Ford's EcoSport launched at an aggressive Rs 5.59 lakh

Ford has finally launched the eagerly anticipated EcoSport at a stunningly competitive starting price that has sent shockwaves through the industry. Prices start at a mouth-watering Rs 5.59 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the base Ambiente petrol variant, with deliveries starting today itself.

The EcoBoost costs Rs 7.89 lakh in Titanium trim, the base diesel comes in at Rs 6.69 lakh and the 1.5-litre petrol auto in Titanium trim costs Rs 8.44 lakh.

The EcoSport comes in four trims – Ambiente, Trend, Titanium and Titanium Optional - and three engine options. Engine choices include a 1.5-litre petrol, 1.5-litre diesel and Ford’s much-awaited 1.0-litre turbo charged direct-injection EcoBoost petrol. The EcoBoost, however, is only available on the top-end Titanium trim. 

The base Ambiente version comes with a decent amount of kit. It gets tilt and telescopic steering, a music player with Aux-in and Bluetooth, electric wing mirrors, remote locking, a multi-function display, and 15-inch wheels. You only get front power windows though and there is no parcel tray with which to cover your luggage either.

Above this is the Trend, which gets all the features of the Ambiente and adds anti lock brakes, rear power windows, steering-mounted audio controls and driver-seat height adjust. Both trims are available only with manual gearboxes mated to a 1.5-litre diesel or 1.5 petrol engine.

The higher Titanium trim level can also be ordered with a 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine. For your money you’ll get a manual gearbox, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 16-inch alloy wheels, climate control, cooled glovebox, roof rails, front fog lamps, a reverse parking sensor, and dual airbags. There’s also an additional option pack for the Titanium trim, which offers push-button start, leather seats, keyless entry, and side and curtain airbags as well.

The EcoSport is also available with an automatic gearbox-equipped version, but that only comes with the normal 1.5 petrol. You dont get push button start, smart key-less entry and leather seats with the automatic variant. There is no petrol version available for the top-spec EcoSport. 

In terms of safety equipment, the EcoSport will come with Ford’s Emergency Assistance system. This system enables the car to deliver a voice message directly to emergency operators in the event of an accident in which the airbags have been deployed or fuel pump shut-off is triggered.

Whereas the 1.5 petrol and diesel are familiar (the 110bhp petrol and 90bhp diesel are similar to the engines on the Fiesta), the new Ecoboost petrol is good for 123bhp.

Ford Emergency Assistance : How It Works

Emergency Assistance is designed to make an emergency call and provide vehicle location, if the crash victim is unable to physically do so

Ford's Emergency Assistance provides peace of mind and reassurance to the drive by informing emergency services in the even of an accident. Emergency Assistance is designed to make an emergency call, provide vehicle location information, and communicate within the emergency services in the event you are unable to do so (Ford EcoSport : Road Test). 

In the even of the an accident the vehicle location is detected by the vehicle GPS. The SYNCH system allows the occupant to the take the phone with them out of the car if they can and contunue the call with the emergency services.

Ford EcoSport Mileage and Running Costs

The 1.0-litre EcoBoost promises 18.9 kmpl which means it is more efficient than a 1.6 petrol and comparable to hatchbacks! The diesel EcoSport will give 22.7 kmpl while the 1.5 petrol EcoSport will give 15.8 kmpl (manual) and 15.6 kmpl (auto). These figures will make the EcoSport the most efficient in its class.

Ford EcoSport Mileage

Ford EcoSport Petrol Variants
Ford EcoSport 1.0 Titanium(O)	18.9 kmpl
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ambiente	15.8 kmpl
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Trend	15.8 kmpl
Ford EcoSport 1.0 Titanium	18.9 kmpl
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Titanium	15.8 kmpl
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Titanium AT	15.6 kmpl

Ford EcoSport Diesel Variants
Ford EcoSport 1.5 D Titanium(O)	22.7 kmpl
Ford EcoSport 1.5 D Titanium	22.7 kmpl
Ford EcoSport 1.5 D Trend	22.7 kmpl
Ford EcoSport 1.5 D Ambiente	22.7 kmpl