The Ford EcoSport is one of Ford’s best-connected and smartest cars. It is popular among young drivers due to its advanced technology and fun look. If you would like to know what’s new with the 2018 Ford EcoSport model, read about the added and upgraded features of this economic, spacious, and entertaining SUV.
Economic Engines, Great Performance and Look
You can choose between two engines on the EcoSport: the three-cylinder EcoBoost that is the same as the engine in the new Fiesta and Focus and the 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine available for the SES model. Standard models have a 1.0-liter turbocharged engine and front-wheel drive, while the SES has all-wheel drive. You can choose from four trims: the S, SE, SES, and Titanium. The sportiest option is the SES that comes with advanced steering and suspension performance and superior style. You can choose from 10 colors and seven interior designs. The 2018 model also comes with a hexagonal grille and improved style headlights.
Interior Comfort
All 2018 Ford EcoSports come standard with the Bang & Olufsen audio system, B&O Play, and automatic climate control. Take advantage of heated seats and steering wheels, enjoy the moon roof, and start your car with the push of a button. You will also find plenty of storage in the cabin, including hooks and bins. Increase the cargo room by folding down the second-row seats and adding a false floorboard for carrying larger items. As an optional feature, you can get a 110-volt household outlet and a 12-volt socket. You will also get two USB ports to keep your devices charged on the go. The copper trims make the interior look stylish and sophisticated. The interior of the SUV is said to have been inspired by bees.
Information Technology Taken to the Next Level
You will be able to use your mobile phone to monitor the fuel level and lock or start your Ford EcoSport remotely. The Ford’s Sync 3 infotainment system comes with an 8-inch screen and looks like an advanced tablet on the dashboard. Pinch your fingers to zoom in and out on the touch screen just as you would with your smartphone. You can connect your Apple CarPlay or Android Auto systems to make the most out of the EcoSport’s entertainment features. The FordPass app will let you manage the car’s systems remotely.
Advanced Safety Features
The EcoSport’s Blind Spot Information System comes with cross-traffic alert. When it detects a car in one of your blind spots, a warning light turns on in the side mirror. The car even monitors the traffic behind it when reversing out of a parking space, keeping you and those around you safe. The improved radar technology will give drivers more ability to monitor traffic on the roads, and a 360-degree camera keeps an eye out for pedestrians and vehicles.
Ford’s latest subcompact crossover is a youthful, fun car that has good fuel economy, smart technology, and plenty of entertainment features.
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