Ford SUV Cars in India (2021)

About Ford 

Ford or ‘The Ford Motor Company,’ is an American multinational automaker with its core headquarters set in Michigan, Detroit. Although it is an American company, Ford has had manufacturing operations worldwide including India, China, Canada, Mexico, Turkey, Brazil, Argentina, United States, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Germany, and Australia. In 2019, Mahindra & Mahindra and Ford Motor Company entered into a partnership so they could develop, market and distribute Ford-branded vehicles in India. Since then the SUV manufacturer has become a popular option for residents in India. 

List of Ford SUV cars in India

As of March 2021, Ford SUV offers three types of variants in India: the Ford Freestyle, the Ford EcoSport, and Ford Endeavour. Here is a list of these cars with their specifications.

1. Ford Freestyle

The Ford Freestyle is priced from Rs 7.09 Lakhs to Rs 8.84 Lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi). It is available in three variants: Titanium, Titanium+ and Flair. The Titanium model is priced at ₹7.27 Lakhs, Titanium+ is priced at ₹7.62 Lakhs, and the Flair Edition is priced at ₹7.92 Lakhs (ex-showroom price). The on-road price would go higher. The Freestyle is equipped with both petrol and diesel engines. You either get a 1.2-liter petrol engine (96PS/119Nm) or a 1.5-liter diesel (100PS/215Nm). The claimed fuel efficiency figure of the petrol stands at 18.5kmpl while the diesel is rated at 23.8kmpl.

The Ford Freestyle sports a signature trapezoidal grille, with an aggressive all-black honeycomb design with sweeping straight lines that move from its front to rear. This look gives the Ford Freestyle a muscular and robust SUV look. Ford Freestyle also features FordPass connected car tech, automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming IRVM, and push-button start/stop, as its key features.

2. Ford EcoSport

Ford’s latest SE launch is the EcoSport retailing between ₹8.19 Lakhs and ₹11.69 Lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi). The EcoSport is available in eleven separate variants: Ambiente, Trend, Titanium, Titanium+, SE, and Sports. The Ambiente is priced at ₹8.19 Lakhs, its diesel version retails for ₹8.89 Lakhs, the Trend is priced at ₹8.84 Lakhs, its diesel version retails for ₹9.34 Lakhs, the Titanium and its diesel version both are priced at ₹9.99 Lakhs, the Ford SE Petrol retails for ₹10.69 Lakh, and the SE Diesel is priced at ₹11.19 Lakhs, Sport is priced at ₹11.19 Lakhs and Sports Diesel is priced at ₹11.69 Lakhs. The Ford EcoSport comes with 1 Diesel Engine and 1 Petrol Engine on offer.

It's Petrol engine is 1496 cc and its Diesel engine is 1498 cc. It is available with Manual & Automatic transmission. Depending upon the variant and type of fuel, the EcoSport has a mileage of 14.7 to 21.7 kmpl. The EcoSport is a 5 seater and has a length of 3998mm, a width of 1765mm, and a wheelbase of 2519mm. Some key features included in the Ford EcoSport are Power Steering, Power Windows Front, Anti Lock Braking System, Air Conditioner, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Automatic Climate Control, Fog Lights — Front.

3. Ford Endeavour

The full-size new Ford SUV is called Endeavour and is priced from ₹29.99 Lakhs to ₹35.10 Lakhs (ex-showroom). It can seat up to 7 people. The Ford Endeavour is available in four variants: Titanium AT, Titanium+ AT 4x2, Titanium+ AT 4x4, and Sport AT. The Titanium 4x2 AT is priced at ₹29.99 Lakhs, the Titanium Plus 4x2 AT is priced at ₹33.10 Lakhs, the Titanium Plus 4x4 AT retails for ₹34.80 Lakhs, and the Sports Edition is priced at ₹35.45 Lakhs. The Ford Endeavour is equipped with FordPass connected car technology as a standard, which allows its users to track its live location, perform remote vehicle operations, and get an overview of the car’s telematics via the smartphone app.

There are also other features like power-folding third-row seats, semi-autonomous parallel park assist, active noise cancellation for the cabin, dual-zone climate control, and a panoramic sunroof. The Endeavour also comes with an 8-inch SYNC 3 touchscreen infotainment system that has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The Ford Endeavour comes with a single diesel engine: a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder turbo-diesel unit producing 170PS and 420Nm while paired to a 10-speed AT transmission (a first in India). Currently, there is no manual transmission available and comes with both 2WD and 4WD drivetrains. Ford Endeavour’s Diesel engine is 1996 cc. Depending upon the variant and type of fuel, the Endeavour has a mileage of 12.4 kmpl to 13.9 kmpl.

Best car insurance plans for your new SUV

Purchasing car insurance for Ford SUV cars — or any vehicle in India — is not just mandatory but also protects car owners and third parties against financial losses in the unfortunate case of accidents involving the insured SUV. In order to secure the best car insurance, it is recommended that SUV owners get multiple quotes through ample research such that plans can be judged on a comparative basis. Opting for additional layers of insurance through securing the right add-ons is always wise, but keep in mind that add-ons might increase the premium paid. 

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