Ford’s return to India is imminent, but we won’t be seeing any combustion-engined models positioned below the Endeavour (Everest).
Some old design patents filed by Ford India recently surfaces online, fuelling the speculation that more combustion-engined models could be on the cards.
However, we can confirm Ford’s internal combustion engine play in India will only be limited to T6 products – the Ranger pickup and Everest SUV.
Ford has also sold its Sanand facility to Tata Motors, which is where it used to produce some of its smaller cars.
Moreover, these mass-market segments have evolved considerably in the three years since Ford’s exit, and the company will not be able to produce them competitively anymore.
Ford is expected to bring the Everest, first in the form of limited imports, and then locally assembly from 2025 or even 2026.
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