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Ford showcases India-spec EcoSport

Ford showcased the production version of the EcoSport. Will come in four variants with three engine options.
1 min read15 Mar '13
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Ford is currently showing the final, production-ready version of the EcoSport in select locations across 12 cities in India. 

A launch date for the car has not been announced just yet, but the company has confirmed that it will commence bookings once the customer experience drive is completed in May, 2013 with first deliveries to commence in early June. 

The manufacturer however confirmed that the car will be launched in four variants with three engine options – the 1.5-litre diesel and petrol engines from the current Fiesta saloon and Ford’s much acclaimed 1.0-litre EcoBoost turbocharged 123bhp petrol engine, which will make its India debut in the car. All three engines will come mated to a five-speed manual gearbox, while the 1.5-litre petrol will also come with an automatic gearbox option. The Ford EcoSport is expected to have at least 85 percent of local content when launched. 

Ford showcases India-spec EcoSport

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