The Ford EcoSport’s 1.5-liter engine can now be had in a top-of-the-line EcoSport package.
Ford Philippines has announced that the subcompact crossover is now available in a new 1.5L Titanium AT variant. When the car was launched in August 2018, top-spec Titanium variants only came with the American carmaker’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine.
The new variant pairs the 1.5-liter Ti-VCT gasoline engine, which is capable of up to 123hp and 150Nm of torque, with Titanium features and trim: smart keyless entry, a power sunroof, parking-assist features, six airbags, and a Ford Sync 3 infotainment system. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
The Ford EcoSport 1.5L Titanium AT carries a price tag of P1,098,000—still considerably cheaper than the 1.0-liter EcoBoost Titanium AT, which goes for P1,188,000.
“The Ford EcoSport remains one of the country’s favorite SUVs with its quality design, rugged capability, best-in-class features, superior fuel economy, and great value for money. With the introduction of this new variant, we are giving our customers another option to enjoy the mini-SUV and its street smart capabilities,” says Ryan Lorenzo, Ford Philippines assistant vice president for marketing.
“The EcoSport 1.5L Titanium combines the performance of
Will the new variant’s price tag attract buyers who are otherwise hesitant to go all-out for the more expensive EcoBoost variant?
