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Ford EcoSport

Historical South African specifications and last-listed pricing

Model year 2021 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. Body style SUV
EcoSport is a discontinued South African SUV with historical specifications for used-car research.
ZAR 395,000 · last listed
Last listed price ZAR 395,000
Engine:998cc (1.0L) Torque:170Nm (125 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:200mm (7.9″) Power:92kW (123 bhp) Boot352L (12.4 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 17.2 km/l (40 mpg)
City 12 km/l (28 mpg)
Highway 17 km/l (40 mpg)
User Reported 10–12 city / 13–15 hwy km/l Medium confidence · 27 reviews

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Ford EcoSport

EcoSport is a discontinued South African SUV with historical specifications for used-car research.

8-inch SYNC touchscreen, dual-zone climate control on Titanium, leather seat trim on higher variants. A proper look at the EcoSport begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, an SUV body sits beside Petrol power, while engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol sets a practical boundary. The EcoSport has a clearer South African buying case when its suv shape is connected to the work it must do. The EcoSport is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol, a power output of 90 kW and a 5-Speed Manual transmission. For a buyer searching the EcoSport price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. The useful starting points are a front-wheel drive drivetrain and towing capacity of 900; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. Here, Petrol power sits beside engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol, while a power output of 90 kW sets a practical boundary. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a power output of 90 kW, a 5-Speed Manual transmission and a 5-Speed Manual transmission. EcoSport is discontinued in South Africa, so a used example should be judged by condition, service history, parts support and remaining cover rather than a new-car price promise. Here, a 5-Speed Manual transmission sits beside a 5-Speed Manual transmission, while a front-wheel drive drivetrain sets a practical boundary for EcoSport. That combination is more useful than treating every derivative as interchangeable for EcoSport. The buyer should compare the actual vehicle offered in South Africa, including its price, equipment and support terms for EcoSport. Its appeal comes from the interaction between an SUV body, Petrol power and engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol for EcoSport. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for family travel, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for EcoSport. A power output of 90 kW describes the opportunity; a 5-Speed Manual transmission and a 5-Speed Manual transmission describe the conditions around it for EcoSport. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for EcoSport

Ford EcoSport — Quick Facts

Ford EcoSport Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.5 Ambiente Manual Discontinued Base Petrol Efficiency16.8 km/l Manual ZAR 310,000last listed
1.5 Trend Manual Discontinued Mid Petrol Efficiency17.0 km/l Manual ZAR 345,000last listed
1.0 EcoBoost Titanium Automatic Discontinued Top Petrol Efficiency17.2 km/l 6-Speed Automatic ZAR 395,000last listed
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.5 Ambiente Manual Discontinued Base Petrol Efficiency16.8 km/l Manual ZAR 310,000last listed
1.5 Trend Manual Discontinued Mid Petrol Efficiency17.0 km/l Manual ZAR 345,000last listed
1.0 EcoBoost Titanium Automatic Discontinued Top Petrol Efficiency17.2 km/l 6-Speed Automatic ZAR 395,000last listed
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Ford EcoSport Specifications

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Facelift History
Facelift in 2017 — revised front fascia and SYNC 3 infotainment introduced
Body Style
SUV
Model Introduced Year
2013
Vehicle Type
SUV
Facelift Version Ending
2024
Facelift Launched Since
2017
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.
Model Year
2021
Production Status
discontinued
Segment
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1290 kg
Length
4325 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1653 mm
Wheelbase
2519 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
Boot/Cargo Space
352 l
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1740 kg
Payload Capacity
450 kg
Towing Capacity
950 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
953 mm
Front Legroom
1032 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
Engine
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
998 cc
Cylinders
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Valves
4
Valves per Cylinder
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
92 kW
Maximum Torque
170 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
71.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
131.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
LSD Available
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Number of Gears
1
Transmission Type
6-Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Yes
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Fuel Tank Litres
52
Highway Mileage
17 km/l
Real-world Mileage
12.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
17.2 km/l
City Mileage
12 km/l
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
AEB
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
EBD
Yes
Airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
TCS
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
BA
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Ambient Footwell Lighting
Seat Trim
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Seat Material
Premium Leatherette
Seat Adjustment
Manual Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seats
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Sunroof
No
Electric Tailgate
No
Push Button Start
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Sound System
6
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Unlocking
Smart Key
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Air Conditioning
Automatic Climate Control
Rim Size
17-inch Alloy
AC Type
Automatic Climate Control
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Navigation System
Integrated
USB Ports
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired
Infotainment Screen
10.1
Touchscreen
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Wired
Infotainment System
8-inch SYNC Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wired
Android Auto
Wired
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Audio Speakers
6
Number of Speakers
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Alloy Wheel Design
17-inch Alloy
Roof Rails
Silver
Fog Lamps
Front
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Led Headlights
Projector Halogen
Headlights
Projector Halogen
Front Fog Lamps
Front
LED Headlamps
Projector Halogen
DRL
LED
Headlamps
Projector Halogen
Headlight Type
Projector Halogen
Approach Angle
23 deg
Wading Depth
550 mm
Departure Angle
32 deg
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
Wheels
17-inch Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch Alloy
Wheel Diameter
17-inch Alloy in
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Wheel Type
Alloy
Tyre Size
205/50 R17
Handbrake Type
Yes
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
Service Plan
Yes
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
Moderate
Battery Warranty
24 Months
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
Roadside Assistance
4 Years
Basic Warranty
4
Roadside Assistance
4 Years
Warranty
4
Warranty Years
4 years
Warranty Kilometers
120000 km
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
Owner Review Count
27
Real-world City Mileage Min
10 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
13 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
12 l/100km
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
Starting Price Zar
395000
Starting Price
395000
Ownership Role
Private and family
Price Zar
395000 ZAR

