Ford
has launched the CNG variant of new Ford Aspire. Prices for the model start at
Rs. 627,414. The new Ford Aspire CNG will be available in two variants –
Ambiente and Trend Plus. The CNG kit for New Aspire will come with Ford quality
promise and fitted to the 1.2L petrol variants at the company dealerships
across India.
The
compact sedan features a first in segment suspension type cylinder fitment
which frees up boot space for better cargo management. While the Ambiente variant will cost Rs
627,414, the Trend Plus will cost Rs 712,314
“The
new Aspire CNG is yet another fuel-efficient, and eco-friendly alternative for
our value-conscious customers,” said Vinay Raina, executive director –
Marketing, Sales & Service, at Ford India, adding that “With maintenance
cost as low as just 46 paise per km, the New Aspire CNG will offer great peace
of mind to customers, without compromising on performance, safety or space.”
The
CNG-powered compact sedan will offer the lowest cost of ownership and come
equipped with a standard two-year or 100,000km standard warranty. With long
scheduled service interval of one-year/10,000km, owners will be required to get
their CNG kits services once every two-years or 20,000 km.
The
new Aspire CNG also makes safety a top priority and will be the only
CNG-powered compact sedan to offer two front airbags as standard. Convenience
features, include embedded satellite navigation, an infotainment system with
7-inch touchscreen and Bluetooth connectivity, rear-view camera, remote central
locking, automatic air-conditioner and power windows among others.
The
seats in the new Aspire CNG will offer better support to make every journey, be
it short or long, comfortable. The new Aspire CNG uses the latest sequential
technology to ensure owners don’t compromise on best-in-class power &
performance. The CNG kit in the new Aspire CNG will be integrated with the
engine control unit (ECU) to ensure optimised gas flow in each cylinder.
Special engineering elements such as front stabiliser bar have been added to
accommodate extra CNG cylinder weight and ensure the best handling and ride
comfort. The new Ford Aspire is produced at Ford India’s Sanand Factory in
Gujarat.