2015 Ford Ecosport

The Ford Ecosport is a new addition to the American brand's increasingly international line-up. Built in several countries around the world, this little crossover comes from India for the GCC market. The standard engine is a simple 1.5-litre 4-cylinder mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox, and it only comes in front-wheel-drive form with SUV-like ground clearance. Measuring only a little more than a sub-compact hatchback in length, the Ecosport seats five, with a small boot behind the sideways-opening tailgate. Standard features on the base Ambiente trim include a 2-way manual-adjustable driver's seat, 60:40-split folding rear seat, electric power steering, front-disc rear-drum brakes, 4-speaker CD/MP3 stereo, power windows, front floor mats, adjustable steering column, rear wiper, rear fog lamp, cooled glovebox, basic keyless entry, and 15-inch steel wheels with covers or optional 16-inch alloys. The mid-range Trend trim adds a 4-way manual-adjustable... Read More