New Ikon variant launched - iKool

kap04 · 10th August 2009, 18:18

Ford India launches Ikon variant

Ford India today announced the launch of a new variant of Ford Ikon — the iKool — at a price starting from Rs 4.82 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi) which will be available across the country from Wednesday.

"Starting August 12, the Ikon iKool will be available at Ford dealerships across India at an aggressive price of Rs 4.82 lakh (petrol) and Rs 5.42 lakh (diesel), ex-showroom, New Delhi," the company said in a statement.

It said the Ikon iKool models have Duratorq TDCi 1.4 diesel and ROCAM 1.3 petrol engines that offer "class leading" fuel efficiency.

"Its new feature rich persona along with legendary driving characteristics will appeal to the upwardly mobile and ambitious customers who want their car to complement their active lifestyles," Ford India Executive Director (Marketing, Sales and Service) Nigel Wark said.

Fountainheader · 10th August 2009, 18:25

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Originally Posted by kap04

"Its new feature rich persona along with legendary driving characteristics will appeal to the upwardly mobile and ambitious customers who want their car to complement their active lifestyles," Ford India Executive Director (Marketing, Sales and Service) Nigel Wark said.

Verbose stuff with too many jargons there!

Feature rich - Beige interiors ?

Spitfire · 10th August 2009, 18:25

It gets even more longer in the tooth.

kap04 · 10th August 2009, 18:40

Seems this is another of those "Music" editions

lamborghini · 10th August 2009, 18:50

Let me guess, music system, spoiler, etc.
Basically a fully loaded car. I think it is a good move, and many young owners would like such features in their car, from the factory it self.

devarshi84 · 10th August 2009, 19:06

The Mitsubishi Lancer now has a younger brother. Too many versions and too many years on sale. It's time to move on.

NIP · 10th August 2009, 19:19

Can the ford music systems finally play MP3 ?

greenhorn · 10th August 2009, 19:29

its been a long time since ford launched a limited edition. Remember the Escort days

unni.ak · 10th August 2009, 19:45

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Originally Posted by NIP

Can the ford music systems finally play MP3 ?

I think it can now. About time too!!

dhrishikesh · 10th August 2009, 20:44

Any interior pics if anyone has ??
Its a very long time Ford has launched Limited Edition varient. Their last limited edition variant is Escort.

Fordmanchau · 10th August 2009, 20:50

There is still no update about it on the Ford India website!!!but as been said above, problem it will come with alloy wheels, spoiler, ICE and everything. Fully loaded.

roadie_swift · 10th August 2009, 20:58

Me thinks it's about time Ford offered something significantly distinct in the Ikon's stead. Also, wonder if the brakes are going to be as dreadful in the newest version? They called the Escort Lim-Ed "Anniversary" - So can we call this one the "Jubilee" ??
;-)

neotraveller · 10th August 2009, 21:06

There's been countless Limited Editions on the Fiesta.
I can remember atleast 2 in the past one year!

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Originally Posted by dhrishikesh

Any interior pics if anyone has ??
Its a very long time Ford has launched Limited Edition varient. Their last limited edition variant is Escort.

condor · 10th August 2009, 21:08

Some stickers too, I hope !
May be the much required boot release cable included, at an additional cost of 1k for that feature ?

Gilead · 10th August 2009, 22:01

I wonder how long they debated and deliberated before coming up with iKool.

10th August 2009, 18:18	#1
kap04 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 249 Thanked: 259 Times	New Ikon variant launched - iKool Ford India launches Ikon variant Ford India today announced the launch of a new variant of Ford Ikon — the iKool — at a price starting from Rs 4.82 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi) which will be available across the country from Wednesday. "Starting August 12, the Ikon iKool will be available at Ford dealerships across India at an aggressive price of Rs 4.82 lakh (petrol) and Rs 5.42 lakh (diesel), ex-showroom, New Delhi," the company said in a statement. It said the Ikon iKool models have Duratorq TDCi 1.4 diesel and ROCAM 1.3 petrol engines that offer "class leading" fuel efficiency. "Its new feature rich persona along with legendary driving characteristics will appeal to the upwardly mobile and ambitious customers who want their car to complement their active lifestyles," Ford India Executive Director (Marketing, Sales and Service) Nigel Wark said.
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Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 778 Times	It gets even more longer in the tooth.
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10th August 2009, 18:40	#4
kap04 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 249 Thanked: 259 Times	Seems this is another of those "Music" editions
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10th August 2009, 18:50	#5
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,165 Thanked: 5,937 Times View My Garage	Let me guess, music system, spoiler, etc. Basically a fully loaded car. I think it is a good move, and many young owners would like such features in their car, from the factory it self.
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devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	The Mitsubishi Lancer now has a younger brother. Too many versions and too many years on sale. It's time to move on.
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NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,179 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	Can the ford music systems finally play MP3 ?
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10th August 2009, 19:29	#8
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,878 Thanked: 4,910 Times View My Garage	its been a long time since ford launched a limited edition. Remember the Escort days
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10th August 2009, 20:44	#10
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 241 Times	Any interior pics if anyone has ?? Its a very long time Ford has launched Limited Edition varient. Their last limited edition variant is Escort.
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Fordmanchau Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,666 Thanked: 341 Times	There is still no update about it on the Ford India website!!!but as been said above, problem it will come with alloy wheels, spoiler, ICE and everything. Fully loaded.
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10th August 2009, 20:58	#12
roadie_swift BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 188 Thanked: 158 Times	Me thinks it's about time Ford offered something significantly distinct in the Ikon's stead. Also, wonder if the brakes are going to be as dreadful in the newest version? They called the Escort Lim-Ed "Anniversary" - So can we call this one the "Jubilee" ?? ;-)
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10th August 2009, 21:08	#14
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,242 Thanked: 16,903 Times View My Garage	Some stickers too, I hope ! May be the much required boot release cable included, at an additional cost of 1k for that feature ?
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10th August 2009, 22:01	#15
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	I wonder how long they debated and deliberated before coming up with iKool.
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