The Ford Puma is a subcompact crossover SUV ( B-segment ) manufactured and marketed by Ford since 2019 as a variant of the seventh-generation Fiesta .
64-563: The Ford EcoSport (pronounced Eh-koh-sport ) is a subcompact crossover SUV ( B-segment ) manufactured by Ford between 2003 and 2023. The first-generation model was developed and built in Brazil by Ford Brazil since 2003, at the Camaçari plant. The second-generation model was launched in 2012, which was assembled in factories in India, Thailand, Russia and Romania. The vehicle entered
128-488: A "desirable lifestyle styling" and higher seating position. Other advantages also include higher ground clearance, convenient ingress/egress, larger headroom, and larger legroom space compared to B-segment/subcompact hatchbacks. Despite built on the same platforms as subcompact cars and using much of the same technology, customers are shown to be willing to purchase them with a higher price. A study by JATO Dynamics showed that average price of subcompact SUVs sold in 2021 in
192-551: A 1.5-litre Ti-VCT petrol engine, which produces 108 bhp (81 kW) and 140 Nm (103 lb.ft). The EcoSport also has a 1.5-litre TDCi BS6 diesel engine that outputs 98 bhp (73 kW) power at 3,750 rpm and 215 N⋅m (159 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 1,750-2,500 rpm. The Indian market was among the first few to receive EcoSport. The car was manufactured at Ford India 's Chennai plant, available in Six trims (Ambiente, Trend, Titanium, Titanium+, Sports & Thunder edition) with
256-515: A 1.6-litre, which produces 122 bhp (90 kW) and 148 Nm, and a 2.0-litre, which produces 140 bhp (90 kW) and 186 Nm. The 2.0-litre version of EcoSport comes as AWD with manual transmission, while the 1.6-litre is 2WD only but available with six speed manual or PowerShift automotive transmissions . Along with the 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine, the Chinese and the Indian market also get
320-530: A C-segment car platform or above. While being significantly more expensive, they offer similar driving and convenience advantages as mainstream subcompact crossover SUVs, with larger exterior dimensions, more refined interiors, more advanced technologies, higher engine power and added prestige. Early nameplates include the BMW X1 (introduced in 2009), Audi Q3 (2010), Mini Countryman (2010) and Range Rover Evoque (2011). According to IHS Markit, in 2007, when
384-663: A fit replacement for mini MPVs. The examples are the Citroën C3 Aircross which replaced the Citroën C3 Picasso and Opel Crossland X replacing the Opel Meriva . According to data from JATO Dynamics, sales in 2021 totalled 2,018,791 units, representing 37 percent of the SUV market and 17 percent of the overall automobile market. Petrol-powered vehicles dominated the segment with 72 percent of sales in
448-532: A global model when the second-generation model was introduced in 2012, although it lost its segment market leader status after newcomers such as the Honda HR-V and Jeep Renegade was released in 2015. In Australia, the segment is known as the "small SUV", "compact SUV" or "light SUV" segment. In 2021, it is the third-largest automobile segment in the market after pickup trucks and medium SUV at 13.7 percent share. As of 2022 , there are more than 30 models from
512-566: A result, production of the EcoSport in Brazil was ceased at immediate effect, with the car discontinued in Brazil, alongside the Ka (Figo) and Troller T4 . Engines available include the 1.0-litre EcoBoost developed at Ford's Dunton Technical Center in the UK. It is a turbocharged, cast aluminium block three cylinder made in a 74 kW (99 hp) and 88 to 92 kW (118 to 123 hp) version, with
576-513: A six-speed automatic transmission. The Australian-, Canadian- and US-market EcoSports, made in India, have the rear mounted spare tire as optional on the base model. The EcoSport was due to receive a facelift for the Indian market, but was cancelled suddenly as the Sanand plant will be closing in the fourth quarter of 2021 along with the Chennai plant in the second half of 2022. As a result of that,
640-641: A stop production of the EcoSport was issued through Ford of India. Additionally, all models that were due to be exported to Argentina, Mexico, Canada, and the US have all been cancelled as well, however, the EcoSport will still be sold in Europe and will be built at facility in Romania. Its Indian production restarted on 24 September 2021 for 2 years. The EcoSport was discontinued in the US and India in mid-2022, due to decreased sales and Ford ending manufacturing in India. In
