The Ford EcoSport is a mini SUV originally built by Ford in Brazil in 2003. It is one of Ford's best-seller models in Brazil (consistently appearing on the 10 best-selling vehicles), Argentina, Venezuela and Mexico.
The second generation Ford EcoSport concept model was launched at the 2012 Delhi Motor Show and is intended to be a global car with a new factory in Chennai.
Under the hood, the Ford Ecosport will come with a new 1.0 litre 3 cylinder ecoboost petrol engine generating 120 PS power and a peak torque of 170 Nm plus super low Co2 levels of 140 g/km. This particular engine is a down-sized direct-injected, turbocharged petrol engine that provides the same output as churned by a 1.6-liter engine. The USP about this engine will be its small size which will make for excellent fuel economy. EcoBoost is a family of turbocharged, direct injected gasoline engines produced by the Ford Motor Company. Engines equipped with EcoBoost technology are designed to deliver power and torque consistent with larger displacement, naturally aspirated engines while achieving approximately 20% better Fuel Efficiency and 15% reduced greenhouse emissions than these same engines. Relative to the power output and fuel efficiency of hybrid and diesel technologies, Ford sees EcoBoost as an affordable and versatile alternative and intends on using it extensively in future vehicle applications.
For a better idea on how the Ford EcoBoost works, check out this video:
Now, one can expect that a mileage of not less than 20 kmpl will be delivered by this frugal 1-liter engine. This is a great number seeing the profiles of SUVs in India. Ford has spent more than adequate time and expertise in the aerodynamics of this car to boost up the fuel efficiency. It is pretty evident that Ford Ecosport has a similar platform as Ford Fiesta, so the car will be only in front wheel drive, distancing itself away from the 4x4 option. Ford Ecosport is expected to give a very smooth ride and is designed thoughtfully to provide a classic driving experience even on the rugged Indian terrains.
Ford India has been pretty successful in India. It has launched so many cars, which were victorious in cajoling the consumers considerably. Some of the most potential and prominent cars in India by Ford comprise of Ford Fiesta Classic, Ford Endeavour, Ford New Ikon, New Ford Fiesta and Ford Figo. All these cars have been appreciated by the consumers as well as the critics. We at Cauvery Ford are hoping to get an impressive response with this yet-to-be-launched SUV in the country. What is most exciting to us about the new SUV is that it has been ingeniously built on the award winning worldwide compact car platform (B2E), which is created in collaboration with Mazda who specializes in torsional rigidity and weight saving.
We are sure that all you are eagerly waiting the official launch of the Ford EcoSport in India. Don't worry!! There have also been some spy pictures taken of the EcoSport in India, which only means it's a matter of time before you can find yourself cruising around town in your very own EcoSport. Stay tuned as we at Cauvery Ford will let you know about the developments as soon as they happen.
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