Ford EcoSport: A new segment is budding in our Indian car
market. In the upcoming years, we will witness a segment of Compact SUV’s
in India. Many car makers are currently working on their new offerings for this
segment. Recently, Renault launched their much awaited compact SUV known as
Duster, till now its diesel version has received good reception and it is one
of the best-selling compact SUVs in India. Ford EcoSport is the latest SUV to enter this segment; it was
unveiled in New Delhi at the Auto Expo 2012. Ford has launched the
EcoSport in India (on 26th June, 2013) and the bookings of Ford EcoSport are
now open; the booking amount is INR 50000.
Ford EcoSport has been developed specially to cater those customers who
want a compact SUV within a budget of 5-10 lakh rupees. It is the best looking Sport
Utility Vehicle in its segment. Ford EcoSport follows the
Ford's latest design theme featuring huge front bumper and peeled-back head
lights with a sporty rear-end. EcoSport is available with 3 engine
options: 1.0 litre EcoBoost, 1.5 litre petrol and 1.5 litre diesel.
FACT SHEET:
Make Ford
Model EcoSport
Fuel types petrol,diesel
Price Rs. 5,59,000 - Rs. 8,99,000 lakhs
Interior,Exterior&Safety
Ford EcoSport's
interior styling resembles with the all-new Fiesta which is good news. The
three spoke steering wheel along with short gear knob makes their way to
EcoSport. The instrument dials have blue lighting which looks very cool and is easily readable. Looking at the
rising demand for dual color interiors, Ford may opt for dual tone interiors
otherwise all black scheme is expected in EcoSport. The plastic and fabric
quality is similar to the material used in Fiesta. The quality of
materials used and overall fit and finish inside is not very good and
it feels down-market and could have been better. Ford EcoSport
features disk brakes at its front with drum brakes at the back. Ford has
loaded this car with all the braking and safety features which you expect from
a SUV. It has ESP (electronic
stability program) and ABS with EBD.
The top model also features Traction control for some off-road action, front
Dual airbags and engine immobilizer.
Key specifications
123 Bhp with a maximum torque output of 170 Nm
108 Bhp with maximum torque of 140 Nm
6 speed power shift automatic transmission
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