Ford Launches Freestyle At Rs 5.09 Lakh
The cross-hatch debuts Ford’s new 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine and is betting big on safety in the B-segment
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Ford has launched the Freestyle cross-hatch based on the Figo in India today. Its introductory prices start from Rs 5.09 lakh and go up to Rs 7.89 lakh (ex-showroom, Pan-India). Like the Figo, the Freestyle too is available in four variants: Ambiente, Trend, Titanium and Titanium+. It goes up against cars from various segments such as the Hyundai i20 Active, Honda WRV, Toyota Etios Cross and even the Maruti Swift and Tata Nexon.
Prices (ex-showroom, Pan-India)
| Figo Petrol (MT) |
Freestyle Petrol |
|
| Ambiente |
Rs 5.51 lakh |
Rs 5.09 lakh |
| Trend |
Rs 5.91 lakh |
Rs 5.99 lakh |
| Titanium |
Rs 6.27 lakh |
Rs 6.39 lakh |
| Titanium+ |
Rs 6.83 lakh |
Rs 6.94 lakh |
| Figo Diesel |
Freestyle Diesel |
|
| Ambiente |
Rs 6.47 lakh |
Rs 6.09 lakh |
| Trend |
Rs 6.87 lakh |
Rs 6.99 lakh |
| Titanium |
Rs 7.23 lakh |
Rs 7.35 lakh |
| Titanium+ |
Rs 7.73 lakh |
Rs 7.89lakh |
Mechanicals
The Freestyle comes with an option of a 1.2-litre petrol, which is a new motor and Ford’s existing 1.5-litre diesel engine. Both the engines are coupled to a new 5-speed manual, which has been implemented for the first time with the Freestyle, while there’s no word on the arrival of an automatic option.
| Ford Freestyle |
1.2-litre Petrol |
1.5-litre Diesel |
| No. of cylinders |
3 |
4 |
| Power |
96PS |
100PS |
| Torque |
120Nm |
215Nm |
| Transmission |
5-speed MT |
5-speed MT |
| Fuel Efficiency |
19kmpl |
24.4kmpl |
While the 1.5-litre diesel is already a proven performer, the new 1.2-litre petrol offers a punchy drive in comparison to the previous 1.2-litre 4-cylinder engine. In fact, the Freestyle offers brilliant driveability with its retuned suspension system and dampers compared to the Figo. Check our review here for more details: Ford Freestyle: First Drive Review
Features
The Ford Freestyle comes with dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, auto door lock and high speed waring right from the base variant. The top two variants, Titanium and Titanium+ , get ESP (electronic stability program), TC (traction control) and HLA (hill launch assist) on top of the standard features, while the Titanium+ also offers side and curtain airbags taking the total count of airbags to six. The Titanium+ variant also offers Ford’s emergency assistance with its SYNC 3 infotainment system that calls emergency services in the event of a mishap (airbags deployed) through the connected phone.
The 6.5-inch SYNC 3 touchscreen system offered with the Titanium+ also packs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The remaining variants (except the base) get a 6.5-inch screen with built-in navigation and rearview camera support as well. Also offered are auto climate control, passive keyless entry with push-button engine start-stop, auto dimming IRVM, auto headlamps and rain-sensing wipers.
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