Go Automobiles Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Ford in Nepal, has opened the bookings for the new Ford Ecosport model’s bookings. The 2021 Ford Ecosports is available from a price range of Rs. 36,90,000 to Rs. 49,40,000.
2021 Ford Ecosport Overview
The 2021 Ford Ecosport ensures sporty performance and 4WD drive for a smooth ride. The 2021 model of Ecosport is available at the same price as the 2020 variant with almost similar features and specifications. The Ecosport provides a stylish interior and advanced technology to keep you connected throughout the drive.
Engine and Performance
The 2021 Ecosports offers a 1.5-liter three-cylinder, Ti-VCT petrol engine. This engine produces a maximum power of 123 PS at 6000 rpm and a torque of 125 Nm at 1500 – 4500 rpm. The engine’s transmission is either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission gearbox.
The other variant is a BS6 compliant 1.5L TDCi diesel engine. The diesel engine can generate a power of 100 PS at 3750 rpm and a peak torque of 215 Nm at 2500 rpm. This engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel tank capacity of the Ecosports is 52 liters with a mileage of 14.5 km per liter.
Interior & Exterior Design and Features
The 2021 Ford Ecosport has black molded door handles with a black painted upper grille. The blind spot mirrors are integrated and also consist of power manual-folding mirrors.
Other external features include Halogen quad-beam reflector headlights, rear swing gate, rear window intermittent with reverse wipe and washer, front variable intermittent wipers, a laminated windshield, and easy fuel capless fuel filter.
The interior of the Ecosport consists of cloth-trimmed front buckets with a 4-way manual driver seat. The SUV also has manual air conditioning, a message center and trip computer, and a manual day-night rearview mirror.
Features
- Ambient Lighting and an 8-inch LCD touchscreen
- LED signature lighting and halogen projector headlamps
- Unique rear swing gate
- Ford Co-pilot 360 Technology
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Standard Hill Start Assist
- Intelligent 4WD
Safety Features
Various safety features are available in the new Ford Ecosport like SOS Post-Crash Alert System, auto start-stop technology, Anti-theft System, etc. other multiple features for safety are listed below:
- Dual Driver and Front-passenger airbag
- Driver’s and Front Passenger Knee Airbag
- Side Airbags
- Emergency Brake Assist System
- Head Restraints and Three-point safety belts
- LATCH System at rear outboard seating positions
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Daytime Running Lights and Remote keyless lights
Brakes and Suspension
The suspension on the Ford Ecosport is handled by MacPherson strut-type with stabilizer bar and twin-tube hydraulic gas-pressurized shocks on the front. However, the rear suspension is a fully independent multilink with a stabilizer bar, progressive-rate springs, and mono-tube hydraulic gas-pressurized shocks.
The braking of the 2021 Ecosport is a power 4-wheel disc with an Anti-lock braking system.
2021 Ford Ecosport Specifications
| Engine | 1.5-liter three-cylinder, Ti-VCT petrol engine, 1.5L TDCi diesel engine |
| Displacement | 1496cc |
| Max Power | 123 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 125 Nm at 1500 – 4500 rpm |
| Dimension | 3998 x 1765 x 1647mm |
| Wheelbase | 2519mm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT or 6-speed AT |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 liters |
| Mileage | 17 km per liter (Petrol) |
| Front Tire | 195/65 R15 with disc brake |
| Rear Tire | 195/65 R15 with drum braking |
| Tubeless Tire | Yes |
| Safety System | ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution |
| Suspension | MacPherson strut-type with stabilizer bar (Front) Independent Multilink with a stabilizer bar (Rear) |
| Seat Capacity | 5 |
| Ground Clearance | 200 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1188 to 1309 kg |
| Colors | Absolute Black, Lighting Blue, Diamond White, Moondust Silver, Smoke Grey, Race Red, Canyon Ridge |
Price in Nepal and Availability
The 2021 Ford Ecosport is the new model for 2021 but is still available at the same price as the previous 2020 model. The Escort is available at a price ranging from Rs. 36.90 lakhs to Rs. 49.40 lakhs.
This model is available in 10 different variants with seven petrol variants and three diesel variants.
The booking for the all-new Ford Ecosport is currently open, and the product will be launched soon in the future.
