Ford India comeback on the cards as new Endeavour spotted in Chennai
Back in 2021, Ford left India due to growing losses in the market. Then in January 2024, we reported that Ford India had filed a design patent for the new Endeavour. The new-generation Ford Endeavour, known as the Everest in other regions, has now been sighted for the first time in the country loaded atop a trailer in Chennai and from the looks of it, the big American SUV seems all set to once again lock horns with the Toyota Fortuner and MG Gloster.
The model spotted in Chennai is the Ford Everest Trend which is the entry-level model in global markets. While Ford still does have one factory available in Chennai, we don't expect that they will manufacture the car there. We anticipate Ford India to bring 2,500 units of the big SUV every year as fully-built units as that is the limit without full-blown homologation. As we mentioned earlier, don't expect the car to come cheap though, as we're looking at it being priced closer to Rs 60 lakh.
The new Ford Everest globally comes with a 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel, which is accompanied by the tried and tested 2-litre Bi-Turbo diesel engine. A 6-speed manual or a 10-speed automatic transmission is available depending on the engine. In some markets, the SUV is also available with a 4x2 arrangement.
The SUV has premium features on the interior, such as a huge 12-inch portrait touchscreen, a digital instrument screen with a resolution of up to 12.4 inches, and a revised 3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel. The forthcoming Ford Endeavour will also have wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless phone charging, USB charging, and a 360-degree camera. A blind spot information system, autonomous emergency braking, front collision warning, lane-keeping system, and active park assist are among the many safety features.
Ford Endeavour/Everest: India LaunchWhen does Ford India plan on launching the car? Rumours suggest that the car could be seen on the market in 2025, but there is also a possibility that we may have a pricetag on the car as early as the 4th quarter of this year.
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