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Ford EcoSport Active - Adventure Lifestyle SUV Launched!

by admin | November 08, 2020

Ford EcoSport Active

The new Ford EcoSport Active variant launched in Europe. The Active trim will be more popular on models such as Fiesta Active, Focus Active, KA+ Active. Now EcoSport joins the Active family and it will help to fresh-up the aging compact sport utility vehicle.

The new Active model features get more ground clearance, additional body cladding as well as some unique styling changes inside and out. These changes will give the compact crossover better rough road capability while also improving the aesthetic appeal. The Active version also includes a new design ( for Europe) 17” alloy wheels.

The Ecosport Active will come with Active badging, tinted windows, contrast black roof, and black plastic fender flares. Apart from exterior changes, the interior could also feature special branded seats, scuff plates. The upscale interior offers superior occupant experience with the 8inch Floating touchscreen infotainment system.

The New Ecosport Active variant gets powerful, fuel-efficient 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol and 1.5-liter EcoBlue diesel engines, EcoSport is also available as sporty ST-Line and stylish Titanium variants. Advanced technologies include SYNC 3 connectivity, Pre-Collision Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, and AWD system as an option as well.

Ford will also offer “convenient equipment packs” which group the most commonly selected options together. This reduces complexity and promises to give customers better value for money.

The new Ecosport Active trim will cost you $21,645 in the UK.

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Ford's New MPV Details Revealed - All You Need to Know!!

Ford is currently developing an MPV for the Indian market jointly with Mahindra. Some new details have emerged online.

The new Marazzo-based Ford MPV is likely to be equipped with the same 2.2-litre Mhawk diesel engine, instead of a 1.5-litre unit. This new mid-size MPV will rival the Toyota Innova Crysta. it is also likely that this MPV will feature a 6 speed manual along with the 6-speed torque converter gearbox seen on the XUV500 and the Thar. A new 1.5L M-stallion turbo petrol engine is also expected.

The new Ford MPV will have a completely different body design, with typical Ford

design language and Ford's DNA. It will also have a different interior, which will look similar to Ford’s other vehicles sold globally and will also feature 7/8 seating options. The new MPV will also feature Ford exclusive technology along with Ford’s Sync infotainment system, just like its other models.

Additionally, Ford and Mahindra are also currently working on a new B-segment SUV that is expected to be launched later next year.

All these upcoming new Ford models will be designed by Mahindra-owned Pininfarina.

On further news, the current-gen Ford EcoSport is also likely to get Mahindra’s 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine.

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2021 Ford Equator Premium 7 Seat SUV!

Ford Motor Company's new premium 7 seater SUV, the Equator has been leaked online. The much awaited new SUV is all geared up for launch in the coming months in China with bookings to be opened early next year. The Ford Equator is exclusively built for the Chinese market.

Manufactured under the Jiangling-Ford joint venture, this new large SUV will rival the Hyundai Palisade, Toyota Highlander and the Jeep Commander. The details, specifications and other details of this new SUV have surfaced online on a Chinese social media platform.

The new Equator has a unique front end with a wide grille with honeycomb

inserts, resembling the MG Gloster/Maxus D90. The SUV features a set of small headlights on top with integrated daytime running LEDs while the actual headlamps are placed just above the air intakes.

The rear features horizontal LED tail lamps connected by a thick LED strip running across the width. The bold Equator lettering on the tailgate is mounted in the middle below the Ford badge. There are also twin tailpipes and a subtle faux diffuser.

According to the leaked documents, the SUV has a length of 4,905 mm (193 inches), with a width of 1,930 mm (76 inches), the height of 1,755 mm (69 inches) and a 2,865 mm (113 inches) wheelbase.

The Ford Equator SUV will be available with a 2.0-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder petrol engine mated to either a five-speed automatic transmission or a five-speed manual transmission. An all-wheel drive configuration is also expected on the top-end variants.

The new Ford Equator SUV will be launched early 2021. Stay tuned for further updates.

TVS – Norton Partnership. What’s new in the motorcycling scene?

Sudarshan Venu- Joint Managing Director of TVS Motor Company expressed that this acquisition is a big opportunity for TVS to scale globally and that this would help the company cater to the aspirations of discerning motorcycle customers. He also further stressed on the point that TVS

Motor Company would extend full support to Norton to regain its glory in the international motorcycle market space as Norton had been in the news for many wrong reasons like insufficient cash flow, an alleged fraud by Norton’s previous owner Stuart Garner who is still under investigation.

TVS Motor Company would jointly work with Norton

Motorcycles to grow and expand further internationally in the coming years by leveraging Norton’s Supply Chain capabilities. But what would this mean for the Indian motorcycle market?

We think the scenario could be quite interesting as TVS has until now not had the expertise in producing cruiser motorcycles. But now though, things have changed. TVS could be eyeing on the cruiser motorcycle market space in India that Royal Enfield has dominated all these years. Norton’s experience with café racers and retro motorcycles, also their 650cc parallel twin engine platform could help TVS develop and manufacture affordable performance motorcycles that would compete with the Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor and the continental GT 650. Norton Motorcycles could also help TVS develop the Zeppelin, a cruiser that was showcased in the 2018 Auto Expo.

This acquisition of TVS could take it to many places in the international market. Here in India, we might just get access to many more exciting motorcycles. This partnership could turn out to be a great win- win situation for TVS- Norton and motorcycle enthusiasts.