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2018 Ford EcoSport (Facelift)
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Much loved spare wheel will be on the facelift: Also note that the South African-bound EcoSport (built in Romania and India) will have a full-size spare wheel attached to the tailgate.
FiestaST
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DRIVEN: Ford EcoSport 1,0T Titanium
LISBON, Portugal – The First EcoSport was introduced into South Africa back in 2013. And in the past four years, local sales have reached almost 35 000 units. This proves the popularity of the package, which offers value, space, compactness, crossover styling and drivability.
Even now, sales remain very strong. But the time has arrived for a few tweaks and improvements to extend the appeal of the EcoSport further still. Although it may appear to be a new car, this is officially a facelift. The European-spec cars we sampled have new engines, fresh styling, new facia treatment, more features and a choice of rear-end styling.
What we mean by the latter is that the left-hand-drive vehicles you see in the accompanying images each feature a clean rear without the spare wheel mounted on the side-hinged rear door. As a general rule, the Europeans have little need for full-size spares due to the clean, smooth roads largely devoid of hazards such as potholes. They thus make do with run-flat tyres and emergency mobility kits comprising a small compressor and a bottle of puncture sealant.
In South Africa, we tend to appreciate the insurance policy of a full-size spare due our generally longer travel distances and the condition of some of our roads. Therefore, SA-spec models will retain the spare fitted to the rear door.
Interestingly, that door is (as with the existing model) mounted for left-hand drive, which means it opens to the left, making for easy loading against the right-hand kerb after parking on the right. This is not ideal for parking on the left, as we do in SA, as you have to walk around the open door in order to load.
Other than the spare wheel, little of significance has changed at the back. Up front, however, it is a different matter. In place of the small sliver of a grille above the proper air intake, we now see a one-piece opening. In addition, the lower air dam is more aggressively shaped with redesigned foglamps. The overall dimensions, though, are retained, which facilitates a clean and compact design. You might expect a somewhat cramped interior, but space inside is good all round. Headroom and legroom are fine for a family of four and rear legroom is sufficient, too. The boot space, at 280 litres, is satisfactory, helped by the lack of any interior space required for that spare.
Engine options
We had the chance to sample the latest 1,5-litre turbodiesel, which Ford dubs the Ecoblue. This engine is built to Euro 6 emission levels that are not completely suitable for our 50 ppm diesel, so our market will retain the existing 1,5 engine for some time yet. We also drove the version that uses the 1,0 T EcoBoost petrol engine. This has impressed us before and continued to do so.
Three-cylinder engines invariably have some imbalance vibrations that reduce refinement, but this one is nearly as smooth as a four, with the only tell-tale sign being its off-beat note. The design uses a DOHC configuration with four valves per cylinder and a camshaft belt drive that runs in oil, and is flexible enough to be built to different states of tune. The one that will definitely be on its way to SA is the 92 kW unit, as used in the existing EcoSport line-up.
We do have a change in the transmissions, though. An extra ratio has been added to total six, applying to both the manual and automatic gearboxes. Note that the auto is a conventional torque converter unit, not Ford’s Getrag dual-clutch Powershift gearbox. Furthermore, some improvements have been made to the steering, suspension and stability control systems and there is a four-wheel-drive version available in Europe (but, again, it’s unlikely to make it to SA).
The three-cylinder EcoBoost needs some boot to keep it on the boil but has little turbo-lag and good mid-range torque. The automatic has some torque-converter slip but features paddle-shifters should you wish to perform your own downshifts for overtaking.
We noted that our fuel consumption read-out differed quite substantially between the auto and manual. The auto was reading 9,9 L/100 km while the manual indicated a more palatable 8,0 L/100 km. We also noted that Ford’s claim for acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h is quicker for the auto than the manual, but we’d bet that we would get better times with the manual.
Cabin overhaul
Ford has addressed criticism of the outgoing model’s overly fussy facia (with buttons all over the place) by reverting to an ergonomically sound layout where large, easy-to-find knobs cover important and often-used functions such as volume control, temperature and fan-speed adjustments. This is now complemented by touchscreens, including an eight-inch floating tablet within easy reach of the driver in Titanium models. Sat-nav is included along with Sync 3, while the instrumentation is also straightforward, featuring two large dials, two small plus a useful trip and fuel consumption computer in centre top. This doubles up with a supplementary sat-nav guidance display.
Another up-market system is the audio that in Titanium level is a Bang & Olufsen system with nine speakers. Seven airbags, a rear view camera, blind spot warnings and dual USB ports are further handy inclusions. The interior quality has been improved with a soft-touch facia to complement the new design. Driver comfort is immediately appreciated on setting off, from seating and steering feel to easy-going engine and gearbox operation.
On Titanium spec models, you have a choice of three wheel sizes: 16-, 17- and 18-inch items. Our test unit wore the 17-inch alloys and we would think that South Africans would prefer the slightly higher profiles of the 16- and 17-inchers. Concerning the all-important dimension (in South Africa, at least) of ground clearance, petrol-engined vehicles boast 190 mm whereas diesels have just 160 mm. A sportier version available to the Europeans is the ST-Line, complete with blacked-out treatment for the grille, side-mirrors and roof rails, along with a combination of ecological suede/leather upholstery with red stitching, and a leather-covered gearknob and handbrake lever.
