The Ford EcoSport Storm 4WD’s exterior and interior
has leaked online in spy shots published by Autopapo and Tracionando. The
production Ford EcoSport Storm will arrive in Brazil three years after the Ford
EcoSport Storm concept debuted at 2014 Sao Paulo Auto Show.
The Ford EcoSport Storm features a number styling
changes for a more rugged exterior. At the front, it gets a unique radiator
grille with Raptor-style ‘STORM’ lettering and a repositioned Ford logo,
distinctive skid plate, a slimmer bumper with more body cladding, darkened
headlamps and black hood decals.
On the sides, the Ford EcoSport Storm features
flared fenders, a black decal with ‘STORM’ branding and black ORVMs, alloy
wheels and beltline moulding. The SUV’s rear-end gets its tougher character
with a differently designed bumper and a special spare wheel cover with ‘STORM’
branding in the middle. On the top, there are black roof rails and black roof
racks. Teaser images suggest that Ford will offer a sunroof optionally.
The Ford EcoSport Storm has a two-tone interior with
black as the theme colour and orange highlights on the door panels and the
centre console. Like multiple exterior elements, the leather seats have ‘STORM’
lettering on them.
The Ford EcoSport Storm is powered by a 2.0-lite
flex-fuel engine that produces up to 176 hp and up to 221 Nm of torque. This
engine is coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The regular EcoSport is
not available with a 4WD system, but the EcoSport Storm does have it. The Storm
variant’s price is expected to fall between R$ 90,000-1,00,000 (INR 17,88,002.98-19,86,669.98).