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    2017 Ford EcoSport

    New from

    $20,790 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.7 - 6.6 L / 100km

    About the Ford EcoSport

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Ford EcoSport is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $20,790 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Ambiente variant and topping out at $28,090 for the Shadow.

    There are 4 variants of the EcoSport available in Australia.

    Engine options include 1.5L multi-point injection (82kW/140Nm) and 1.0L turbo petrol direct injection (92kW/170Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2017 EcoSport is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Ford EcoSport models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    63.62 - 71.88 kW/t
    55.36 kW/t
    88.03 kW/t
    Boot Space
    346 litres
    264 litres
    437 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.7 - 6.6 L/100km
    4.7 L/100km
    7.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    788 - 912 km
    641 km
    1,042 km
    Price
    $20,790 - $28,090
    $15,990
    $40,290
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,675 - 1,690 kg
    1,330 kg
    2,060 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    500 - 700 kg
    500 kg
    1,400 kg
    Approach Angle
    25°
    17.9°
    30.5°
    Departure Angle
    35°
    27.7°
    35°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    200 mm
    160 mm
    220 mm

    2017 Ford EcoSport Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2017 Ford EcoSport Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Ford EcoSport

    Ambiente

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: B2
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 64.06
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Telematics Connection Type: Via Own Phone
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 25.0
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 346
      • Departure Angle: 35.0
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1008
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1310
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1043
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1355
      • Front Track (mm): 1519
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.7
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 51.6
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 50.9
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.1
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 37.6
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 51.3
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
      • Overall Height (mm): 1658
      • Overall Length (mm): 4010
      • Overall Width (mm): 1765
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 971
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1293
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 956
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1302
      • Rear Track (mm): 1518
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2521
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Single Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
      • Bore Engine: 79.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 154
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 1.5
      • Engine (cc): 1499
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 76.4
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 52
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Gray
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 788
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 112
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 82
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 140
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6300
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20131220
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Acceptable
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Number Of Airbags: 7
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Code: Ib5
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): 100000
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 700
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1675
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1280
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1249
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Trend

    Adds to Ambiente:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 63.62
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1708
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 800
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 14.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 172
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 107
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Storage
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Automatic Mode
      • Transmission Code: Gft Ps195
      • Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
      • Transmission Manual Sequential
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 500
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1690
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1289
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1258
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Removes from Ambiente:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 64.06
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1658
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 788
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.6
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Code: Ib5
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 700
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1675
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1280
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1249
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Titanium

    Adds to Trend:
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    Removes from Trend:
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Shadow

    Adds to Titanium:
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
    • Roof
      • Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
    Removes from Titanium:
    • Paint
      • External Color: Gray
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
    See all 2017 Ford EcoSport Specs

    2017 Ford EcoSport Towing Capacity

    See all Ford EcoSport Towing Capacity

    2017 Ford EcoSport Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Ford EcoSport

    The most fuel efficient Ford EcoSport is the Titanium with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 5.7L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Ford EcoSport that uses the most amount of fuel is the Ambiente with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.6L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Ford EcoSportFuel TypeCombined
    1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.6 L/100km
    1.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.5 L/100km
    See all Ford EcoSport Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Ford EcoSport?

    The Ford EcoSport has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2017 Ford EcoSport Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Ford EcoSport?

    The Ford EcoSport offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Ford EcoSport FAQs

    The cheapest Ford EcoSport is the Ambiente that starts from $20,790.

    The most expensive Ford EcoSport is the Shadow that starts from $28,090.

    The best towing capacity of a Ford EcoSport is 700 kg offered by the following variants: Ambiente, Trend and Titanium.

    The largest Ford EcoSport is the Trend which measures 1765mm wide, 4010mm in length and sits 1708mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford EcoSport is the Trend which has 92kW of power from its 1.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Ford EcoSport is built in India and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Ford EcoSport is the Trend which weighs 1690 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ford EcoSport uses Premium Unleaded.

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