Ford is all set to launch the Freestyle in India. Dealers have already begun accepting bookings for the cross-hatch for a token amount of Rs 11,000.
It is expected to launch on April 18, 2018, and the deliveries are set to begin by the end of the month. Ford hinted that the Freestyle could be priced around Rs 50,000 to Rs 60,000 more than the corresponding variant of the Figo hatchback.
The Freestyle will be available in a choice of four variants - Ambiente, Trend, Titanium and Titanium+.
Ford calls it a compact utility vehicle (CUV) and it boasts of some segment-leading safety features such as an Active Rollover Prevention System which consists of the traction control, hill assist, electronic stability control, high-speed warning chime and an automatic door relock function at 15kmph.
The range-topping variant even gets six airbags! Want to know if the Freestyle is just a hatchback on steroids or more than that? Check out - Ford Freestyle: First Drive Review.
The Freestyle gets Ford’s latest 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine from the Dragon series. The new motor makes 96PS of power and 120Nm of peak torque, making it more powerful and torquier than the previous 1.2-litre 4-cylinder engine.
The 1.5-litre diesel engine, on the other hand, is the same unit that powers the Figo, Aspire and the EcoSport. It produces 100PS and 215Nm. Also Read: Ford Freestyle Vs Toyota Etios Cross: Specifications Compared
The crossover segment has been dormant for quite a while now. In fact, the number of rivals for the Ford Freestyle have only reduced in the last couple of years.
Ford’s latest offering will square off against the Toyota Etios Cross, Hyundai i20 Active and the Honda WR-V. Here are their prices.
Sources: CarDekho.com
