Ford Ecosport Covers Lifted at 2012 Beijing Motor Show ;More Details Emerge on Interweb
Published On Apr 23, 2012 06:31 PM By Vidyadhar for Ford EcoSport 2015-2021
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Ford Ecosport concept was showcased at the New Delhi Auto Expo held this January, and the production version covers were lifted at the ongoing Beijing Motor Show. The sweeping concept was not notched down to make it production ready so what you get is a smart, stylish offroader. Ford Ecosport SUV is equipped with the new 1L 3-cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost petrol engine that generates 120 PS max power with 170 Nm torque. This engine has as much power as the 1.6L engine with the fuel efficiency of a much smaller one. The fuel efficiency of the car is as good as 20 kmpl so the drive range is increased with the fuel consumption going as much as 20% less than the traditional 1.6L petrol engine. The CO2 emissions number is also on the lesser side.
The ground clearance of Ford Ecosport is 200 mm, the SUV will take you where you want to go , the water wading capacity figures lay at 550 mm so you are pretty safe from the potholes, ditches or anything else that might hamper your drive safe. Ford Ecosport is inspired from Ford’s best selling sedan Fiesta, no wonder the interiors give you a déjà vu feeling, also the car has the same kinetic elements here, with the features like keyless entry and push button start stop and voice control system. Apart from protecting you from the imminent road barriers the car is also equipped to save you from a unprecedented crash as the body is reinforced with high strength boron steel, with the front passenger as well as side curtain air bags to ensure your safety.
The view from the top is any day good and this is what the Ford Ecosport offers you as the ground clearance is so high. The genteel upholstery with the Ice blue lighting touches on the instrumental panel enhances the peacefulness. This compact SUV is not just suitable for your off-road explorations; its proportions are perfect for a city drive too, is easy to maneuver in the high traffic. With Ford Ecosport, the company focus was to give the features that the customer needs while cutting down the unrequired features, the car offers you a high launch assist with the storage capacity of 346L and if you fold down the rear seats the capacity is increased by another 560L.
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