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only to folks to whom it answers for their requirements. This would only translate to urban sales. Ford I think would not be bothered about it, as they would be targeting that sector only. | |
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Bangalore OTR is probably the highest in India, thanks to the road tax rates of around 18% or so. So I dont think Bangalore OTR is a good benchmark to look at. Ex-showroom Delhi would be the price that gets advertised most likely. I'm pretty sure it would not cross the 7-digit mark even for Diesel Titanium version. If there are enough people willing to buy an i20 at almost similar price, I see no reason why they would walk away from ES just because it is sub 4m. Given its width, it would definitely look big from front and rear profiles and would command enough respect when faced head on in a highway. | |
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To understand the case further, let's look at two of its competitors. 1. Mahindra Quanto - starts at 6 something to top end of 7.6 L. 2. Duster - 7 something to 11.4 L Quanto was a product of frugal engineering where they cut the Xylo and reused most of the pieces. Duster was an existing product in Europe and a low cost brand originally (Dacia). Now compare the Eco sport with these. It's a completely new product, with a completely new engine (at least for the petrol version). The cost of RnD has to be recovered. They're running a business. I don't want to predict a likely price, but I guess they'll price it not too cheap, not too expensive.. but a little expensive. :P | |
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| ![]() Ford Ecosport to launch in mid 2013 Sources : 1. http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/RvYq...r-engines.html 2. http://www.indiancarsbikes.in/cars/f...-likely-66207/ My decision of booking a Duster is going to remain unchallenged for another 6 - 7 months. Last edited by niket.dhirai : 2nd January 2013 at 11:11. Reason: Grammatical correction |
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| ![]() I'm expecting the pricing to be slap bang between the Quanto and the Duster. |
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![]() Jokes apart, if i go for a vehicle which provides a steel / smaller spare I would prefer to exchange it for the alloy / regular size wheel rather than living with the odd wheel | |
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| ![]() New spy shots of Ecosport testing. The yellow Ecosport makes the car look longer. Could be due to the angle or camera positioning. Looks great indeed in this picture. Image Courtesy : Motorbash.com(Gayaz Khan) |
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BANNED | ![]() Very nice looking car indeed. Probably the right size and utility combo for India. Any confirmations on that 1 litre eco boost engine? |
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Also, it seems to be a lower variant going by black ORVM/door handles and no chrome overload at front. Interesting to see turn indicators even on black ORVM. Last edited by zenren : 2nd January 2013 at 15:02. | |
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The simple way to look at it would be that this is just a different (smaller) box, sitting on the same Fiesta platform. So pricing should be in the same territory, and any extra specs should get absorbed by the tax differential ![]() | |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Latest Update: Source - My friend who is an Engineer working at Ford Factory Tentative Launch Date - Anytime between Feb last week to March mid On road price - 7 to 10L Engine options - Diesel 1.5, Petrol 1ltr Ecoboost and 1.5ltr |
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![]() @naveen.raju- can you confirm from your friend, the mileage figures for ecosport? i know i'm asking for a litle too much, but the wait is killing me ![]() | |
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I think even the recent spyshots of a car sporting the Eco-Boost badge (testing in Kerala) was posted two pages back. So this engine is indeed coming to our shores! ![]() | |
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Cheers Last edited by KINI : 2nd January 2013 at 17:05. | |
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