Ford has officially unveiled the EcoSport Active, a more rugged-styled variant of its small crossover. The 2021 Ecosport Active will launch from £ 21,645 (US$ 28,248) in the United Kingdom, carrying a £ 2,950 (US$ 3,850) premium over the base EcoSport and being £ 5 (US$ 7) pricier than the Puma.
As we already knew, the off road-inspired
small crossover features additional body protection, with black plastic
cladding at both ends, to the sides and around the wheel arches, as well as a
tweaked grille and increased ground clearance.
It also features ‘Active’ badges on the
front fenders, but other than that, it is pretty much identical to the regular
versions. The same can be said about the interior, although it has ‘A’ (for Active)
branding in the front seatbacks and revised upholstery. The equipment list
soldiers on as well, and includes an 8-inch infotainment system, 17-inch
Y-spoke alloy wheels, rear privacy glass and a black-painted roof.
The EcoSport Active is available with a
1.0-liter EcoBoost petrol engine that produces 125 PS and 200
Nm of torque. This engine is paired to a six-speed manual
transmission and drives the front wheels. The average fuel consumption in the
WLTP cycle is rated at 5.9-6.0 l/100 km (47.8-47.1 mpg UK / 39.8-39.2 mpg US)
and the CO2 emissions stand at 136-137 g/km.