The ride quality is not too firm, but not at all wallowy. In fact, cornering is quite fun, but this does show up the lack of sufficient side-bolstering on the seats. The roads around Lisbon and Estoril were not all of perfect quality and this showed us that the suspension could cope well with the bumps and the odd pothole.
EcoSport rivals include the Jeep Renegade, Renault’s Captur and Duster and the Mazda CX-3. While we wait for right-hand-drive production to kick off from both Romania and India, more details of South African-specific packages and specs for the EcoSport will emerge. What we do know now is that arrival should be during the second quarter of 2018. Expect pricing to be similar to the existing range.
Fast facts
Model: Ford Ecosport 1,0T Titanium
Price: TBA
Engine: 1,0-litre, in-line three, turbocharged petrol
Power: 92 kW
Torque: 170 N.m
0-100 km/h: 12,7/11,6 seconds
Top Speed: 180 km/h
Fuel Consumption: 5,2/5,8 L/100 km
CO2: 119/134 g/km
Transmission: Six-speed manual/six-speed auto
Maintenance Plan: TBA
http://www.carmag.co.za/driving_impression/ford-ecosport-10t-titanium/
LISBON, Portugal – The First EcoSport was introduced into South Africa back in 2013. And in the past four years, local sales have reached almost 35 000 units. This proves the popularity of the package, which offers value, space, compactness, crossover styling and drivability.
Even now, sales remain very strong. But the time has arrived for a few tweaks and improvements to extend the appeal of the EcoSport further still. Although it may appear to be a new car, this is officially a facelift. The European-spec cars we sampled have new engines, fresh styling, new facia treatment, more features and a choice of rear-end styling.
What we mean by the latter is that the left-hand-drive vehicles you see in the accompanying images each feature a clean rear without the spare wheel mounted on the side-hinged rear door. As a general rule, the Europeans have little need for full-size spares due to the clean, smooth roads largely devoid of hazards such as potholes. They thus make do with run-flat tyres and emergency mobility kits comprising a small compressor and a bottle of puncture sealant.
In South Africa, we tend to appreciate the insurance policy of a full-size spare due our generally longer travel distances and the condition of some of our roads. Therefore, SA-spec models will retain the spare fitted to the rear door.
Interestingly, that door is (as with the existing model) mounted for left-hand drive, which means it opens to the left, making for easy loading against the right-hand kerb after parking on the right. This is not ideal for parking on the left, as we do in SA, as you have to walk around the open door in order to load.
Other than the spare wheel, little of significance has changed at the back. Up front, however, it is a different matter. In place of the small sliver of a grille above the proper air intake, we now see a one-piece opening. In addition, the lower air dam is more aggressively shaped with redesigned foglamps. The overall dimensions, though, are retained, which facilitates a clean and compact design. You might expect a somewhat cramped interior, but space inside is good all round. Headroom and legroom are fine for a family of four and rear legroom is sufficient, too. The boot space, at 280 litres, is satisfactory, helped by the lack of any interior space required for that spare.
Engine options
We had the chance to sample the latest 1,5-litre turbodiesel, which Ford dubs the Ecoblue. This engine is built to Euro 6 emission levels that are not completely suitable for our 50 ppm diesel, so our market will retain the existing 1,5 engine for some time yet. We also drove the version that uses the 1,0 T EcoBoost petrol engine. This has impressed us before and continued to do so.
Three-cylinder engines invariably have some imbalance vibrations that reduce refinement, but this one is nearly as smooth as a four, with the only tell-tale sign being its off-beat note. The design uses a DOHC configuration with four valves per cylinder and a camshaft belt drive that runs in oil, and is flexible enough to be built to different states of tune. The one that will definitely be on its way to SA is the 92 kW unit, as used in the existing EcoSport line-up.
We do have a change in the transmissions, though. An extra ratio has been added to total six, applying to both the manual and automatic gearboxes. Note that the auto is a conventional torque converter unit, not Ford’s Getrag dual-clutch Powershift gearbox. Furthermore, some improvements have been made to the steering, suspension and stability control systems and there is a four-wheel-drive version available in Europe (but, again, it’s unlikely to make it to SA).
The three-cylinder EcoBoost needs some boot to keep it on the boil but has little turbo-lag and good mid-range torque. The automatic has some torque-converter slip but features paddle-shifters should you wish to perform your own downshifts for overtaking.
We noted that our fuel consumption read-out differed quite substantially between the auto and manual. The auto was reading 9,9 L/100 km while the manual indicated a more palatable 8,0 L/100 km. We also noted that Ford’s claim for acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h is quicker for the auto than the manual, but we’d bet that we would get better times with the manual.
Cabin overhaul
Ford has addressed criticism of the outgoing model’s overly fussy facia (with buttons all over the place) by reverting to an ergonomically sound layout where large, easy-to-find knobs cover important and often-used functions such as volume control, temperature and fan-speed adjustments. This is now complemented by touchscreens, including an eight-inch floating tablet within easy reach of the driver in Titanium models. Sat-nav is included along with Sync 3, while the instrumentation is also straightforward, featuring two large dials, two small plus a useful trip and fuel consumption computer in centre top. This doubles up with a supplementary sat-nav guidance display.
