Ford has brought out the refreshed Aspire compact sedan priced at Rs 5.55-8.49 lakh, spread between five trim levels. While the number of variants is the same as the outgoing model, the sportier Sports Edition variants have been discontinued in favour of a new mid-spec Trend+ trim. Like the outgoing model, the petrol-automatic is only offered on the mid-spec Titanium variant.

The new Aspire has been upgraded in nearly every aspect, from cosmetic changes on the outside and inside to new engine and gearbox options. While the 100hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine mated to a 5-speed manual has only been tweaked for more efficiency, the 96hp, 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine has replaced the older model’s 88hp, four-cylinder unit. The powertrain on the automatic is new as well – the EcoSport’s 123hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine and 6-speed torque convertor automatic has replaced the older 110hp, 1.5-litre petrol that was mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch unit.

There’s more standard equipment on offer across all variants as well, along with a longer 5-year/1,00,000km warranty. Here’s the complete break up of what you get for each variant and at what price:

Ford Aspire Ambiente (Rs 5.55-6.45 lakh)

• Dual front airbags
• ABS with EBD
• Front row seatbelt reminder
• Rear parking sensors
• Adjustable front and rear seat headrests
• 12V outlet
• Tilt steering
• Front power windows
• Manual AC
• Fabric seats

Ford Aspire Trend (Rs 5.99-6.89 lakh)

• Body-coloured door handles and wing mirrors
• Turn indicators on wing mirrors
• Rear seat centre armrest
• All four power windows
• Radio with USB, Bluetooth and four speakers
• Gear shift indicator
• Tachometer
• Remote keyless entry
• Passenger vanity mirror
• Boot lamp

Ford Aspire Trend+ (Rs 6.39-7.29 lakh)

• Front fog lamps
• Power adjustable and folding wing mirrors
• 7.0-inch capacitive touchscreen infotainment system
• Navigation
• Reverse camera
• Rear defogger
• Automatic climate control

Ford Aspire Titanium (Rs 6.79-7.69 lakh MT/Rs 8.49 lakh AT)

• 15-inch alloy wheels
• Chrome grille surround
• Hill start assist (Auto only)
• ESP (Auto only)
• Traction control (Auto only)
• 6-speed automatic gearbox (1.5 petrol only)
• Push button start
• Driver's seat height adjust

Ford Aspire Titanium+ (Rs 7.29-8.14 lakh)

• Dual front, side and curtain airbags
• Emergency assistance service
• 6.5-inch capacitive touchscreen infotainment system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• Ford Sync3
• Dual USB ports
• Automatic headlamps and wipers

Prices are ex-showroom, pan India