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Ford to replace ikon with fiesta classic

Ford India’s iconic driving machine ikon finally bids adieu to indian customer. Ford india has decided to phase out the ikon from February 01st. Ford has already stopped selling in metro cities or BSIV markets last year. “We will be discontinuing the Ikon. We need to reduce the number of products in our production facility to allow for new products to be launched. The first of our eight new products will be unveiled later this year.” said Michael Boneham, MD, Ford India.

We already reported to you, ford will strip down the existing fiesta and place it in a lower segment (where ikon was placed). Ford will also rechristen the current fiesta as fiesta classic. Fiesta classic will take on the likes of Maruti dzire, Toyota etios and Tata manza. Ford will bring the next generation fiesta soon and will be priced in the Rs8-Rs9 lakh price band. However Ford assures ikon customers the support for service and spare parts.

Ford to launch Ecosport in India

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Following the success of Figo, Ford plans to launch mini SUV based on the same platform. The mini SUV which ford plans is said to be reworked model of global product ecosport. Ecosport is currently sold in brazil and mexico. However the indian verson might be different. As Ford worked on the previous generation fiesta to make india specific figo, ecosport might be re-engineered.

When is the ecosport launch?

Ford Ecosport will hit the market by end 2012. Like the figo, ecosport may be shown in advance (probably in 2012 auto expo) but the launch may happen only by end 2012. Ford has already finalised next generation fiesta launch in 2011

How much ecosport will cost?

Similar to figo, we can expect an aggressive price tag for ecosport as well. Ford is the king of diesel engine, it is no wonder ecosport may also get the 1.4L TDCi engine. Ecosport may take on the likes of Mahindra Xylo and Tata Sumo Grande. Ford ecosport is expected to be priced around Rs7 to Rs8lakhs

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Mahindra to launch 10 new models in next 2 years

Mahindra and Mahindra plans to move into aggressive mode with as many as 10 new models lined up in next 2 years. We speculate that the models could be Xylo mini, World SUV, Maxximo passenger variant, Kornado and rexton from Ssangyong, refreshed Bolero, refreshed scorpio and few trucks. Mahindra recently launched the pick-up variant of genio. With all these models, Mahindra expects to capture a significant market share in India. Although, few of these models will be exported to other countries as well.

Mahindra W201 world suv has been delayed for a while due to various issue. However the world suv may see the light during festive season or 2012 auto expo considering the global limelight on this event. “With the new SUV, we will be moving up the chain. This will be a completely new vehicle on a brand new platform and will be launched by the third quarter of this calendar year,” Goenka said. Maxximo passenger variant is ready for launch (you already read http://www.vicky.in/blog/mahindra-maxximo-passenger-variant-specifications/) and pictures of xylo mini being tested can be found in abudance. Stay tuned to know more about these models.

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Tata Motors Indigo Manza Elan

Tata motors today launched a new variant of indigo manza called manza elan. Tata Manza elan becomes the new top end variant of Manza series.Tata Manza Elan ,comes with a host of premium features like dual tone alloy wheels, burgundy and beige interiors, chrome garnished bottom weather strip, fog lamps and an all new premium and exclusive Tyrian wine colour. Tata Manza series has been priced at Rs 5.14 lakh for the Safire petrol range and Rs 5.91 lakh for the Quadrajet diesel range (ex-showroom, Delhi).

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Ford to launch Fiesta Classic

Its not time for remake but for ‘rename’. Yesterday we reported you about the Tata’s Manza elan, now its Ford’s turn. To welcome the new Fiesta, Ford plans to rename the current fiesta as Fiesta classic. Remember, Ford plans to launch Fiesta hatchback and Fiesta sedan in India. Fiesta sedan is expected to hit the market by the second half of 2011. Similar to maruti, Ford is known to keep its age old models in its line-up and keep selling at a discounted price. With the Fiesta classic, it is clear that Ford is unlikely to phase out the current fiesta for the sake of new fiesta launch.