Ford’s return to India is imminent, but we won’t be seeing any combustion-engined models positioned below the Endeavour (Everest).
7 May '24•Autocar India Team
Some old design patents filed by Ford India recently surfaces online, fuelling the speculation that more combustion-engined models could be on the cards.
7 May '24•Autocar India Team
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.
7 May '24•Autocar India Team
Ford has also sold its Sanand facility to Tata Motors, which is where it used to produce some of its smaller cars.
7 May '24•Autocar India Team
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.
7 May '24•Autocar India Team
Ford is expected to bring the Everest, first in the form of limited imports, and then locally assembly from 2025 or even 2026.
7 May '24•Autocar India Team
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