Ford India has issued a recall for the EcoSport. The recall pertains to the front lower control arm of the vehicle. Ford says the welds may not be upto specifications in some vehicles, which can potentially cause loss of steering control in rare cases. 4,379 units of the EcoSport manufactured between May and June 2017 are said to be affected. The manufacturer will also reach out to 1,018 other owners of the EcoSport (manufactured between November and December 2017) to inspect the recliner locks of the front seats.
Ford EcoSport Variants
Ford EcoSport prices start at Rs. 7.82 lakh for petrol and goes upto Rs. 11.37 lakh. The prices of EcoSport diesel variants start at Rs. 8.42 lakh and the top-end diesel is priced at Rs. 11.89 lakh. Ford EcoSport is available in 15 variants and 7 colours.
The claimed ARAI mileage for the Ford EcoSport petrol is 18 kmpl, and for the Ford EcoSport diesel is 23 kmpl.
Editor's View of Ford EcoSport
Upside
Design, refinement, features
Downside
Rear space
Our Verdict
The success of the Ford EcoSport can be attributed to its packaging. It offers great engines, good interiors with an appealing design and that SUV like stance.
Q.Any chance to introduce the diesel automatic varient of eco sport in 2018???Any chance to introduce the diesel automatic varient of eco sport in 2018???
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Q.How is the car? I want to purchase ecosport autogear, which model is best?How is the car? I want to purchase ecosport autogear, which model is best?
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The EcoSport has got its mojo back. It’s among the only ones in its class that actually looks like a scaled down SUV and not a blown-up hatchback. If you need a small SUV that has some swag, you knoThe EcoSport has got its mojo back. It’s among the only ones in its class that actually looks like a scaled down SUV and not a blown-up hatchback. If you need a small SUV that has some swag, you know where to head. Ford’s compact SUV will be available in a total of five variants viz. Ambiente, Trend, Trend+, Titanium and Titanium+. While a manual transmission is available in all variants, the automatic will be available in the mid-spec Petrol Trend+ and the top-spec Titanium+ variants only....Read More
Q.What About the Maintenance Cost & After Delivery Service from the Company Side?What About the Maintenance Cost & After Delivery Service from the Company Side?
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We would suggest you to get in touch with the dealership as they will be better person to assist you in this concern. Click on the link to find out your nearest dealership: https://bit.ly/2vOlU05We would suggest you to get in touch with the dealership as they will be better person to assist you in this concern. Click on the link to find out your nearest dealership: https://bit.ly/2vOlU05
Q.My father age is 65 years, Hyundai creta or eco sports? My father age is 65 years, Hyundai creta or eco sports?
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Why buy Ford EcoSport? - Features: The EcoSport beats the Creta in each of the compared variants. Though it commands a premium in most of its variants, the added features justify the increment. Why buy Ford EcoSport? - Features: The EcoSport beats the Creta in each of the compared variants. Though it commands a premium in most of its variants, the added features justify the increment. - Safety: The EcoSport Titanium+ and S variants get 6 airbags in total compared to the standard dual front airbags of the Creta E, E Plus and S. Moreover, the availability of ESC, HLA, BA and ISOFIX child seat anchors further enhances its safety quotient than the Creta variants in comparison. - Fuel efficiency and compact dimensions: With its diesel as well as petrol, the EcoSport consumes less fuel than the Creta. The smaller proportions of the Ford SUV make it easy to manoeuver in city traffic and park in tight spots as well. Why buy Hyundai Creta? - Interior space: Thanks to its longer wheelbase, the Creta offers slightly more cabin space with better shoulder room (+25mm) - Bigger boot: Its 402-litre boot allows for more luggage carrying capacity than the EcoSport - After sales service: Despite Ford making inroads to most of the key locations in the country, it’s no match to Hyundai’s well spread-out service network....Read More
You can also consider Maruti S Cross Alpha, whose price is slightly hiked recently with lot loaded safety features like airbags, ABS and EBD for less price compared to its counterparts. Maruti is notoYou can also consider Maruti S Cross Alpha, whose price is slightly hiked recently with lot loaded safety features like airbags, ABS and EBD for less price compared to its counterparts. Maruti is notorious for poor safety, but it has now pulled its socks up and made basic safety features as standard in all variants of S-Cross. since you are buying for old aged father (believing that you will not thrash the car on road and test its limits on highways) , S-Cross will be convenient for entry and exit. It will also make you less hole in your pocket in terms of mileage and maintenance. Otherwise, if you are curious about electronic gizmos, consider: Renault Captur (pricy!) otherwise, you can consider: Renault Duster 110 PS (reliable engine for years)...Read More
Q.How is ecosport for long drives. Is it good rural roads? How is ecosport for long drives. Is it good rural roads?
