Ford EcoSport 2020

The Ford EcoSport maintained its sculpted sides, boxy shape, and a spare tire compartment mounted at the rear end gate. However, a wider grille, larger headlights, and the removal of the slim upper grille are the additional features of the vehicle. The car's side profile comes with a softened outline that passes through the handles of its doors, and the remaining design remains untouched such as the two-piece combination of the boot lid-mounted spare wheel and tail light.

The difference of the top-range Ford  EcoSport Eco-Boost trim from the other trim levels is its HID Projector headlights. The base Ambiente MT variant is the only one who has 16-inch steel rims, and the rest is equipped with 17-inch alloys.

The latest Ford  EcoSport eliminates some of its interior features to change the design of its cabin. Some of them are the center console and the aircraft-inspired dashboard. The most noticeable modification of the interior is the presence of the new touchscreen located vertically at the center of the dashboard. It also comes with Ford's SYNC 3 connectivity and features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well. The crossover also comes with a reverse parking camera, front seats that get decent lumbar support, rear seats that offer ample legroom, and automatic climate control that provides an enhanced level of comfort.

The top-ranging Ford  EcoSport Titanium features a lot of driving amenities such as keyless entry with push-button start/stop, auto start/stop, auto-dimming rearview mirror, speed-sensing door locks, rain-sensing wipers, rear parking sensors, and hill-start and hill-descent controls.

For safety, the Ford  EcoSport features dual front airbags that are included in all ranges. For the range-toppers, it is equipped with curtain and side airbags, while extra side airbags are featured in mid-Trend Variant. Standard safety features include stability and traction control, ABS with EBD, front seatbelt reminders, ISOFIX child tethers, and emergency brake light.

It is yet to be tested by ASEAN NCAP. Still, the same specification Ford  EcoSport was tested by the Australian NCAP and garnered a 5-star rating with a perfect 16 points in side-impact crashes and a total of 15.14 out of 16 points for frontal-offset impact.

The Ford  EcoSport rides on Ford's B2E platform. The 5-door vehicle's layout is front-engine front-wheel-drive. This crossover can accommodate five occupants. Ford EcoSport measures 4325 mm in length and the width measures 1765 mm. The ground clearance is 209 mm, and the wheelbase measures 2519 mm.

Disc brakes are present in the front wheels only.

Due to larger and wider 17-inch wheels, the car's handling has improved. In addition, the suspension of Ford EcoSport is set towards the more secure side to achieve extra stability, and a reduced body roll has been set.

Ford Philippines offers the Ford EcoSport in two engine options. The first option is a 1.5-liter unit expected to generate a maximum power of 123 PS and torque power of 150 Nm. It is installed in both Trend and Ambiente trims of the crossover. The former trim can be paired with an option of a 6-speed automatic gearbox while the latter trim is only available with a 5-speed manual transmission.

The other available engine is Ford's popular 1.0-litre Eco-Boost unit. It succeeded in winning the International Engine of the Year for six years straight. It produces torque power of 170 Nm, a 125 PS power and commits to saving fuel economy. The engine is equipped and only offered with a Titanium trim and comes together with the automatic gearcase.