2017 Ford EcoSport

*Ford EcoSport 1.5 2017 model specs* - SA models. 2017 was the facelift year. All 1.5s are 4x2 FWD, compact SUV.

### *Engine options SA 2017*
*1. 1.5 Ti-VCT Petrol - Most common "Ambiente/Trend/Titanium"*
- *Engine:* 1.5L petrol, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated
- *Capacity:* 1498 cc
- *Power:* 82 kW / 110 hp @ 6300 rpm
- *Torque:* 138 Nm @ 4400 rpm
- *Transmission:* 5-speed manual or 6-speed Powershift dual-clutch auto
- *Drivetrain:* Front wheel drive 4x2
- *0-100 km/h:* 13.4s manual, ∼13.4s auto
- *Top speed:* ∼175 km/h
- *Fuel consumption:* 6.5L/100km claimed, 7.5-8.5L real world
- *CO2:* 154 g/km
- *Fuel tank:* 52L

*2. 1.5 TDCi Diesel - "Trend/Titanium"*
- *Engine:* 1.5L turbo diesel, 4-cylinder
- *Capacity:* 1499 cc
- *Power:* 66 kW / 89 hp @ 3750 rpm or 74 kW version
- *Torque:* 205-215 Nm @ 1750-2000 rpm
- *Transmission:* 5-speed manual or 6-speed manual
- *Fuel consumption:* 4.5-4.6L/100km claimed
- *CO2:* 120-125 g/km
- *0-100 km/h:* 14s

### *Dimensions & Capacity*
- *Length x Width x Height:* 4010 x 1765 x 1653 mm
- *Wheelbase:* 2521 mm
- *Ground clearance:* 200 mm - key EcoSport selling point
- *Boot space:* 320L seats up, 1145L seats down
- *Seats:* 5
- *Kerb weight:* ∼1213-1348 kg
- *Wheels:* 15" Ambiente, 16" Trend, 17" Titanium

- 6 airbags, ABS+EBD+ESP, traction control, hill start assist
- Aircon, power steering, front electric windows, CD/USB/Aux radio, central locking
- Rear park sensors, 15" steel wheels

*2. Trend - Mid*
- Adds 16" alloys, cruise control, Bluetooth, rear camera, fog lamps,

### *Pros vs Cons*
*Pros:* 200mm ground clearance handles SA potholes, high driving position, 6 airbags standard, diesel is very fuel efficient 4.5L/100km, compact for city parking, spare wheel on tailgate looks rugged
*Cons:* 1.5 petrol is slow 82kW, Powershift DCT auto had reliability issues pre-2018, rear seats tight for adults, boot only 320L, cheap interior plastics, road noise

*Ambiente vs Titanium:* Titanium gives you SYNC 3 + camera + climate. If buying used, Trend is the value pick.

*Note:* Avoid 2017 Powershift auto if you can. Manual or diesel manual is safer. Ford SA dropped EcoSport after 2021.
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