Ford’s all-new EcoSport compact SUV is the latest all-new product from the ‘Blue Oval’ is destined to be a global star selling in more than 100 countries. Ford Australia is previewing the EcoSport – the first Ford global product designed and developed in Brazil - at the Australian International Motor Show (Sydney) ahead of local launch next year.
Once again, Ford has delivered on the styling front with the EcoSport looking sharp thanks to its bold front-end with the current Ford ‘family face’ and cool headlights. Blacked-out B-pillars provide a one-piece look for the glasshouse.
An ‘SUV for the city’ the Ford EcoSport targets young families, especially school run mums and so practicality is its strong point.
However it is the green credentials which are the headline act for Ford EcoSport. Under the bonnet is the acclaimed 1.0-litre, three-cylinder EcoBoost engine which Ford says provides the power of a 1.6-litre engine but with exhaust C02 emissions of just 140g/km.
For Australia will announce the local EcoSport lineup closer to launch next year.
