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Ford EcoSport Crossover Concept with 1.0-liter EcoBoost Engine Debuts at New Delhi Auto Expo
As anticipated, Ford's surprise world premiere at this week's New Delhi 2012 Auto Expo was indeed a near-production-ready small five-door crossover model named EcoSport. The EcoSport is based on the B-segment Fiesta platform with its exterior sporting several styling cues from the Evos concept that was displayed at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Highlights include a very large, trapezoidal grille at the front, while the back we find a tailgate-mounted spare tire.
“EcoSport has a tough, robust attitude that says ‘I can play with the big boys’â€, says Ford’s chief designer J Mays. “But it also makes you want to play. That’s why it’s so appealing. EcoSport is perfect for crowded urban streets and inspires you to seek adventure away from the city too.â€
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Updated Ford Ecosport For Europe Arriving In May, Will Ditch Tailgate Spare Wheel
The India-built Ford EcoSport has failed to impress customers in Europe, despite being part of the fast-growing small SUV segment. Ford has only sold 11,257 EcoSport SUVs in Europe through November 2014 after launching the model in April, according to...
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Review Trashes Ford Ecosport, Finds It Cheap And Lagging Behinds Rivals
Based on the Ford Fiesta, the EcoSport crossover hasn’t enjoyed very favorable reviews so far, which is why we were curious to see what Carbuyer had to say about it. Read more »...
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Vw Taigun Concept Visits Delhi, Looks More Production-ready
For the Asian premiere of its small Taigun crossover concept, Volkswagen has fitted it with a new feature: a boot lid with an outside-mounted spare wheel – something similar to the Ford EcoSport. Unfortunately, just like the Ford, it is not available...
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Ford Ecosport Small Suv Makes Its European Debut At The Paris Motor Show
Ford's new crossover proposal in the increasingly competitive B-segment is the EcoSport that was presented at the Paris Motor Show. It will go on sale for European customers within the next 18 months. The EcoSport is the first global Ford to be developed...
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Ford Lifts The Veil On Production 2013 Ecosport Small Crossover At The Beijing Auto Show
Only a few months after the debut of the EcoSport Concept at the New Delhi Auto Expo in January, Ford presented the production version of its new small crossover in a world premiere at the Auto China 2012 in Beijing. Ford's answer to the Nissan Juke...
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