Ford EcoSport
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Economical and Sporty - EcoSport is Coming
Wednesday, January 04, 2012Overview of Ford EcoSport
Ford Motor India revealed this sporty and economical mini SUV today (4th January), it was on display at the Auto Expo 2012. Ford EcoSport has been developed specially to cater those customers who want a compact SUV within a budget of 7-9 lakh rupees. Now, Ford has revealed the pictures of production version EcoSport. It is the best looking Sport Utility Vehicle under 10-lakh rupees.
Images Courtesy: AutoCar India Magazine (Hay Market Publishing)
Ford EcoSport follows the Ford's latest design theme featuring huge front bumper and peeled-back head lights with a sporty rear-end. It is expected that Ford EcoSport will be powered by EcoBoost engines which are known for their excellent mileage and reliability. Initially EcoSport is expected to be available in only diesel which will be a 1.5 litre unit with maximum power of 90 bhp on tap. It will also be available in petrol, which will be powered by a 1.0 litre EcoBoost engine which will be very fuel efficient.
Engine Options - Ford EcoSport
- 1.0 litre petrol
- 1.5 litre diesel
Ford EcoSport will be available in both petrol and diesel. The petrol model will be powered by 1.0 litre EcoBoost engine which is expected to generate maximum power of 118 bhp and maximum torque of 170 nm. The diesel engine will be the same unit which power the Fiesta, it generates maximum power of 90 bhp.
Expected Price of Ford Ecosport
- Ford EcoSport Petrol - Rs. 8,50,000
- Ford EcoSport Diesel - Rs. 9,00,000
It is expected that Ford EcoSport petrol will be priced around Rs. 8.5 lakhs and diesel model will be available for 9.0 lakh rupees.
Stay tuned for more updates, photos and exact specifications of EcoSport in coming days.