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Ford Ecosport Hatchback 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Active 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	Active
Price	£24,550
Engine Power - BHP	125
Acceleration	11
Top Speed	111 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	143
Length	4096 mm
Width	1765 mm
Height	1653 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	356 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1284 kg

Driver Convenience

Cruise control
e-Call (emergency call)
Easy fuel capless refuelling system
Ford SYNC 3 nav system with DAB radio,8" screen, emergency assistance,Apple car play/Android auto, 2x USB, 6 speakers, Ford pass connect
Intelligent speed limiter
PAS
Rear parking sensors
Rear view camera
Traffic sign recognition
Trip computer

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Sports suspension

Entertainment

Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Exterior Features

Agate black contrast roof and door mirrors
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic front wipers
Automatic headlights
Black body styling kit - Black headlamp bezel, wheel mouldings, front grille bars and surround in black, lower bodyside styling
Black roof rails
Body colour door handles
Body coloured bumpers
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Front fog lights
Headlight levelling control
LED day running lights
LED third brake light
Power front and rear windows
Privacy glass
Puddle lights
Quick-clear heated windscreen
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Sport halogen tail lamps

Interior Features

12V socket in front and rear
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split rear seats
Ambient lighting
Centre console with sliding front armrest
Cooled glovebox
Courtesy lights with map reading light
Driver seat height/lumbar adjust
Driver's side glovebox
Driver/passenger sunvisors and lidded vanity mirrors
EATC - Electronic Auto Temperature control
Folding grab handles
Front head restraints
Front seat back map pockets
Illuminated glovebox
Illuminated luggage compartment
Isofix system on outer rear seats
Luggage compartment carpet
Overhead console with sunglasses holder
Premium front floor mats
Premium sensico trimmed steering wheel
Rake adjustable rear seats
Reach + rake adjustable steering column
Rear headrests
Sensico gear shift gaiter
Sensico handbrake
Sensico partial leather upholstery
Single front passenger seat
Storage drawers under front seats
Tie down hooks
Variable boot floor

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS
Autonomous emergency braking
Child locks on rear doors
Curtain airbags
Driver airbag
Drivers knee airbag
Electronic Stability Programme with hill launch assist
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Front side airbags
Passenger airbag
Pre collision assist system with AEB
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

17" 5 spoke Y design dark inserts alloy wheels
Low rolling resistance tyres
Tyre inflation kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	141

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	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	45.6

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	13E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	25000
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

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/50 R17
Tyre Size Rear	205/50 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 SPOKE
Wheel Type	17" 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	1735 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1238 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	356 l
Max. Loading Weight	451 kg
Max. Roof Load	40
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	900
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1284 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.6 m

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