2021 Ford EcoSport Compact-SUV Launched In India: Prices Start At Rs 7.99 Lakh

Ford India has launched the 2021 EcoSport SUV in the Indian market. The new Ford EcoSport is, however, just a model year update offered with subtle changes and a few new feature additions.

2021 Ford EcoSport Launched In India At Rs 7.99 Lakh: Specs, Features & All Other Updates Explained

The new (MY2021) Ford EcoSport is offered with a price tag starting at Rs 7.99 lakh, ex-showroom (Delhi). This makes it more affordable compared to the older version by Rs 35,000.

2021 Ford EcoSport Launched In India At Rs 7.99 Lakh: Specs, Features & All Other Updates Explained

The 2021 Ford EcoSport is offered in a range of five variants: Ambiente, Trend, Titanium, Titanium+ and Sports. All variants are offered with a choice of both petrol and diesel engine options (apart from the TItanium+), with the top-spec trim priced at Rs 11.49 lakh, ex-showroom (Delhi).

2021 Ford EcoSport Launched In India At Rs 7.99 Lakh: Specs, Features & All Other Updates Explained

Here are the Variant-wise prices of the 2021 Ford EcoSport:

Ecosport Petrol Price Diesel Price
Ambiente MT ₹7,99,000 ₹8,69,000
Treand MT ₹8,64,000 ₹9,14,000
Titanium MT ₹9,79,000 ₹9,99,000

Titatinum+ AT

₹11,19,000 -
Sports MT ₹10,99,000 ₹11,49,000

2021 Ford EcoSport Launched In India At Rs 7.99 Lakh: Specs, Features & All Other Updates Explained

Other changes on the 2021 Ford EcoSport include the addition of the factory-fitted electric sunroof on the ‘Titanium' trim. The electric sunroof was previously available only on the top-spec Sports variant.

2021 Ford EcoSport Launched In India At Rs 7.99 Lakh: Specs, Features & All Other Updates Explained

The new Ford EcoSport also comes with FordPass connected car tech. The new tech allows customers to connect their SUV to their smartphones and operate a number of features remotely. This includes starting, stopping, lock & unlock and AC controls; all via the FordPass app.

2021 Ford EcoSport Launched In India At Rs 7.99 Lakh: Specs, Features & All Other Updates Explained

Apart from the above additions, the 2021 Ford EcoSport remains mostly the same. The compact-SUV carries forward all the same features from the older MY2020 model. This includes 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with SYNC3 tech, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic headlamps, push-button start/stop, steering-mounted controls, rain-sensing wipers, six airbags, ABS with EBD and a host of others.

2021 Ford EcoSport Launched In India At Rs 7.99 Lakh: Specs, Features & All Other Updates Explained

The MY2021 Ford EcoSport also comes powered by the same 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol engine produces 123bhp and 150Nm of peak torque and the diesel engine churns out 100bhp and 215Nm of peak torque.

2021 Ford EcoSport Launched In India At Rs 7.99 Lakh: Specs, Features & All Other Updates Explained

Both engines come mated to a standard five-speed manual gearbox. The petrol engine is further offered with an optional six-speed torque-converter automatic option as well.

2021 Ford EcoSport Launched In India At Rs 7.99 Lakh: Specs, Features & All Other Updates Explained

Thoughts On The 2021 Ford EcoSport Launched In India

The MY2021 Ford EcoSport has been subtly revised in the Indian market, offering a few additional features, while also reducing its prices. This should make it a more attractive offering, especially in a highly contested segment.

The Ford EcoSport continues to rival the likes of the Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue and the recently introduced Nissan Magnite.

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Article Published On: Monday, January 4, 2021, 13:55 [IST]
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