Ford Introduces SYNC with Ford AppLink for the EcoSport in India

Ford has announced that starting this month, SYNC with Ford AppLink will be available on the Titanium variant of Ford EcoSport vehicles across all dealership in India. Ford EcoSport will be the second product after 2014 Ford Fiesta to support this technology, enabling customers to conveniently access their favourite smartphone applications through simple voice-commands.

With the cricket season in full-swing, those buying Ford EcoSport will continue to get updates from ESPN Cricinfo even while in their vehicle, thanks to the introduction of SYNC with Ford AppLink in the compact SUV.
Besides ESPN Cricinfo, the mobile phone applications available on Ford AppLink in India include a location-based app ‘explore by MapMyIndia and a global, secure location sharing app – Glympse. The addition of these apps will allow customers to seamlessly get information about their nearest attractions and food destinations among others. The technology marks new ways for customers to bring their favourite smartphone applications into their vehicles via simple voice commands.

"The introduction of Ford AppLink enhances the value proposition offered by the Ford EcoSport,” said Anurag Mehrotra, executive director marketing sales and Service, at Ford India. “Consumers today are leading an increasingly connected lifestyle and wish to stay up-to-date even while on the move. Ford AppLink addresses this unmet need and helps them stay connected without ever compromising on convenience.”