Ford EcoSport Preview @ Auto Expo 2012. EDIT : Indian Spy Pics on Pg. 33

sharninder · 14th February 2013, 07:53

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Originally Posted by fiat_tarun

Just a thought on the pre-bookings. Say Ford opens the official bookings next week - Wouldn't the dealership enter the bookings in order of booking. This would mean that someone who has pre-booked (official or not) will definitely be higher up the list, or is there something that i'm missing here ?

So, if one really is keen on this car and cannot wait too long, I think its worth it. One thing is for sure, the Ecosport is going to have a waitlist unless Ford really screws up big time...

Well, if one has the extra money to spare and is hell bent on getting the car on the first day, I guess it's ok to go in for these unofficial bookings.

As for me, I'd rather wait for atleast 6 months to find out about any possible niggles and experiences of initial owners.

BTW: A little birdie has told me that the media campaign will most likely be launched this month and probably the car will be on display too in showrooms soon after, but the actual launch/deliveries are likely around the May timeframe.

Gizmokid · 14th February 2013, 11:40

Yay! It's the grey Ecosport, and definately a TDCi from the badge, which I hope will be in my garage soon :-)

Spoke to Metro Ford this morning, they believe they will have a display unit by mid march, and deliveries by May end...
So the wait continues

agambhandari · 14th February 2013, 15:08

Pretty much all news points to the fact that EcoBoost will be launched first.
If this is true, "Petrol"heads like me are in for a treat. Why? Simple

-Ford launches EcoSport in petrol only(initially)
-Expect a poor response
-Low waiting periods for us "Petrol"heads
-EcoSport remains a rare car till the diesel is available

jayded · 14th February 2013, 17:29

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Originally Posted by agambhandari

Pretty much all news points to the fact that EcoBoost will be launched first.
If this is true, "Petrol"heads like me are in for a treat. Why? Simple

-Ford launches EcoSport in petrol only(initially)
-Expect a poor response
-Low waiting periods for us "Petrol"heads
-EcoSport remains a rare car till the diesel is available

As per a lot of rumours the diesel is supposed to be launched a month later compared to petrol, if not together. So not sure what is the real "treat" that you are talking about. Owning a "petrol" ecosport for a month before it becomes a common sight? Isn't that the case for all newly launched cars for the initial couple of months, irrespective of the fuel? Lastly I don't think that short-lived exclusiveness would be something a "petrolhead" would even care about, but then, I wouldn't know.

agambhandari · 14th February 2013, 18:00

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Originally Posted by jayded

As per a lot of rumours the diesel is supposed to be launched a month later compared to petrol, if not together. So not sure what is the real "treat" that you are talking about. Owning a "petrol" ecosport for a month before it becomes a common sight? Isn't that the case for all newly launched cars for the initial couple of months, irrespective of the fuel? Lastly I don't think that short-lived exclusiveness would be something a "petrolhead" would even care about, but then, I wouldn't know.

Yes the small-lived exclusiveness is not that big a thing.

But the fact that you wouldn't have to wait much is a big deal to most of us.
Earlier there weren't much waiting periods on Cars, but lately it is a nuisance.

All Petrolheads get the sleepless nights when waiting for their spanking-new possesion.
No waiting is certainly a treat for all of us!!

klassics45 · 14th February 2013, 18:48

Another vital info was, My friend was praising the pickup of the vehicle. He was in a Punto and had hard time keeping up with this diesel avatar.

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Originally Posted by klassics45

Latest video taken by my friend near chengalpattu.

http://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=ZP8ejHSDyqY

ramharis · 14th February 2013, 19:53

Good News, Got a call from MPL Ford yesterday about the Ecosport. He said the official launch is in March 18th (week) and the vehicles will be delivered starting 1 month from then, which is 3rd week of April. Ford Rep wasn't clear on the pricing but he claimed the pricing (official estimates from Ford) will start from around 7 and Diesel Topend would be around 10.5L. Have asked him to keep me informed on all communications from Ford on the Ecosport.

bnzjon · 14th February 2013, 22:30

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Originally Posted by ramharis

Good News, Got a call from MPL Ford yesterday about the Ecosport. He said the official launch is in March 18th (week) and the vehicles will be delivered starting 1 month from then, which is 3rd week of April. Ford Rep wasn't clear on the pricing but he claimed the pricing (official estimates from Ford) will start from around 7 and Diesel Topend would be around 10.5L. Have asked him to keep me informed on all communications from Ford on the Ecosport.

I too received the same communication from MPL Ford that the launch will be around week starting 17 Mar and deliveries will begin around April end.

Was there any mention of when the booking will start ?

PPS · 14th February 2013, 22:59