Ford EcoSport Storm concept swallows a Raptor in Sao Paulo

Ford rolled into the Sao Paulo Motor Show with some pretty cool crossovers in tow, the awesomest of all being the EcoSport Storm concept shown above, which draws its inspiration directly from the F-150 SVT Raptor. It packs a lower grille clearly derived from the now-famous muscle truck, as well as a Blue Storm paint job, black and silver trim, special graphics, lower body cladding and 215/75 R15 off-road tires. Don't go holding your breath for a supercharged V8, though; made locally in Brazil, India and Thailand, the tiny EcoSport is typically powered by a three- or four-cylinder engine.

The Storm isn't the only specially prepared Ecosport on show, however, joined as it is by another pair called Beauty and the Beast. Beauty is decked out in matte copper with a black roof, LED fog lamps, 18-inch wheels with low-profile tires and an interior complete with four individual bucket seats, leather upholstery and a full multimedia suite. The Beast, meanwhile, takes a sportier approach with a white pearl finish, blue and orange trim and three-bar grille. It also wears 18-inch wheels and LED fog lamps, but its interior swaps out its rear seats for a bike rack.

Joining the EcoSport show cars was an Edge crossover equipped with all the latest technologies and done up in bright red with three-bar grille, bulging hood, and an interior featuring 10-inch touchscreens and leather upholstery. Feel free to read more in the press release below.

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28/10/2014 | SÃO PAULO
SPECIAL ECOSPORT AND EDGE ARE THE CONCEPT CAR SHOW-HALL 2014

- The Edge Concept anticipates trends in design and technology of the future production model of the luxury crossover
- The body color "Copper Flame" displays three bar grille, muscular and compact hood, headlights and LED flashlights
- The three car show the EcoSport show the ability, versatility and customization possibilities of the SUV

Ford, plus special creations and launchings brings a concept of great worldwide repercussions for the Hall of São Paulo. The Edge Concept anticipates design trends and future production model of the luxury crossover Ford technology. There are also three car show the EcoSport showing the capacity, versatility and customization possibilities of the SUV market leader.

The Storm version, inspired by the F-150 Raptor pickup, was created to convey strength and power, starting with the grid aggressive profile. The paint in the color "Blue Storm", with details in black and silver, is supplemented by special graphics on the sides. The tires measure 215/75 R15 marshes, the frames of the fenders and the front guard reinforce your profile off-road.

The other two models created by the Design Department of South America follow the theme of "Beauty and The Beast", highlighting the contrast between luxury and sportiness. The Beauty reexamines the vehicle with sophisticated and urban proposal. These features are highlighted by special paint in matte metallic copper "Copper Stardust", with graphics and contrasting details, black roof, fog lights in LED and wheels 18 "with low profile tires 235/40 R18. The interior features four individual seats in style armchair upholstered in leather, DVD screens in the headrests and multimedia central with GPS.

The Beast's version emphasizes the sportiness of the EcoSport, with pearlescent white bodywork "Speed ​​White", contrasting details in blue and orange, three bar grille, fog lamps with four LEDs and 18 "rims with 235/60 R18 tires. The air intake on the hood conveys strength, as well as additional lighting LEDs in the ceiling. The interior has clear technological and multimedia central with GPS and bike racks in place of the rear seats.

Edge Concept

Ford was the brand that created the segment crossovers - vehicles that combine the performance and robustness of a utility with the comfort of luxury cars - and now shows how it will turn out, with Edge Concept. Furthermore design sculpted, fluid and athletic lines, the model incorporates assistance and sensor technologies that make the smartest vehicle, forming the basis for future autonomous direction.

One is the prototype fully automatic parking technology based on the current automatic parking Ford - available now as Fusion and Focus models. The system is perpendicular waves using ultrasonic sensors and allows the driver to park the vehicle at the touch of a button, or by remote control, waiting outside he makes a move.

The Edge Concept also brings obstacle detection, capable of shifting and braking the vehicle to avoid a collision system if the driver fails to respond to warnings, and adaptive power steering, which makes low speed maneuvers. Excluding existing technologies, such as system maintenance on track system for monitoring blind spots, adaptive cruise control with collision warning and brake support.

The body color "Copper Flame" displays three bar grille, muscular and compact hood, headlights and LED flashlights. The interior has fabric "touch screen" 10 inches, compass, clad in black leather dashboard, leather seats with special texture of light color and contrasting color details covering on the instrument panel and carpet. To increase fuel economy, its EcoBoost engine is equipped with start-stop technology and radiator grille with active closure.