Ford’s product onslaught sees EcoBoost roll out across 80% of passenger car range by end of 2015

[mcnews]

Ford’s product onslaught sees EcoBoost roll out across 80% of passenger car range by end of 2015

EcoBoost technology a cornerstone of Ford’s product onslaught in 2015 with Mondeo, Ford Kuga and Mustang already confirmed with EcoBoost technology
EcoBoost gives customers the performance they want with the fuel efficiency they desire and is core to Ford’s commitment to improve fuel efficiency
Multi-award-winning EcoBoost technology won International Engine of the Year for an unprecedented three-years in a row with the high-tech 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine
MELBOURNE, 2 Oct, 2014 – As technology and innovation continues to achieve more from less, Ford’s EcoBoost engine technology goes further to offer customers more refined and accessible power and torque from smaller and more fuel efficient engines.

As part of Ford’s product onslaught, Ford will introduce three new EcoBoost engines to new or refreshed models by mid-2015 to offer customers more power and economy with EcoBoost technology.

Already confirmed on the 2015 Ford Kuga, the new 110 kW, 134 kW and 176 kW EcoBoost engines will feature in a range of models next year.

“Ford EcoBoost delivers outstanding performance and great economy, a recipe that is proving incredibly popular with our customers,” said Ford Australia Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Service, Graeme Whickman.

EcoBoost technology combines smaller overall size with turbocharging, direct injection and variable valve timing to offer customers outstanding performance and fuel economy.

“EcoBoost technology is at the cutting edge of engine downsizing and the 1.0-litre EcoBoost winning International Engine of the Year in 2012, 2013 and 2014 is a clear proof point of that,”

In 2014, Ford’s 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine beat Volkswagen’s 1.4-litre TSI twincharger and the Mercedes-AMG 2.0-litre turbo, among other engines, to take out overall International Engine of the Year.

“What EcoBoost means for customers is the latest technology offering better performance and better fuel economy.”

Ford EcoBoost engines deliver up to 20 per cent better fuel economy than larger-displacement petrol engines.

EcoBoost technology is currently available on seven nameplates in Australia, and will be offered on nearly 80 per cent of the company’s passenger vehicle nameplates by the end of 2015.

Ford’s current EcoBoost line-up:

Ford Fiesta Sport: 92 kW 1.0-litre EcoBoost
Ford Fiesta ST: 134kW 1.6-litre EcoBoost
Ford EcoSport Trend & Titanium: 92kW 1.0-litre EcoBoost
Ford Focus ST: 184kW 2.0-litre EcoBoost
Ford Kuga Ambiente: 110kW and 134 kW 1.5-litre EcoBoost (from January 2015)
Ford Kuga Trend & Titanium: 176 kW 2.0-litre EcoBoost (from January 2015)
Ford Mondeo Zetec & Titanium: 149 kW 2.0-litre EcoBoost
Ford Falcon: 179 kW 2.0-litre EcoBoost
International Engine of the Year:

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[DJM83]

I was a doubter of EcoBoost, but owning one, i love it.

[PepeLePew]

I'd kinda like to see the 3.5 Ecoboost V6 out of the SHO here, it's one cracker of a engine.

[BLUEYBA]

I would like to see the Mondeo with a larger eco-boost. Just seems under powered to me

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by BLUEYBA

I would like to see the Mondeo with a larger eco-boost. Just seems under powered to me

2.7L Ecoboost V6 with 240KW, RS Mondeo anyone?

[cardinalred]

Originally Posted by BLUEYBA

I would like to see the Mondeo with a larger eco-boost. Just seems under powered to me

I wonder if the new Mondeo out early next year may pick up the 179kw 2.0 litre engine. It would fit without any problems.

[MAGPIE]

NZ has the 176kW Ecoboost (and has since end of 2013) in the Titanium Mondeo, why doesn't Aus ?

[XtRmn8]

Considering the MY15 Kuga is getting the higher output 2.0 EcoBoost hopefully the MY15 Mondeo will also get it when it arrives.

