Ford Debuts All-New EcoSport in Production Trim

[Mikes5.0]

Thanks for the video. I really like this baby SUV. Ford, bring it here to the US!

[AM222]

Some people were wondering, does it look right for a modern crossover to have its spare tire mounted out at the back.

Spotted – Ford EcoSport without the spare wheel at the tail gate

Our usual scouring of the internet led us to stumble upon this interesting photograph of Ford EcoSport in Brazil.

The mini SUV was spotted by a member of I love my Ford EcoSport group in Facebook in Brazil. The car looses its tail gate mounted spare wheel.

Read more: http://indianautosblog.com/2012/12/f...#ixzz2GGBs8v5x

Could Ford be listening?

[ausrutherford]

Some people were wondering, does it look right for a modern crossover to have its spare tire mounted out at the back.

Spotted – Ford EcoSport without the spare wheel at the tail gate


Read more: http://indianautosblog.com/2012/12/f...#ixzz2GGBs8v5x

Could Ford be listening?

Might be an option like the Hummer H2?


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[AM222]

EcoSport 4WD (with fully-independent rear suspension)

- Taken from TVDYJAY video

[joseodiaga4]

I saw one here in Lima, it looks great

[2b2]

I missed this

they probably just replaced the spare with a can of goop
but
WOW
look at how small the see-thru part of the rear window is

makes me wonder if they'd save money (with no loss of 'visibility') if they just made a solid metal tailgate but included a backup camera?

&
just found an article from last October about making a slightly longer wheelbase version for China
LINK
anyone know anything about this?
(wondering about including this my Mercury2020 manifesto)

[Andrew L]

Might have something to do with rear crash tests? Larger window would be less safe I would think

[AM222]

look at how small the see-thru part of the rear window is

The new Escape is like that too.

I think its not much of an issue, its probably not as bad as having adults seated at the back with their heads and the rear headrests in the way. Lol

[2b2]

TY for the photo, AM222

it's just a pet peeve of mine when form doesn't follow function...AT ALL

[AM222]

Might be an option like the Hummer H2?


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Found another one...

Link: http://blogdoecosport.blogspot.com/

I ran it through an online translator, turns out the guy just modified it and removed the external spare tire/mount.