Another up-market system is the audio that in Titanium level is a Bang & Olufsen system with nine speakers. Seven airbags, a rear view camera, blind spot warnings and dual USB ports are further handy inclusions. The interior quality has been improved with a soft-touch facia to complement the new design. Driver comfort is immediately appreciated on setting off, from seating and steering feel to easy-going engine and gearbox operation.
On Titanium spec models, you have a choice of three wheel sizes: 16-, 17- and 18-inch items. Our test unit wore the 17-inch alloys and we would think that South Africans would prefer the slightly higher profiles of the 16- and 17-inchers. Concerning the all-important dimension (in South Africa, at least) of ground clearance, petrol-engined vehicles boast 190 mm whereas diesels have just 160 mm. A sportier version available to the Europeans is the ST-Line, complete with blacked-out treatment for the grille, side-mirrors and roof rails, along with a combination of ecological suede/leather upholstery with red stitching, and a leather-covered gearknob and handbrake lever.
The ride quality is not too firm, but not at all wallowy. In fact, cornering is quite fun, but this does show up the lack of sufficient side-bolstering on the seats. The roads around Lisbon and Estoril were not all of perfect quality and this showed us that the suspension could cope well with the bumps and the odd pothole.
EcoSport rivals include the Jeep Renegade, Renault’s Captur and Duster and the Mazda CX-3. While we wait for right-hand-drive production to kick off from both Romania and India, more details of South African-specific packages and specs for the EcoSport will emerge. What we do know now is that arrival should be during the second quarter of 2018. Expect pricing to be similar to the existing range.
Fast facts
Model: Ford Ecosport 1,0T Titanium
Price: TBA
Engine: 1,0-litre, in-line three, turbocharged petrol
Power: 92 kW
Torque: 170 N.m
0-100 km/h: 12,7/11,6 seconds
Top Speed: 180 km/h
Fuel Consumption: 5,2/5,8 L/100 km
CO2: 119/134 g/km
Transmission: Six-speed manual/six-speed auto
Maintenance Plan: TBA
http://www.carmag.co.za/driving_impression/ford-ecosport-10t-titanium/
FiestaST
Honorary Master
We drive Ford’s new EcoSport, due here soon
Ford has made some serious nip and tuck changes to its ever-popular EcoSport which was introduced to South Africa in 2013.
Sales have been good to Ford with almost 35 000 units sold, but it was getting a bit long in the tooth and the changes see a big improvement both in terms of style and the interior, and will no doubt see South Africans continue to buy the baby SUV and keep it as the leader in its segment when it arrives here in the second quarter of the year.
The outside features a much bolder look with the designers having taken a leaf out of the new Kuga’s design. The front end now sports the same shaped grille with angular headlights with intergrated LED daytime running lights, giving it a bit more of a beefier look. The back has a new bumper as well as tail light clusters.
The test cars we drove on the international launch in Lisbon featured the European design without the spare wheel on the rear door with only a small compressor and emergency mobility kit for the runflat tyres.
However, we like to have the insurance of a full-sized spare with the distances South Africans drive as well as the condition of some of our roads, so the South African spec will continue to feature the wheel on the back, also adding to the SUV look and feel. Unfortunately though the door still opens to the left which is a bit of a problem though when parking on the left as we do.
Boot space is quoted at 280 litres which is not bad for a mini SUV although with four up and baggage it’s likely to be a tight squeeze.
Inside though it’s a whole new look and feel. There were some rumblings about the unwieldy and plastic nature of the previous design and Ford has addressed these with aplomb.
A soft-touch dashboard replaces hard plastic and a completely redesigned fascia with a lot fewer buttons (which was another issue some people had) give it a much smoother and neater appearance. The seats have also been redesigned.
Ford’s SYNC 3 is now also included and is accessed using the new 20cm colour touch screen in the Titanium derivatives while the middle of the range features a 16.5cm touch screen and base models a 10.7cm screen. It’s compatible with Apple CarPlay as well as Android Auto.
The vehicles we tested were fitted with a B&O sound system with incredibly clear sound coming out of the 10 speakers even at high volume cruising along the highways around Lisbon.
Built in India and Romania, the EcoSport coming to South Africa will be fitted with the existing 1.5-litre turbodiesel pushing out 74kW and 205Nm and the three cylinder 1.0-litre Ecoboost petrol engine with 92kW and 170Nm of torque.
The transmission now has a six speed gearbox on both the auto and manual versions with the automatic gearbox not Ford’s dual-clutch Powershift, but a standard torque converter.
Ford has designed and built a new 92kW 300Nm 1.5-litre EcoBlue turbodiesel to Euro 6 emission levels which unfortunately won’t be coming here because of our fuel quality. A Ford executive did say, however, that with more research and design it’s possible that it could arrive here within three years. Also unlikely to arrive on our shores is an all-wheel drive version.
