‘What hafen, Vela?’ guy gets a Ford Ecosport

Ford Ecosport Diwata

MANILA: Cristopher Diwata, who went viral for his impression of Jacob Black from “Twilight” (played by Taylor Lautner), has bought a Ford Ecosport

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • What powers the discontinued Ford Ecosport?

    The Ford Ecosport can be had with either a 1.5 liter engine or a 1.0-liter EcoBoost powerplant.
  • How much power does it make?

    The Ford Ecosport puts out some121-123 hp.
  • Since his appearance in a noontime show where he played the “What hafen, Vela?” bit, Diwata has appeared in several commercials.

    His latest gigs include a guesting spot for an evening action drama show. 

    Diwata Ford Ecosport Photo from Cristopher Diwata's Facebook

    As a way of crediting his recent success to his impersonation, Diwata named his ride Vela. 

    Ford Ecosport in PH

    Although already discontinued, second-hand car buyers can still pick the crossover from the pre-owner vehicle market. Here are its specifications: 

    Engine

    Engine displacement (in liters)

    1.5, 1.0 EcoBoost

    Transmission

    Five-speed manual, six-speed automatic

    Maximum power output (in horsepower)

    121-123

    Maximum torque (in Newton-meters)

    150-170

    Exterior

    • Chrome, silver grille 
    • Halogen, HID projector headlamps 
    • Headlamp leveling technology 
    • Front fog lamps 
    • Rear fog lamps 
    • Power side mirrors (with turn signal indicators)
    • Body-colored door handles 
    • 17-inch alloy wheels 
    • Black, silver roof rails 

    Interior

    • Seating for five 
    • Fabric, leather upholstery 
    • Six-, eight-way manual-adjust driver’s seat
    • Four-way manual-adjust passenger’s seat
    • 60:40 folding rear seats 
    • 2.3-, 4.2-inch instrument cluster 
    • Eight-, nine-inch touchscreen infotainment screen
    • Power sunroof 

    Safety

    • Airbags
    • Seatbelts 
    • Anti-lock braking 
    • Electronic brake-force distribution 
    • Hill-start assist 
    • Hill descent control 
    • Traction control system 
    • Electronic stability control 
    • Rear view camera 
    • Rear park assist 

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