In our country, an urban crossover Ford EcoSport has been on sale for more than a year and still remains an interesting offer on the market. Which is not at all surprising, since today "SUVs" are in great demand all over the world. Economical engines, four-wheel drive, solid ground clearance, bright appearance and more help this model to maintain its position in the Russian car market. According to the manufacturer, along with EcoSport, you can feel at home in the urban jungle. Is it really? Here we will try to understand what exactly such a crossover can interest a Russian motorist.
Design
As Henry Ford said, every car has its own style. When looking at the photos of the second generation EcoSport, it becomes obvious that he really has his own style - brutal and sporty, which is consistent with the name. On the exterior of the model, there are bumpers with mudguards and silver protective pads, rear-view mirrors with “turn signals” painted in body color, as well as a branded radiator grill, expressive head optics with LED illumination, silver roof rails and a full-size spare wheel mounted on the trunk lid.
Spare wheel on back door, unfortunately, causes certain inconveniences during the operation of the car, so let's hope that in the future the manufacturer will nevertheless eliminate this shortcoming the Russian version, as in the case of the European version presented in Geneva a couple of years ago. Note that it is advisable to put a lock on the spare tire, since the cap is removed quickly, and the wheel is attached with only 3 bolts. In general, EcoSport does not give the impression of a cheap car. It can be seen that they did not save on materials here, and the design was conceived in order to catch attention at first sight. Even despite the fact that they missed the spare wheel, the car looks quite impressive and modern.
Design
The SUV is based on the Fiesta B2E hatchback platform. The EcoSport architecture is identical to the Fiesta, with a McPherson at the front and a torsion beam at the rear along with drums. brake mechanisms. Modifications with all-wheel drive, a two-liter engine and manual transmission are distinguished by the presence of a unique subframe and independent suspension. This design is quite reliable and allows the car not to give in to various obstacles that may be encountered on the way. Tall ground clearance(200 mm), coupled with large entry and exit angles, promises a confident ride on both normal road and rough terrain.
Adaptation to Russian conditions
In order to adapt EcoSport for the road realities of our country, they decided to “warm” it. An electric heater and additional air ducts for the legs of the rear passengers were installed in the cabin, and the windshield was equipped with a heating function. In addition, the roof was galvanized, the suspension received reinforced shock absorbers and springs, and the base engine was switched to AI-92 gasoline. Apart from windshield heated front seats, steering wheel and exterior mirrors with electric drive. The Russian version also has an enlarged washer reservoir and additional noise insulation, although the noise level in the car is still not small, especially at speeds over 100 km / h.
Comfort
Some may like the EcoSport interior, some may not, but one thing is for sure - everything is in order with the finish. Plastic pleases with softness in the right places, the “tidy” is informative and easy to read, and the steering column has the function of adjusting the height and angle of inclination. The top-end version of Titanium relies on high-quality leather trim. The steering wheel - with not very large, but comfortable tides and audio equipment control buttons. Due to the lowered armrest, you have to turn the hand on the handbrake, and the proprietary Sync multimedia system, available in higher trim levels, is equipped with an exclusively monochrome display and too many buttons - at first it will not be easy to figure it out.
In the "base" neither "multimedia" nor climate control is foreseen - it includes the usual audio preparation with 6 speakers and air conditioning, but there are power windows and much more. Ceiling handles are not included in any package, and only the electric window at the driver's seat works in automatic mode. The seats are located quite high, there are no complaints about the range of adjustment. After several hours of driving, there is no particular fatigue. The lateral support rollers are developed, but still stand far from each other. The back of the rear seats deviates for the sake of a comfortable fit for the rear passengers, but this, alas, reduces the volume of the already not very spacious luggage compartment - it fits only from 310 to 1238 liters. cargo (with the rear sofa folded).
The equipment includes as many as 7 airbags, including a knee airbag for the driver. Thanks to the modernized sensors, their fast and guaranteed operation is ensured. In the European rating Euro NCAP EcoSport received 4 stars for protecting adult passengers by 93%, children - by 77%, pedestrians - by 58%. According to the results Euro test NCAP, secondary safety systems were found to be 55% effective.
The basic version provides for audio preparation of CD / MP3 with remote control on the steering wheel, 6 speakers, 2-line screen and AUX / USB connector for connecting gadgets. Top versions I got the Sync infotainment complex with Bluetooth and voice control in Russian. This complex does not have a navigation function, but it can read SMS messages aloud from a smartphone or tablet, and also makes it possible to enjoy your favorite music and stay in touch without being distracted from driving.
Ford EcoSport Specifications
The Russian EcoSport does not have progressive supercharged engines. Its engine range is represented by simple and proven atmospheric engines, namely, a 1.6-liter unit that develops 122 hp. and 148 Nm, and a 2.0-liter engine that produces 140 hp. and 186 Nm. The role of the transmission here is played by a five-speed "mechanics" or a 6-speed PowerShift automatic transmission with two clutches, providing fast and smooth gear changes. These boxes are not compatible with all-wheel drive - all-wheel drive is paired only with a six-speed manual transmission. Passport fuel consumption is 6.6-8.3 liters. per 100 km, depending on the modification, which fully justifies the name of the model with a claim to efficiency. Nevertheless, it should be borne in mind that the real “appetite” of the EcoSport, judging by the numerous reviews of car owners, is slightly higher than that declared by the manufacturer.
