Presenting the All-New Ford EcoSport - YouTube
A nice little crossover. Ala Kia Soul of sorts... But looks much much better. And its global too, so it ain't a third world production only!
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Presenting the All-New Ford EcoSport - YouTube
A nice little crossover. Ala Kia Soul of sorts... But looks much much better. And its global too, so it ain't a third world production only!
It looks more of a rebagged version of the present kia sportage.I have to agree it looks great and with the 3 cylinder 120bhp engine im sure patok ito sa local market
My brother's future car! FTW
Heheheh. In the 2013 Ford Escape thread, someone said it looked like a Tucson. Sikat na ang mga Koreano. Maybe someday, someone somewhere will look at a foreign made car and say, "It looks like a Sarao." lolQuote:
Originally Posted by AKI125
Back on topic. Looks like India is becoming the testing ground for sub-compact SUVs or CUVs: Why Ford’s EcoSport launch is significant for India | Firstpost. Ah, the luck of the emerging markets, especially one with 1 billion people.
In the Phils, I think the EcoSport is more likely to be more successful than Suzuki's SX4 or Jimny, simply because it's a Ford. Interesting to see how this emerging segment will turn out when Mazda also comes in with the CX-5.
Yeah but unlike the Jimny that looks like a third world vehicle, this one looks nice. Panglaban nila sa Kia Soul pero feeling ko mas magaling sa presyuhan ang Ford.
Finally it's confirmed that the Eco Sport is coming to the Philippines:)
motioncars.com | Autobuzz | Ford previews EcoSport SUV at New Delhi Auto Expo: Fiesta
Di kaya maging ganito ang final showroom version (or lower trim version)? Baka top-end model lang yung TRON headlights version.
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It won't look like that chop which appears to be based on a 2013 Escape.Quote:
Originally Posted by paolorenzo
The EcoSport Concept is probably more than 90% production ready, only the trim and some details like headlights will change.
Spy photos:
http://www.carnewschina.com/wp-conte...-1-458x343.jpg
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Off-topic: Guys I noticed that sometimes the "Quick Reply" text box doesn't want to appear when I try to reply. odd.
hmmmmmm...75% Mitsu ASX front trapezoidal shape...Quote:
Originally Posted by paolorenzo
First disregard that chop, its not going to look like that. I already posted spy photos which show that the EcoSport Concept is more than 90% identical to the production model.Quote:
Originally Posted by truckesh
2nd, the trapezoidal grill on the chop came from the Ford Kuga which was launched in late 2007! Way before the ASX.
http://photo.netcarshow.com/Ford-Kug...8_photo_05.jpg
Nearly Global, since unlike the Soul, it won't be sold in North America.Quote:
Originally Posted by tidus1203
I think Europe hasn't been confirmed yet, but they're initially targeting emerging markets.
"The vehicle will expand Ford's presence in Brazil, India, ASEAN markets and others to be announced at a later time, with world-class technology and quality, sharing the new B-class platform which is expected to sell more than 2 million units by mid-decade"
- Ford Press Release
According to a Motor Trend article "The new Ford EcoSport launches mid-year in Brazil, followed later by the Asian markets."
Read more: http://wot.motortrend.com/ford-unvei...uv-152655.html
I think the EcoSport is an interesting B-segment Crossover. Would probably look good in "Tonka" yellow. :D
The outgoing EcoSport has a 4WD option, I hope the new one gets it too.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6...b2bb6d23_b.jpg
"All-New Ford EcoSport Global Preview
The Ford team at preview events in New Delhi for the all-new Ford EcoSport ahead of Auto Expo 2012, Thursday, January 5, included from left, Mike Boneham, president and managing director, Ford India; Alan Mulally, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company; Joe Hinrichs, president, Ford Asia Pacific and Africa; and J Mays, group vice president, Design, and chief creative officer, Ford Motor Company"
-Ford APA
The 10th gen lancer original Mitsu traped. grill concept was revealed on 2005 & the prod. model was launched on Jan. 2007, so who did a copycat?Quote:
Originally Posted by AG4
I'm sure nobody intentionally copied anyone.Quote:
Originally Posted by truckesh
But Ford's lower grill has been around for a while too.
Have you seen the previous gen Fiesta ST which was launched in late 2004?
http://photo.netcarshow.com/Ford-Fie...5_photo_01.jpg
After the release of the Buick Encore, I don't believe it doesn't have chances to be also offered in North America. As far as the European market goes, it's nearly an obvious replacement to the current European Ford Fusion, which current Brazilian-made Ecosport is based.Quote:
Originally Posted by AG4
The B-Max is the tall hatch/MPV replacement of the euro Fusion.Quote:
Originally Posted by cripple_rooster
http://photo.netcarshow.com/Ford-B-M...3_photo_01.jpg
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Read more: Ford to unveil production-ready B-Max - February - 2012 - Which? NewsQuote:
Ford will unveil the production version of its B-Max ‘compact multi-activity vehicle’ at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March.
A small MPV set to replace the aging Fusion, the Ford B-Max features sliding side doors to aid access to the rear seats.
Even with the B-Max intended to replace the Fusion, the Ecosport would still be suitable for the European market, mainly in former communist countries and some with extreme weathers such as Iceland as a low-cost alternative to the Kuga (Escape), and it's also quite predictable to face competition with the upcoming Opel Mokka...
It might also be sold in Russia.Quote:
Originally Posted by cripple_rooster
Aside from ASEAN market, the main target of the new EcoSport are BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India & China)
mala toyota Rush ba ang segment nito?
It would probably fall in the same size segment as the Rush.Quote:
Originally Posted by foifoi05
The new EcoSport should be close to the size of the outgoing model which is a tad bigger than the Rush.
Based on the exterior dimensions of the outgoing EcoSport, its closer in size to the 2nd gen Rav4 but with smaller wheels.
If the Escape is the crossover SUV equivalent of the C-segment Focus, the Ecosport is the crossover SUV equivalent of the B-segment Fiesta.
Russia is one of the former communist countries I quoted before. BTW not just Brazil, entire Latin America is one of the target markets for the Ecosport, from Mexico to Chilean Antarctica. Current version made in Camaçari, near Salvador de Bahia (Brazil), is already successful in export markets.Quote:
Originally Posted by AG4