Ford EcoSport
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| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
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| Production | 2004–2012 |
| Assembly | Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil |
| Body style | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Ford B3 platform |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 1.0L I4 1.6L I4 1.4L I4 Diesel |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,490 mm (98.0 in) |
| Length | 4,228 mm (166.5 in) |
| Width | 1,980 mm (78.0 in) |
| Height | 1,679 mm (66.1 in) |
| Related | Ford Fiesta Ford Fusion Mazda2 |
The Ford EcoSport is a mini SUV, originally built in Brazil by Ford since 2003 at the Camaçari plant. A second generation concept model was launched at the 2012 Delhi Motor Show and is intended to be a global car with a new factory in Chennai, India.[1]
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[edit] First generation (2003-2012)
The EcoSport was designed by the Ford-US Truck Vehicle Center (program code BV226) and heavily based on the Cologne built European Fusion.
The EcoSport is one of Ford's best-seller models in Brazil (consistently appearing on the 10 best-selling vehicles), Argentina, Venezuela and Mexico. Its main competitors are the Fiat Palio Weekend Adventure, Volkswagen CrossFox. In 2011 sales reached 700,000.[2] The EcoSport has sold well, .
[edit] Versions
The EcoSport has been available with five I4 engines:
- Zetec-Rocam 1.0 L gasoline 8v supercharged, 95 PS (70 kW) (discontinued in 2006)
- Zetec-Rocam 1.6 8v gasoline/ethanol, 111 PS (82 kW)
- Duratec 2.0 L gasoline 16v 145 PS (107 kW)
- Duratorq 1.4 L TDCi Diesel, 68 PS (50 kW) (export only)
All models have front-wheel drive with manual transmission as standard. The 2.0 L model can also receive a four-speed automatic transmission or four-wheel drive. In the latter case, an electronically controlled system lets the driver engage the rear axle from the dashboard.
In late 2007 a restyling was introduced, which renewed the front to bring it closer to modern Ford pick-ups as well as the recent Brazilian Fiesta restyling, and updated the rear lights and interior materials.
[edit] Ecosport in Brazil
Sales:
- 2003 - 27,214 units
- 2004 - 38,695 units
- 2005 - 45,449 units
- 2006 - 44,777 units
- 2007 - 47,030 units
- 2008 - 44,179 units
- 2009 - 43,578 units
- TOTAL: 290,922
[edit] Ecosport in Mexico
The Ford Ecosport arrived in late 2003 to Mexico as a 2004 model. The reception by the public was impressive and continued until 2006. For the 2007 model year, sales of the small SUV began slipping and stopped being a hot seller. Compared to 15,000 units sold in 2004, only 10,000 units of the 2007 model year were sold. This trend continued to worsen for the refreshed 2008 model year due in part to a price increase. Only 6,345 units of the 2008 model year were sold, and 2009 model year sales through July 2009 were a mere 2,135 units. Due to decreasing sales, and heightened competition from the Ford Escape, Ford has announced that a shortened 2010 model year will be the last sold in Mexico. Sources inside Ford Mexico have announced that the Ecosport will be phased out early next year. The Nissan X-trail, Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 are amongst the most popular SUVs in Mexico presently, however its popularity as a used SUV has reached its peak and for this, Ford is preparating the next generation of this SUV for this market.
[edit] Second generation (2012-)
Ford is preparing a new generation of Ecosport based on the 2011 Ford Fiesta B-platform. It won't be sold exclusively at Latin America and will become to be a global car. A concept car of Ecosport was presented just a day before the 2012 New Delhi Auto Expo, in India on 4 January.[3]
The EcoSport will be powered by a British designed 1.0-litre, 3 cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost petrol engine which has a power output of 120 PS (88 kW; 118 bhp) and 170 N·m (125 lb·ft) of torque. The engine features Ti-VCT (Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing) which plays a part in the turbocharged engine’s peak torque starting at 1,300 rpm.[4]
[edit] Gallery
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2005-07 Ford EcoSport (Mexico)
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2008 Ford Ecosport
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Side view
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EcoSport rear view
[edit] References
- ^ "Ford Motor to launch EcoSport SUV at Delhi Auto Expo". India Today. 5 January 2012. http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/ford-motor-launches-ecosport-in-india-alan-mulally-auto-expo/1/167270.html. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ "Ford Ecosport Reaches Production Milestone of 700,000 Units in Camaçari". Ford press release. http://corporate.ford.com/news-center/press-releases-detail/pr-700000-ecosports-produced-in-brazil-20111215. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ "Ford EcoSport". Motor Trader MY. http://www.motortrader.com.my/Cars/NewsHeader/News-in-2012/First-Looks/Ford-EcoSport.aspx. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ "All-New, Fuel-Efficient 1.0-litre Ford EcoBoost Engine for India". Ford press release. 4 January 2012. http://corporate.ford.com/news-center/press-releases-detail/pr-allnew-fuelefficient-10litre-ford-35790. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
[edit] External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Ford EcoSport |
- Official Brazilian Ford EcoSport website (Portuguese)
- Ford EcoSport Mileage
- Official Mexican Ford EcoSport website (Spanish)
- Detalle de presentacion (Spanish)
- Ford Ecosport 2012
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