Ford EcoSport Bookings Open Before Launch?

Updated: Thursday, December 13, 2012, 13:30 [IST]

Are you interested to buy the Ford EcoSport Compact SUV? Then you might not actually have to wait for it to be launched to book it. Reports say some Ford dealers have already started taking bookings for the Ford EcoSport discretely.'

Ford has not stated when it will launch the EcoSport in India. But recent reports stated it has invited Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa to launch the compact SUV in January. This is as good as an official confirmation of the EcoSport's launch in January 2013.

Ford Ecosport

The Ford EcSport is expected to be launched in January 2013 in India.

Ford Ecosport

The EcoSport is based on the Fiesta's platform and it will be Ford's first Compact SUV in India.Click through the slides to check out a video of the Ford EcoSport.

Ford Ecosport

Ford had unveiled the new EcoSport at the Delhi Auto Expo in January 2012.

Ford Ecosport

The Ford Ecosport has already been launched in Brazil with a petrol engine that can also run on ethanol.

Presenting the All-New Ford EcoSport

Here is a video which gives you a quick overview of what to expect from the Ford EcoSport. Click through the slides to check out a few images of the interiors.

Ford Ecosport - interior

Reports say Ford dealers have started taking bookings for the Ecosport unofficially indicating an imminent launch.

Ford Ecosport - Cabin

The EcoSport is expected to be launched in India with a diesel engine only.

Ford Ecosport - Rear View

Head to your closest Ford Dealer to know if you can book the EcoSport before its launch.

Dealers do not usually start taking bookings for a car unless they are sure it will be launched soon. Some Ford dealers are charging between INR 25,000 to INR 50,000 as a booking amount for the EcoSport.

The Ford Ecosport will be the American carmaker's first compact SUV in India after its expected launch this January. It will be compaeting against the likes of the Renault Duster and Mahindra Quanto. With its compact size and peppy one litre EcoBoost engine the EcoSport is expected to deliver incredible performance.