704-582: A type of sport utility vehicle , below the compact crossover SUV . Subcompact crossover SUVs are usually based on a platform of a subcompact (also known as supermini or B-segment ) passenger car, although some high-end subcompact crossover models are based on a compact car ( C-segment ). The segment started to gain traction during early to mid-2010s when the number of models and sales figures rapidly increased in major markets such as North America and Europe. In 2019, around 22 percent of SUV global sales were contributed by subcompact crossovers. The segment
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#1732798010766768-400: A variety terms, such as subcompact luxury crossover SUV, luxury subcompact SUV, premium small SUV, premium compact crossover and luxury small SUV. Subcompact luxury crossover SUVs are usually based on the platform of a compact car ( C-segment ), while some models are based on a mid-size car ( D-segment ) or a subcompact ( B-segment ) platform. Vehicles in this segment are commonly built on
832-549: A vehicle from a segment above, while the Kia Sonet offered a third row seating in Indonesia, a market dominated by three-row vehicles, without extending the body. The Honda BR-V has been developed as a three-row, seven-seater crossover while slotted as a B-segment SUV. Numerous luxury car brands produce and market subcompact crossover SUVs, usually as an entry-level SUV offering of the respective brands. They are known by
896-554: Is also known as " B-segment SUV", "B-SUV", "small SUV", or "subcompact CUV". It is also known with several other terms depending on the market, including "compact crossover" or "compact SUV", which differs with the more common definition of a compact crossover SUV, which is a class larger and belongs to the C-segment . Classification of a certain model may also vary between markets due to differences in regional definitions, competition and pricing. Subcompact crossovers commonly use
960-565: Is cast into the cylinder head , reducing engine warm up time. The engine block's height and width dimensions are comparable to an A4 size sheet of paper. This EcoSport version was available in China, Europe, India, the United States, but not Brazil. The Brazilian EcoSport has a 1.6 litre petrol engine, which produces 113 bhp (84 kW) and 115 lb⋅ft (156 N⋅m) torque. The Russian EcoSport comes with two different engines:
1024-472: Is common in this segment for one brand to offer more than one model at different price points and segmentation. For example, as of 2022 , Volkswagen offered three models in the segment in Europe, which are T-Roc , T-Cross , and Taigo . According to 2020 tests conducted in the UK by Which? , vehicles from this class returned an average of around 7 percent worse fuel economy and 7 percent higher CO 2 tailpipe emissions than equivalent hatchbacks such as
1088-578: Is particularly popular in Europe, India, and Brazil where they account for 37 percent, 75 percent, and 69 percent of total SUV sales in 2018 respectively. In 2019, the best selling subcompact crossover was the Honda HR-V , recording 622,154 units being sold worldwide. The "subcompact crossover SUV" or "subcompact crossover" term is most commonly used in North America, where the " subcompact " and "crossover" terms originated from. The segment
1152-473: The Citroën C3 Aircross , SEAT Arona and Hyundai Kona further boosted growth in 2017. In that year, B-SUV accounted for 10 percent of the overall automobile market. Several manufacturers have changed their product mix by introducing subcompact crossovers to replace mini MPVs in Europe due to the popularity of the former and the declining sales of the latter. Models from the segment was seen
1216-629: The Ford Fiesta and Renault Clio , and was said to be marginally less efficient than the medium hatchback class such as the Volkswagen Golf. In the North American market where larger vehicles are preferred, the segment has been largely marketed to urban drivers and consumers looking to downsize to a smaller, more efficient vehicle. While not as popular as the larger compact crossovers , the segment has experienced major growth in
