Ford EcoSport
Ford EcoSport
Ford EcoSport
Ford EcoSport
Overview
Manufacturer Ford
Production 2003–present
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout FF layout
AWD layout
Contents
1First generation (2003–2012)
o 1.1Versions and engines
o 1.2Restyling
o 1.3Mexico
2Second generation (2012–present)
o 2.1Initial release
2.1.1Powertrains
2.1.2Safety
2.1.3Marketing
2.1.3.1India
2.1.3.2Japan
2.1.3.3Europe
o 2.22017
3Sales
4References
5External links
Overview
Production 2003–2012
Model years 2004–2012
Powertrain
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Restyling[edit]
In the end of 2007, a mid-cycle restyling was introduced, which renewed completely
the front to bring it closer to then current Ford pickups, as well as the contemporary
Brazilian restyling of the Ford Fiesta, also updated the rear lights, both bumpers,
and in the interior showed a new dashboard using better quality materials.
Mexico[edit]
The Ford EcoSport arrived in the end of 2003 to Mexico as a model for 2004. The
reception by the public was impressive and continued until 2006. For the model year
of 2007, sales of the small SUV began slipping and it stopped being a hot seller.
Compared to 15,000 units sold in 2004, only 10,000 units of the model year of 2007
were sold. This trend continued to worsen for the refreshed model year of 2008 due
in part to a price increase.
Only 6,345 units of the model year 2008 were sold, and the model year 2009 sales
through July 2009 were a mere 2,135 units. Due to decreasing sales, and
heightened competition from the Ford Escape, Ford announced that a shortened
2010 model year would be the last sold in Mexico. However, a year later, Ford had
announced the new EcoSport to launch in 2012 bringing back the EcoSport to
Mexico after a two year absence.
Overview
Production 2012–present
2014–2018 (Thailand)
2018-present (Canada and USA)
Model years 2013–present
Powertrain
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
4-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
6-speed DCT
Dimensions
Initial release[edit]
Ford showed the production variant of the Ford EcoSport in China, planning to begin
sales in March 2013. In addition to China, the SUV is also made at Ford
India's Chennai plant, for domestic sale and export initially to the European, and by
2018, the North American, markets. Ford's Rayong plant in Thailand makes the
EcoSport for Southeast Asian markets. The EcoSport competes with the Renault
[6]
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. In November 2016, Ford announced plans
[11]
to supply the Ford India EcoSport to the market in the United States. [12]
Safety[edit]
The Ford EcoSport has Ford SYNC driver connect system, a command system
codeveloped with Microsoft. It also has airbags, anti-lock brakes (ABS), electronic
stability program (ESP), electric power assisted steering (EPAS), and Hill Launch
Assist, Traction control System (TCS) and rear parking sensors.
Marketing[edit]
India[edit]
The Indian market was among the first few to receive EcoSport. The car is being
manufactured at Ford India's Chennai plant, available in Six trims (Ambiente, Trend,
Titanium, Titanium+, Sports & Thunder edition) with the choice of two engine
options, 1.5L Ti-VCT(dragon series) Petrol and 1.5L TDCi Diesel. The engines are
available with five speed manual and only Petrol engine available with six speed
torque converter transmission. The 1.0 litre EcoBoost Petrol engine has been
[16]
dropped after the vehicle has been upgraded to meet upcoming BS6 emission
compliance norms wef 01.04.2020.
Japan[edit]
At its introduction internationally, it is available in Japan, as the smallest companion
to the Ford Kuga and the Ford Explorer. All engines, except the diesel are offered
[17]
in Japan, with a five speed manual or six speed dual clutch transmission, and
optional all wheel drive.
The 1.0 and 1.5 litre engines provide the opportunity for Japanese customers to
save on the annual Japanese road tax obligation. The Japanese version has the
width dimension slightly reduced to 1,696 mm (66.8 in) so as to comply with
Japanese Government dimension regulations to encourage sales.
Europe[edit]
Ford launched the EcoSport in Europe during 2014, with a limited first batch of 500
units arriving in the first quarter of the year. The announcement was made in
[18]
September 2013, at the IFA exhibition in Berlin, and the first limited edition versions
could be ordered on a dedicated website. After disappointing sales figures in
[19]
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 2015, to make it
more suitable to European tastes. In March 2016, it was announced that the Ford
[20]
EcoSport will be built in Romania, at Craiova plant starting from the autumn of 2017,
moving production for the European market from the current plant in Chennai, India.
This happens on the background of the growing market for the SUV segment in
Europe, and will bring an investment of €200 million to the factory. [21]
2017[edit]
The EcoSport's 2017 mid-cycle updates were announced at 2016 LA Auto Show,
including a revised front end design, and a slightly redesigned rear end. The
dashboard has an optional 8-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system that
supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. [22]
Sales of the EcoSport in the US market began in 2018. Early models include the 1.0
Ecoboost three cylinder turbo gasoline engine for FWD models and the 2.0 four
cylinder petrol naturally aspirated engine for 4WD models. Both engines have a six
speed automatic transmission. The Australian, Canadian and US-market EcoSports,
made in India, have the rear mounted spare tire as optional on the base model. [23]
Sales[edit]
Calendar Europe[24] South India China[25] Thailand Brazil US Canada[26]
Year Africa
References[edit]
1. ^ https://www.carkeys.co.uk/news/common-mispronunciations-in-the-
car-industry
2. ^ "Ford Motor to launch EcoSport SUV at Delhi Auto Expo". India
Today. 5 January 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
3. ^ "Ecosport: SUV Ford made in Romania". Auto Bild. 7 May 2018.
Retrieved 27 August2018.
4. ^ "Ford Ecosport Reaches Production Milestone of 700,000 Units in
Camaçari". Ford press release. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
5. ^ http://reviewdekha.com/ford-ecosport-review/
6. ^ Jump up to: Tabamo Dinzo (25 March 2013). "Ford Presents EcoSport
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