The All New Ford Eco-Sport

**tidus1203** · January 4th, 2012 10:35 PM

Presenting the All-New Ford EcoSport - YouTube

A nice little crossover. Ala Kia Soul of sorts... But looks much much better. And its global too, so it ain't a third world production only!

**AKI125** · January 5th, 2012 12:04 AM

It looks more of a rebagged version of the present kia sportage.I have to agree it looks great and with the 3 cylinder 120bhp engine im sure patok ito sa local market

**Cyferion** · January 5th, 2012 12:29 AM

My brother's future car! FTW

**JackFlash** · January 6th, 2012 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by AKI125

It looks more of a rebagged version of the present kia sportage.I have to agree it looks great and with the 3 cylinder 120bhp engine im sure patok ito sa local market

Heheheh. In the 2013 Ford Escape thread, someone said it looked like a Tucson. Sikat na ang mga Koreano. Maybe someday, someone somewhere will look at a foreign made car and say, "It looks like a Sarao." lol

Back on topic. Looks like India is becoming the testing ground for sub-compact SUVs or CUVs: Why Ford’s EcoSport launch is significant for India | Firstpost. Ah, the luck of the emerging markets, especially one with 1 billion people.

In the Phils, I think the EcoSport is more likely to be more successful than Suzuki's SX4 or Jimny, simply because it's a Ford. Interesting to see how this emerging segment will turn out when Mazda also comes in with the CX-5.

**tidus1203** · January 7th, 2012 12:20 AM

Yeah but unlike the Jimny that looks like a third world vehicle, this one looks nice. Panglaban nila sa Kia Soul pero feeling ko mas magaling sa presyuhan ang Ford.

**Cyferion** · January 7th, 2012 04:15 AM

Finally it's confirmed that the Eco Sport is coming to the Philippines

motioncars.com | Autobuzz | Ford previews EcoSport SUV at New Delhi Auto Expo: Fiesta

**paolorenzo** · January 24th, 2012 08:32 PM

Di kaya maging ganito ang final showroom version (or lower trim version)? Baka top-end model lang yung TRON headlights version.

**AG4** · January 26th, 2012 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by tidus1203

Presenting the All-New Ford EcoSport - YouTube

A nice little crossover. Ala Kia Soul of sorts... But looks much much better. And its global too, so it ain't a third world production only!

Nearly Global, since unlike the Soul, it won't be sold in North America.
I think Europe hasn't been confirmed yet, but they're initially targeting emerging markets.
"The vehicle will expand Ford's presence in Brazil, India, ASEAN markets and others to be announced at a later time, with world-class technology and quality, sharing the new B-class platform which is expected to sell more than 2 million units by mid-decade"
- Ford Press Release

According to a Motor Trend article "The new Ford EcoSport launches mid-year in Brazil, followed later by the Asian markets."
Read more: http://wot.motortrend.com/ford-unvei...uv-152655.html

I think the EcoSport is an interesting B-segment Crossover. Would probably look good in "Tonka" yellow. :D

The outgoing EcoSport has a 4WD option, I hope the new one gets it too.

"All-New Ford EcoSport Global Preview

The Ford team at preview events in New Delhi for the all-new Ford EcoSport ahead of Auto Expo 2012, Thursday, January 5, included from left, Mike Boneham, president and managing director, Ford India; Alan Mulally, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company; Joe Hinrichs, president, Ford Asia Pacific and Africa; and J Mays, group vice president, Design, and chief creative officer, Ford Motor Company"
-Ford APA

**cripple_rooster** · February 3rd, 2012 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by AG4

Nearly Global, since unlike the Soul, it won't be sold in North America.
I think Europe hasn't been confirmed yet, but they're initially targeting emerging markets.
"The vehicle will expand Ford's presence in Brazil, India, ASEAN markets and others to be announced at a later time, with world-class technology and quality, sharing the new B-class platform which is expected to sell more than 2 million units by mid-decade"
- Ford Press Release

After the release of the Buick Encore, I don't believe it doesn't have chances to be also offered in North America. As far as the European market goes, it's nearly an obvious replacement to the current European Ford Fusion, which current Brazilian-made Ecosport is based.

**AG4** · February 6th, 2012 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by cripple_rooster

After the release of the Buick Encore, I don't believe it doesn't have chances to be also offered in North America. As far as the European market goes, it's nearly an obvious replacement to the current European Ford Fusion, which current Brazilian-made Ecosport is based.

The B-Max is the tall hatch/MPV replacement of the euro Fusion.

Ford will unveil the production version of its B-Max ‘compact multi-activity vehicle’ at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March.

A small MPV set to replace the aging Fusion, the Ford B-Max features sliding side doors to aid access to the rear seats.

Read more: Ford to unveil production-ready B-Max - February - 2012 - Which? News