1280-630: The Juke which was produced in the UK and Japan. Many other nameplates entered the market between 2012 and 2013, which included the Dacia Duster , Chevrolet Trax , Ford EcoSport , Opel Mokka , Peugeot 2008 , Suzuki SX4 S-Cross , and Renault Captur . Volkswagen entered the segment in 2017 with the release of the Volkswagen T-Roc, positioned below the Tiguan . Other models such as
1344-787: The Toyota Aygo X , Hyundai Casper , Suzuki Ignis , Renault Kwid , Suzuki Xbee , and the Fiat Panda Cross/City Cross . Meanwhile, JATO Dynamics defines the A-SUV class as SUVs with an exterior length between 3,900–4,100 mm (153.5–161.4 in). Ford Puma (crossover) Sales started in Europe in 2019, in Australasia in late 2020, and in South Africa from October 2023. In the European market,
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#17327980107661408-465: The 2018 model year, including a revised front end design, and a redesigned rear bumper. The dashboard has an optional 8-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system that supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . Sales of the EcoSport in the US market began in 2018. Early models include the 1.0 EcoBoost three-cylinder turbo gasoline engine for FWD models and the 2.0 four cylinder petrol naturally aspirated engine for 4WD models. Both engines have
1472-692: The Automotive News Data Center. In comparison, the share of subcompact cars fell to 2.4 percent of the U.S. market in 2018 from 5.4 percent in 2010, while compact cars declined to 9.9 percent from 12.4 percent in the same period. In 2019, the Hyundai Kona became the first subcompact crossover SUV to win the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year . Around 50 percent of subcompact crossover SUVs sold in
1536-516: The British Isles are shown, overseas territories often have different offerings. Developed in collaboration with other manufacturers Manufactured in Ford factories in other continents Subcompact crossover SUV Subcompact crossover SUV is an automobile segment used to describe the smallest segment of crossover SUV ,
1600-787: The EcoSport from India to the United States. In some countries, The EcoSport has a 1.0-litre three cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost petrol engine which has a power output of 120 PS (88 kW; 118 bhp) and 170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) of torque. The engine has Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) which contributes to the turbocharged engine's peak torque starting at 1,300 rpm. The EcoSport can tow up to 700 kg (1,500 lb). In 2018, Ford ended passenger cars production in Thailand, effectively ending EcoSport production. Ford continues to build pickup trucks and its SUV derivative in
1664-489: The European market was €26,366 , compared with €20,699 for subcompact or small cars. The first-generation Honda HR-V was released in 1998 mainly for the Japanese and European markets, and has been considered as one of the first subcompact crossover. Its exterior length stood between 4,000–4,110 mm (157.5–161.8 in), sold with either 3-doors and 5-doors, and was offered with an all-wheel-drive option. However,
1728-1449: The Ford EcoSport would be built in Romania, at Craiova plant starting from the autumn of 2017, moving production for the European market from the current plant in Chennai, India. This happened on the background of the growing market for the SUV segment in Europe, and would bring an investment of €200 million to the factory. The Ford EcoSport has Ford SYNC driver connect system, a command system codeveloped with Microsoft . It also has airbags , anti-lock brakes (ABS) , electronic stability program (ESP) , electric power assisted steering (EPAS), and Hill Launch Assist, Traction control System (TCS) and rear parking sensors. The EcoSport in its most basic Latin American market configuration received 4 stars for adult occupants and 3 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP in March 2013. The updated EcoSport in its most basic Latin American market configuration received 5 stars for adult occupants and 3 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP in November 2013. The EcoSport in its standard European market configuration received 4 stars from Euro NCAP in 2013. The EcoSport's mid-cycle updates were announced at 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show for