Ford wants to beat two rivals with one crossover: EcoSport should fly both the utilitarian Duster and the bright Nissan Juke take the buyer away from under the air duct. But for a war on two fronts, a lot of strength is required - and after all, under the hood of even the most powerful version of the crossover, there are not so many horsepower ...
Autumn landscapes on the Georgian Military Highway on the way from Tbilisi to Vladikavkaz fascinate and enchant: the asphalt tape either snakes around the mountain passes, then suddenly jumps out into the valley and rushes to the horizon exactly between the huge mountain ranges keeping wise silence. The perfect place to reflect on the eternal, but not this time: the new EcoSport knocks the mood.
Against the backdrop of these stately mountains and the restrained tones of the late Caucasian autumn, the unusual bright orange EcoSport looks alien - like a capoeira dancer at a lezginka competition: all of himself is so carnival-off-road, cubist, with a huge opening of the grille in the front bumper, narrowly squinted and pulled up on the very edge of the "muzzle" with eyes-headlights, a spare tire placed on the trunk lid. It's no match for the Nissan Juke in terms of eccentricity, but against the background of the local fleet, which consists mainly of "Germans" of the nineties, it clearly attracts attention. Brazilian motifs are not accidental - EcoSport itself comes from the country of carnivals. His name in Russia is not yet well known, but our motorists are familiar with one of the distant "relatives" of the newcomer. The once popular Fusion is structurally close to the first generation EcoSport, which was born about ten years ago.
Collect EcoSport in Russia, at a plant in Naberezhnye Chelny. The degree of localization is quite high: Ford said that a number of parts are stamped here. Interestingly, EcoSport was adapted to the recycling program: when buying a front-wheel drive version, the discount under the program will be 50,000 rubles, and when buying an all-wheel drive version - 90,000 rubles.
Actually, in Russia, the new compact crossover will act as a replacement for the Fusion (the latter, by the way, is one of the most popular Fords on the market). secondary market). However, this continuity still needs to be found: Fusion was as simple and concise as possible in appearance, and at one time its potential audience consisted of people who needed reliable car and whom the possibility of self-expression through the car did not particularly care.
With the new EcoSport, everything is different: he will try to keep old customers and grab young people. According to marketers, the crossover is both another car for middle-aged people (moreover, Ford representatives for some reason are sure that many will switch to EcoSport with Focus), and the first own car for urban youth. The first group will obviously consider Duster or Terrano as an alternative (although this couple is noticeably cheaper), the second will not mind testing the Nissan Juke and Opel Mokka. And Ecosport, it turns out, owes both ours and yours?
It turns out. Vivid proof of this price policy and equipment. In terms of price, Ecosport is located approximately in the middle of Duster and Juke, and a kind of moment of truth for the buyer comes if he counted up to 899,000 rubles before the money in the stash ran out. For this money, you can buy one of two versions of the Ecosport to choose from. The first - with a less powerful engine and front-wheel drive, but with robotic box and top-of-the-line. The second is all-wheel drive with a more powerful engine, but on the “handle” and in the middle of the three Trend Plus configurations. Here it’s already for everyone according to their needs: for sure, urban youth will prefer a comfortable transmission and a leather interior (leather is available only in the top configuration), and supporters of the engine are more powerful, all-wheel drive and simple and reliable mechanics will be ready to put up with a rag interior and a limited list of equipment.
The origin of Ecosport is Latin American, but it was prepared for the Russian winter: it arrived in Russia with a winter package that includes an additional electric interior heater, air ducts at the feet of the rear passengers, electrically heated windshield, front seats and side mirrors.
But the problem is that it is impossible to create a universal solution and keep the price at an acceptable level, whatever one may say: traces of forced savings are noticeable. You can, for example, forgive such a trifle as the total absence of ceiling handles. Or turn a blind eye to the fact that EcoSport does not know how to park on its own or emergency brake (Focus does this - and it costs about the same). But the fact that the factory bottom protection is not provided for the crossover is already embarrassing. The thought of the defenseless belly of the "Ecosport" came to mind more than once during the hauls on light off-road and when crossing fords.
And if you want a two-liter EcoSport, but with a robotic box? Or, for example, a less powerful engine in the "top" and with all-wheel drive? Sorry, pass by: Ecosport has neither one nor the other - they say there will be no demand for such versions. For the same reason in motor range there will be no diesel engine.
And the two available units - the old aspirated Sigma and Duratec (with a volume of 1.6 and 2 liters, power - 122 and 140 hp, respectively) - few people will be pleased. Powershift made friends with the "youngest" perfectly - the shifts are smooth, without unnecessary jerks. The only thing I didn’t like was the manual mode control button - it was not placed in the most obvious way on the side of the gearshift handle itself. And after all for the help to this button it was necessary to address often.
