The Ford EcoSport SE is right here! Together with being a brand new variant, the SE offers a miss to the tail-gate mounted spare wheel. So does the brand new design work? Or is it too radical? We let you know all in regards to the new Ford EcoSport SE variant.
Costs for the 2021 Ford EcoSport SE begin at Rs. 10.49 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi)
Ford teased the ‘SE’ variant of the EcoSport in a relatively filmy method, on its social media accounts. And you’ll have guessed that the SE variant ditches the tailgate mounted spare wheel. The thought is to generate some buzz with a brand new variant because the EcoSport has gotten misplaced within the swarm of subcompact SUVs that has taken over the Indian automobile market. The enjoyable reality right here is that Ford has been manufacturing the SE version in India for some time now, for abroad market after all. However that is the primary time that the corporate will truly launch the SE variant in India. To point out you the way stark, or not, the distinction is, now we have each the S and the SE variants of the automobile collectively.
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Design
(The Ford EcoSport SE doesn’t get a spare wheel on the rear. And the design does develop on you, however we nonetheless choose the spare wheel mounted on the rear)
That is proper! No spare wheel on the rear on the SE variant of the EcoSport. The redesigned rear part would not look unhealthy any stretch of creativeness, however, it takes a while getting used to. In spite of everything, now we have been seeing the EcoSport with a rear wheel for nearly a decade now. Ford says that the choice to launch the EcoSport with out the spare wheel mounted on the tailgate was so as to add to the attraction of the SUV, which is an ageing mannequin, little question. The corporate says it additionally integrated buyer suggestions within the design, which was on related traces. So, on the rear, you’ve a tailgate mounted quantity plate holder and a fake skid plate on the rear bumper. The tailgate itself continues to be the identical unit as earlier than and opens to at least one aspect and never upwards, like in most different automobiles.
(The EcoSport SE will get tubeless tyres, puncture restore equipment and tyre strain monitoring system. Which means Ford is exempt from offering a spare wheel within the EcoSport SE)
One other enjoyable reality! The EcoSport doesn’t get any spare wheel now. What it does get is tyre strain monitoring system, tubeless tyres and a puncture restore equipment. And that is as a result of the Ministry of Street Transport and Highways (MoRTH) had introduced an modification to the Central Motor Automobile Guidelines (CMVR) in July 2020 that automobiles within the M1 class, which embrace all passenger automobiles with seating capability of as much as 9 occupants could be exempted from offering a spare wheel if the automobile has TPMS, tubeless tyres and a puncture restore equipment.
Tech and Security
(The EcoSport SE will get the identical options as on the S variant. These embrace a 9-inch touchscreen with smartphone connectivity, sunroof and 6 airbags)
As for options, the brand new Ford EcoSport SE will get a sunroof, computerized HID headlights with LED DRLs, six airbags, a 9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, navigation and Ford’s SYNC 3 infotainment system too. The distinction between the ‘S’ trim and the ‘SE’ trims of EcoSport is that the SE variants miss out on leather-based seats, blacked out distinction roof and the Ford ‘MyKey’, which is a part of the usual gear on the S trim. Relaxation, all different options keep the identical because the ‘S’ variant.
Efficiency and Dynamics
(We drove the EcoSport with the 1.5-litre petrol engine and a handbook gearbox. The drive expertise stays the identical as earlier than)
The 2021 EcoSport SE continues to be supplied with both 1.5 litre petrol or a 1.5 litre diesel engine. Like earlier than, Ford affords a 5-speed handbook and a 6-speed computerized on the petrol variants and only a 5-speed handbook on the diesel variants. There are hardly any adjustments to the way in which the EcoSport drives. We’ve the top-spec variant with the petrol engine and a 5-speed handbook gearbox. The engine continues to be a peppy, enjoyable motor which may deal with a little bit of spirited driving. The underside finish affords sufficient grunt to get going, choosing up from gradual speeds and the mid-range affords that punch too.
(The EcoSport continues to be an honest dealing with automobile, with supple suspension)
The EcoSport continues to be a candy dealing with automobile, with first rate suggestions from the steering. The journey high quality is supple, the identical because it was at all times. Regardless of its age, the EcoSport continues to be a very good choice for small households and does nicely within the metropolis and on highways.
| Specs | EcoSport 1.5 Petrol | EcoSport 1.5 Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,496 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Max Output | 120.7 bhp at 6,500 rpm | 99 bhp at 3,750 rpm |
| Peak Torque | 149 Nm at 4,500 rpm | 215 Nm at 1,750-2,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-Pace MT/6-speed AT | 5-speed MT |
| Claimed Mileage | 15.9 kmpl/14.7 kmpl | 21.7 kmpl |
Pricing and Verdict
(The spare wheel on the rear is missed on this profile shot! Sure, we choose the EcoSport with the spare wheel)
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The EcoSport SE variant slots in between the Titanium and the top-spec ‘S’ fashions and the petrol variant is priced at ₹ 10.49 lakh whereas the diesel mannequin is priced at ₹ 10.99 lakh. The costs of the Titanium trim and S trim vary from ₹ 9.79 lakh and go as much as ₹ 11.49 lakh. Having spent a while with the brand new EcoSport one can say that the spare wheel on the rear affords that butch ‘SUV’ look and has at all times set the EcoSport other than the remainder of the pack. Take that away and you’re taking the identification away of the automobile! And a spare wheel too. And whereas the look of the EcoSport with out the spare wheel could develop on you, we nonetheless choose the old-school look!
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