1792-629: The North American market for the first time in 2018, until its discontinuation after the 2022 model year. Throughout its existence, the EcoSport shares its platform with the Fiesta . The first generation EcoSport was designed by Ford Brazil Development Center under the program code BV226, and the codename "Amazon Project". It is based on the European Fiesta and Fusion MPV , sharing the same Ford B3 platform . The EcoSport became one of Ford's best-seller models in Brazil, consistently appearing on
1856-604: The Puma ST Powershift was officially launched with a 170 hp (130 kW) 1.0L mild-hybrid engine and an automatic transmission. The Puma received a facelift in February 2024. An electric version of the Puma will launch in 2024. Puma was tested by Euro NCAP in 2019. It is rated five-star. Adult and child protection is rated at 94% and 84%. Pedestrian safety is rated 77% by Euro NCAP. The organisation tested
1920-403: The Puma again in 2022, on that occasion giving it a four-star overall rating, with a 75% score in the adult-occupant category, an 84% score in the child-occupant category, a 70% score in the vulnerable-road-users category, and a 69% score in the safety-assist category. The organisation found that the Puma had "marginal" performance in protecting the chest of the driver in a frontal-offset collision,
1984-414: The Puma has less rear-passenger space than those models, although they felt the large windows meant children were less likely to become motion sick riding in the back than in a Nissan Juke or Toyota C-HR . While they found the interior to be relatively quiet at speed they found the ride quality to be somewhat inferior to some of its competitors. They noted the 456-litre (16.1 cu ft) boot as one of
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2048-632: The Puma is positioned above the EcoSport and below the Kuga (also called Escape outside Europe). Ford first announced the Puma crossover at its event Go Further in Amsterdam , along with the introduction of the third-generation Kuga . The Puma nameplate was last used on the Puma sport compact . The vehicle is based on the seventh-generation Fiesta platform ( Ford Global B-car platform ). Production of
2112-614: The Puma its Car of the Year title. In January 2021, the Puma 1.0 Ecoboost Hybrid 155 Titanium won What Car? 's Small SUV of the Year title. The same year, the Puma ST 1.5 Ecoboost 200 Performance Pack was named the magazine's Sports SUV of the Year. What Car? awarded the Puma five stars out of five in its review of the car. In 2020, the Sunday Times found the "infotainment" system to be more difficult to operate than some competing Volkswagen Group products. They noted that
2176-589: The Puma started in Craiova , Romania ( Ford Romania ) in October 2019 along with the EcoSport subcompact crossover and the EcoBoost 1.0 L Fox engine used in both cars. Ford invested two hundred million euros, and employed 1,700 people on the project. The Puma is offered with a mild hybrid 1.0 litre EcoBoost three cylinder turbo gasoline engine with a belt driven integrated starter , which uses energy from
2240-645: The U.S. in 2021 were produced in South Korea. European figures for B-segment SUV (including off-roaders ) had rapidly increased during the 2010s. Between 2000 and 2009, sales volume only doubled 60,000 units in 2000 to 125,000 units according to JATO Dynamics. However, IHS Markit noted that sales of the segment in Europe between 2010 and 2016 increased nearly tenfold from 134,000 units to 1.13 million units. Industry analyst LMC Automotive predicts sales will reach 2.3 million in 2023 and will steadily rise to reach almost 3 million by 2028. In 2010, Nissan introduced
2304-580: The U.S. market in its brief history. The Nissan Juke , which was unveiled at the 2010 New York International Auto Show to be sold for the 2011 model year was considered the first model in the segment, apart from the luxury Mini Countryman . Many other nameplates in the segment appeared between 2013 and 2015, which included the Buick Encore , Chevrolet Trax , Fiat 500X , Ford EcoSport , Honda HR-V , Jeep Renegade , and Subaru Crosstrek . In 2015, there were 10 subcompact crossover nameplates in
2368-533: The U.S., totalling 411,774 units sold or 2.4 percent of the overall market. In that year, subcompact crossovers outsold subcompact cars for the first time in history. In the following year, the Jeep Renegade was the first in the segment to cross the 100,000-sales threshold. In 2018, the segment consisted of 16 nameplates and recorded 784,073 sales, capturing 12 percent of the U.S. crossover market and 4.5 percent of overall U.S. automobile market, according to