A full-fledged color monitor is not destined to be seen even in maximum configuration- will have to be content with only a monochrome display. But there is a SYNC system - an obvious nod to the younger generation. Understands voice commands, synchronizes with the phone and even knows how to read incoming text messages aloud.
I switch to the left lane, simultaneously pressing on the gas to bypass the bus ... and come back: after me, an ancient Mercedes has already jumped into the left lane, and EcoSport suddenly refused to accelerate - there is no traction! The motor is riding, so it is useless to expect peppy starts from it. In the mountains, the situation became even worse - the engine noticeably loses power with climb, strains, hums, with every attempt to accelerate it seems to take on a full breast of air and only then starts to push. Colleagues who happened to be on a high mountain pass driving both versions complained of even more serious asthma attacks in the two-liter Duratek and not the most successful for such conditions gear ratios in the MKPP.
Down on the flats, however, the 2.0-litre Ecosport accelerates better, thanks in part to the manual gearbox. Although the difference in 18 horsepower is somewhat offset by the additional weight of the machine itself, the all-wheel drive EcoSport with a plug-in electromagnetic clutch in rear axle a good centner heavier than a front-wheel drive.
With light off-road, all-wheel drive copes quite tolerably, it is not even afraid of diagonal hangings - the Dana clutch quickly understands when to come into play. Electronics regularly holds the slipping wheels, however, when starting to climb, it works too hard: at the slightest slip, it clamps the wheels - and the car remains in place. On rough terrain and when overcoming fords, the engine spoils the picture a little - the two-liter Duratec, like its younger brother, lacks a little traction on the bottoms. The missing diesel would perfectly complement the off-road image ...
The EcoSport rear suspension differs depending on the type of drive: a semi-independent beam is installed on front-wheel drive versions, and an independent multi-link is installed on all-wheel drive versions. Geometric cross-country ability boasts very enviable figures: the angles of entry and exit are 22.2 and 31.6 degrees, respectively.
The suspension on bad roads behaves perfectly, it works out the bumps remarkably, it copes especially well with a small comb - a minimum of vibrations, lays smoothly, like a glove. On transverse waves, it is no longer so comfortable - due to the short base and high center of gravity characteristic of this class, the car is very goaty and nods even on seemingly harmless changes in terrain. You will not envy rear passengers here. But on flat roads EcoSport was pleasantly surprised - it seems to be high, but the rolls are small, it keeps the trajectory perfectly and dives willingly into the studs of the mountain serpentine. And noticeably more interesting in terms of taxiing proved to be a lighter front-to-back.
Good geometric cross-country ability also allows Ecosport to feel confident on light off-road conditions - a decent ground clearance of 203 mm is hidden behind a bright unusual appearance (for front-wheel drive it is 3 mm less) and short overhangs. In general, the designers managed very well not to spoil the practicality with a bright look. For example, the button for opening the tailgate was elegantly hidden in the body of the right lamp, and the handle was built into the ceiling. It looks interesting, it is convenient to open, and the dirt does not get on the button - it is hidden to the conscience. This arrangement of the lock is due to the fact that the door itself opens "off-road" to the side, on a gently working gas rack. Moreover, in the right direction, to the left - you approach the trunk from the side of the curb without the risk of being splashed or, what’s good, hit by passing cars. It seems to be a trifle - but on one of the generations of the iconic Toyota RAV4, for example, this was not taken into account.
The disadvantages include flaws in aerodynamics: at least for Russian market sound insulation and improved, at speeds over 100 km / h, the Georgian mountain wind is already starting to sing "Suliko" somewhere in the area of \u200b\u200bthe A-pillars. Yes, and the racks themselves are too wide - it seems that the car is small, but they hide visibility noticeably.
Trunk volume is modest - only 310 liters. But the back of the rear sofa can be placed vertically, which will increase the volume already up to 375 liters. True, the rear passengers will definitely not say thank you at the same time - it is uncomfortable to sit with a vertically raised back.
The view back through the interior mirror also suffers - into a narrow rear glass shyly peeks the edge of the spare tire. By the way, you should remind yourself about the presence of a spare tire on the fifth door when parking. in reverse- you don’t immediately get used to the idea that such a baby has another 30 centimeters lurking behind, which are not visible in the side mirrors.
As for the interior, here Ford remains true to itself: the front panel is borrowed from the Fiesta hatchback, on the basis of which the EcoSport is assembled. Same dashboard with bizarre rhombuses of buttons, the same plastic is generally quite decent, but in some places it sins with cheapness. And even though you don’t particularly roam in the back row, but in the driver’s seat it’s spacious and comfortable, the space feels a little less than in the Duster, but clearly more than driving the Dzhuk. The seat cushion is high, the instruments are unpretentious, but perfectly readable, and the steering wheel is adjustable for both reach and tilt, and is very comfortable - it's fun to steer the Ecosport.
