Ford launches EcoSport compact crossover in Nepal for 28.50 lakh NPR

Ford has launched the EcoSport compact crossover for 28.50 lakh NPR (Rs 17.9 lakh). The Nepal spec car is manufactured at Ford’s Chennai plant and is brought into the country as a CBU by GO Automobiles, exclusive dealers for Ford in Nepal. Much like the Indian version, it is available with three engines and in four variants with the Indian spec Titanium optional being called the Titanium Plus. 

The sub-four metre compact crossover is available with two petrol engines and one diesel mill. The former comprises a 1.5-litre mill and the award winning 123PS and 170Nm of torque 1.0-litre Ecoboost mill. The diesel is a 1.5-litre oil burner that produces 89PS and 204 Nm of torque and has been sourced from the Fiesta sedan. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a five-speed manual only or a six-speed dual clutch automatic (petrol only)

The EcoSport has brought many first in its segment features like Traction control, ABS, Hill assist as well as side and curtain airbags. Ford India has also for the first time included its award SYNC technology. It lets the driver control apps on smart phone via voice command. It will also connect directly with the local emergency services in case of an accident and pre-select the introductory line on basis of the location from the GPS input.

The Ford EcoSport was launched for the Indian market on amid much fanfare on June 26 and has already become a game changer for the American automaker. We have driven both the diesel and petrol engine variants as well as compared it to its chief rival, the Renault Duster. 

Prices for the Ford EcoSport in Nepal 

Ford EcoSport Ambiente petrol-NPR 28.50 lakh (Rs 17.9 lakh)

Ford EcoSport Ambiente diesel- NPR 34.50 lakh (Rs 21.66 lakh)

Ford EcoSport Trend petrol-NPR 30.90 lakh (Rs 19.4 lakh)

Ford EcoSport Trend diesel-NPR 36.90 lakh (Rs 23.17 lakh)

Ford EcoSport Titanium petrol-NPR 35.90 lakh (Rs 22.54 lakh)

Ford EcoSport Titanium petrol AT- NPR 39.90 lakh (Rs 25.05 lakh)

Ford EcoSport Titanium Ecoboost petrol- NPR 37.90 lakh (Rs 23.8 lakh)

Ford EcoSport Titanium diesel-NPR 40.90 lakh (Rs 25.68 lakh)

Ford EcoSport Titanium (+) Ecoboost petrol-NPR 39.90 lakh (Rs 25.05 lakh)

Ford EcoSport Titanium (+) diesel-NPR 42.90 lakh (Rs 26.94 lakh)