One of the most prominent updates is the addition of black graphics on the bonnet, sides and rear.
"A limited 123 units of the all-new Ford EcoSport were exclusively available for 24-hours, starting midnight of November 05, giving a chance to select customers to jump the queue and be amongst the first few to own India’s most capable compact SUV," Ford said in a statement.
Under the partnership, the first 123 customers would be able to book the compact SUV online for 24 hours starting November 5.
Ford cars are going to be cheaper even before the GST is implemented
Japanese carmaker Honda is pinning hopes on its upcoming compact crossover WR-V and the new City sedan to rev up its India sales in the next fiscal.
"Ford India is issuing two voluntary safety recalls to correct potential concerns with certain Ford EcoSport vehicles," Ford India said in a statement.
Ford cuts production target at plant in Sanand, Gujarat by 50% in wake of declining Figo, Aspire sales, say sources
Applicable with immediate effect, the petrol variants of the Ford EcoSport will be available from Rs 6.68 lakh onwards and the diesel trims starting from Rs 7.28 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), Ford India said in a statement.
The factory, opened on Thursday in Gujarat, will nearly double Ford's production capacity in India to 610,000 engines and 440,000 vehicles a year. It will make engines and compact cars such as the EcoSport, a small SUV, and the Figo Aspire sedan.
Within companies, Asian firms (Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Honda and Nissan) continued their strong showing in the Indian market while American and European companies (Chevrolet, Ford, Renault, Volkswagen and Fiat) witnessed their market share come off, compared to a year ago.
The company will launch within a few months an SUV to compete with Renault's Duster, which will be followed by a compact SUV in 2016 to take on segment leader Ford EcoSport, as part of a strategy to be present in newer segments of the passenger vehicle market.
"The 1,00,000 milestone is indeed special to all of us at Ford and further demonstrates the faith customers have in the product," Ford India Executive Director for Marketing, Sales and Service, Vinay Piparsania said in a statement.
Christened as the Ka Concept 4-door, the longer version sits on a larger wheelbase and wears a top hat that looks similar to the Figo concept, albeit with sharper and bigger taillights.
Hit hard by the economic downturn faced by the country, the automobile sector tried its best to woo customers with new launches, although only a handful of models such as compact sedan Amaze from Honda and sports utility vehicle EcoSport from Ford managing to beat the slowdown.
In an exception to the trend, Honda Cars India and Ford, however, reported increase in sales during the month riding on their successful models Amaze and EcoSport respectively.
Ford plans to add five new dealerships this month as part of plans to increase the number of its sales and service network to 500 by around the middle of the decade.
Nissan is planning to unveil Datsun‘s hatchback model ‘Go‘ by early next year. Reviving the brand after three decades, Carlso Ghosn claims it is bigger and wider than its nearest competitor the Maruti Alto.
Auto major Ford India said that it received 30,000 bookings for its new sports utility vehicle (SUV) 'EcoSport" within 17 days of the launch of the vehicle.
Ford has priced its new sport utility vehicle (SUV) Ecosport at a very aggressive Rs 5.59 lakhs. At this price, not only has Ford created a new entry level SUV category but it will also compete with the likes of the Maruti Dzire and the Hyundai i20.
Bertrand D'souza answers auto related queries on CNBC-TV18's special show 'Overdrive'.
Ford EcoSport was one of the most anticipated car launches in the country. Now the price is out and as Ford puts it, its been a Double Dhamaka - a compelling product with a very compelling price. Starting at Rs 5.59 lakh Ford India has managed to shock an awe. Here is everything that you need to know about the Ford EcoSport.
Analysts say the Ford EcoSport will sell well given its superb pricing and host of features and sales could easily touch 15,000-20,000 in 3-4 months.
US auto major Ford today launched its much-awaited compact sports utility vehicle EcoSport in India with price starting at Rs. 5.59 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
The US auto maker, which has struggled to build share in an Indian market dominated by small cars, will also export the EcoSport from its plant in the south Indian city of Chennai to Europe starting late this year, part of its big bet on small "urban" sport-utility vehicles.
The CEO of Ford Motor Company Alan Mulally said that Indian automobile market was set to become a hub for the automobile major. He said that it was the company's dream to make India a great market.