Our first drive was with the automatic 1.0-litre which needs to be pushed a bit to keep up but there was minimal turbo lag and you have the option of paddle shift if you want to overtake in a hurry.
There have been some tweaks to the steering and suspension and it handled some serious twists and turns in the mountains on the outskirts of Lisbon well but it also showed that despite the new seats, a little more side support would have been welcome.
On day two we were behind the wheel of the new manual diesel. It’s a lovely punchy motor that responds well with a nice turn of speed and even in the hills gear changes were minimal, but I do believe that it would probably be better suited with an auto box.
If the number of existing EcoSports I saw on local roads in the December holidays is anything to go by, the facelift model is likely to appeal to a wide spectrum of South African buyers and I don’t doubt that it will continue to sell well particularly if priced similarly to the current model, as was the word from Ford.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/we-drive-fords-new-ecosport-due-here-soon-12698543
Ford has made some serious nip and tuck changes to its ever-popular EcoSport which was introduced to South Africa in 2013.
Sales have been good to Ford with almost 35 000 units sold, but it was getting a bit long in the tooth and the changes see a big improvement both in terms of style and the interior, and will no doubt see South Africans continue to buy the baby SUV and keep it as the leader in its segment when it arrives here in the second quarter of the year.
The outside features a much bolder look with the designers having taken a leaf out of the new Kuga’s design. The front end now sports the same shaped grille with angular headlights with intergrated LED daytime running lights, giving it a bit more of a beefier look. The back has a new bumper as well as tail light clusters.
The test cars we drove on the international launch in Lisbon featured the European design without the spare wheel on the rear door with only a small compressor and emergency mobility kit for the runflat tyres.
However, we like to have the insurance of a full-sized spare with the distances South Africans drive as well as the condition of some of our roads, so the South African spec will continue to feature the wheel on the back, also adding to the SUV look and feel. Unfortunately though the door still opens to the left which is a bit of a problem though when parking on the left as we do.
Boot space is quoted at 280 litres which is not bad for a mini SUV although with four up and baggage it’s likely to be a tight squeeze.
Inside though it’s a whole new look and feel. There were some rumblings about the unwieldy and plastic nature of the previous design and Ford has addressed these with aplomb.
A soft-touch dashboard replaces hard plastic and a completely redesigned fascia with a lot fewer buttons (which was another issue some people had) give it a much smoother and neater appearance. The seats have also been redesigned.
Ford’s SYNC 3 is now also included and is accessed using the new 20cm colour touch screen in the Titanium derivatives while the middle of the range features a 16.5cm touch screen and base models a 10.7cm screen. It’s compatible with Apple CarPlay as well as Android Auto.
The vehicles we tested were fitted with a B&O sound system with incredibly clear sound coming out of the 10 speakers even at high volume cruising along the highways around Lisbon.
Built in India and Romania, the EcoSport coming to South Africa will be fitted with the existing 1.5-litre turbodiesel pushing out 74kW and 205Nm and the three cylinder 1.0-litre Ecoboost petrol engine with 92kW and 170Nm of torque.
The transmission now has a six speed gearbox on both the auto and manual versions with the automatic gearbox not Ford’s dual-clutch Powershift, but a standard torque converter.
Ford has designed and built a new 92kW 300Nm 1.5-litre EcoBlue turbodiesel to Euro 6 emission levels which unfortunately won’t be coming here because of our fuel quality. A Ford executive did say, however, that with more research and design it’s possible that it could arrive here within three years. Also unlikely to arrive on our shores is an all-wheel drive version.
Our first drive was with the automatic 1.0-litre which needs to be pushed a bit to keep up but there was minimal turbo lag and you have the option of paddle shift if you want to overtake in a hurry.
There have been some tweaks to the steering and suspension and it handled some serious twists and turns in the mountains on the outskirts of Lisbon well but it also showed that despite the new seats, a little more side support would have been welcome.
On day two we were behind the wheel of the new manual diesel. It’s a lovely punchy motor that responds well with a nice turn of speed and even in the hills gear changes were minimal, but I do believe that it would probably be better suited with an auto box.
If the number of existing EcoSports I saw on local roads in the December holidays is anything to go by, the facelift model is likely to appeal to a wide spectrum of South African buyers and I don’t doubt that it will continue to sell well particularly if priced similarly to the current model, as was the word from Ford.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/we-drive-fords-new-ecosport-due-here-soon-12698543
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2018 Ford EcoSport Facelift 1.5L Petrol : Official Review
The Ford EcoSport Facelift is on sale in India at a price of between Rs. 7.67 - 11.20 lakhs (ex-Delhi).