Yes, that's pretty cool. Still, young drivers behind the wheel of the Ecosport are much easier to imagine than some mustachioed middle-aged man in a plaid shirt and jeans. Latin American enthusiasm was somehow transferred to the car, and now it infects the driver with it: it is interesting and pleasant to drive it, even despite not the most powerful engines. The only problem is that the manufacturer doomed new crossover to a very severe fight, putting him in a duel against the most popular models in fact, in two different niches - and snatching a piece of the pie from both will be very difficult. On the other hand, if not furnish, then at least slightly spoil the life of EcoSport can be both utilitarian and youth image crossovers. Now the main intrigue is which EcoSport audience will look more.
Specifications (manufacturer's data):
| Ford EcoSport |
1.6 2WD AT | 2.0 4WDMT |
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dimensions |
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| Length, width, height, mm | 4273x1765x1629 | 4273x1765x1629 |
| Wheel base, mm | 2519 | 2519 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 200 | 203 |
| Front track, mm | 1529 | 1529 |
| Rear track, mm | 1532 | 1532 |
| Tire turning radius, m | 5,3 | 5,3 |
| Trunk volume, l | 310 | 310 |
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Engine |
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| engine's type | 4-cylinder, in-line | 4-cylinder, in-line |
| Maximum power, hp | 122 at 6400 rpm | 140 at 6000 rpm |
| Maximum torque, Nm | 148 at 4300 rpm | 186 at 4150 |
| Engine volume, cm3 | 1596 | 1999 |
| Compression ratio | 11,0 | 10,8 |
| Cylinder diameter, mm | 79 | 87,5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 81,4 | 83,1 |
| Curb weight, kg | 1386 | 1488 |
| Load capacity, kg | 329 | 412 |
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Transmission |
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| type of drive | front | full |
| checkpoint | robotic | mechanical |
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Dynamic characteristics |
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| Maximum speed, km/h | 174 | 180 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 12,5 | 11,5 |
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Fuel consumption |
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| City cycle, l/100km | 9,2 | 11,4 |
| Country cycle, l/100km | 5,6 | 6,5 |
| Combined cycle, l/100km | 6,9 | 8,3 |
| Fuel type | AI-92 | AI-95 |
| Volume fuel tank, l | 52 | 52 |
Surely many of our readers remember the car Ford Fusion, which Ford dealers have just finished selling. This model was quite popular in our country due to its low price, good ground clearance and off-road landing. Fusion outwardly resembled a small crossover, although in fact it was not. The car was discontinued several years ago, and its replacement appeared quite recently - last fall, sales of the EcoSport model began in Russia. Certainly, this car it would be wrong to call the successor of Fusion (it is rather Ford B-Max, which is not supplied to our country), but in terms of its ideology, EcoSport is very similar to it, except that it is also aimed at a youth audience, while Fusion was usually bought by family people.
The Ford EcoSport is produced in Russia at the Ford Sollers plant in Naberezhnye Chelny. This plant was upgraded last year, and the EcoSport was the first car to roll off the upgraded assembly line. Thus, now the following products are produced in the territory of Tatarstan: Ford models: Transit, Tourneo Custom, Transit Custom, S-MAX, Galaxy, Explorer, Kuga (all at the plant in Yelabuga) and EcoSport. At the end of this year, it is planned to open a plant for the production of Ford engines in Yelabuga. The planned annual capacity at the first stage will be 105,000 units with a possible further increase to 200,000 per year (although this is unlikely to be required in the current economic conditions). Be the first to get on the conveyor Gas engine 1.6 Ti-VCT Sigma in three different versions - with a capacity of 85, 105 and 125 hp. with. This will allow Ford Sollers to equip almost a third of the vehicles produced in Russia with engines. ford cars.
⇡ Exterior
The car looks better in real life than in the pictures. However, one cannot but admit that from some angles EcoSport does not look very good. It certainly cannot be called the most beautiful crossover on the market, but thanks to the original appearance of the Ecosport, you can not confuse it with competing cars.
Due to the small width and original shape of the radiator grille, the car seems a little awkward. The EcoSport looks much prettier in profile. Lower body small crossover trimmed with unpainted plastic, which hints at the off-road qualities of the car.
Despite the “compound” shape of the front end, EcoSport clearly came out with a face. Even the two-tone bumper does not seem like a foreign element here. The LED illumination of the lower contour of the headlights is almost invisible when the dipped beam is on, and during daylight hours it is not visible even when the headlights are off. Daytime running lights are built into the fog lights (there are two bulbs) - a very original solution. Xenon is not available even as an option, so you have to be content with conventional halogens. Daytime running lights and PTF are offered starting with the Trend Plus package, while the chrome grille and chrome foglight surrounds are a privilege of the more expensive Titanium and Titanium Plus versions.
Behind the Ford EcoSport is trying to look like a real SUV - one thing is worth it spare wheel attached to the tailgate. Such a solution is less and less common even among real off-road vehicles, to say nothing of compact crossovers. Like the front, the central part of the rear bumper is painted silver. The standard parking sensors are built into the bumper (available in the Titanium and higher configurations) and are almost invisible. somewhat spoils appearance not too carefully painted muffler, on which already (with a run of only 10 thousand kilometers) traces of rust are visible. The handle for opening the fifth door, built into the right lamp of the car, looks interesting.