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Country Slug
south-africa
Country
South Africa
Brand Slug
ford
Brand
Ford
Variant
1.0 EcoBoost Titanium Automatic
Make
Ford
Market
South Africa
Model
EcoSport
OEM URL
https://www.ford.co.za/vehicles/ecosport
Source Name
Official OEM South Africa
Source Page URL
https://www.ford.co.za/vehicles/ecosport
Source URL
https://www.ford.co.za/vehicles/ecosport
Fuel Efficiency
1 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined
1
Combined Consumption L 100km
1 l/100km
Combined Consumption
Yes
Claimed Fuel Consumption
1 l/100km
Average Fuel Consumption
Yes
Price Source
South African market variant price list
Driving fit

Where the Ford EcoSport Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

The Ecosport represents a genuine evolution in its segment, balancing practical daily usability with longer-term ownership satisfaction. A shopper researching EcoSport should separate need from showroom appeal

City
First-time SUV buyers, city commuters on a budget, small families needing a practical second car. Around town, EcoSport should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a 5-Speed Manual transmission becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a 5-Speed Manual transmission is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the EcoSport out with the load it normally carries. Petrol power gives context, but a number cannot show how engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol feels on a gradient. For highway buyers, the EcoSport needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Check how it tracks on uneven tar, how the transmission responds after a downshift and whether the boot or load area remains usable for EcoSport. Engine of 1-litre Turbocharged Petrol helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort for EcoSport
Off-Road
If the EcoSport will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. The rough-road question has to be answered by hardware for EcoSport. On a known gravel or farm access section, inspect clearance, tyre sidewalls, underbody exposure, approach angles and recovery access for EcoSport. A listed ground clearance of 200 may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability for EcoSport. Keep the speed and route within what the exact local derivative can support for EcoSport

Ford EcoSport — Should You Buy It?

A used-buying option only when condition, history and remaining support justify the price.

Market positioning places the Ecosport as a premium vehicle for buyers prioritizing premium refinement. Ownership costs align with realistic expectations. EcoSport is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in an SUV body and accept the limitation represented by a power output of 90 kW. A fair review of EcoSport should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a front-wheel drive drivetrain, towing capacity of 900 and a listed ground clearance of 200 can be valuable for the right driver for EcoSport. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role for EcoSport. Drive the exact version loaded as it will be used, then read the service, warranty, tyre and insurance costs beside the purchase price for EcoSport

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Engine: 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 90 kW
  • ✓Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
  • ✓Gearbox: 5-Speed Manual
  • ✓Drive layout: FWD
  • ✓Towing Capacity: 900
  • ✓Ground clearance: 200
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for EcoSport can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for EcoSport depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written EcoSport quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate EcoSport budget.
  • ✕A short EcoSport test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕EcoSport capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent EcoSport grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published EcoSport figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm EcoSport stock and support terms.

Ford EcoSport FAQs

The retained historical listing for the Ford EcoSport shows R310,000 to R395,000, depending on the derivative. These are reference prices from its period on sale, not current new-vehicle offers.

The Ecosport represents a genuine evolution in its segment, balancing practical daily usability with longer-term ownership satisfaction. A shopper researching EcoSport should separate need from showroom appeal

First-time SUV buyers, city commuters on a budget, small families needing a practical second car. Around town, EcoSport should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration.

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the EcoSport out with the load it normally carries. Petrol power gives context, but a number cannot show how engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol feels on a gradient.

Buyers researching the Ford EcoSport often compare it with rivals such as MG ZS Pro , GWM Jolion Pro , Volkswagen T-Cross , KIA Seltos , Chery Tiggo 7 Pro . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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