With its price being pretty low than
other cars in its segment, it was always believed that the Ford Ecosport would
grab a huge market after it was launched. Measuring just an inch under the 4
meter mark, the Ford Ecosport provides you with a new less known segment of
cars called to be the "compact SUV".
The size still doesn't matter as it
still has got all the requirements to be called as an SUV. It has got a ground
clearance of 200 mm, then it has large 16-inch wheels, an approach angle of 25
degrees and a departure angle of 35 degrees.
The only short coming of the
Ecosport is that it is a front wheel drive. However Ford have made it sure that
they won't be looking to bring in a 4WD variant.
Efficiency:
The EcoBoost engine is a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder, direct-injection, turbo-petrol that gives 118 bhp. The 1.5 L engine is whereas somewhat known to us through the Ford Figo and Ford Fiesta. The fuel efficiency of the EcoBoost engine is quite impressive.
The 1.0 L EcoBoost
Petrol gives 18 kmpl on highway and around 12 kmpl in city. The 1.5 L
diesel variant gives 21 kmpl on highway and 14.5 kmpl in city. The 1.5 L Petrol
variant gives 16 kmpl on highway and 11.6 kmpl in city.
Attractive pricing:
The EcoSport comes in three engine
options:
- 1.5L diesel engine priced between Rs6.69 lakh and
Rs8.99 lakh.
- 1L EcoBoost turbocharged petrol engine between Rs5.59
lakh and Rs8.45 lakh.
- 1.5L petrol engine between Rs7.90 lakh and Rs8.29 lakh.
Competitors:
- Renault Duster.
- M&M Quanto.
- Maruti Suzuki Ertiga.
Specs:
Engine:
Fuel:
Petrol / Diesel
Installation:
Front, transverse
Type: 4
cylinder, 999 cc / 4 cylinder 1498 cc turbo diesel
Compression ratio: 10.0, 16.0:1
Power: 123 bhp at 6000 rpm
Transmission:
Type :
Front wheel drive
Gearbox:
5-speed auto/manual
Dimensions:
Length: 3999 mm
Width: 1765 mm
Height: 1708 mm
Wheel base: 2520 mm
Boot
volume: 362 litres
Ground
clearance: 200 mm
Body:
Construction: Five-door
Weight: 1259/ 1290 kg
Wheels: 16-inch
Suspension:
Front:
Independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear: Semi-independent,
stabilizer bar
Steering:
Type: Rack and
pinion
Type of power
assist: Electric
Turning circle: 10.6 m
Brakes:
Front: Ventilated
discs
Rear: drums
ABS: Yes
Verdict:
It has got everything an average
Indian consumer desires.
It is strong, fuel efficient,
stylish, compact.
It has a great EcoBoost engine.
It has a short cabin and boot space.
It is a good buy at a low cost.
