India-spec Ford EcoSport facelift details revealed [20 images]

26/10/2017 - 17:01 Ford EcoSport, Ford Dhruv Saxena

Ford India has revealed details of the soon to be launched EcoSport facelift via CarAndBike. The new Ford EcoSport gets an updated front end and a revamped cabin. Also on offer will be a new petrol engine with automatic and manual transmission options.

2018 Ford EcoSport facelift India-spec — More details regarding the pricing, variant lineup, and fuel efficiency data will be revealed in November.

Ford EcoSport facelift - What's New?

Exterior

New family look with a single piece grille with chrome louvres
Projector headlamps with LED DRL
Fog lamps flanked by turn indicators
New alloy wheels - multiple alloy wheel designs depending on trim
Redesigned spare wheel cover
New colour options including a blue shade (seen here) and a new red shade
Titanium S package with a black headlamp and fog lamp bezels, darker alloy wheels, and blacked out grille.

Interior

Redesigned centre console with 6.5" or 8" touchscreen
SYNC3 support
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
New seat upholstery
Multifunction three-spoke steering wheel
Automatic climate control
Updated instrument console with MID
Dual USB ports

The safety features on offer include dual front airbags and ABS as standard fitment. The petrol automatic variant also gets Hill Launch Assist. Top-end trim will continue to feature six airbags.

Ford EcoSport facelift - Specifications

	Petrol	Diesel
Engine	1.5 L 3-cylinder NA	1.5 L 4-cylinder Turbocharged
Power	123 PS	100 PS
Torque	150 Nm	205 Nm
Transmission	5-speed manual/6-speed automatic (torque converter) with paddle shifters	5-speed manual
Dimensions	3,998 x 1,765 x 1,647 mm
Boot space	346 litres (705 litres with rear seats folded)

Ford EcoSport facelift launch date

The exact launch date has not been specified by Ford yet. In fact, Ford is yet to release official information related to the new EcoSport. The official Ford India webpage does not have any trace of the new model either. According to a report from earlier this month, the 2018 Ford EcoSport launch will take place on November 9, 2017. According to CarAndBike, there will be no major effect on the prices of the EcoSport.