The 2021 Ford EcoSport is a subcompact SUV that has both style and strength to fascinate drivers. We go into the reasons why the 2021 Ford EcoSport is a must-consider efficient vehicle for drivers.
Exterior
The 2021 Ford EcoSport has four trim levels, named the S, SE, SES, and the top-tier Titanium. Exterior features of the EcoSport depend on the trim level. With the standard S level, drivers get 16-inch alloy wheels. An upgrade of the EcoSport with the SE trim is the higher trim’s 17-inch wheels with the SE’s Appearance package. The basic SE trim features LED running lights, fog lights, body-color handles, and trim, as well as roof rails. A sunroof and tinted rear windows complete the SE’s modern look of gloss-black and dark-colored accents.
Moving up to the SES trim, this tier offers chic black 17-inch wheels and useful features during night driving and inclement weather like an auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated exterior mirrors, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. For the Titanium level, this tier of EcoSport includes features in the previous higher trims and also adds chrome and metallic accents.
Engine
Ford EcoSport models S, SE, and Titanium models have front-wheel with a turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine. All-wheel drive is optional on these trims and is standard on the SES. The all-wheel drive model has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Both engines have six-speed automatic transmissions.
Horsepower
The EcoSport is a strong vehicle for a subcompact SUV. Its S, SE, and Titanium models have 123 horsepower with 125 pound-feet of torque. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder has 166 horsepower with 149 pound-feet of torque. Cargo and towing capacity vary by trim. For the 1.0-liter engines, the towing capacity is at 1,400 pounds. Payload capacity across all trims and engines maxes out at 1,570 pounds. In contrast, 2.0-liter engines are stronger with 2,000 pounds of towing capacity.
Curb weight, the actual weight of the vehicle without any passengers, amenities, or cargo, varies by trim. The 2021 EcoSport’s curb weight ranges from the low curb weight of the S 1.0 liter weighing in at 3,020 pounds to the higher weight of the Titanium four-wheel drive weighing in at 3,360 pounds.
Safety
The Ford EcoSport offers a decent amount of safety features. On all trims, six air bags are standard. There are other basic safety features such as hill start assist that helps drivers get the momentum to take on hills and Advancetrac to help drivers in inclement weather remain on the road. Featuring a Roll Stability Control (RSC) function, this system calculates the amount of power needed for the wheels to maintain safe road traction.
Blind-spot monitoring is a basic, but critical feature for drivers included in the EcoSport’s safety functions. The monitoring has a sensor that alerts drivers when another vehicle is at the driver’s side. For the Titanium trim, there are rear cross-traffic alert and rear parking sensors. The rear-cross traffic alert alerts drivers if another vehicle is crossing from behind. Other safety functions are a SecuriLock passive anti-theft system and a remote keyless entry system.
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