Ford India back-up but don’t expect a new Figo or EcoSport soon

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Ford India back-up but don’t expect a new Figo or EcoSport soon
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Despite its re-commitment to India, Ford has indicated it will be focusing on EVs rather than replacements for the EcoSport and Figo.

Focus will be on producing EVs as well as models based on the T6 platform, which currently comprises the Ranger, Everest and Bronco.’s surprise u-turn on the consolidation of its operations in India won’t, however, lead to the revival of some previously assembled products, most notably the EcoSport and Figo, a new report has alleged.

The joint venture, signed in 2019, came to an abrupt ending shortly before Ford’s departure though as a result of what both brands described as “fundamental changes in global economic and business conditions” as a result of the global pandemic.

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