2432-736: The US market, the new entry-level model will be the Ford Maverick pickup truck. The EcoSport remained on sale in the Mexican market until 2022. Ford discontinued production of the Ecosport at the Craiova factory in Romania at the end of 2022, but sales will continue from accumulated stock in Europe until the end of 2023. Brazil announced that the Ford EcoSport will come back in 2025. Only models sold in Continental Europe and
2496-475: The braking system to charge the forty eight volt lithium-ion battery pack in order to increase torque and lower emissions. Power is rated at 153 bhp (155 PS), 114 kW, and 240 N⋅m (180 lb⋅ft) with an additional 50 N⋅m (37 lb⋅ft) from the integrated starter system. In December 2022, the Puma Vivid Ruby Edition was unveiled as the new flagship trim. In March 2023,
2560-464: The chest of a rear-seat adult passenger in a full-width rigid barrier collision, and in protecting those seated in the front from whiplash injuries in a rear-end collision, with "poor" performance at preventing occupants bodies from being thrown from side to side in an impact, while generally performing well in other areas for adult occupants. The organisation found protection for child occupants to be "good or adequate" in all of their tests. They also found
2624-529: The choice of two engine options, 1.5-litre Ti-VCT Dragon series petrol engine and 1.5-litre TDCi diesel engine. The engines are available with five speed manual and only petrol engine available with 6-speed torque converter transmission. The 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine has been dropped after the vehicle has been upgraded to meet the BS6 emission compliance norms . In 2017, the facelifted EcoSport contains 80% Indian parts. At its introduction internationally, it
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2688-735: The country. In 2019, Ford Sollers closed their factory in Naberezhnye, Chelny (Russia) ending production of EcoSport in Russia. In 2020, the EcoSport was discontinued from Ford's Australia and New Zealand lineup, with the European-market Ford Puma serving as its replacement. In late 2021, Ford ended production of the EcoSport in India, and in Vietnam in early 2022. On 11 January 2021, Ford announced to shutter three production plants in Brazil as part of cost-saving measures. As
2752-514: The first 10 months of 2021, followed by diesel at 14 percent. Full-electric models accounted for 5.1 percent of sales in the same period. According to JATO's data for Europe, seven European car brands that focused their efforts on developing SUVs, have seen their overall sales in the B and C segments fall dramatically between 2001 and 2021. In India, subcompact crossovers with a length dimension below 4 m (157.5 in) are commonly called "subcompact SUVs" or "compact SUVs" by journalists, and
2816-474: The larger ones are usually referred as "mid-size SUV". The distinction was due to the Indian vehicle dimensions regulations which imposes heavier tax for vehicles longer than 4 m (157.5 in). Renault entered the segment in 2012 when company saw a gap in the SUV market in India, which was filled by the Duster . The vehicle has proven to be a sales success in its initial release as its major competitors
2880-527: The largest in a crossover car sold at the time. The same publication also reviewed the ST model, saying they were "not sure why you'd want this over the 153bhp ST Line Puma" and noted "the uncomfortable seats and twitchy handling that make less sense in an SUV" while saying that the 31 miles per imperial gallon (9.1 L/100 km; 26 mpg ‑US ) they averaged was "decent for a car that can hit 62mph from standstill in 6.7sec". The Daily Telegraph found
2944-433: The latter case, an electronically controlled system automatically engages the rear axle when front wheel spin is detected, and also lets the driver manually engage the rear axle from the dashboard . At the end of 2007, a mid-cycle restyling was introduced, which renewed completely the front to bring it closer to then current Ford pickups, as well as the contemporary Brazilian restyling of the Ford Fiesta . Also updated were