What you'll like:
• Still the best Compact SUV in the segment
• Not merely a facelift; this update brings a lot of meaningful improvements
• Good looks matched to solid build quality
• New 3-cylinder petrol is quick, revv-happy and offers excellent driveability
• Loaded with kit (leather seats, paddle shifts, auto headlamps & wipers, cruise control, reversing camera)
• Smartly packaged interior. Adequate space for 4. Lots of storage & practical features
• Dynamically sorted. Competent handling by SUV standards
• Safety kit includes 6 Airbags, ESP, Hill Hold, EBA, ABS & more
What you won't:
• Has gotten very expensive with time. Not VFM, but not overpriced either
• 3-cylinder motor can't match the competition in refinement (especially while idling)
• Inexplicably, the Petrol MT isn't sold in the top variant (Diesel MT & Petrol AT are)
• All-rounded diesel is priced just ~70k above this petrol; 1.5L TDCi remains our top choice
• Ride quality isn't plush; underlying firmness obvious, more so with the 17" rims
• Narrow cabin width makes a 5th occupant unwelcome. Best for 4 onboard
• Tree trunk thick A-Pillars result in severe blind spots
• Some features deleted from the older car (lumbar adjustment, reclining rear seat, cooled glovebox…)
Ford hasn't disappointed and has gotten a properly refreshed EcoSport - inside out. Not only has Ford given the EcoSport a nip and tuck on the outside, but even the interiors are newer.
What's more is that the changes aren't just cosmetic and skin deep. Ford have gone the whole hog and brought in a new petrol engine with a new 6-speed automatic transmission.
The new 1.5L, 3-cylinder petrol engine (codenamed Dragon) is available with a 5-speed MT or a 6-speed torque converter AT (with paddle shifters).
This new 1.5L 3 pot motor replaces the older 1.0L EcoBoost engine as well as the 4 banger 1.5L Ti-VCT. On the other hand, the 1.5L TDCi diesel powertrain remains the same as before.
In all, Ford claims to have made over 1,600 changes to the car.
Safety features such as 6 airbags on the top variant, ABS + EBD and reverse parking sensors have been retained, while a reversing camera and the Ford MyKey function have been added.
Besides, the hill start assist and ESP / TC, which were previously available only on the petrol automatic, now come to the diesel as well.
See the link below for full details and pictures:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offic...ort-facelift-1-5l-petrol-official-review.html
The Ford EcoSport Facelift is on sale in India at a price of between Rs. 7.67 - 11.20 lakhs (ex-Delhi).
What you'll like:
• Still the best Compact SUV in the segment
• Not merely a facelift; this update brings a lot of meaningful improvements
• Good looks matched to solid build quality
• New 3-cylinder petrol is quick, revv-happy and offers excellent driveability
• Loaded with kit (leather seats, paddle shifts, auto headlamps & wipers, cruise control, reversing camera)
• Smartly packaged interior. Adequate space for 4. Lots of storage & practical features
• Dynamically sorted. Competent handling by SUV standards
• Safety kit includes 6 Airbags, ESP, Hill Hold, EBA, ABS & more
What you won't:
• Has gotten very expensive with time. Not VFM, but not overpriced either
• 3-cylinder motor can't match the competition in refinement (especially while idling)
• Inexplicably, the Petrol MT isn't sold in the top variant (Diesel MT & Petrol AT are)
• All-rounded diesel is priced just ~70k above this petrol; 1.5L TDCi remains our top choice
• Ride quality isn't plush; underlying firmness obvious, more so with the 17" rims
• Narrow cabin width makes a 5th occupant unwelcome. Best for 4 onboard
• Tree trunk thick A-Pillars result in severe blind spots
• Some features deleted from the older car (lumbar adjustment, reclining rear seat, cooled glovebox…)
Ford hasn't disappointed and has gotten a properly refreshed EcoSport - inside out. Not only has Ford given the EcoSport a nip and tuck on the outside, but even the interiors are newer.
What's more is that the changes aren't just cosmetic and skin deep. Ford have gone the whole hog and brought in a new petrol engine with a new 6-speed automatic transmission.
The new 1.5L, 3-cylinder petrol engine (codenamed Dragon) is available with a 5-speed MT or a 6-speed torque converter AT (with paddle shifters).
This new 1.5L 3 pot motor replaces the older 1.0L EcoBoost engine as well as the 4 banger 1.5L Ti-VCT. On the other hand, the 1.5L TDCi diesel powertrain remains the same as before.
In all, Ford claims to have made over 1,600 changes to the car.
Safety features such as 6 airbags on the top variant, ABS + EBD and reverse parking sensors have been retained, while a reversing camera and the Ford MyKey function have been added.
Besides, the hill start assist and ESP / TC, which were previously available only on the petrol automatic, now come to the diesel as well.
See the link below for full details and pictures:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offic...ort-facelift-1-5l-petrol-official-review.html
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Honorary Master
Ignition TV international review
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Ford Ecosport 1.0 Ecoboost 125 Zetec 2018 review
Should I buy one?
The Ecosport remains a tough car to recommend. Sure, it’s relatively spacious and well equipped, but so is a Volkswagen Polo, which not only costs more than £1500 less on a like-for-like basis but also offers a far better drive – if a little less power.
If you’re really set on the idea of a compact SUV, Seat’s class-leading Arona is the current go-to model, owing to its composed ride and more attractive looks. And even if you’re absolutely adamant you want a small, high-riding Ford, it's probably worth waiting for the forthcoming Fiesta Active, which will arrive later this year.
