Date: July 20, 2020
Ford India can introduce in Automatic Version of Figo, Aspire and Freestyle in from September to December 2020
The changing trend towards an increased demand towards Automatic Cars is now letting Ford to rework its strategy by expanding from Manual only Transmission Cars in 1.2 Litre BS6 Regime towards Automatic option too
To be noted that Ford Figo and Aspire used to be available in 1.5 Litre Dragon Petrol Engine in Automatic Transmission - which was what powering in Ecosport too. Despite been the very best basis performance and competitive prices - consumers were not optimistic due to relative low mileage
Now, Ford all set for upgrading in existing 1.2 Litre Dragon Petrol Engine too in 6 Speed Automatic Transmission. Likely be
» Figo Automatic - would be the 1st one to roll out and would be what be introduced in Titanium and Blue Model. Also, expectedly - ESP, Traction Control and Hill Hold Assist would be add on Safety Elements in Figo Automatic
In terms of pricing - expected to be introduced from Rs 7.5 Lakh to 8 Lakh Exshowroom Delhi
» Aspire Automatic, Freestyle Auto : Later on in last Quarter of 2020 - also is high probability that Ford Freestyle and Aspire can also be introduced in and to mark a differentiation,
» Freestyle Titanium Automatic and Titanium Plus
» Aspire Titanium Plus Automatic
can be introduced in Rs 8 Lakh to 8.5 Lakh Price bracket.
Paddle Shifters: To also deliver in convenience and fun to drive would be what paddle shifters be introduced in Ford Automatic Cars which would be another highlight and differentiate from other AMT, CVT Cars dominating the segment.