Ford EcoSport

The two are truly unbeatable choices in this segment in every aspect- looks, performance, comfort, handling etc.The Ford EcoSport is a pleasure to drive car with a powerful handling. It comes with three engine options along with an automatic version in petrol as well. On the other hand, the Vitara Brezza comes only in single drive train option.

Maruti's Brezza has got a superior ride quality giving the rider a comfortable experience even on long drives.

The two diesel variants of Ford Ecosport are more responsive at lower rpms whereas Maruti's engine is more fuel efficient and offers great cruising.

Ford EcoSport is purely a driver's car with excellent handling and dynamic control. Vitara Breeza is the best option if looking for a comfortable chauffeur that is perfect to be called a family car.

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The waiting period of the mini SUV Ford EcoSport was six months in the beginning but due to excessive demand, it is extended up to 8 months now.

Ford EcoSport diesel was unveiled in 2012 Auto-Expo in Delhi, which created an immediate stir in the SUV market in India. And EcoSport was launched in India on 26th June, 2013. It is powered by a 1498cc DV5 diesel engine which provides a maximum torque of [email protected] and a maximum torque of [email protected] Indian market is amongst the few markets where EcoSport will be launched. The EcoBoost design engine is actually very compact that its dimensions can be compared to an A4 size paper sheet. Keeping in mind the comfort and convenience of the customer it is equipped with power windows, central locking with remote control, remote fuel filler, rear armrest with cup holder, tinted glass and folded rear seats. A LCD mounted at the center with SYNC controls and advanced climate control are also included. The fuel efficiency of this mini SUV is 22.07kmpl on highways  and 16.00kmpl in the city.

There is a new feature which has been added named Hill Launch Assistant, when you take your foot off the brake it holds the brake for few more seconds. It is done in order to give driver a bit of extra time so that he can accelerate smoothly without rolling. Its boot space is 346 liters and it has disk break in front and drum breaks in the rear section. Dimensions of the Ford EcoSport are 3999mmX1765mmX1708mm and the kerb weight is 1272 kilograms. Anti-lock Breaking System, 3 point seat belts in the front and 3 seat belts in the rear and emergency brake hazard warning system like features are equipped in order to ensure safety of the people traveling. It is available in the market in Mars Red, Diamond White, Kinetic Blue, Moondust Silver, Chill Metallic, Panther Black and Sea Grey at a price of INR 7,39000. 

Price: The cheapest SUV launched by American Motors Giant Ford under the name Ford EcoSport at a price as low as Rs. 5.82 Lacs and its variants goes up to Rs.9.37 Lacs, which definitely has shaken the mini-SUV market in India. Another mini-SUV from Renault that has proved a tough competition to other cars in the same segment is Duster, which comes with a seating capacity of 5 with a starting price of Rs.7.99 Lacs for the petrol version. The upcoming mini-SUV by Nissan which resembles with Renault's duster a lot because of sisterly relation between Renault and Nissan comes at a price of Rs.7 Lacs.

Specifications: Duster comes with a 1598cc 16V petrol engine which produces a maximum power of [email protected] coupled with 6-speed manual gearbox. Whereas Ford EcoSport comes with a 1.0l ecoboost petrol engine which produces a peak power of [email protected] On the other hand Nissan Terrano's 1598cc engine produces a maximum power of [email protected] and a maximum torque of [email protected] and [email protected] It comes with 6 speed manual transmission in diesel and 5 speed manual transmission in petrol version respectively.

Features: Ford EcoSport is exactly 316mm less than duster which is easily observed in the form of its poor leg room at rear seat and boot space which is 134 liters. Duster also beats EcoSport by a 5mm better ground clearance. EcoSport offers a mileage of 22.7kmpl, whereas duster offers, 20.45kmpl and Terrano also offers 20.45kmpl. Hence EcoSport leads in case of mileage.

Verdict: If we take in consideration the exteriors Ford EcoSport and Nissan Terrano are way more stylish than Duster, whereas EcoSport lacks in boot space and rear seat comfort, but it is overcame by its low cost and higher mileage than the other two cars in the same segment. But overall Ford EcoSport beats the other two as low cost and high mileage is what we Indians look up to.

The high end variant of Ford Ecosport has its waiting period of around 300 days.

The SUV gets a number of striking aspects and all in all its a head turner. The sleek headlights in the front give way to the company logo in the center and the large air dam comes surrounded with a pair of circular fog lamps. The front toughened laminated glass comes equipped with a pair of intermittent wipers the SUV looks masculine and rugged and the side profile too is sporty. The interiors are excellently designed and the upholstery provides great comfort with a wider seats. The engine options are powerful and it stands on four alloy wheels the braking and handling is superior.

The safety aspects of Ford EcoSport equipped are ABS, EBD, six airbags, ESP, a hill start assist and the rear parking sensors. Overall, the interiors are elegant, and come bunched up with great impressive features. But, boot space is a little less.