Ford SA confirms entry level EcoSport auto
This is in the form of an auto version of the base Ambiente derivative
Ford in SA has given prospective buyers even more reason to look at the EcoSport crossover next time they shop for new wheels.
This is in the form of an auto version of the base Ambiente derivative.
In addition, the Blue Oval brand’s local arm has revealed ‘specification upgrades’ for the Trend and Titanium variants.
The new 1.5 Ambiente AT is priced at R297 600, which makes it some R17 900 more expensive than the manual version, and
R36 300 cheaper than the 1.0 EcoBoost Trend AT.
The new base auto model employs the brand’s naturally aspirated 1.5-litre, three-cylinder petrol unit, which sends its 91kW and 150Nm to the front axle via a six-speed automatic transmission (as opposed to a five-speed manual).
So, what changes with the Trend and Titanium versions of the EcoSport?
Well, both trim levels gain a collision mitigation system, which alerts the driver of a potential collision, primes the brakes and, if necessary, applies maximum braking force once the driver hits the brake pedal.
Trend variants furthermore gain cruise control with an adaptive speed limiter, while Titanium derivatives score front parking sensors to complement the rear items that are standard across the range.
A new ‘underbody protection shield’ has also been added to Trend and Titanium models, rendering them ‘more robust’ on rough roads.
As before, all EcoSport models come standard with a four-year/120 000km warranty and a four-year/60 000km service plan (with intervals of 15 000km).
Since its introduction back in 2013, the Ford EcoSport has established itself as the best-selling vehicle in its category, impressing buyers with its practicality and economy.
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