engines: a 1.6L, which produces one hundred twenty two bhp (90 kW) and one hundred forty eight Nm, and a Two.0L, which produces one hundred forty bhp (90 kW) and one hundred eighty six Nm. The Two.0L version of EcoSport comes as AWD with manual transmission, while the 1.6 litre is 2WD only but available with 6-speed manual or PowerShift automotive transmissions.
Along with the 1.0 L EcoBoost engine, the Chinese and the Indian market also get a 1.Five L Ti-VCT petrol engine, which produces one hundred eight bhp (109.Five PS, 80.Five kW) and one hundred forty Nm (103 lb.ft). The EcoSport also features a 1.5L TDCi diesel engine that outputs ninety bhp (67 kW, ninety one PS) power and two hundred four Nm (150 lb.ft) of torque at 2000-2750 rpm. [13]
Safety and convenience features Edit
The Ford EcoSport comes tooled with a diversity of features, including the latest Ford SYNC driver connect system, a unique voice guideline system co-developed with Microsoft. Advanced climate control and a centrally mounted LCD screen with SYNC controls are also included. Safety features include Airbags, Seat belts, anti-lock brakes (Six pack), electronic stability program (ESP), electrical power-assisted steering (EPAS) with Hill Launch Assist and rear parking sensors. [14]
Mileage Edit
The mileage of the Ford EcoSport according to ARAI certified is as goes after:
- 22.7 kmpl / Four.Four L/100 km (1.5L Diesel)
- Eighteen.9 kmpl / Five.29 L/100 km (1.0L EcoBoost Petrol)
- 15.8 kmpl / 6.32 L/100 km (1.5L Petrol MT)
- 15.6 kmpl / 6.41 L/100 km (1.5L Petrol AT) [15]
Marketing Edit
India Edit
The Indian market was amongst the very first few to receive EcoSport. The car is being manufactured at Ford India’s Chennai plant, available in four trims with the choice of three different engine options 1.0L EcoBoost, 1.5L Ti-VCT and 1.5L TDCi. The engines will be mated with 5-speed manual and 6-speed dual clutch transmission.
Japan Edit
At its introduction internationally, it is available in Japan, as the smallest companion to the Ford Kuga and the Ford Explorer. [16] All engines, except the diesel are suggested in Japan, with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed dual clutch transmission, and optional all wheel drive. The 1.0 L and 1.Five L engines provide the chance for Japanese customers to save on the annual Japanese road tax obligation. The Japanese version has the width dimension slightly diminished to 1,696 mm (66.8 in) so as to obey with Japanese Government dimension regulations to encourage sales.
Europe Edit
Ford launched the EcoSport in Europe during 2014, with a limited very first batch of five hundred units arriving in the very first quarter of the year. [17] The announcement was made in September two thousand thirteen at the IFA exhibition in Berlin and the very first limited edition versions could be ordered on a dedicated website. [Legitimate]
After disappointing sales figures in Europe in 2014, during which the Ecosport only sold 11,000 units against over 100,000 for each of its main competitors, the car was revised in two thousand fifteen to make it more suitable to European tastes. [Nineteen]
Ford EcoSport
Ford EcoSport
The Ford EcoSport is a subcompact crossover SUV, originally built in Brazil by Ford Brazil since 2003, at the Camaçari plant. A second-generation concept model was launched in 2012, being also assembled in fresh factories in India, [1] Thailand and Russia.
Contents
The first-generation EcoSport was designed by the Ford-US Truck Vehicle Center (program code BV226) and was based on the Cologne-built European Fiesta and Ford Fusion (not to be confused with the North American Fusion midsize sedan). Because of this, the project used the Ford B3 platform.
