Ford have produced the first ever SUV to run on a 1.0 litre engine.
The aim of the new design is to combine the space and flexibility of an SUV with the affordability and economy of a small car. It will contain the engine which has been crowned International Engine of the Year for the past three years and will offer a world first with its 1.0 litre option.
The 125PS 1.0 litre engine is capable of achieving 53.3mpg and emissions of 125g/km of CO2 whereas the larger 112PS 1.5 litre engine will provide 44.8mpg and 149g/km of CO2.
“All-new Ford EcoSport delivers a clever and connected small car for our European customers,” said Nick Fitzgerald, EcoSport chief programme engineer. “Ford’s new urban SUV is economical, flexible and stylish, and will line-up alongside the new B-MAX compact multi-activity vehicle, the best-selling Fiesta to complete Ford’s comprehensive small car line-up for the UK.”
Those with an eye for gadgets and gizmos will be interested to note that the Ecosport will be one of the only Ford models in Europe to use Ford SYNC with AppLink which will allow drivers to control smart phone apps with their voice. Other technologies set to feature include Hill Start Assist, Cruise Control and rear-parking sensors. Ford SYNC will also be able to automatically connect drivers to local assistance in an emergency and do so in the language of the country they are in.
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