Ford Ecosport 1.0 Ecoboost 125 Zetec
Where London On sale Now Price £17,495 Engine 3cyls, 999cc, turbocharged petrol Power 123bhp at 6000rpm Torque 125lb ft at 1400-4500rpm Gearbox 6-spd manual Kerbweight 1280kg Top speed 111mph 0-62mph 12.7sec Fuel economy 54.3mpg CO2 rating 119g/km Rivals Seat Arona, Renault Captur, Kia Stonic, Citroën C3 Aircross
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...rd-ecosport-10-ecoboost-125-zetec-2018-review
Should I buy one?
The Ecosport remains a tough car to recommend. Sure, it’s relatively spacious and well equipped, but so is a Volkswagen Polo, which not only costs more than £1500 less on a like-for-like basis but also offers a far better drive – if a little less power.
If you’re really set on the idea of a compact SUV, Seat’s class-leading Arona is the current go-to model, owing to its composed ride and more attractive looks. And even if you’re absolutely adamant you want a small, high-riding Ford, it's probably worth waiting for the forthcoming Fiesta Active, which will arrive later this year.
Ford Ecosport 1.0 Ecoboost 125 Zetec
Where London On sale Now Price £17,495 Engine 3cyls, 999cc, turbocharged petrol Power 123bhp at 6000rpm Torque 125lb ft at 1400-4500rpm Gearbox 6-spd manual Kerbweight 1280kg Top speed 111mph 0-62mph 12.7sec Fuel economy 54.3mpg CO2 rating 119g/km Rivals Seat Arona, Renault Captur, Kia Stonic, Citroën C3 Aircross
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...rd-ecosport-10-ecoboost-125-zetec-2018-review
UK sticks to their anti-Ecosport opinion as they did since the original launch.
If pricing and Ford Credit deals are right, the facelift will still sell in big numbers here in ZA
For me, I'm disappointed that there is no N/A engine in the incoming model line-up - not ideal for keeping long into "out-of-warranty" years
If pricing and Ford Credit deals are right, the facelift will still sell in big numbers here in ZA
For me, I'm disappointed that there is no N/A engine in the incoming model line-up - not ideal for keeping long into "out-of-warranty" years
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Ecosport gets rugged with 4WD Storm (Brazil)
Ford has launched a more rugged-looking version of its EcoSport SUV in Brazil, complete with four-wheel-drive and a 2-litre engine.
The EcoSport Storm appears to be aimed primarily at South American markets, although it would certainly seem a wasted opportunity if Ford didn’t launch something similar to this on global markets.
At this stage there are no plans to bring the Storm to South Africa, although it is still early days.
In many countries, including SA, the EcoSport is sold in front-wheel-drive format only, but some markets do get an all-wheel-drive option and the Brazilian EcoSport Storm is no exception.
It's not a pukka off-roader like the Suzuki Jimny, but this EcoSport should still get you to places where your average crossover fears to tread.
Ground clearance remains at 200mm, but it does get some additional body cladding, including black wheel arch protectors.
Also setting it apart is a Raptor-like grille, black body stripes and a ‘Storm’ spare wheel cover. The cabin features black leather seats with Satin Orange stitching.
The EcoSport Storm is powered by a normally aspirated 2-litre petrol engine, rated at 125kW and paired with a six-speed manual transmission.
But would it sell up a Storm in South Africa? Would you like to see it here?
Source: https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/ecosport-gets-rugged-with-4wd-storm-13031980
Ford has launched a more rugged-looking version of its EcoSport SUV in Brazil, complete with four-wheel-drive and a 2-litre engine.
The EcoSport Storm appears to be aimed primarily at South American markets, although it would certainly seem a wasted opportunity if Ford didn’t launch something similar to this on global markets.
At this stage there are no plans to bring the Storm to South Africa, although it is still early days.
In many countries, including SA, the EcoSport is sold in front-wheel-drive format only, but some markets do get an all-wheel-drive option and the Brazilian EcoSport Storm is no exception.
It's not a pukka off-roader like the Suzuki Jimny, but this EcoSport should still get you to places where your average crossover fears to tread.
Ground clearance remains at 200mm, but it does get some additional body cladding, including black wheel arch protectors.
Also setting it apart is a Raptor-like grille, black body stripes and a ‘Storm’ spare wheel cover. The cabin features black leather seats with Satin Orange stitching.
The EcoSport Storm is powered by a normally aspirated 2-litre petrol engine, rated at 125kW and paired with a six-speed manual transmission.
But would it sell up a Storm in South Africa? Would you like to see it here?
Source: https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/ecosport-gets-rugged-with-4wd-storm-13031980
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That Raptor-inspired grill...nah
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2018 Ford EcoSport Storm officially revealed (Brazil)
Ford has officially taken the wraps off the EcoSport Storm, a new, more rugged variant of the compact SUV for South American markets.
The American manufacturer had teased the new model earlier, after which, images and the fact that it has all-wheel-drive had leaked.
The four-wheel-drive system, this model’s party piece, sends power to the wheels via a six-speed torque converter automatic from a 2.0-litre engine that produces different outputs based on whether the fuel used is petrol or ethanol.
If the former, it makes 170hp and 202Nm of torque, though on the latter, it makes 176hp and 221Nm of peak torque. Paddle shifters are offered as standard.
