Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 7: Ford’s tiny yet powerful 1.0 liter EcoBoost engine has been voted best in class at the International Engine of the Year Awards for the fifth year in a row. Judges praised its combination of drivability, performance, economy, refinement and technology that continues to set the standard.
In India, the EcoBoost engine is offered on Ford’s award winning compact SUV EcoSport, which has been recognised for its strong value proposition. The 1.0 Liter EcoBoost engine is available in the EcoSport Trend + & Titanium + variants in India. Having been acknowledged and appreciated by customers and critics alike, for perfectly amalgamating performance with economy, responsiveness with smoothness, the small yet powerful 1.0 liter EcoBoost engine delivers an outstanding fuel efficiency of 18.9 kilometers per litre (as per ARAI) and emits 126 kg/km of carbon dioxide, making it one of the most eco-friendly engines in its category. With qualities that make it stand out, EcoBoost also won the 2015 Engine Of The Year award in India.
The frugal three-cylinder EcoBoost Engine was named “Best Engine Under 1.0-liter” by a panel of 65 automotive journalists from 31 countries, meaning that it has won in its class every year, since its launch. This year it finished ahead of 32 competitor engines, 19 more than it competed against in 2012. Significantly, 2015 also saw an increase in competition from global automotive manufacturers of sub-1.0-liter, turbocharged engines with direct fuel injection.
In 2014, the 1.0-literEcoBoost became the first engine to be named overall International Engine of the Year for a third time in a row. In 2012 it was also named “Best New Engine.”
“The 1.0-liter EcoBoost was a game-changer, and despite others following our lead, it remains the undisputed benchmark in its class five years on,” said Trevor Worthington, vice president, Product Development, Ford Asia Pacific. “It represents how we continue to innovate to bring our customers the mileage they need and the power they want in Asia Pacific with more EcoBoost engines across our growing product lineup.”
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