Ford India drives in BS 6 compliant EcoSport at ₹8.04 lakh

Auto maker Ford India has launched its compact SUV EcoSport with BS 6 compliant petrol and diesel engines, priced between ₹8.04-11.58 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

The petrol version of the upgraded model is priced between ₹8.04-11.43 lakh while the diesel variants are tagged between ₹8.54- 11.58 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

The BS 4 petrol variants of the model were priced between ₹7.91-11.3 lakh while the diesel trims were tagged between ₹8.41- 11.45 lakh.

"Ford is committed to offer products and technologies our customers want and value -- including our best-in-class diesel engines – at almost the same price," Ford India Executive Director Marketing, Sales & Service Vinay Raina said in a statement.

With continuation of its entire range, EcoSport will be the vehicle of choice for all compact SUV customers and meet their diverse needs, he added.

The new EcoSport's BS 6 compliant 1.5 litre diesel engine delivers 100 PS power and comes mated with a five-speed manual transmission.

The line-up will also include the company's latest three-cylinder 1.5-litre petrol engine that delivers 122 PS of power. The petrol engine will continue to be paired with both five-speed manual transmission and six-speed automatic transmission.

The model also comes up with a standard 3-year or 1 lakh kilometer factory warranty.