The EcoSport became one of Ford’s best-seller models in Brazil (consistently appearing on the twenty best-selling vehicles), Argentina, Venezuela, and Mexico. Its main competitors were the Fiat Palio Weekend Escapade and Volkswagen CrossFox. The EcoSport sold well and in two thousand eleven sales reached 700,000. [Two]
Versions and engines Edit
The EcoSport was available with five inline-four engines:
- Zetec-Rocam 1.0 L gasoline 8v supercharged, ninety five PS (70 kW) (discontinued in 2006)
- Zetec-Rocam 1.6 8v gasoline/ethanol, one hundred eleven PS (82 kW)
- Duratec Two.0 L gasoline 16v one hundred forty five PS (107 kW)
- Duratorq 1.Four L TDCi Diesel, sixty eight PS (50 kW) (export only)
All models have front-wheel drive with manual transmission as standard. The Two.0 L model can also receive a four-speed automatic transmission (FWD only) or four-wheel drive (manual 6-speed only). In the latter case, an electronically managed system automatically engages the rear axle when front wheel spin is detected, and also lets the driver by hand engage the rear axle from the dashboard.
Restyling Edit
In late 2007, a restyling was introduced, which renewed totally the front to bring it closer to then-current Ford pick-ups, as well as the contemporary Brazilian restyling of the Ford Fiesta, also updated the rear lights, both bumpers, and in the interior demonstrated fresh dashboard using better-quality materials.
Mexico Edit
The Ford EcoSport [Trio] arrived in late two thousand three to Mexico as a two thousand four model. The reception by the public was awesome and continued until 2006. For the two thousand seven model year, sales of the puny SUV began slipping and it stopped being a hot seller. Compared to 15,000 units sold in 2004, only Ten,000 units of the two thousand seven model year were sold. This trend continued to worsen for the refreshed two thousand eight model year due in part to a price increase. Only 6,345 units of the two thousand eight model year were sold, and two thousand nine model year sales through July two thousand nine were a mere Two,135 units. Due to decreasing sales, and heightened competition from the Ford Escape, Ford announced that a shortened two thousand ten model year would be the last sold in Mexico. However, a year later, Ford had announced the fresh EcoSport to launch in two thousand twelve bringing back the EcoSport to Mexico after a two-year absence.
1,696 mm (66.8 in) (Japan)
Initial release Edit
The 2nd generation of the EcoSport was developed under Ford’s global product development process. It was based on the two thousand eleven Ford Fiesta B2E platform and it was launched globally. The 2nd generation EcoSport was very first showcased as a concept at the two thousand twelve Fresh Delhi Auto Expo, in India on four January 2012. [6] The car was launched in Brazil on fourteen July two thousand twelve at a commencing price of 53,490 Brazilian real. [7]
Ford showcased the production variant of the Ford EcoSport in China, where the SUV was slated to launch on March Nineteen, 2013. In addition to China, the SUV is also manufactured at Ford India’s Chennai plant, for domestic sale and export to the European market. Ford’s Rayong plant in Thailand manufactures the EcoSport for Southeast Asian markets. [Four] The Ecosport stands in direct competition with the Renault Duster & Nissan Terrano. [8] As of August 2015, Ford’s Indian plant had already sold 200,000 EcoSports; 112,000 of which were sold in India while the rest were exported to South Africa, Taiwan, Japan, Australia and Europe. [9] In November 2016, Ford announced plans to supply the Ford India Ecosport to the US market. [Ten]
The EcoSport is powered by a 1.0-litre, three cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost petrol engine which has a power output of one hundred twenty PS (88 kW; one hundred eighteen bhp) and one hundred seventy N·m (125 lb·ft) of torque. The engine features Ti-VCT (Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing) which contributes to the turbocharged engine’s peak torque embarking at 1,300 rpm. [11] The EcoSport can tow up to seven hundred kg of weight. [12]
Powertrains Edit
The list of powertrains includes Ford’s newest, most advanced engine: the 1.0-litre EcoBoost developed at Ford’s Dunton Technical Center in the UK. The 1.0-litre, three cylinder, turbocharged, cast aluminium engine comes in two versions: seventy four kW (101 PS; ninety nine hp) and eighty eight to ninety two kW (120 to one hundred twenty five PS; one hundred eighteen to one hundred twenty three hp), with the latter delivering a peak torque of one hundred seventy Nm (125 lb·ft) from 1,300–4,500 rpm and two hundred Nm (148 lb·ft) on overboost. Ford’s decision to use cast-iron for the engine block instead of aluminium improved engine warm-up time by fifty per cent. However, The 3-cylinder engine design causes inherent stimulations, which Ford overcame by incorporating a deliberately unbalanced flywheel. Employing the unbalanced flywheel conserves energy more efficiently than employing the more commonly used balance shafts to ensure sleek running. Additionally, an internal timing belt bathed in engine oil ensures longer life and even greater efficiency. Lastly, to reduce warm-up times and increase efficiency even further, Ford engineers cast the harass manifold into the cylinder head. The EcoBoost engine design is fairly compact, with the entire engine block’s height and width dimensions comparable to an A4 size sheet of paper. The EcoSport is available with this engine design in China, India and Europe, but not Brazil. The Brazilian EcoSport is powered by a 1.6 L petrol engine, which produces one hundred thirteen bhp (114.Five PS, eighty four kW)and one hundred fifteen lb.ft (156 Nm) of torque.
