Maruti Ertiga launch in India to be followed by Ford Ecosport!

As we all know that MarutiSuzuki India Limited, one ofthe best passenger carmanufacturers for an idealfamily with affordable price,is launching its muchawaited compact MPV (MultiPurpose Vehicle) MarutiErtiga in India on 11th April,2012. But, this most popularMPV might face directcompetition to already hitcompact SUV Ford Ecosportwhich will follow Ertiga'slaunch in the Indiandomestic market, becauseFord India is also mullingover to make announcementabout Ecosport’s launchwithin next one or twomonths.

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Both, Maruti Ertiga and Ford Ecosport belong to same segment of MPV/SUV and havealready been got the hit badge. Just like Maruti Ertiga will be available in both petroland diesel models; Ford India will also offer the new Ford Ecosport with new petroland diesel engine models. Maruti Ertiga price would follow the range of Rs. 7 lakh toRs. 9 lakh, while Ford Ecopsort would also be launched between Rs. 7 lakh to Rs. 10lakh at ex-showroom Delhi.

Maruti Ertiga features areexpected cheaper than FordEcosport but it will have alarge variants choice in bothpetrol and engine models. Onthe other hand, FordEcosport is expected to havetwo to three variants for eachversion. The new launchingMaruti Ertiga picturesshowing it specious andcomfortable but, Ecosportlook trendy and sporty alongwith good seating capacity of7 passengers.

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Maruti Ertiga mileage for 1.4L K series petrol engine is 16.2 kmpl on highways, whileits diesel model would offer 20.77 kmpl of fuel economy. On the other hand, thepetrol model of the Ford Ecosport powers the lagest developed tremendous powerhaving 1.0 litre, EcoBoost mill which is too fuel economical. Its diesel model will getthe 1.5L TDCi turbo-diesel engine from new Fiesta sedan which known for impressivemileage and power. Overall, Ertiga's launch following Ecosport may change themathematic of Indian SUV/MPV market.

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