The addition of the four-wheel-drive system has seen weight increase to 1469 kg, up by 110 kg over the standard model sold there.
In a bid to increase the model’s off-roading credentials, the suspension set-up has been revised significantly. Ford claims that this has resulted in a 15 percent improvement in shock absorption and a 40 percent reduction in steering wheel vibration.
The visual changes to the EcoSport Storm had been leaked earlier and include a new front grille with Storm badges (in Ford Raptor style) on the centre, black cladding, garnish and strips all around, Storm badging and decals, black roof rails and a sunroof.
The shade of brown that the car has been showcased in is also new for the model. The 17-inch alloys are new and shod in standard (not off-road) Michelin tyres.
As the teaser had shown, the central console gets a dual-tone orange-grey finish and the seats and steering have been upholstered in leather. The Storm name also features on back of the front seats.
Equipment levels are on-par with the top-spec Titanium trim available for the market and includes automatic headlamps, a multifunction steering wheel with reach and rake adjustment, a height adjustable driver's seat and an 8.0-inch Sync3 touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility and navigation.
Safety kit includes seven airbags, ABS with EBD, stability control, traction control, hill-assist, an anti-rollover system parking assist with a reversing camera.
The EcoSport Storm is based on the facelift model currently sold in India, which is available only with front-wheel-drive and two engine options – a 123hp, 1.5-litre Dragon petrol engine and a 100hp, 1.5-litre diesel motor.
Ford has not said anything about bringing the EcoSport Storm to India, where it would be a niche but desirable offering.
The American carmaker is expected to launch the refreshed Mustang, facelifts for the Figo and Aspire, and a cross-hatch based on the Figo in the coming months.
Source: https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/2018-ford-ecosport-storm-officially-revealed-407166
Ford has officially taken the wraps off the EcoSport Storm, a new, more rugged variant of the compact SUV for South American markets.
The American manufacturer had teased the new model earlier, after which, images and the fact that it has all-wheel-drive had leaked.
The four-wheel-drive system, this model’s party piece, sends power to the wheels via a six-speed torque converter automatic from a 2.0-litre engine that produces different outputs based on whether the fuel used is petrol or ethanol.
If the former, it makes 170hp and 202Nm of torque, though on the latter, it makes 176hp and 221Nm of peak torque. Paddle shifters are offered as standard.
The addition of the four-wheel-drive system has seen weight increase to 1469 kg, up by 110 kg over the standard model sold there.
In a bid to increase the model’s off-roading credentials, the suspension set-up has been revised significantly. Ford claims that this has resulted in a 15 percent improvement in shock absorption and a 40 percent reduction in steering wheel vibration.
The visual changes to the EcoSport Storm had been leaked earlier and include a new front grille with Storm badges (in Ford Raptor style) on the centre, black cladding, garnish and strips all around, Storm badging and decals, black roof rails and a sunroof.
The shade of brown that the car has been showcased in is also new for the model. The 17-inch alloys are new and shod in standard (not off-road) Michelin tyres.
As the teaser had shown, the central console gets a dual-tone orange-grey finish and the seats and steering have been upholstered in leather. The Storm name also features on back of the front seats.
Equipment levels are on-par with the top-spec Titanium trim available for the market and includes automatic headlamps, a multifunction steering wheel with reach and rake adjustment, a height adjustable driver's seat and an 8.0-inch Sync3 touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility and navigation.
Safety kit includes seven airbags, ABS with EBD, stability control, traction control, hill-assist, an anti-rollover system parking assist with a reversing camera.
The EcoSport Storm is based on the facelift model currently sold in India, which is available only with front-wheel-drive and two engine options – a 123hp, 1.5-litre Dragon petrol engine and a 100hp, 1.5-litre diesel motor.
Ford has not said anything about bringing the EcoSport Storm to India, where it would be a niche but desirable offering.
The American carmaker is expected to launch the refreshed Mustang, facelifts for the Figo and Aspire, and a cross-hatch based on the Figo in the coming months.
Source: https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/2018-ford-ecosport-storm-officially-revealed-407166
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Ford EcoSport Trend 2018 review - CarsGuide
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2018 Ford Ecosport Review — Cars.com
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Any idea if we're going to be getting the ST line in SA?
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Highly doubt it. Ford SA is asleep at the wheel when it comes to bringing the ST line trim on any of it's models here.
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2018 Ford EcoSport Quick Drive | Consumer Reports
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Here’s the low-down on the updated Ford EcoSport range
The facelifted Ford EcoSport (which we’ve driven in Portugal) is scheduled to arrive in South Africa in July 2018, but we’ve managed to unearth both the structure of the rejigged local range and the standard specifications of the updated models.
While pricing has yet to be confirmed, we now know that the refreshed EcoSport line-up will be trimmed from six derivatives to five. Perhaps more important, though, is the fact that the naturally aspirated 1,5-litre petrol engine (which powers both the entry-level 1,5 Ambiente and the flagship 1,5 Titanium auto in the current range) will fall away completely.
