Ford Escape and C-Max 2012: New Ecoboost engines and hybrid

Ford Escape and C-Max 2012

The American manufacturer Ford whose obsession to offer vehicles that are more economic to announce the release of new models in 2012 which will be even more environmentally friendly.

Among these we find the new Ford Escape will be powered by three new Ecoboost engines:

4L 1.6 liter

4L of 2.0 liters

4L of 2.5 liters

Gone are the big V6 and it will be holding the next Auto Show in Los Angeles in mid-November to discover the new Ford Escape and 2012 C-Max.

Possibly going to lose its Ford Escape hybrid which will be under the hood of the Ford C-Max.

Here is the statement issued by Ford:

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Improved fuel consumption: The all-new Ford Escape offers new EcoBoost engines, the mileage of the C-MAX Hybrid is improved by 25%

• To be the leader in fuel economy remains the priority of the new range of Ford vehicles in 2012, because it is the main factor motivating the purchasing decisions of consumers.

• Three four-cylinder engines in the all-new Ford Escape offer better mileage compared to previous models. The EcoBoost engine of 1.6 L ® launched in the United States and Canada in the new Ford Escape is expected to offer better fuel efficiency than larger four-cylinder engines of competition.

• The all-new Ford C-MAX hybrid offers more than 25% improvement in fuel consumption compared to the Ford Escape Hybrid.

Ford continues to increase choice for customers seeking the best fuel economy, thanks to its wide range of EcoBoost engines ® for the all-new Ford Escape launched next month and thanks to the new C-MAX hybrid whose consumption of fuel is better than 25% from the current hybrid Escape.

"Customers usually give priority to fuel more than any other feature when purchasing vehicles," said Derrick Kuzak, vice president, Global Product Development. "Ford responds to customer needs by offering a range of fuel-efficient vehicles (whether hybrid vehicles, electric or ordinary petrol cars) equipped with advanced technology, which allows them to have a wide range of exciting vehicles and more energy efficient. "

The all-new Ford Escape, which is scheduled for unveiling next month at the Auto Show in Los Angeles, offers a range of powertrains with three fuel-efficient four-cylinder models, including the new EcoBoost engine of 1.6 L and 2 L and a Ti-VCT engine four-cylinder 2.5 L. The Escape is Ford's first SUV to be available with two fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines with a fuel consumption and class-leading performance.

"Expanding the availability of EcoBoost technology into the new Ford Escape will give customers a wide choice in terms of fuel consumption and performance they want in a small SUV," said Joe Bakaj, vice president of powertrain engineering. "The presence of this advanced technology in the new Escape meets our commitment to provide fuel at the top of each new product category for Ford. "

The EcoBoost 1.6 L Ford, which uses turbocharging, dual distribution technology independent variable (Ti-VCT) and direct injection to deliver the feeling of performance provided by a larger engine, made its debut north Americans in the new Escape. It should provide an on-road fuel consumption even better than the current Escape hybrid, estimated by EPA at 5.8 L/100 km. The new 1.6 L engine should also provide better fuel efficiency than larger four-cylinder engines of competition.

Since its launch, the European sales of 1.6 L EcoBoost engine in the Focus C-MAX and exceed the expectations of 40 percent. The broad torque curve of the engine was praised for his performances similar to those of diesel.

The new EcoBoost engine with 2 L of the Escape will offer better fuel economy than the V6 engines of its competitors while offering unmatched performance compared to the six-cylinder powerplants larger.

Ford holds over 125 patents for technology EcoBoost, a comprehensive approach to provide affordable fuel economy for millions of drivers who will extend to 90% of Ford vehicles by 2013. The EcoBoost engine increases fuel economy up to 20% while reducing CO2 emissions up to 15%.

With the addition of the EcoBoost engine to the Escape, Ford will offer engines with more advanced technology in its range of vehicles than any other manufacturer of full range.

A new generation of hybrid fuel economy of new generation

Next year, Ford will also increase its production capacity of electric vehicles with the launch of hybrid C-MAX C-MAX and rechargeable power. Both hybrids will offer a five-seater fuel efficient choice to customers.

The next generation powertrain award-winning Escape Hybrid goes C-MAX five-passenger hybrid and the first system of this gearbox and lithium-ion hybrid built in-house by Ford.

The new hybrid powertrain will be reserved exclusively to Ford C-MAX. It will allow a 25% improvement in fuel economy compared to the old Escape Hybrid into a vehicle that will offer five places that customers are accustomed.

The Ford C-MAX Energi is a range of 800 km (500 mi) with the battery and the engine is more than any other hybrid vehicle battery or battery life. It should also meet the standard AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology Vehicle Near Zero Emissions) and offers a fuel economy mode to maintain the load higher than the Chevrolet Volt.

"The family of electric vehicles C-MAX models offer versatile and practical for customers who need a commercial vehicle, while reducing carbon emissions and fuel costs," said Derrick Kuzak. "No other manufacturer offers such a choice in a hybrid or plug-in hybrid. "

To develop the next generation of hybrid electric vehicles, Ford has leveraged its extensive experience with first-generation hybrid vehicles, including the Ford Escape Hybrid, the first hybrid SUV in the world. Thus, the two hybrids versatile C-MAX offers a superior fuel economy on the road and in town have been possible.

"With our method of development of hybrid vehicles on the same platform, we developed two models for clients in the center of the market. With the Ford C-MAX FWD, we wanted to allow more customers to enjoy the benefits of hybrid technology, "says Kuzak.

Spoilt for choice

Ford offers affordable electric vehicles that meet customer needs at the center of the market, where it counts the most.

Ford introduced the Transit Connect small commercial van in 2010 and electric launch the brand new electric Focus later this year. In 2012, these models will be joined in North America by the new C-MAX Hybrid, a hybrid vehicle lithium-ion generation and the new hybrid rechargeable C-MAX Energi.

In the latest JD Power survey, Ford is at the top in terms of fuel economy in more segments than any other major automaker. It shows that we seek to satisfy customers who demand more fuel efficient vehicles than ever.

Today, fuel economy is a factor 2.5 times greater than the environmental concerns for North American consumers who want to buy a vehicle.

Ford has four cars with an EPA estimated consumption of 7.1 L/100 km or less: the Fiesta, Focus, Fusion Hybrid and the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.

The new range of vehicles smaller and more fuel-efficient Ford has gained significant market share in key regions of the country. Vehicles like the all-new Ford Fiesta and providing consumption ratings of 4.8 and 4.9 L/100 km, respectively, which is less than some hybrid vehicles.