IAB reader Gokulraj GK of Madcap
Stationery and Merchandise has shared images of an EcoSport test unit from near
Pondicherry. The 2018 Ford EcoSport SE 4WD is an export-spec model not meant
for the Indian market.
The SE grade 4WD Ford EcoSport seen here is meant for the USA. This particular
grade is a mid-level offering sitting between the entry-level S and top-end SES
and Titanium grades. The 4WD badge points toward the presence of a 2.0 L Ti-VCT
I4 engine. It produces 166 hp at 6,500 rpm and 202 Nm at 4,500 rpm.
A 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission and 4WD are standard with this
engine. It rides on 16-inch 7-spoke alloy wheels.
Visually, the clear differentiator
between the India-spec EcoSport and the American model is the lack of a
tailgate-mounted spare wheel. As per the specifications listed on the official
website, the overall length of the US-spec model is 4,097 mm,
making it 99 mm longer than the car sold in India.
The made-in-India Ford EcoSport is sold
in the USA in four grades - S, SE, SES, and Titanium. There are two petrol
engine choices available - 1.0 L EcoBoost and 2,0 L Ti-VCT I4 petrol. A 6-speed
automatic transmission is standard. Pricing starts from USD 19,995 for the base S grade. The most expensive variant is the Ford
EcoSport SES listed at USD 26,880.
The 1.0 L EcoBoost is sold in the Indian
market is restricted to the Ford EcoSport S. It pairs with a 6-speed manual
transmission. A 1.5 L petrol and 1.5 L diesel are the other engine choices
available with a 5-speed manual transmission. The 1.5 L petrol can be bought
with a 6-speed automatic as well.