The Ford EcoSport tested by us in the Titanium Plus configuration is equipped with a keyless entry system - the lock buttons are built not only into the front door opening handles, but also into the very right lamp responsible for opening the trunk. This is a great Ford find: every time you go to your EcoSport with a hypermarket purchase, you will thank the company's specialists for making it easy and simple to open the car.
The tailgate leans to the side, gas springs (gas lift) are used to facilitate its opening. When parking in a confined space, remember that opening the tailgate will require a lot of space behind the car, and there are no intermediate positions. It is worth noting a special recess in the door, which increases the volume of a small luggage compartment. Unfortunately, there are no handles in the inside of the fifth door, so it is almost impossible to close the trunk without getting dirty.
The length of the EcoSport is 4273 mm, and without a spare wheel there will be about four meters at all. Naturally, the trunk in such a car cannot be large. Depending on the angle of the rear seatbacks, the luggage space is up to 375 liters, and with the seats fully folded down, it reaches an already more impressive 1238 liters.
The basic modification of Trend rely on 16-inch steel wheels, all other options boast already 16-inch alloy wheels― 17-inch wheels can also be ordered for a surcharge. The front brakes of the EcoSport are disc, but the rear, suddenly, are drum! And this is on a car that got on the conveyor in 2014.
Clearance, according to passport data, is as much as 200 mm - a very worthy indicator. EcoSport has short front and rear overhangs, which also adds to its points off paved roads. The maximum depth of the overcome ford ― 550 mm, rake angle entry - 22 degrees, rear - 35 degrees. So the Ford EcoSport can easily handle the road to the dacha, the main thing is not to get carried away, after all, this is an urban crossover, and not a Niva or UAZ.
⇡ Interior
The car provided for testing was, as is usually the case, in the highest possible configuration - Titanium Plus. It includes leather-trimmed seats and engine start with a button. The quality of the leather coating cannot be called high, the leather on the driver's seat has already worn out a little - although the car has traveled only 10 thousand kilometers. However, a similar problem occurs in much more expensive cars.
The EcoSport interior will feel familiar to Fiesta owners and Focus third generations. True, the finishing materials here are worse - soft plastic cannot be found here.
Side mirrors with electric adjustment, heating and built-in direction indicators are already available in the base, the only pity is that there is no electric folding even in the top configuration. Power windows front and rear doors are also present in all trim levels, auto mode only the driver has it. The button block is located a little further than it should be, so blindly lowering the desired glass is far from always possible.
The three-spoke steering wheel is trimmed in leather, the steering column is adjustable in height and angle. On the steering wheel there are buttons for controlling the multimedia system and cruise control.
In the two older trim levels, the Ford EcoSport is equipped with the SYNC multimedia system with Bluetooth and voice control in Russian, complemented by a 3.5-inch matrix display located at the top of the center console. Under the buttons of the multimedia system there is a door lock key and an emergency gang.
A little lower is the climate control unit. In EcoSport, it is single-zone, two washers responsible for fan speed and temperature are located on the sides of the other keys, assembled in a circle with a small display in the middle. There are also buttons for heating the windshield and rear windows, a little lower - the keys for heating the front seats and the button for forced activation of all-wheel drive.
AUX and USB connectors are hidden between the front seats, and there is also a cigarette lighter socket nearby. The leather armrest is too short and narrow - obviously, this is a consequence of the modest dimensions of the car.
Despite the small Ford EcoSport base, two people can be accommodated on the rear sofa with relative comfort, although if you wish, you can make room and endure a short three-way trip. rear seats add up in a ratio of 2/3.
⇡ Specifications
| Ford EcoSport | |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| engine's type | Petrol, 1596 cm3 / 1999 cm3 |
| Toxicity level | Euro V |
| Location | Front, transverse |
| Number of cylinders/valves | 4/16 |
| Power, l. with. | 122 / 140 |
| Torque, Nm | 148 at 4300 rpm / 186 at 4150 rpm |
| Dynamics | |
| Acceleration up to 100 km/h, s | 12,5 / 11,5 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 174 / 180 |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Robotic, 6 tbsp. / Mechanical, 6 tbsp. |
| Drive unit | Front / Plug-in full |
| Chassis | |
| Front suspension | Independent, spring, McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Semi-dependent, spring |
| Front brakes | Disk |
| Rear brakes | drums |
| Disks | Alloy |
| Tire size | 205/60R16 |
| Power steering | Electric |
| Body | |
| Dimensions, length/width/height, mm | 4273/1765/1680 |
| Wheel base, mm | 2519 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 200 / 203 |
| Weight, curb (full), kg | 1386 (1715) / 1488 (1800) |
| Number of seats/doors | 5/5 |
| Trunk volume, l | 310-375/1238 |
| Fuel | |
| Recommended fuel | AI-92 / AI-95 |
| Tank volume, l | 52 |
| Consumption per 100 km, urban/extra-urban/combined cycle, l |
9,2/5,6/6,6 / 11,4/6,5/8,3 |
| Actual price, rub. | from 1.099 million |
Ford EcoSport in Russia is offered with two various engines: 1.6 l with a capacity of 122 liters. with. and 2 liters, issuing 140 forces. The two-liter engine is aggregated only with a six-speed manual box gears and is only available on all-wheel drive vehicles. The younger engine is available both with mechanics and with a 6-speed PowerShift robotic box - however, both modifications can only be front-wheel drive. diesel engines and traditional automatic Ford boxes unfortunately does not offer. It is worth noting that the 1.6-liter engine can be refueled with 92-m gasoline, which should please economical motorists.
