Following the mid-cycle refresh last year, Ford will release the production Ford EcoSport Storm in the country this
year.
The teaser images of the production Ford EcoSport
Storm reveal several differences from the standard Ford EcoSport. At the front,
the Storm variant features a unique front grille with Raptor-style ‘STORM’
lettering in the centre and black fog lamp garnish. There are two black decorative
stripes on the bonnet, one on each side. Just where the A-pillar starts, it
looks like there’s a small air vent.
Visual enhancements include black
ORVMs, a black decal with ‘STORM’ branding, black door handles, black beltline
moulding, black fender flares and exclusive alloy wheels. Up top, the Ford
EcoSport Storm features black roof rails, black cross roof racks and a sunroof.
The orange exterior colour is new to the SUV in Brazil. Inside, some elements
on the door panels and the centre console are in the body colour for a
dual-tone look. The front seat’s backrests have the ‘STORM’ name embroidered on
them.
Under the hood, the Ford EcoSport Storm has the
2.0-litre Direct Flex engine coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Running on petrol, the flex-fuel engine develops 170 hp and 202 Nm of
torque. Using ethanol, these figures increase to 176 hp and 221 Nm
respectively. There’s no word on the Storm variant’s pricing yet.
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