Ford has broadened the EcoSport’s line-up, adding its off-road inspired active trim-level to the crossover’s range. It’ll join the existing Fiesta active and focus active in UK showrooms early next year, with prices starting from £21,645.
The EcoSport active shares many of its conventional equipment with the EcoSport Titanium – implying buyers get silver roofing system rails, automatic headlights, cruise control, rear vehicle parking sensors, a rear view video camera and an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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Ford has fitted the active model with raised suspension, rugged black plastic body cladding and distinct 17-inch alloy wheels. There’s some extra equipment too, such as rear privacy glass, blacked-out headlamp bezels, a contrasting black roofing system and distinct upholstery with leather inserts and blue stitching.
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For an extra £600, buyers can also choose to upgrade to Ford’s active X specification. The package adds a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo system, electrically folding door mirrors and keyless go. Ford also provides a choice five conventional body colours, including Desert Island Blue, Luxe Yellow and Frozen White.
Other optional extras include HID headlamps (£500), a detachable tow bar (£500) and a winter season pack (£300), which adds heated seats and a heated steering wheel. Finally, buyers can spec Ford’s chauffeur support pack for an extra £600, which adds front vehicle parking sensors, a blind-spot tracking system and an automatic high beam function.
There’s just one engine choice on offer – Ford’s turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol unit. The engine develops 123bhp and 170Nm of torque, which Ford says is enough for a 0–62mph time of 11 seconds and a top speed of 111mph. The unit is mated to a six-speed handbook gearbox and can return up to 47.9mpg on the WLTP combined cycle.
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