The PowerShift robotic gearbox is actually developed by the German company Getrag. The EcoSport uses the Getrag 6DCT250 dual-clutch model, familiar to Ford owners. Focus III. Judging by the messages of the owners of such cars on the Ford Focus Club forum, this box is not a model of reliability, although, perhaps, in EcoSport, previous problems were taken into account and solved.
As standard, the Trend Ford EcoSport is equipped with power side mirrors, heated and turn signal, LED lowering headlights, full-size spare wheel, ABS, ESP, front and rear power windows, audio system with CD / MP3 player, USB port and 6 speakers, air conditioning and an electric interior heater - in this version, the car can only be with front-wheel drive. Trend Plus adds 16-inch alloy wheels, daytime running lights, front fog lights, silver roof rails, heated windshield, heated front seats, climate control, leather-wrapped steering wheel and alarm to the list - these vehicles could already be all-wheel drive. .
The Titanium package boasts chrome in the grille and fog lights oh, tinted rear hemisphere, rear parking sensors, SYNC multimedia system with a 3.5-inch display, cruise control, seven airbags (there are only two in the younger versions). Finally, the most expensive equipment, Titanium Plus, is characterized by the presence of a leather interior, rain and light sensors, a keyless entry system and an engine start button.
Last year, Ford EcoSport could be bought for 699 thousand rubles, now the basic version costs more than a million - 1,099,000. Surcharge for the robot - another 50 thousand. Prices for the execution of Trend Plus start at 1,199,000 rubles, the next step - Titanium - is 60 thousand more expensive. The two-liter all-wheel drive EcoSport in the Titanium Plus configuration is estimated at almost one and a half million rubles. Until March 31, there is a special offer in the form of a discount of 134 thousand rubles, and for sure the discount will remain after this date - the prices are too high.
World debut updated Ford EcoSport was held in November 2016 on the catwalks of the Los Angeles Auto Show, however, in the showrooms of domestic dealer centers, it appeared only in May 2018. It is worth noting that the model is the first planned and rather deep restyling. The manufacturer significantly shook up the technical stuffing, refreshed the interior and retouched the design. It is not difficult to distinguish a novelty from its predecessor. It has larger headlights, which received small round focusing lenses and stylish LED daytime running lights. running lights. The radiator grill has become a single solid element and is a branded hexagon, covered with several horizontally oriented fins. The front bumper received other fog lamp sections. They have an unusual shape and received a conventional reflector instead of a convex lens. The off-road character of the novelty is emphasized by special linings on the bumpers, sills and doors. They are made of unpainted durable plastic and are designed to protect body panels in the most vulnerable places.
Dimensions
Ford Ecosport is a five-seater compact urban crossover. By its size, it belongs to the subcompact class. Its length is only 4325 mm, height 1670 mm and width 1765 mm. The distance between the axles will be about 2519 mm, and the ground clearance will be 200 millimeters. This landing is typical for most representatives of this class. It allows you to drive over curbs, maintain a smooth ride on rough roads and feel comfortable on the track. Depending on the type of drive, the suspension architecture may vary. In the basic versions, independent McPherson struts with a stabilizer are located in front roll stability, and behind - a semi-dependent elastic beam. In more advanced versions, there will be a real multi-link on the rear axle.
specifications
For the Russian market, the manufacturer has prepared two engines, five-speed mechanical boxes and new automatic box that replaced the robot. Drive, as before, for basic models - front, and for an additional fee, a complete, with a connected, through a multi-plate clutch, rear axle is available.
Base models will get a completely new atmospheric gasoline unit Dragon series. it only has three cylinders, two camshafts, and the total volume of the combustion chambers is 1498 cubic centimeters. Engineers managed to squeeze 123 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 151 Nm of torque at 4500 rpm crankshaft in a minute. With such a unit, the high-speed ceiling will be at around 175 kilometers per hour. Fuel consumption will be 6.4-6.8 liters of gasoline per hundred kilometers in a combined driving cycle.
Older configurations will receive an updated two-liter Duratec four. It produces 148 horses at 6000 rpm and 4500 Nm of torque at 4500 rpm. Such a car will be able to reach 180 kilometers per hour and will consume about 8.5 liters of fuel per hundred in the same driving mode.
