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EcoSport
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X70 Plus
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Spec
EcoSport
X70 Plus
Model Introduced Year
2013
Not Available
Generation
Single generation on Ford B2E platform. Produced in India for global markets. SA received the facelift model with improved interior quality and revised safety kit.
Current local listing
Facelift History
Facelift in 2017 — revised front fascia and SYNC 3 infotainment introduced
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2017
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
2024
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2021
Current
Production Status
discontinued
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1290 kg
1576 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
EcoSport
X70 Plus
Length
4325 mm
4724 mm
Width
1765 mm
1900 mm
Height
1653 mm
1720 mm
Wheelbase
2519 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
352 l
1680 l
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1576 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1740 kg
2076 kg
Payload Capacity
450 kg
500 kg
Towing Capacity
950 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
953 mm
980 mm
Front Legroom
1032 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
900 mm
Spec
EcoSport
X70 Plus
Engine
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
SQRE4T15C
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
92 kW
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm
230 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
185 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
71.3 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
131.8 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
EcoSport
X70 Plus
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Yes
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed DCT
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
EcoSport
X70 Plus
Claimed Mileage
17.2 km/l
12.8 km/l
City Mileage
12 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
17 km/l
14.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro V
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
17.2 km/l
12.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
52
57
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
EcoSport
X70 Plus
Airbags
6
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Driver Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Seat Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
EcoSport
X70 Plus
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
EcoSport
X70 Plus
Seat Material
Premium Leatherette
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
Manual Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Ambient Footwell Lighting
Blue
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Seat Trim
Yes
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
EcoSport
X70 Plus
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
50W
Sunroof
No
Yes
Electric Tailgate
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
AC Type
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Rim Size
17-inch Alloy
19
Sound System
6
6
Unlocking
Smart Key
Not Available
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
1680 l
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
7.8
Spare Wheel
Full-size spare
Non full-size
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
EcoSport
X70 Plus
Infotainment System
8-inch SYNC Touchscreen
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wired
Yes
Android Auto
Wired
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Navigation System
Integrated
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Wired
Yes
Audio Speakers
6
6
Infotainment Screen
10.1
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
10.1
10.25-inch
Spec
EcoSport
X70 Plus
LED Headlamps
Projector Halogen
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
Front
Not Available
Roof Rails
Silver
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
17-inch Alloy
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
See OEM source page for colour availability.
DRL
LED
Yes
Led Headlights
Projector Halogen
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Front
Not Available
Headlamps
Projector Halogen
Yes
Headlight Type
Projector Halogen
Yes
Headlights
Projector Halogen
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Spec
EcoSport
X70 Plus
Approach Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
32 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
550 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
200 mm
Spec
EcoSport
X70 Plus
Tyre Size
205/50 R17
235/55R19
Wheel Type
17-inch Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Non full-size
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch Alloy
19
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Solid disc brake
Wheel Diameter
17-inch Alloy
19
Handbrake Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Wheels
17-inch Alloy
-
Spare Tyre
Full-size spare
Non full-size
Spec
EcoSport
X70 Plus
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Multiple link independent suspension
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Multiple link independent suspension
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
EcoSport
X70 Plus
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Approx Service Cost
Moderate
-
Battery Warranty
24 Months
-
Service Plan
Yes
5-year/60,000 km service plan
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Spec
EcoSport
X70 Plus
Warranty Years
4
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Warranty Kilometers
4
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Roadside Assistance
4 Years
-
Basic Warranty
4
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Roadside Assistance
4 Years
-
Warranty
4
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Spec
EcoSport
X70 Plus
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km
179 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Petrol
Spec
EcoSport
X70 Plus
Real-world City Mileage Min
10 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
12 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
13 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
15 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
27
-
Spec
EcoSport
X70 Plus
Ownership Role
Private and family
South Africa market model
Price Zar
395000 ZAR
484900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
top
Starting Price
395000
484900
Starting Price Zar
395000
484900
In depth: how these cars differ
This EcoSport and X70 Plus comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: EcoSport 40 vs X70 Plus 45.
Efficiency index: EcoSport 65 vs X70 Plus 50.
Safety-equipment index: EcoSport 92 vs X70 Plus 91.
Practicality index: EcoSport 56 vs X70 Plus 77.
Ownership-cover index: EcoSport 55 vs X70 Plus not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
X70 Plus leads by 5 points
EcoSport and X70 Plus are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
X70 Plus +5
Efficiency
EcoSport +15
Safety
EcoSport +1
Practicality
X70 Plus +21
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X70 Plus
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
77/100
EcoSport
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour X70 Plus
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 61 pts for EcoSport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X70 Plus leads. However, EcoSport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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