Touchscreen-equipped Ford EcoSport priced from Rs 9.89 lakh

We had reported earlier that Ford planned to launch a mildly updated EcoSport in the coming months before launching the heavily facelifted model in the second half of the year. Dealer-level information suggests that the 2017 EcoSport is expected to get a revised equipment list as well.

The refreshed 2017 EcoSport, however, will be fitted with an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system on the Titanium+ trim. The system will come with satellite navigation, Bluetooth and a DVD player, and will also double up as a screen for the reverse camera. The screen will replace the current SYNC MID display that sits atop the centre console. As per some dealers, only the Titanium+ EcoBoost and the diesel Titanium+ will be offered with the touchscreen. It will now be priced at Rs. 9.89 lakh and 10.19 lakh as against the current price of Rs 9.69 lakh and Rs 9.99 lakh respectively (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi).

While additions are expected on the updated car, the automaker is also reported to be deleting equipment that's currently on offer. The list is as follows:

• Driver seat height adjust (Trend)

• Reclining and split folding rear seat (Trend, Trend+)

• Rear wash wiper and defogger (Trend)

• Lumbar support (Titanium, Titanium+)

• Driver armrest (Titanium, Titanium+)

• Cooled glovebox (Titanium, Titanium+)

• Daytime running lamps (Titanium+)

Ford is expected to launch the updated EcoSport soon and how these additions and deletions affect the model’s pricing is yet to be seen.