2017 Ford EcoSport For China Unveiling – Video
The new Ford EcoSport, the small SUV designed to tame the urban jungle, made its Asia Pacific debut today at a special Ford event in the heart of Shanghai.
The new EcoSport has been comprehensively redesigned with a rugged new look, a sleek interior makeover, a raft of ingenious technologies and a new engine lineup that offers both more efficiency and more power.
“With the new EcoSport, we set out to create a smart SUV that is ideal for urban adventures and versatile enough to go beyond the city,” said Nigel Harris, president, Changan Ford Automobile Co. “We think EcoSport will surprise customers with not only its capability, but all the inventive touches that will make it a pleasure to drive.”
Under the hood, customers can choose from one of three advanced engines: A powerful 2.0-liter Duratec direct injection engine, optimized for the city; the multiple award-winning 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine, providing the efficiency and power; and an all-new 1.5-liter Ti-VCT engine that is smaller, lighter, stronger and more efficient than the previous generation. On higher trim levels, Ford is offering an all-wheel drive system with the 2.0-liter engine for enhanced performance and capability.
A six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission offers smooth, precise shifts across all powertrain options. A new, sportier steering wheel with paddle shifters enhances the new EcoSport’s fun-to-drive feeling.
Improved power is matched with improved fuel efficiency. A new Auto Start-Stop system automatically shuts off the engine when idling at a red light and quickly restarts it when the driver lifts a foot off the brake, helping to save fuel and reduce emissions.
“Four years ago, the EcoSport came to China and became the pioneer of the mini SUV segment, meeting and exceeding customer needs,” said He Chaobin, executive vice president of Changan Ford Automobile Company, “With the new EcoSport, we are offering our customers a redesigned exterior and interior, a new engine lineup with improved efficiency and power, and a host of smart technologies that will help them go further and unlock more of life’s possibilities.”
Available in more than 100 markets across the globe, the new Ford EcoSport will launch in China later in 2017. It will join the Kuga, Edge, Explorer and Everest as the newest upgrade to the Ford SUV family, offering Chinese customers a fun and affordable way to unlock even more of life’s possibilities.