The Russian EcoSport comes with two different engines: a 1.6L, which produces one hundred twenty two bhp (90 kW) and one hundred forty eight Nm, and a Two.0L, which produces one hundred forty bhp (90 kW) and one hundred eighty six Nm. The Two.0L version of EcoSport comes as AWD with manual transmission, while the 1.6 litre is 2WD only but available with 6-speed manual or PowerShift automotive transmissions.
Along with the 1.0 L EcoBoost engine, the Chinese and the Indian market also get a 1.Five L Ti-VCT petrol engine, which produces one hundred eight bhp (109.Five PS, 80.Five kW) and one hundred forty Nm (103 lb.ft). The EcoSport also features a 1.5L TDCi diesel engine that outputs ninety bhp (67 kW, ninety one PS) power and two hundred four Nm (150 lb.ft) of torque at 2000-2750 rpm. [13]
Safety and convenience features Edit
The Ford EcoSport comes tooled with a diversity of features, including the latest Ford SYNC driver connect system, a unique voice instruction system co-developed with Microsoft. Advanced climate control and a centrally mounted LCD screen with SYNC controls are also included. Safety features include Airbags, Seat belts, anti-lock brakes (Six pack), electronic stability program (ESP), electrical power-assisted steering (EPAS) with Hill Launch Assist and rear parking sensors. [14]
Mileage Edit
The mileage of the Ford EcoSport according to ARAI certified is as goes after:
- 22.7 kmpl / Four.Four L/100 km (1.5L Diesel)
- Legitimate.9 kmpl / Five.29 L/100 km (1.0L EcoBoost Petrol)
- 15.8 kmpl / 6.32 L/100 km (1.5L Petrol MT)
- 15.6 kmpl / 6.41 L/100 km (1.5L Petrol AT) [15]
Marketing Edit
India Edit
The Indian market was amongst the very first few to receive EcoSport. The car is being manufactured at Ford India’s Chennai plant, available in four trims with the choice of three different engine options 1.0L EcoBoost, 1.5L Ti-VCT and 1.5L TDCi. The engines will be mated with 5-speed manual and 6-speed dual clutch transmission.
Japan Edit
At its introduction internationally, it is available in Japan, as the smallest companion to the Ford Kuga and the Ford Explorer. [16] All engines, except the diesel are suggested in Japan, with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed dual clutch transmission, and optional all wheel drive. The 1.0 L and 1.Five L engines provide the chance for Japanese customers to save on the annual Japanese road tax obligation. The Japanese version has the width dimension slightly diminished to 1,696 mm (66.8 in) so as to obey with Japanese Government dimension regulations to encourage sales.
Europe Edit
Ford launched the EcoSport in Europe during 2014, with a limited very first batch of five hundred units arriving in the very first quarter of the year. [17] The announcement was made in September two thousand thirteen at the IFA exhibition in Berlin and the very first limited edition versions could be ordered on a dedicated website. [Legal]
After disappointing sales figures in Europe in 2014, during which the Ecosport only sold 11,000 units against over 100,000 for each of its main competitors, the car was revised in two thousand fifteen to make it more suitable to European tastes. [Nineteen]