Equipment
In rich trim levels, Ecosport can be equipped with a multimedia center with a 6.5-inch color touch screen, leather seats, climate control, seven airbags, newly designed alloy wheels, parking sensors and a rear-view camera, full power accessories and heating as well as light and rain sensors.
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Specifications Ford EcoSport
station wagon 5-door
SUV
- width 1 765mm
- length 4 325mm
- height 1 670mm
- ground clearance 200mm
- places 5
| Engine | Name | Price | Fuel | Drive unit | Consumption | Up to a hundred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 MT (123 HP) | Ambiente | ≈ 983,000 rubles | AI-95 | Front | 5,2 / 8,5 | |
| 1.5 MT (123 HP) | trend | ≈1,043,000 rubles | AI-95 | Front | 5,2 / 8,5 | |
| 1.5 MT (123 HP) | Trend Plus | ≈1,113,000 rubles | AI-95 | Front | 5,2 / 8,5 | |
| 1.5AT (123 HP) | trend | ≈1,113,000 rubles | AI-95 | Front | 5,5 / 9,2 | |
| 1.5AT (123 HP) | Trend Plus | ≈1,173,000 rubles | AI-95 | Front | 5,5 / 9,2 | |
| 1.5AT (123 HP) | Titanium | ≈1,233,000 rubles | AI-95 | Front | 5,5 / 9,2 | |
| 1.5AT (123 HP) | Titanium Plus | ≈1,283,000 rubles | AI-95 | Front | 5,5 / 9,2 | |
| 2.0AT AWD (148 HP) | trend | ≈1,253,000 rub. | AI-95 | Full | 6,9 / 11,4 | |
| 2.0AT AWD (148 HP) | Trend Plus | ≈1,313,000 rubles | AI-95 | Full | 6,9 / 11,4 | |
| 2.0AT AWD (148 HP) | Titanium | ≈1,373,000 rubles | AI-95 | Full | 6,9 / 11,4 | |
| 2.0AT AWD (148 HP) | Titanium Plus | ≈1,423,000 rub. | AI-95 | Full | 6,9 / 11,4 |
The Eco prefix in the title hints at saving money, while Sport is more like a chess one. The Ford Ecosport test showed both the simplicity and secularity of the affordable model, but a little residue from this combination remained.
During the presentation of the new Ford Ecosport crossover, the word “simple” was most often heard. It is simple in design, created for ordinary people, and even its name is simplified as much as possible. After all, the crossover is not about fuel economy and not even about the environment. The prefix Eco means nothing more than saving the client's money.
Ford Ecosport - the most affordable crossover in the Ford line (from 699,000 rubles). Designed and manufactured in Brazil, assembled in India, Thailand and here in Naberezhnye Chelny.
Well, Sport, of course, is also not about powerful engines and dynamics, but rather about chess or what else drivers play there compact crossovers where SUV fever reigns. In Russia, Ford Ecosport will face successful rivals like or or.
Anyone who sits in a Ford Ecosport will see a typical Ford cockpit design in front of him, in which the usual multifunctional display with an unimportant resolution, as well as the climate control control panel hidden deep into, catches the eye first of all. Next, we noticed and felt the generous use of hard plastic. I was pleased with the leather steering wheel (equipped with electric power), gear levers and hand brake. Starting the engine with a button, the windshield is stitched with electric heating threads.
The very name Ecosport came to us from far, far away Brazil, where the very popular Ford Fusion was sold under that name. Such a small but very successful little car created on the basis of a miniature Fiesta. Moreover, even then the Brazilian version had a more impressive ground clearance, and the spare wheel was placed on the back door.
The spare on the side-opening tailgate is more of a design gimmick than a technical necessity, giving the Ford Ecosport an Offroad-Flair feel and lengthening it to 4.27 meters. Without the wheel and its casing, it would be only 4.01 m, which is a good 20 cm less than even compact SUV competitors.
So the current crossover is based on a compact chassis, but the ground clearance has grown to an impressive 200 mm, while the previous Fusion had only 155 mm.
Ford Ecosport - ground clearance 200 mm. The angles of entry and exit (22/35º), as well as the ford depth (550 mm) allow you to make long sorties on bad roads. Front suspension MacPherson, rear in versions with a 2-liter engine - multi-link, with a 1.6-liter engine - an elastic beam (pictured). Engine compartment It would be nice to cover the bottom with a strong sheet of metal. exhaust system vulnerable, and how.
Ford Ecosport also received all-wheel drive versions, but with them, the situation does not look quite clear. In total, the crossover has three transmission options, although ideally there should be at least four. With a 122-horsepower 1.6-liter engine, they offer only front-wheel drive with mechanics or a 6-speed Powershift robot with two clutches. Paired with an all-wheel drive transmission, only a 2-liter engine with 145 hp is possible. and 6-speed manual.
Those who expected to get a Ford Ecosport with all-wheel drive and an automatic are forced to go to competitors. Such a model is not even in Ford's long-term plans.