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The EcoSport has got its mojo back. It’s among the only ones in its class that actually looks like a scaled down SUV and not a blown-up hatchback. Ford Ecosport comes with the boot capacity of 352-lThe EcoSport has got its mojo back. It’s among the only ones in its class that actually looks like a scaled down SUV and not a blown-up hatchback. Ford Ecosport comes with the boot capacity of 352-litre and features 200 mm of ground clearance. If you need a small SUV that has some swag, you know where to head. Also Read - 2017 Ford EcoSport Facelift: First Drive Review: https://bit.ly/2ki6X3j...Read More
Is the Ford EcoSport with its high and wide go-anywhere stance with the exterior package being clothed in SUV-style sheet metal and yet drives like a front wheel drive hatchback? We take it for a nice spin around Goa to give you a more in-depth analysis
Nothing better suggests the very concept and build of the newest Ford in India than the spanking EcoSport which is ready for a mid-June launch, more than a year and a half after we first saw a full size mock-up at the last Auto Expo. It hasn't always been to Ford's great strength in using its SUV-experience in the US to try and develop an SUV-ish vehicle for emerging markets and even though it did try once to come...read more »
Launched in the price range of Rs 7.67 - 11.20 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Ford EcoSport comes with stylish exteriors, premium interiors, and a new 3-cylinder 1.5-liter petrol engine mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The 1.5-liter diesel motor has been carried over and claimed mileage figures for petrol manual, petrol automatic, and diesel manual are 17 kmpl, 14.8 kmpl, and 23 kmpl respectively. New EcoSport is available in total of 5 variants and the top of the line Titanium + trim comes loaded with features like six airbags, electronic stability control, ABS with EBD, traction control, large touchscreen infotainment system, projector headlamps, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, brake assist, and tyre pressure monitoring system. Ford Ecosport comes with the boot capacity of 352-litre and features 200 mm of ground clearance. In Indian market, 2017 EcoSport is up against the likes of Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Tata Nexon among others.
Exterior and Interior
The refreshed EcoSport sports a familiar design. The updated face is a lot more aggressive compared to the outgoing one, but there’s no mistaking this compact SUV for anything else. The top-spec Titanium and Titanium+ variants get halogen projector headlamps and daytime running lamps, that adds a premium touch. Rounding things off is the new grille and bumper combination that imparts some more muscle to the baby Ford. The side and the rear remain practically unchanged, save for a new set of alloy wheels (17-inch for the Titanium+ and 16-inch for the Titanium) and a mildly retouched rear bumper.
It’s on the inside where Ford has really worked on. As years passed by, the EcoSport’s dash appeared cluttered and messy. Well, that’s not a problem anymore as the new layout is a lot simpler. The top-spec Titanium+ variant gets a large 8.0-inch touchscreen that features Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Ford’s SYNC3 tech. The base-spec Ambiente trim will feature a conventional audio system and Ford’s phone dock, where as mid-spec variants will get a 6.5-inch touchscreen unit. Other updates include a new steering wheel, instrument cluster, a tyre pressure monitoring system and a front armrest. On the features front, the top-spec version gets automatic headlamps, automatic climate control, cruise control with limiter and six airbags.
Specifications
The new EcoSport can be had with either a 1.5-litre petrol, or a 1.5-litre Diesel engine. The three-cylinder petrol engine makes 123PS and 150Nm, whereas the four-cylinder diesel is good for 100PS and 205Nm. Both engines are paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. Additionally, the petrol version can be had with a 6-speed torque converter automatic. ARAI-certified mileage stands at 16.98kmpl (petrol-MT), 14.77kmpl (petrol-AT) and 22.89kmpl (diesel-MT) respectively.
Variants
Ford’s compact SUV will be available in a total of five variants viz. Ambiente, Trend, Trend+, Titanium and Titanium+. While a manual transmission is available in all variants, the automatic will be available in the mid-spec Trend+ and the top-spec Titanium+ variants only.
Competitors
Maruti Vitara Brezza: The Brezza ticks the basics of punch, practicality and peace of mind. If you can bear the ridiculously long waiting periods, you’ll end up with a compact-SUV that won’t let you complain. But, in all probability, so will everybody else.
Honda WR-V: There’s more to the WR-V than being a Jazz on steroids. While it retains the hatchbacks basics of space and functionality, it brings in the added advantage of a high ground clearance. It also gets a sunroof. Doesn’t everyone want a sunroof in their lives?
Tata Nexon: Among the best vehicles to roll out of a Tata factory, the Nexon comes very close to acing the compact-SUV game. The funky styling, big 350-litre boot and some segment-firsts like an activity key make it a formidable force in the segment.
ZigSays
The EcoSport has got its mojo back. It’s among the only ones in its class that actually looks like a scaled down SUV and not a blown-up hatchback. If you need a small SUV that has some swag, you know where to head.
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