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Ford Escort Sedan (China, facelift 2018) 1.5 (122 Hp)
Overall Rating
Ford Escort:
The Ford Escort is a small family car that was manufactured by Ford of Europe from 1968 until 2004. In total, the six generations were spread across three basic platforms: the original, rear-wheel-drive Mk. 1/Mk. 2 , the "Erika" front-wheel-drive Mk. 3/Mk. 4 , and the final CE-14 Mk. 5/Mk. 6 version. Its successor, the Ford Focus, was released in 1998, but the final generation of Escort was phased out gradually, with the panel van version ending production in 2002 in favour of the Ford Transit Connect....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Sedan (China, facelift 2018) Overview:
Ford Escort (Sedan (China, facelift 2018)). With 150 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1261 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 189 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.5 (122 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for urban and light highway use, offering sufficient power for daily commutes without being particularly spirited.
Fuel Economy
Reasonable fuel economy for a naturally aspirated engine of its size, suitable for budget-conscious drivers.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Good value for money in its segment
- • Comfortable ride quality for daily commuting
- • Practical and spacious interior for a compact sedan
- • Fuel-efficient EcoBoost engine option
- • Reliable and straightforward powertrain options
Cons:
- • Naturally aspirated engines lack spirited performance
- • Interior materials can feel basic compared to some rivals
- • Limited advanced driver-assistance systems
- • Styling is conservative and may not appeal to all
- • Not available in markets outside of China
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VII Hatch (GAL,AFL): 1996 - 1999).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Escort |
| Generation: | Sedan (China, facelift 2018) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 (122 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 122 Hp @ 6500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 81.5 Hp/l [483mm more] |
| Torque: | 150 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1497 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | Ti-VCT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.65 l |
| Coolant: | 5.9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 189 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.3 kg/Hp, 96.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.4 kg/Nm, 119 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1261 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 470 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4587 mm mm [483mm more] |
| Width: | 1825 mm mm [134mm more] |
| Height: | 1490 mm mm [92mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2687 mm mm [162mm more] |
| Front track: | 1554 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1533 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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