[Dan]

Chas Hallett from Auto Car magazine has been talking to Ford engineering boss Raj Nair at the Paris Motor Show today, who reveals the company will shortly be working to improve the EcoSport.
No further details were given though...



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[SU-CH-Kuga]

For Europe there will be a plan to take off the spare tire of the rear door. A 4 x 4 like in Brazil is on the list as well I assume. Also some material improvements are discussed. I cannt exclude a production in Europe, for example in Craiova, Romania. As far as I know that plant still has free capacities. But therefor the ES should reach a sufficient amount of sales in Europe.

 

[Dan]

Will be interesting to find out what the changes are.
The B-Max keeps having its production halted due to slow sales, perhaps they could move Ecosport production there?



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[SU-CH-Kuga]

Yes, that's what I assume. Craiova is actually a lagre plant whith open capacities. And changing the EcoSport to a more European Style (quality) then that certainly would be the solution to reduce rust (seawater during transportation) and the long transportation time of round about 8 weeks. As time goes by we will know more.

 

[Guests]

It is interesting you mention rust. Dacia have moved production from India to Europe due to big rust problems on their cars.http://www.daciaforum.co.uk/2014/08/dacia-duster-rust-statement-updated-now-includes-extra-years-paint-protection/
I hope they don't make any big changes soon with mine on it's way.

 

[SU-CH-Kuga]

yea, I mentioned rust due to the Ranger which is on sea for about 8 to 10 weeks. They arrive at Bremerhafen and they all got be be reworked to to the salty air during shipping. Therefor it will be the same with the ES. This small SUV is ever longer on the ship as the Ranger. Just take a close look at the underbody. If the undercoating is OK then you are ok.

 

[Carmaran]

Surely cars transported by sea in those huge windowless car 'container' ships are safe from rust? There are thousands of cars of all makes on the dockside at Southampton which are shipped in and out to and from all over the world.
Can anyone tell me if the Ecosport is shipped to the UK direct from Chennai, India? Or does it go elsewhere first in Europe. And is it really a two-month voyage?
I'm often sailing in the Solent and get passed by these huge car carriers – some from Korea. Would love to see a photo of Ecosports being loaded aboard in India!

 

[SU-CH-Kuga]

It really thakes that long 10 to 12 weeks, directly from Chennai.


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[Dan]

This weeks Auto Cars magazine says that Ford are improving the interior and the driving dynamics. They didn't mention anything about the rear tailgate though.



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[SU-CH-Kuga]

that will be done for the Model 2016, what they are talking about now is the actual 2015 model

 

[Dan]

Do you mean the current model will get improved interior and handling and then the all new one in 2016 will have the rear wheel removed?



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[Guests]

Increasing the spec of Titanium so that it at least matches the same as found in the Focus / Fiesta etc.
SoQuickclear windscreen, privacy glass, better leather seats, heated mirrors etc.

 

[Guests]

Changing the LEDs into day running lights, rather than using the front fog lamps would be a nice change.

 

[Guests]

What about just improving the delivery timescales for a start, 6 months is too long to wait.