I think the new Mondeo lineup will be the same as the MY15 Kuga in terms of trim levels and engines.

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by MAGPIE

NZ has the 176kW Ecoboost (and has since end of 2013) in the Titanium Mondeo, why doesn't Aus ?

We got the detuned one, 149KW model, I'm guessing to protect the Ecoboost Falcon with the 179KW one.

[FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

We got the detuned one, 149KW model, I'm guessing to protect the Ecoboost Falcon with the 179KW one.

If that was the logic that was used then clearly that logic was wrong, given the sales numbers for the ecoboost Falcon.

Craig H

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by psychobimbo

If that was the logic that was used then clearly that logic was wrong, given the sales numbers for the ecoboost Falcon.

Craig H

I'm guessing thats what it is, why else would you limit it to 149KW if its 179KW in Europe and NZ?

[chevypower]

I predict there will be a 2.7L EcoBoost Fusion/Mondeo with AWD.

[XR Martin]

If 'nearly 80%' of Ford models will get Ecoboost by 2015, then it sounds like the Ranger will get it.

[BLUEYBA]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

2.7L Ecoboost V6 with 240KW, RS Mondeo anyone?

Once the Falcon is gone I would consider a Mondeo with a larger Ecoboost. The XR5 Turbo seemed like a great package (not having driven one)

[wranger]

The 2.7 in the Ranger would be great fun. Even detuned down to ~200kW/450NM it would be a cracker.

[FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

I'm guessing thats what it is, why else would you limit it to 149KW if its 179KW in Europe and NZ?

And nothing wrong with that guess either, but if that was the reason Ford used, it didn't have the impact they intended.

Not sure what other reason it would be that way, either.

Craig H

[Morexbs]

I've just bought a 2012 Ecoboost Mondeo after getting rid of my FG XR6 (good riddance).It's a very good engine and the economy is outstanding.I was using at least 2 tanks a week in the XR6 and I have been on the same tank for 2 weeks in the Mondeo.
The Falcon seems like a dinosaur in comparison and I don't miss it one bit.

[GASWAGON]

Gees the Ecoboost beat the VW AND Mercedes....Fantastic news Ford!!!!!!

[mcnews]

Originally Posted by Morexbs

I've just bought a 2012 Ecoboost Mondeo after getting rid of my FG XR6 (good riddance).It's a very good engine and the economy is outstanding.I was using at least 2 tanks a week in the XR6 and I have been on the same tank for 2 weeks in the Mondeo.
The Falcon seems like a dinosaur in comparison and I don't miss it one bit.

Wow really. I got lent a Mondeo a while back when car was getting serviced, could not wait to get out of it.

[NX74205]

Originally Posted by mcnews

Wow really. I got lent a Mondeo a while back when car was getting serviced, could not wait to get out of it.

Let me guess, it was a Mondeo LX with the old gutless 2.3 N/A four.

[MAGPIE]

Originally Posted by mcnews

Wow really. I got lent a Mondeo a while back when car was getting serviced, could not wait to get out of it.

Different strokes for different folks, you also think a Camaro looks better than a Mustang

[Yellow_Festiva]

Have these engines got any exceptions for younger drivers? I was on my L's and P's last century so I'm a little sketchy on current rules but would a P plater be banned from driving an Ecoboost?

Are they using power to weight now or are these in the same category as turbo diesels?

[GASWAGON]

My missus used to drive an SB Barina with the Opel 1.4 ltr petrol I think it was.....That was one tough little car and the Opel always went strong and never felt like giving up.

That Opel engine was German built i believe and even at 200,000k's it still went well at 110kph!

[Yellow_Festiva]

Was that the Swing? Mum had the same car but I recall it was very under powered (44kw?) but kept the car going quite well.

Funny how I remember silly things like they were speed limited to 156 km/h and had a module in the engine bay that you needed to flip depending on if you ran it on 91 or 95 octane.