This new SUV from Ford is going to use Mahindra’s platform is will compete against the mid-size SUVs in India. Ford’s new mid-size SUV is going to ideally rival with the likes of Hyundai Creta among the others.
Mahindra and Ford have recently signed 5 memoranda of understanding. The alliance of these two companies is going to result in several new products from both the manufacturers. These new products are going to aim at India as well as other emerging markets around the world. The partnership will help Ford with Mahindra’s expertise in India. While simultaneously, it is going to help Mahindra through Ford’s expansive technological know-how. Under this alliance, the companies are going to produce one mid-size and one compact SUV which they will sell separately under their own brand names. Furthermore, the joint venture will also result in the birth of a budget electric vehicle for India. Most noteworthy, according to a recent report published in Moneycontrolm, the mid-size SUV is likely to launch in India by the year 2021.
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Upcoming Ford SUV & Aspire EV – Launch Price
Ford and Mahindra’s alliance enlists access to each other’s vehicles architectures and electric powertrains as well as sourcing and distributing networks. Mahindra will be sharing the next gen W601 platform with Ford to spawn a new SUV. The Upcoming Ford SUV is expected to launch sometime in 2020. Ford clearly lacks a big space between the Ecosport and the Endeavour and the Mahindra platform could help fill it right in. The W601 platform will also underpin the all-new XUV500. The electric version of the Aspire will be built in association with Mahindra Electric and will be targeted at foreign markets initially but the India launch was hinted as well. The Aspire EV will be showcased next year itself.
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Upcoming Ford SUV & Aspire EV – Specifications
The upcoming announcement of the alliance between Ford and Mahindra will give rise to the upcoming Ford SUV and Aspire Electric. As many competitors in the international market have been fighting for the entry level electric car post, the Aspire electric would be Ford’s answer. Taking into consideration Mahindra’s electric feat and Ford’s global presence, the upcoming products from the alliance could benefit both the automakers equally. The Aspire Electric could borrow its tech from the e-Verito while better battery management tech from Ford will allow for extended range and quicker recharge. The Aspire EV will be offered in India as well as exported to other markets.
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The second product is a new c-segment SUV. The upcoming Ford SUV will be built on Mahindra’s W601 platform and will fill the gap between Ecosport and Endeavour. Considering both the SUV feature ‘E’ as the initiation of their name, the new SUV might take this ahead. Upon launch, the upcoming Ford SUV will compete with the Jeep Compass, Hyundai Tuscon and Tata H5X SUV.
Stay tuned for more info on upcoming Ford SUV.
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