Ford Ecosport India review

Ford Ecosport 1.0 Ecoboost Exhaustive India Review : Punchy Packet

Features, variants and other observations

While we have tried to cover most of the things in our previous discussion, we understand that quite a few will be interested in knowing the variant wise features of the car. We have done an article on this topic earlier as well, but since this is an exhaustive review, here we have put together a list of features of the car, along with some other observations we made during the Ecosport media drive.

Ford Ecosport will be available with three engine variants

1.5 liter TDCi diesel  with 90bhp of power and 204Nm of torque.
Transmission:  5-speed manual
ARAI certified fuel efficiency: 22.7 kmpl.

1.5 liter TiVCT Petrol with 110bhp of power and 140Nm of torque
Transmission: 5 speed manual or 6 speed dual-clutch auto
ARAI certified fuel efficiency: 15.6 kmpl

1.0    liter Ecoboost (turbo petrol) with 123bbhp of power and 170 Nm of torque
Transmission: 5 speed manual
Arai certified fuel efficiency:  18.9 kmpl

The Ford Ecosport will be sold in four trim levels- Ambiente, Trend, Titanium and Titanium Plus.

The Ambiente trim level will be available with the 1.5 liter petrol and turbo diesel engine. The Ambiente variant will get

•         Electric power steering with tilt and telescopic adjust
•         Audio System with Bluetooth and USB support
•         Electric ORVMs
•         Flat folding rear seat
•         Multi function display
•         Front Power Windows

The Trend trim level too will be available only with the 1.5 Liter petrol and diesel engine and will also come with-

•         ABS + EBD
•         Rear Power Windows
•         Defogger and wash-wipe
•         Body coloured wing mirrors
•         60:40 split rear seat
•         Power socket
•         Steering mounted audio controls
•         Rear parcel tray
•         Silver trim for door handles on the inside
•         Height adjustable driver seat

The Titanium variant will be available only with the 1 Liter EcoBoost turbocharged petrol and 1.5 Liter Ti-VCT petrol engine. The Titanium trim level brings along 6 speed PowerShift dual clutch automatic transmission for the 1.5 liter Ti-VCT petrol. Additional equipment on offer includes-

•         16 inch alloy wheels
•         Ford SYNC infotainment system
•         Front arm rest
•         Cooled glove box
•         Twin airbags
•         Reverse parking sensors
•         Leather wrapped steering
•         Roof rails
•         Automatic climate control
•         Front fog lamps
•         Chrome tipped exterior styling bits

The top of the line Titanium Optional pack variant gets-

•         Leather seats
•         Push button start
•         Keyless Entry
•         Side and Curtain Airbags

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Top variant comes with Hill Hold function with a 3 second pause. The feature is available only on the automatic, 1.5 liter TiVCT version with DCT

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The front end of the car almost been carried over from the concept. Looks fab!

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Keyless entry comes as one of the ‘key’ features

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The handle for the hinged tail gate has been neatly incorporated within the tail-lamp cluster

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Seats are comfortable, and made to offer a soft feel as you first climb in. There is firmness within though, for fatigue-free long distance driving

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The dashboard is strikingly similar to that of the Fiesta. Quite a few elements have been shared between the

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Push button start is available for the the top of the line Titanium variant

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Steering wheels comprises audio controls and a the voice input button for SYNC (a voice command system developed in collaboration with Microsoft)

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The instrument cluster

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Center console comprises an array of buttons which can be confusing for some. Layout, again, is similar to that of the Fiesta

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SYNC menu to pair your cellphone. The system understands commands well, provided you say them in the right format

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SYNC menu for address book.

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Parking sensors and reversing guidance available for the top variant

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SYNC Emergency assistance automatically calls 108 in case of an accident, which is defined by deployment of airbags or when the fuel supply is cut

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You can play music from your cellphone and make calls via Bluetooth enabled SYNC connectivity

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Five speed manual gearbox is available with all engine variants, 1.5 liter petrol also gets a 6 speed dual clutch Powershift auto

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Use the USB slot to connect your cellphone, or play music via USB

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There are as many as 9 cup holders inside the cabin.

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Even the glovebox is designed to accommodate tin cans

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Red stitching on black seats adds to the sporty character of the car

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There is a tray under the front seat for additional storage

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Top Titanium – Options variants allows you to have as many as six airbags

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Sunglasses holder is a standard fitment across all variants

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Seat height adjustment is available for the driver side seat

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The lever for fore and aft adjustment of front seats

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Front seat arm-rest and lumbar support

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The 60:40 split rear seats can be dropped down to increase the boot capacity to more than 700 liters.

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The 1.0 liter Ecosport engine is a revelation as regards engine technology.

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An infographic on the Ecosport’s safety features.

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50 thoughts on “Ford Ecosport 1.0 Ecoboost Exhaustive India Review : Punchy Packet”

  1. We heard a few other people expressing concern about the headlight intensity and throw looking at the slim shaped headlamps. We’ll try and gather some information on the same.

  2. Thanks for the reply Amit. My concern comes from driving Figo for past 2 years, and headlamp throw is real bad.

  3. Dear Ashok. Firstly thanks for the appreciation. We didnt get a chance to drive the car during night. We knew that this aspect has not been covered but there was no way we could have helped it.

  4. Whether I like the car or not, I certainly like the review, its coverage and photographer’s skill. Kudos 🙂

  5. Firstly, best review to date on motoroids.
    Absolutely covered everything. One thing i wanted to know if you had a chance to drive it in the night time, and how good/bad the headlamps are. Are they adequate enough?

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