Ford EcoSport (2012)

Wednesday, 15 June 2022 09:01 PM The Ford EcoSport was officially discontinued in India in mid-2022 due to decreased sales and Fords decision to end manufacturing in the country. This move also affected export models to several countries, including Argentina, Mexico, Canada, and the US. I think this was a significant blow to Fords presence in the Indian market.

Friday, 24 September 2021 07:18 PM In 2021, Ford announced that the EcoSport would not receive a planned facelift for the Indian market due to the closure of the Sanand and Chennai plants. However, production briefly restarted in India in September 2021 to fulfill existing orders. This temporary restart was a last-ditch effort to clear inventory.

Thursday, 15 March 2018 11:10 PM The Ford EcoSports entry into the US market in 2018 included models with a 1.0-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder turbo gasoline engine for FWD models and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol naturally aspirated engine for 4WD models. Both engines came with a six-speed automatic transmission. This expansion was a significant step for Ford in the US market.

Tuesday, 15 November 2016 04:45 PM The 2017 facelift of the Ford EcoSport introduced several updates, including a revised front end design, a redesigned rear bumper, and an optional 8-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This update made the EcoSport more competitive in the market. I believe these changes were crucial for its continued appeal.

Wednesday, 15 January 2014 09:31 AM In India, the Ford EcoSport was known for its rear-mounted spare tire, which was optional on the base model. This design choice was unique and added to the vehicles rugged appeal. I think it was a clever design decision to differentiate it from other SUVs.

Friday, 15 November 2013 09:46 PM The Ford EcoSport received safety ratings from Latin NCAP and Euro NCAP in 2013. In its most basic Latin American market configuration, it received 4 stars for adult occupants and 3 stars for toddlers initially, which improved to 5 stars for adults after updates. In Europe, it received a 4-star rating from Euro NCAP. I think these ratings were important for consumer confidence.

Saturday, 15 June 2013 10:21 PM When the Ford EcoSport was launched in India, it was praised for its compact design and features like rear parking sensors and Traction Control System (TCS). These features made it a compelling option in the subcompact SUV segment. I believe it was a smart move by Ford to pack so many features into a small vehicle.

Saturday, 14 July 2012 02:59 PM The Ford EcoSport was designed by Ehab Kaoud and was built on the Ford Global B-car Platform. It was related to other Ford models like the Fiesta Mk VI and the B-Max. This platform sharing helped in cost efficiency and consistency across models.

Wednesday, 04 January 2012 07:54 AM The Ford EcoSport was first showcased as a concept at the 2012 New Delhi Auto Expo in India on January 4, 2012. This event marked the beginning of the second generation of the EcoSport, which was later launched in Brazil on July 14, 2012. The concept generated a lot of buzz, and I think it set the stage well for the production model.

Wednesday, 04 January 2012 05:54 PM The second-generation Ford EcoSport was developed under Fords global product development process at the Ford Brazil Development Center. It was based on the Fiesta B2E platform and featured advanced technologies like Ford SYNC, airbags, ABS, ESP, and Hill Launch Assist. These features made it a safer and more connected vehicle.