Ford EcoSport 1.Generation 1.0 EcoBoost Trend - Towing vehicle

Can the Ford EcoSport also be used as a towing vehicle? In order to answer this issue many different aspects, such as whether a trailer hitch (AHK) is available at all, the torque, and the maximum towing capacity.

If you look at the maximum towing capacity of this cars of 900 kg, it quickly becomes clear - you can't tow much more than a small trailer or an ultra-light caravan with it.
torque affects the Ford EcoSport how much the trailer load affects acceleration. With 170 Nm, it does not have much torque. If you charge a lot, you have to be patient during acceleration.

The basic prerequisite - a trailer hitch - is given, because a corresponding device is already included in this deal.

Evaluation - is the Ford EcoSport suitable as a towing vehicle?: The automobile only has a maximum towing capacity of 900 kg and has a torque of only 170 Nm. To the hardware store and back is no problem, but you should not try to cross the Alps with a caravan.