In addition, where the outgoing range includes two 1,0-litre EcoBoost variants, the new line-up will feature as many as four derivatives powered by Ford’s familiar 92 kW/170 N.m turbocharged three-cylinder engine. This powertrain will be offered in mid-spec Trend and top-spec Titanium trim, with the choice of either a manual or automatic transmission.
And, rather interestingly, while the 1,5-litre TDCi mill is currently also offered in both Trend and Titanium guise, in the facelifted range the 74 kW/205 N.m diesel engine will be available solely in base Ambiente form (with a manual gearbox).
The oil-burning Ambiente model’s standard features list will include power-adjustable side-mirrors, manual air-conditioning, rear parking sensors, a six-speaker audio system (equipped with the basic Sync arrangement), a 12V power socket up front, 16-inch steel wheels, six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control and Isofix points in the rear.
Trend models will add heating for the side-mirrors, Ford’s Sync 3 system (with accompanying 6,5-inch touchscreen), a multifunction steering wheel, 16-inch alloys, a tyre-pressure monitoring system, a second 12V power point (this one at the rear), a driver’s knee airbag and hill launch assist.
Titanium derivatives, meanwhile, will furthermore gain keyless start, heated front seats, LED daytime running lights, power-folding side-mirrors (with puddle-lamps), automatic air-conditioning, LED ambient lighting for the cabin, an eight-inch colour touchscreen (with an additional speaker), satellite navigation and 17-inch alloys.
All derivatives will be covered by a four-year/120 000 km warranty and a four-year/60 000 km service plan (with intervals of 15 000 km).
Outgoing range:
Ford EcoSport 1,5 Ambiente
Ford EcoSport 1,0 Trend
Ford EcoSport 1,5 TDCi Trend
Ford EcoSport 1,0 Titanium
Ford EcoSport 1,5 TDCi Titanium
Ford EcoSport 1,5 Titanium auto
Facelifted range:
Ford EcoSport 1,5 TDCi Ambiente
Ford EcoSport 1,0 EcoBoost Trend
Ford EcoSport 1,0 EcoBoost Trend auto
Ford EcoSport 1,0 EcoBoost Titanium
Ford EcoSport 1,0 EcoBoost Titanium auto
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/heres-low-updated-ford-ecosport-range/
The facelifted Ford EcoSport (which we’ve driven in Portugal) is scheduled to arrive in South Africa in July 2018, but we’ve managed to unearth both the structure of the rejigged local range and the standard specifications of the updated models.
While pricing has yet to be confirmed, we now know that the refreshed EcoSport line-up will be trimmed from six derivatives to five. Perhaps more important, though, is the fact that the naturally aspirated 1,5-litre petrol engine (which powers both the entry-level 1,5 Ambiente and the flagship 1,5 Titanium auto in the current range) will fall away completely.
In addition, where the outgoing range includes two 1,0-litre EcoBoost variants, the new line-up will feature as many as four derivatives powered by Ford’s familiar 92 kW/170 N.m turbocharged three-cylinder engine. This powertrain will be offered in mid-spec Trend and top-spec Titanium trim, with the choice of either a manual or automatic transmission.
And, rather interestingly, while the 1,5-litre TDCi mill is currently also offered in both Trend and Titanium guise, in the facelifted range the 74 kW/205 N.m diesel engine will be available solely in base Ambiente form (with a manual gearbox).
The oil-burning Ambiente model’s standard features list will include power-adjustable side-mirrors, manual air-conditioning, rear parking sensors, a six-speaker audio system (equipped with the basic Sync arrangement), a 12V power socket up front, 16-inch steel wheels, six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control and Isofix points in the rear.
Trend models will add heating for the side-mirrors, Ford’s Sync 3 system (with accompanying 6,5-inch touchscreen), a multifunction steering wheel, 16-inch alloys, a tyre-pressure monitoring system, a second 12V power point (this one at the rear), a driver’s knee airbag and hill launch assist.
Titanium derivatives, meanwhile, will furthermore gain keyless start, heated front seats, LED daytime running lights, power-folding side-mirrors (with puddle-lamps), automatic air-conditioning, LED ambient lighting for the cabin, an eight-inch colour touchscreen (with an additional speaker), satellite navigation and 17-inch alloys.
All derivatives will be covered by a four-year/120 000 km warranty and a four-year/60 000 km service plan (with intervals of 15 000 km).
Outgoing range:
Ford EcoSport 1,5 Ambiente
Ford EcoSport 1,0 Trend
Ford EcoSport 1,5 TDCi Trend
Ford EcoSport 1,0 Titanium
Ford EcoSport 1,5 TDCi Titanium
Ford EcoSport 1,5 Titanium auto
Facelifted range:
Ford EcoSport 1,5 TDCi Ambiente
Ford EcoSport 1,0 EcoBoost Trend
Ford EcoSport 1,0 EcoBoost Trend auto
Ford EcoSport 1,0 EcoBoost Titanium
Ford EcoSport 1,0 EcoBoost Titanium auto
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/heres-low-updated-ford-ecosport-range/
supersunbird
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Dammit, so I will have to buy an old Ecosport. Want Ford EcoSport 1,5 Ambiente.
Not yet
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