Ford India Domestic Sales Grow 13% In November On Back Of New EcoSport; Exports Reach An All Time High

Ford India’s domestic wholesales in November rose to 7,777 vehicles from 6,876 units a year ago, driven by recently introduced compact SUV new Ford EcoSport.

November exports rose to a record 19,242 vehicles, the highest-ever in Ford India’s history, from 14,128 units last year. Its exports, thus, went up by 36 per cent.

Ford India’s combined domestic wholesales and exports in November reached 27,019 vehicles from 21,004 vehicles in the same month last year, thereby experiencing growth of 29 per cent.

“November was all about the New Ford EcoSport. Our fun, stylish, powerful and connected compact SUV is winning the hearts and minds of customers, not only with its introductory price but the whole host of features,” said Anurag Mehrotra, President & Managing Director, Ford India.

“We are confident of maintaining this sales momentum getting into 2018, despite macroeconomic indicators suggesting volatility in inflation and crude prices impacting the industry growth over the near-medium term.”

New Ford EcoSport was launched on November 9 at an introductory price of Rs 731,200.

The new EcoSport comes with a choice of Ford’s renowned 1.5L TDCi diesel engine and all-new three cylinders 1.5 L TiVCT petrol engine, both generating peak power of 100PS and 123PS respectively. The petrol engine is also offered with an all-new, six-speed automatic transmission.