It has been six months since photos of the Ford Equator for the Chinese market first emerged and finally, the SUV is gearing up for its local launch later this month.
The Ford Equator is being produced through the Jiangling-Ford joint venture and will compete against the likes of the Jeep Grand Commander and Toyota Highlander. It measures 4,905 mm (193 inches) long, 1,930 mm (76 inches) wide, and 1,755 mm (69 inches) high and has a wheelbase of 2,865 mm (113 inches).
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It will be offered with a single engine, namely a 2.0-liter EcoBoost petrol four that pumps out 221 hp. This engine can be coupled to either a five-speed manual transmission or a dual-clutch six-speed, according to Car News China, and tboth rear- and all-wheel drive configurations will be available.
Like other Chinese-only models from Jiangling-Ford, the Equator looks quite different from existing Ford SUV models sold in other markets.
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For example, it sports split headlights not dissimilar to those popularized by Hyundai. As such, the top light unit houses the LED daytime running lights while the secondary unit, located above the front air intakes, houses the headlamps. The Equator also adopts a large grille with black and chrome elements.
The cabin appears plush and includes a pair of 12.3-inch screens used for the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system. The Equator also has wooden accents and a rotary gear selector. It also includes Ford’s Co-Pilot360 system and is sold exclusively as a six-seater.
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