The next-generation Ford EcoSport has been revealed at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show. Let's check out what Ford's compact family car has to offer.
The current EcoSport was launched on the local market in 2013 and has gone on to dominate sales in its segment. Its successor, which will now also be made available for the American market, looks set to achieve further success in the burgeoning small crossover market.
The new Ford EcoSport, which is based on Ford's B-platform, will be offered with a choice of 2 engines and 4 different trim levels. The US-spec cars will feature either the award-winning 1.0-litre 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine or a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder (naturally-aspirated, direct-injection unit, both mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission. EcoSport will be made available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive derivatives, with the 4×4 version capable of sending up to 50 percent of available torque to the rear wheels when required. Global market will likely receive turbodiesel engine options and manual gearboxes.
As the new EcoSport is aimed at young buyers, the newcomer will be jammed with connectivity options. A brace of fast-charging USB ports up front, 12V power outlets front and rear, and even a 110V power outlet (for the rear passengers) will be available as an option. Ford's SYNC3 infotainment/connectivity system has been made fitted and there's a smart-looking 8-inch touchscreen. Ford is also boasting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in its new EcoSport.
We'll have more details about the new Ford EcoSport and its specifications for our market as they are made available. As it stands, the Ford EcoSport will reach American dealerships in 2018.
Further Reading
Read a review of the Ford EcoSport here
See Spyshots of the new Ford EcoSport
