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The Ford EcoSport is a Mini XUV designed and built in Brazil by Ford . It is essentially a No-frills version of the European Ford Fusion , consequently based on the Fiesta platform. The EcoSport is one of Ford's best-seller models in Mexico , Argentina and Brazil . Its main competitors are the Fiat Idea Adventure , Volkswagen CrossFox and Chevrolet Tracker .


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The EcoSport has been available with five straight-4 engines:


All models have Front-wheel Drive with manual transmission as standard. The 2.0-litre model can also receive a four-speed automatic transmission and Four-wheel Drive . In the latter case, an electronically-controlled system lets the driver engage the rear axle from the dashboard.

Since the EcoSport went on sale, the car has sold well, consistently appearing on the 10 best-selling vehicles on Brazil list. Changes to the vehicle are expected near the end of 2007.

Sales (Brazil)

2003 - 27.214 unities

2004 - 38.695 unities

2005 - 45.449 unities

2006 - 44.777 unities

2007 (january to july) - 22.311 unities


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