3008-444: The latter delivering a peak torque of 170 N⋅m (130 lbf⋅ft) from 1,300–4,500 rpm and 200 N⋅m (150 lbf⋅ft) on overboost. The use of aluminium for the engine block instead of cast-iron improved engine warm-up time by 50 percent. The three-cylinder engine design causes inherent vibrations, which are countered by a deliberately unbalanced flywheel , which has less friction than balance shafts. The exhaust manifold
3072-510: The physical buttons in the Titanium model they tested to be less distracting than touch-sensitive pads found in some other contemporary cars. Both newspapers praised the Puma's clutch and brakes, and noted the drainable "megabox" underneath the boot as a standout feature. Which? found changing radio stations to be "needlessly complex" and found the Puma to be reliable in surveys, with one-in-fifty Pumas under four years old breaking down in
3136-525: The project code B515 and the model code BK in Australia, it was based on the Fiesta B2E platform . The second-generation EcoSport was first showcased as a concept at the 2012 New Delhi Auto Expo, in India on 4 January 2012, and was launched in Brazil on 14 July 2012. Ford showed the production variant of the Ford EcoSport in China, planning to begin sales in March 2013. In addition to China, the vehicle
3200-868: The protection of struck pedestrians to be "good or adequate" in all areas except for the bottom of the windscreen and the a-pillars surrounding it, which were described as "stiff" and as having "poor" performance for head protection. The organisation rated the autonomous-emergency-braking system's performance as "marginal" due to the characteristics of the front seats and head restraints in low-speed autonomous-emergency-braking tests. Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Emergency Brake Assist , Tire Pressure Monitoring System , Electronic Stability Control , semi-autonomous parking assist , and Emergency Steering Assist . The car also has adaptive cruise control . Other available features are autonomous emergency braking , Intelligent Speed Limiter and lane keeping assist . In January 2020, What Car? magazine awarded
3264-519: The rear lights, both bumpers, and the interior with a new dashboard using better quality materials. The Ford EcoSport arrived in Mexico in late 2003 as a 2004 model. The reception by the public was impressive and continued until 2006. For the model year of 2007, sales of the small SUV began slipping and it stopped being a hot seller. Compared to 15,000 units sold in 2004, only 10,000 units of the model year of 2007 were sold. This trend continued to worsen for
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#17327980107663328-627: The record in January 2018 after recording 416,883 sales in its first 12 months in market, which was said to be the highest in the world for a new car. The segment is commonly known as "compact SUV" ( Portuguese : SUV compacto ) in the country. The Ford EcoSport is the first model of this segment when it was introduced in 2003. It is based on the Ford Fiesta B-segment hatchback and the Ford Fusion mini MPV. It went on to become
3392-640: The refreshed model year of 2008 due in part to a price increase. Only 6,345 units of the model year 2008 were sold, and the model year 2009 sales through July 2009 were a mere 2,135 units. Due to decreasing sales, and heightened competition from the Ford Escape , Ford announced that a shortened 2010 model year would be the last sold in Mexico. The second-generation EcoSport was developed under Ford's global product development process in Ford Brazil Development Center. Designated under
3456-557: The release of the Nissan Juke in 2010 which was oriented towards Europe and North America was argued to have helped define and start the development of the almost non-existent segment at the time. As the result of the increasing popularity of the segment, from mid-2010s, manufacturers began to phase out subcompact hatchbacks and sedans in favor of this segment in several markets since it offers higher profit margins, particularly in North America. Due to its expanding market share, it
3520-619: The same platform of similarly-sized subcompact/B-segment hatchbacks or sedans , while some high-end models may be based on a compact cars ( C-segment ). Crossovers in this segment typically have limited off-road capabilities with the majority adopting front-wheel-drive layout, although many subcompact crossovers offer all-wheel-drive . Depending on the market and the manufacturer, subcompact crossover SUVs typically have an exterior length under 4,400 mm (173.2 in). According to IHS Markit , vehicles from this segment were considered by customers as cheap to purchase and run, offer
