Ford EcoSport unveiled in India !!

Ford Motors India finally unveiled their most awaited product of the year, EcoSport at Select City Walk Mall in Saket, New Delhi. A total of 12 Indian cities will witness these kind of unveiling events before the actual launch of this compact SUV. During the events, the company is also running a contest named 'Urban Discoveries' through which 100 lucky customers will be chosen will get an opportunity to test drive the vehicle.

The one showcased at the event was a 1 ltr. Ecoboost Savannah orange model of the EcoSport. This baby SUV offers total three engine options - # 1 ltr. Ecoboost petrol mill producing a great 128 bhp of power  # Ford Fiesta's 1.5 ltrs. petrol & diesel mills pushing out 108 bhp & 90 bhp of max. power respectively. Automatic Transmission option will also be offered but only with the top end 1.5 ltrs. petrol model. This car comes loaded with many utility features such as Air bags, ABS, EBD, Parking sensors, Push button start & well equipped Infortainment system which makes this vehicle a great package.

With no official details about the launch & pricing, we can still expect this car to hit Indian roads by the end of May 2013. After her arrival, the journey for the Renault Duster, the stand alone champion in this segment  will going to be much tougher.

       


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2013 Updated Force Motors Gurkha @ INR 6.25 Lakhs !!

Force Motors India launched the new 2013 version of their Mahindra Thar rival Off-roader 'Gurkha' at the on-going Bus & Utility Vehicle Show, Noida. According to FMI, their vehicle is the world's first EOV (Extreme Off-Road Vehicle) & undoubtedly the kind of off-roading capabilities this vehicle possesses, it can be called an Indian Commoner's localised G-Wagon.

Powered by a 2.6 Ltrs. Turbo-Charged OM 616 Mercedes-Benz engine which pushes 82 bhp @ 3200 rpm of peak power & 230 nm @ 1900 rpm of peak torque mated with a 5-speed Synchromesh Transmission.
Differential locks on both front & rear axles, Reinforced tubbular ladder frame chasis, Chrome treated exhaust Snorkel & 210 mm of best in class ground clearence, these type of qualities make this vehicle a real hard hitter. This SUV also comes with some city friendly features such as company fitted Air-conditioner & Power-Steering.

For now, Force Gurkha is available in only BS-III compliant but the BS-IV is in the pipeline & offers a total 3 variants - Soft Top 4X2, Soft Top 4X4 & Hard Top 4X4.

On the Launch of Gurkha , Mr. Prasan Firodia, MD Force Motors quoted " The vastly superior gradeability and its ability to negotiate undulating terrain makes the Gurkha an ideal vehicle for 'off-road' conditions. The macho looking Gurkha has timeless classic appeal that would interesr off-road enthusiasts across the nation "


Prices (ex.-showroom, Delhi) -
Force Gurkha Soft Top 4X2 - INR 6.25 Lakhs
Force Gurkha Soft Top 4X4 - INR 8.35 Lakhs
Force Gurkha Hard Top 4X4 - INR 8.50 Lakhs

Images Courtsey - Top Gear India



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