Ford EcoSport S and Signature Edition explained in detail

- Both variants get sunroof, 17-inch alloys, eight-inch infotainment system and more
- EcoSport S gets older 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, EcoBoost engine
- Ford EcoSport Signature Edition available for limited duration
- Comes with a manual transmission only
- Signature Edition pack also available on Titanium variant  

Ford has further expanded the EcoSport lineup in India with the launch of two new editions in the country – the EcoSport S and the EcoSport Signature edition. The new variants are available in petrol and diesel engine options and is based on the Titanium variant. Changes are limited to the cosmetic upgrades, while mechanically it gets different petrol engine options. Both the variants are limited to a manual transmission. Read below to find out what’s unique between these two cars –

Ford EcoSport S

The EcoSport S distinguishes itself from the regular version with an all-new smoked HID headlamps with dark inserts and a more prominent black treatment to the fog lamp bezel. The variant also gets a blacked out grille, black painted roof and roof rails, and 17-inch alloy wheels for that sporty appeal. Step inside and you will find a bigger 4.2-inch digital information cluster along with the tyre pressure monitoring system. For freshness, the variant gets orange accents on the seats as well as the instrument panel and an eight-inch infotainment system with SYNC 3.

Under the hood, the petrol version of EcoSport S gets the older 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, EcoBoost engine that produces 123bhp of power and 170Nm of torque. It comes mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Due to a smaller petrol engine, the variant is cheaper by Rs 15,000 over the manual Titanium+ variant. The diesel version on the other hand gets a 1.5-litre engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission that generates 95bhp of power and 205Nm of torque. The diesel version costs an additional Rs 85,000 over the current top spec diesel variant. 

Ford EcoSport Signature Edition

Available for a limited duration, the EcoSport Signature Edition is also offered with an imposing grille with chrome surrounds, black fog-lamp bezel and diamond cut 17-inch alloys. Additionally, it also gets all round graphics, rear spoiler and roof rails. As for the interior, the car comes with blue accents on the seats, centre console and instrument panel for that standalone appeal. The Signature Edition also offers a sun-roof. Interestingly, customers can opt for the option pack on the Titanium variant. The Signature Edition costs an additional Rs 85,000 over the regular variant.

Mechanically, the Ecosport Signature Edition is powered by the current generation 1.5-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine that generates 123bhp and 150Nm of torque. The diesel on the other hand gets a 1.5-litre engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission that generates 95bhp of power and 205Nm of torque. Both the engines come mated to a five-speed manual transmission.