3584-483: The segment being offered in the country. Subcompact crossovers with three-row seating has been developed for various markets. For example, the SsangYong Tivoli XLV or Tivoli Air offers third row seats by extending the rear overhang of the standard subcompact Tivoli. The Hyundai Alcazar introduced in 2021 is an extended Hyundai Creta, with longer exterior length and wheelbase, and has been marketed as
3648-714: The segment was effectively made up of only the Land Rover Freelander , global sales stood at 64,500 units. By 2016, sales had reached 1.147 million units. Mini SUV described the smallest class of body-on-frame SUVs, often engineered for off-road use with 4x4 drivetrain. At present, the term is mostly used to describe subcompact crossovers. The term "crossover city car", "city crossover", "urban crossover", or "A-SUV" has been used for either smaller subcompact crossovers and A-segment vehicles or city cars that are designed with crossover styling, which are smaller than typical subcompact crossovers. Examples include
3712-555: The time frame studied. A Group Rally1 car, named Ford Puma Rally1 , has been competing in the World Rally Championship since 2022. In 2021, the Ford Puma became the best-selling Ford model in the UK, surpassing the Ford Fiesta . Its high sales figures also resulted in it being the overall 8th best-selling car in the UK in 2021 having achieved 28,697 new registrations throughout the year. The Puma became
3776-618: The twenty best selling vehicles. It was also popular in Argentina, Venezuela, and Mexico. Its main competitors were the Fiat Palio Adventure and Volkswagen CrossFox . In 2011, cumulative sales reached 700,000. The EcoSport was available with five inline-four engines : All models have front-wheel drive with manual transmission as standard. The 2.0 L model can also receive a four speed automatic transmission (FWD only) or four-wheel drive (manual six speed only). In
3840-475: Was also made at Ford India's Chennai plant, for domestic sale and export initially to the European, and by 2018, the North American, markets. Ford's Rayong plant in Thailand produced the EcoSport for Southeast Asian markets. As of August 2015, Ford's Indian plant had already sold 200,000 EcoSports; 112,000 of which were sold in India while the rest were exported to South Africa, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, and Europe. In November 2016, Ford announced plans to supply
3904-401: Was also made available in Japan, as the smallest companion to the Ford Kuga and the Ford Explorer . All engines except the diesel are offered in Japan, with a five-speed manual or six-speed dual clutch transmission, and optional all-wheel drive. Ford launched the EcoSport in Europe during 2014, with a limited first batch of 500 units arriving in the first quarter of the year. The announcement
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#17327980107663968-445: Was from a segment above and a segment below. Major growth of the B-SUV class continued in between 2015 and 2016, when the Hyundai Creta (introduced in 2015) and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza (2016) was introduced to the market. Sales of B-SUVs increased 509 percent in January–May 2016 compared to the same period in 2015, while it gained 7.2 percent of overall market share. The first mainstream sub-4 metre SUV to be launched in India
4032-412: Was made in September 2013, at the IFA exhibition in Berlin , and the first limited edition versions could be ordered on a dedicated website. After disappointing sales figures in Europe in 2014, during which the EcoSport only sold 11,000 units against over 100,000 for each of its main competitors, the car was revised in 2015, to make it more suitable to European tastes. In March 2016, it was announced that
4096-487: Was the Ford EcoSport (in 2012) which was a high-selling model due to the lack of competition, followed by the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza. Soon after, many other manufacturers followed suit, with 10 models available in the sub-segment as of 2021 . In 2018, sales of subcompact crossovers in the country accounts for 19 percent of the total SUV market. The Baojun 510 is notable for being the highest-selling newly-introduced automobile nameplate in world's history. It received
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