2015 Ford EcoSport launched at Rs 6.79 lakh

Ford India is on a roll. After launching the Figo Aspire and the Figo hatchback in the last two months, Ford has now introduced a refreshed version of its popular compact SUV EcoSport. The base petrol variant of the EcoSport has now been priced at Rs 6.79 lakh while the top-end trim would cost Rs 8.90 lakh. The petrol automatic on offer with a 6-speed dual clutch transmission will only be available in the Titanium trim and has been priced at Rs 9.93 lakh. Prices for the diesel range between Rs 7.98 lakh to Rs 10.44 lakh. The EcoSport with the 1.0-litre EcoBoost unit is on sale in a Trend Plus variant and the fully equipped Titanium Plus variant costing Rs 8.53 lakh and Rs 9.89 lakh respectively. All prices ex-showroom Delhi. 

Nigel Harris, president and managing director, Ford India said, “With more than 200,000 proud owners and counting, Ford EcoSport has successfully created a benchmark and continues to be received extremely well for its quality and value package across the globe. Ahead of the festive season, we have made our clever, compact SUV even more stylish with a host of smart features and enhanced power to delight consumers.” 

Changes on the cosmetic front are limited to the addition of a new signature guide light and Daytime Running Lights. On the inside the EcoSport receives a chrome treatment on inner door handles, cluster ring and cluster applique, window regulator switches and air register tabs. In terms of features the 2015 EcoSport also gets automatic headlights, rain sensing wipers and an electrochromic mirror on the inside. 

While the cosmetic changes are limited the EcoSport gets the new diesel mill that we have already experienced on the Figo Aspire and the Figo. At 100PS and 215Nm, this unit makes 10PS and 11Nm more the outgoing model. The petrol 1.5-litre petrol mill though will continue to make 112PS and 140Nm. This unit comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission as well as a 6-speed automatic transmission.