These photos weren’t supposed until November 6.
The EcoSport has not been receiving much attention since Ford introduced its Puma in mid-2019. This is understandable, considering that the smaller Blue Oval’s crossovers have a more attractive design and are offered in an ST version. It’s also more appealing.
Ford of Europe teased that the EcoSport was still available, and added an outdoor-oriented Active trim to the lineup. Although the official launch date is November 6, Autonocion managed to get a complete gallery. The mildly rugged, pint-sized crossover can be seen from every angle, both inside and outside.
The car looks exactly like you would expect. It has plastic body cladding around its wheel arches, front and rear faux skid plates and tinted windows. The Active models shown in the photo gallery have a two tone appearance with a contrast black finish for the roof, side mirror caps and roof. It may look familiar because Ford already sells a similar model in Brazil, where it is known as the Storm suffix.
Autonocion reports Ford will exclusively sell the EcoSport Active in Spain with a 1.0-liter EcoBoost motor in the 125 horsepower specification and a six-speed manual transmission. Despite the visual upgrades to the EcoSport Active’s off-road capabilities, you shouldn’t expect all-wheel drive. The Active will be available in Spain with an FWD-only configuration. The EcoSport is available with AWD in some markets, including the Storm model.
Ford Spain will offer a wide range of standard equipment, including automatic headlights, cruise control, traffic sign recognition, and automatic climate control. Autonocion says the EcoSport Active in Spain will have push-button start and leather/suede upholstery. It also has an eight-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay integration and Android Auto integration, all starting at EUR24,100.
At this time, it’s not clear if Ford will sell EcoSport Active in America or if the new version will be sold in Europe. To make up for the loss of the Fiesta ST, some would argue that bringing the Puma to North America would be a better choice.