Ford’s adept but veteran subcompact crossover SUV has been given some minor tweaks to retain its relevance in the hotly contested segment. Here are the pricing and specs for the Ford EcoSport Active which slots into the conclusive lineup with the 1,0-litre EcoBoost powertrain.
Based on the popular Ford EcoSport Trend, the newcomer Active model bolsters Ford’s highly successful range with distinctive styling enhancements, black finishes and 17-inch alloy wheels finished in gloss black.
Despite being over a decade old, the veteran subcompact enjoyed “remarkable success with the special edition EcoSport Ambiente Black” with the manufacturer having to extend this programme based on customer demand according to Doreen Mashinini, General Manager of Marketing at Ford South Africa.
The new Ford EcoSport Active builds on the existing Trend model in the lineup and is equipped with a more rugged and dynamic appearance which alludes to its adventurous character. Black treatment has been given to the front grille, headlamp surround and fog lamp bezels as well as its front and rear skirts. The mirror caps and roof rails are also finished in the dark aesthetic with dark-tinted privacy glass for the rear windows.
The Ford EcoSport Active will be available in four colours including Frozen White and three distinctive metallic options being Luxe Yellow, Solar Silver and Magnetic dark grey. Under the bonnet remains the award-winning 1,0-litre EcoBoost engine which is good for 92 kW and 170 N.m of torque which is coupled to the 6 speed automatic gearbox.
1.5 Ambiente 5MT – R311 400
1.5 TDCi Ambiente 5MT – R322 500
1.5 Ambiente 6AT – R 331 800
1.5 Ambiente Black 6AT – R346 710
1.0 EcoBoost Trend 6MT – R358 700
1.0 EcoBoost Trend 6AT – R375 300
1.0 EcoBoost Active 6AT – R393 700
1.0 EcoBoost Titanium 6MT – 401 600
1.0 EcoBoostTitanium 6AT – R416 900
The conclusive list of models and drivetrains, as well as the new Ford EcoSport Active, all come with a 4 year/120 000km warranty, 4 year/unlimited km Roadside Assistance, 5 year/unlimited km Corrosion warranty with service intervals done annually or every 15 000km.
Keyword: Building on its success; here is the Ford EcoSport Active pricing and specs
