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Ford Ecosport Hatchback 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Zetec 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	Zetec
Price	£18,330
Engine Power - BHP	125
Acceleration	11
Top Speed	111 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.1
Length	4096 mm
Width	1765 mm
Height	1653 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	356 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1205 kg

Driver Convenience

Easy fuel capless refuelling system
PAS
SYNC with DAB Radio, 8" touch screen, 6 speakers, emergency assistance, Apple car play/Android auto, 2x USB sockets
Trip computer

Exterior Features

'Quickclear' heated windscreen/heated washer jets
Body colour door handles
Body coloured bumpers
Body coloured door mirrors
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Front fog lights
Front grille with chrome trim surround
Headlamps with LED day running lights
Headlight levelling control
Power front and rear windows
Rear wiper

Interior Features

12V socket in front and rear
60/40 split rear seats
Cooled glovebox
Courtesy lights with map reading light
Driver seat height/lumbar adjust
Driver's side glovebox
Driver/passenger sunvisors and lidded vanity mirrors
Dwell cloth upholstery
Folding grab handles
Front head restraints
Front seat back map pockets
Front/rear floor mats
Illuminated glovebox
Illuminated luggage compartment
Isofix system on outer rear seats
Leather gear knob and handbrake grip
Leather steering wheel with audio controls
Luggage compartment carpet
Manual air conditioning
Overhead console with sunglasses holder
Rake adjustable rear seats
Reach + rake adjustable steering column
Rear headrests
Steering wheel with chrome inserts
Storage drawers under front seats
Tie down hooks
Variable boot floor

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS
Child locks on rear doors
Curtain airbags
Driver airbag
Drivers knee airbag
Electronic Stability Programme with hill launch assist
Emergency brake assist
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Front side airbags
Passenger airbag
Seatbelt reminder for driver and front passenger
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Immobiliser
MyKey system
Remote central locking
Thatcham 1 volume sensing alarm

Wheels

16" 5 spoke Magnetic alloy wheels
Tyre inflation kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.497
HC	0.051
Noise Level dB(A)	69
NOx	0.044
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	999
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	71.9
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	82
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	40.9
WLTP - MPG - High	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	37.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	47.9

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	12E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	1
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months	120
Timing Belt Interval Mileage	150000
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	11
Engine Power - BHP	125
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	170
Engine Torque - RPM	4100
Top Speed	111 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/60 R16
Tyre Size Rear	205/60 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 SPOKE
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1653 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1713 mm
Length	4096 mm
Wheelbase	2519 mm
Width	1765 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2057 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	52
Gross Vehicle Weight	1730 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1238 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	356 l
Max. Loading Weight	525 kg
Max. Roof Load	40
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	900
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1205 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.6 m

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