Ford India has launched an updated version of their highly successful compact SUV, the EcoSport starting at a price of Rs. 6,79,563/- (ex-showroom Delhi).

“With more than 200,000 proud owners and counting, Ford EcoSport has successfully created a benchmark and continues to be received extremely well for its quality and value package across the globe,” said Nigel Harris, President and Managing Director, Ford India. “Ahead of the festive season, we have made our clever, compact SUV even more stylish with a host of smart features and enhanced power to delight consumers.”

Engines in the New EcoSport

With 3 engine options on offer, the Ford has upped the power on the 1.5L TDCI diesel engine with a max 99bhp, the same found on the recently launched Figo and Figo Aspire. Mated to a 5 speed manual gearbox, the fuel economy has also been improved to a 22.27kmpl.

The award winning 1.0L EcoBoost engine which produces 125bhp and a fuel economy of 18.88kmpl will now be available with the new Trend+ variant along with the updated 15L TDCI engine as an option.

The 1.5L TI-VCT petrol engine that produces 110bhp, which now also does duty in the Figo and the Aspire with the 6 speed dual clutch automatic transmission and has a fuel economy of 15.85kmpl. In the EcoSport, the same engine also comes with the 5 speed manual transmission.

Exterior features of the New EcoSport

With the updated engines Ford has also made some slight changes to the exterior of the car. The new EcoSport now comes with automatic headlamps, signature light guide, Daytime Running lights, electro-chroming mirrors that deflect beams of vehicles behind, rain sensing wipers, and another extra exterior colour option (Golden Bronze) in addition to the 7 existing ones (Mars Red, Diamond White, Panther Black, Kinetic Blue, Moondust Silver, Chill Metallic and Smoke Grey)