Ford EcoSport – User’s Asked Questions

1. On which date, Ford EcoSport was launched in India?

Ford India launched the EcoSport SUV on 4th January, 2012 followed by its facelift version on June 26, 2013. To keep things fresh, Ford has given a mild update to EcoSport with re-tuned engine and cosmetic accessories on 7^th October 2015.

2. Ford EcoSport is available only in petrol or in diesel as well?

This SUV is available with both petrol and diesel fuels units.

3. How many color options Ford EcoSport get?

The Ford EcoSport is available in eight different colors in India which are Golden Bronze (new), Diamond White, Panther Black, Sea Grey, Kinetic Blue, Chill Metallic, Moondust Silver and Mars Red.

4. What about Ford EcoSport transmission; just gets a manual or an auto gearbox is available too?

Yes, Ford EcoSport is available in both 5 speed manual as well as 6 speed dual clutch automatic Transmissions.

5. What are its engine details?

6. What is the body type of Ford EcoSport?

The car falls in compact SUV category.

7. What price range does Ford EcoSport carry?

8. Please inform about the on-road price of Ford EcoSport.

9. What is the Ground Clearance of Ford EcoSport?

It has 200 mm of ground clearance.

10. What is the boot size of Ford EcoSport is?

The car boot of Ford EcoSport is 346 liters which can be further expandable up to 720 liters by folding the second row seats.

11. What is its tyres size?

12. Which suspension system Ford EcoSport is coupled with?

Front: Independent McPherson Strut With Coil Spring & Anti-Roll Bar
Rear: Semi-independent Twist Beam with Twin Gas & Oil Filled Shock Absorbers

The suspension setup is of strong build and high quality. All three versions of Ford EcoSport have the similar suspension mechanism. The front suspension comprises of independent Macpherson strut with coil spring. It also has an anti roll bar to prevent body roll. For the rear, the semi-independent twist beam is installed with twin gas apparatus. The oil-filled shock absorbers also find their place in the rear suspension

13. What is the top speed and acceleration of Ford EcoSport?

The top Speed of EcoSport diesel mill is 175km/h and it accelerates 0-100 km/h in just 11.9 seconds while 1.5l Ti-VcT petrol can achieve same 13 seconds with the top speed of 160km/hr.

14. Ford EcoSport mileage figures on the grounds of ARAI-certified, highway and city roads?

The mileage of car depends on multiple factors like road condition, driving style, maintenance of the car. Ford EcoSport mileage is decent in road conditions, cities and highways.

15. Inform about the General safety features available in Ford EcoSport.

As far as its safety is concerned, Ford EcoSport comes with an array of safety features, Ford has maximum of 6 airbags for the protection of driver and front co-passenger along with ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), Emergency Assistance System, Side Curtains Airbags, Hill Launch Assist System, Front & Rear Seat Belts, Driver Seat Belt Reminder, Rear Parking Sensors, Emergency Brake Hazard Warning, Remote Central Locking with Flip Key. Ford has now made dual front airbags, ABS with EBD as standard on all variants of EcoSport.

16. Cruise control is available or not?

No, there is no cruise control available in Ford EcoSport

17. Is it a five-seater or seven-seater?

It is a five seater SUV.

18. Can I get the brief listing of common & unique interior features of Ford EcoSport?

When you enter it’s inside cabin a huge space has been carried within by this trendy SUV. The interior of EcoSport especially the front row has many similarities with the ongoing Ford Fiesta sedan. The EcoSport carries comfortable seats covered with decent upholstery. At front, the dash has dark shadow grey/silver and charcoal black amalgamation which is made up of standard quality material. The interior also gets audio bezel, air vent rings, steering wheel spoke shell, door trim appliqué and gear shifter and many more.
Its driver’s seat has height adjustment and lumbar support, drivers arm rest, leather wrapped gear knob and leather draped cozy steering wheel.

There is also a cool ‘Ice Blue’ back light illumination in analogue dials, automatic climate control, 20 small/large storage spaces inside, also it gets two 12V power outlets each at front and rear row, front seats map pockets, sunglass holder, passenger vanity mirror with light and under passenger seat storage, 60/40 split option and 100% fold down.

19. After how many kilometers company has scheduled the first servicing of Ford EcoSport?

Sandeep Singh