Ford EcoSport S and Signature Edition Launched In India

The EcoSport S is the new top-of the line variant, while the Signature is a limited edition model based on the second-last Titanium variant

Ford has launched a new top-spec S variant of its sub-4m SUV, the EcoSport, in India at an introductory price of Rs 11.37 lakh and Rs 11.89 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) for petrol and diesel versions, respectively. The American carmaker has also launched a limited edition model of the EcoSport, named the Signature edition. It is priced at Rs 10.40 lakh and Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), for petrol and diesel versions respectively.

With the launch of EcoSport S, Ford has re-introduced the 1.0-litre EcoBoost turbocharged petrol engine that was discontinued with the pre-facelift EcoSport. It makes 125PS of maximum power and 170Nm of torque. However, this time around it is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission instead of the 5-speed MT that was there before.

The EcoSport S is on offer with a diesel engine as well. It is the same 1.5-litre diesel engine that powers the standard EcoSport. It makes 100PS of maximum power and 205Nm of peak torque, coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission.

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As far as design is concerned, the S is now the sportiest looking EcoSport. It gets a new blacked-out grille, black roof and roof rails and 17-inch smoke alloys on the outside. On the inside, it gets orange colour cabin inserts and a new 4.2-inch digital information cluster. Other features offered on the S remain identical to the Titanium+ variant except for the new sunroof and bi-xenon headlamps, which are being offered for the first time on the EcoSport. For reference, the features offered on the Titanium+ variant include 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP (electronic stability program), TC (traction control) and HLA (hill launch assist), and ISOFIX child seat anchors. It also gets an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with SYNC 3, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, rear parking camera with sensors, cruise control, tyre pressure monitoring system, auto headlamps and rain-sensing wipers.

Talking about the Signature edition, it is an optional package being offered on the EcoSport Titanium. So, the EcoSport Signature edition is powered by the 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines, but there are some cosmetic updates that distinguish it from the EcoSport Titanium. These include:

• An electric sunroof

• Front grille with chrome surround, diamond cut 17-inch alloys, black fog lamp bezel, all-round graphics, rear spoiler and roof rails

• Blue colour accents on seat stitching, centre console and instrument panel

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