In terms of minced meat, the Ford Ecosport was a little disappointing. Even the maximum configuration does not provide navigation, there is no rear-view camera, and it’s better not to ask about Focus’s delights like adaptive cruise control, car parking or the dead zone tracking function in mirrors. After all, we have "just a Ford." Not that these are truly useful features, but they show general level car.
Here, for example, without a camera, it is difficult to take back. Despite its modest dimensions, visibility is limited by the spare wheel on the rear swing gate. The stabilization system should imitate differential locks with diagonal hanging, but copes with its duties with a C grade.
But, moving the spare wheel back made it possible to increase the trunk and lower the loading height. As a result, even despite the modest length of the body, the Ford Ecosport has a very roomy trunk, in which it is more convenient to place things while standing.
Under the floor there is no second bottom. Bottom gearbox and suspension arms. For country seedlings, such an arrangement, of course, is not very convenient, but boxes or suitcases will fit quite well. Split back is long length friendly.
There is not enough space in the trunk, you can fold the rear sofa. The step on the floor, of course, will remain, but with such a loading height you would not expect anything else. The well-accessible trunk holds 333 liters of luggage - a figure that can be increased up to 1238 liters by folding the rear seat.
Off-road, the Ecosport is not just a Ford, but a small SUV, if with all-wheel drive with a Dana multi-plate electronically controlled clutch. In terms of his abilities as a rogue, he can compete with Renault Duster.
But if Renault Duster with all his appearance immediately makes it clear that he is a village shirt-guy, completely refusing to drive fast and tiring the driver with not the most successful ergonomics, then the Ford Ecosport turned out to be quite secular. Even with a 1.6 engine, even if it is strained, it still accelerates to 150 km / h, and in its cabin you can drive for hours on a variety of roads.
Refrain only from the version with a leather interior - these chairs turned out to be completely indistinct and almost without lateral support.
The DPS6 dual-clutch robot with six gears works as comfortably as possible and can even be confused with a traditional automatic. It switches somewhat later than Volkswagen models, but this promises a longer box resource, albeit in exchange for a slight increase in consumption. The dynamics with the robot does not suffer at all, so the 1.6 liter engine can be considered sufficient for everyday driving. In addition, it is adapted for the 92nd gasoline, which is a logical addition to the image of "just a Ford".
A high center of gravity requires sacrifice in the form of increased body roll. This is especially annoying when there are no ceiling handles. Maybe, when we will weld the body and carry out the final assembly, think about the handles in the ceiling.
But the 2-liter engine, as the Ford Ecosport test showed, unexpectedly disappointed. Not only does it produce only 145 hp with 95 gasoline, but it does not provide any decent dynamics. The difference in acceleration with a 1.6 engine, if any, is minimal.
Even on the track, the powerful Ford Ecosport does not shine with dynamics and forces you to often switch from sixth gear to third and unscrew the engine to maximum speed. In addition, this version is already 100 thousand rubles more expensive (base price 899,000 rubles) than a similarly equipped version 1.6 with a robot. A dubious purchase, exclusively for four-wheel drive enthusiasts, but then it’s better for them to pay attention to larger models. Say what you like, but our test Ford Ecosport could not reveal the qualities of a serious SUV, the Ecosport is too simple for this.
VIDEO and specifications below:
FORD ECOSPORT
Specifications| GENERAL INFORMATION | 1.6 l, manual transmission | 1.6 l, automatic transmission | 2.0 l, manual transmission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions, mm: length Width Height | 4273 / 2057 / 1680 | 4273 / 2057 / 1680 | 4273 / 2057 / 1680 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Trunk volume, l | 333 / 1238 | 333 / 1238 | 333 / 1238 |
| Turning radius, m | 5,3 | 5,3 | 5,3 |
| Curb / full mass, kg | 1280 / 1700 | 1386 / 1715 | 1488 / 1800 |
| Acceleration time 0 - 100 km/h, s | 12,5 | 12,5 | 11,5 |
| Fuel / fuel reserve, l | A92/52 | A92/52 | A95/52 |
| Fuel consumption: urban / extra-urban / combined cycle, l / 100 km | 9,1 /5,2 / 6,6 | 9,2 / 5,6 / 6,9 | 11,4 / 6,5 / 8,3 |
| ENGINE | |||
| Location | Front transverse | Front transverse | Front transverse |
| Configuration / number of valves | R4 / 16 | R4 / 16 | R4 / 16 |
| Working volume, l | 1,6 | 1,6 | 2,0 |
| Power, kW / hp | 90/122 | 90/122 | 103/140 |
| Torque, Nm | 148 | 148 | 186 |
| TRANSMISSION | |||
| Type | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | M5 | A6 | M6 |
| CHASSIS | |||
| Suspension: front / rear | McPherson / elastic beam | McPherson / elastic beam | MacPherson / multi-link |
| Steering | rack and pinion with electric booster | rack and pinion with electric booster | rack and pinion with electric booster |
| Tire size | 205/60R16 | 205/60R16 | 205/60R16 |