Ford Equator Sport - New Cars 2022 Overview - Go Further
02021-2022 Ford Equator comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline mill. The EcoBoost is good for 221 horsepower and 266 pound-feet (360 Newton-meters) of torque channeled to front wheels (or optional AWD) via a six-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The Equator is a newcomer in the Blue Oval's CN portfolio and it takes the shape of a three-row SUV developed by the Jiangling-Ford joint venture.
Wearing a striking rose paint with matching interior accents, the Equator is a little bit bigger than the Ranger-based Everest (Ford Endeavor) while remaining smaller than the Explorer. It stretches at 4,905 millimeters (193.1 inches) long, 1,930 mm (76 in) wide, and stands 1,755 mm (69.1 in) tall, with a wheelbase measuring 2,865 mm (112.8 in).
Conceived to take on the China-only Jeep Grand Commander, the unibody Equator looks a tad different than FoMoCo's existing crop of SUVs with its split headlights and wide taillights. An imposing front grille features a mélange of glossy black and chrome accents and there are silver skid plates at the front and rear for that rugged SUV vibe.
The vast greenhouse hints at a spacious interior, which the Equator certainly has. It comes exclusively with a six-seat layout and boasts a pair of Mercedes-like screens measuring 12.3 inches. Wood trim can be seen throughout the cabin, along with a floating front center console, a dual-pane sunroof, and individual armrests for the middle-row seats.
You'd be tempted to say the imposing footprint and those dual exhaust tips suggest there's a V8 or a V6 at the very least under the hood.
The name chosen by Jiangling-Ford is interesting considering there have been namesake concepts before, one in 2000 as a fancier F-150 and another one in 2005 to preview an Asian version of the Escape. Suzuki fans will remember there was also a short-lived Equator midsize pickup truck, essentially a rebadged Frontier built by Nissan.
Ford will have the new Equator on sale in China from March 28, with little chance of seeing the three-row SUV elsewhere. Let's see if they release this family SUV in other Asian Country like India or not!!!