Ford Mustang Looms a Possible Diwali Launch In India

The legendary American sports car Mustang is likely to reach in India by the festive period of Diwali this year. Ford’s global CEO Mark Fields has reportedly confirmed the entry of the Mustang in the Indian market to some of the company dealers in the course of inauguration of the company's new Sanand plant in Gujarat, according to Autocar India.

Ford India, back in 2013, conducted a feasibility study on launching the Mustang muscle car in India. With the only possibility of a CBU import, the Mustang may cost around INR 30-40 lakhs. Are you ready for a pony-trekking??

The Mustang is essentially an 'American' performance car that is very much unique to the North American markets. In fact, the Mustang inspired a whole new class of highly styled, sporty or cars in 1960s America called as 'Pony cars'. It is manufactured at the company's Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan, and is exported to other worldly markets.

The 2015 Ford Mustang is in its sixth-generation and was revealed in 2013, with sales starting last year in the United States. Unlike its earlier models, the current model features a fully independent rear suspension system that includes an all-new front perimeter sub-frame and a double-ball-joint MacPherson struts. This pony car comes in two body styles - a 2-Door Coupé Fastback and a 2-Door Convertible.

Ford Mustang: India may get the 2.3 litre EcoBoost 4-cylinder turbo-direct engine 

The global tech sheet of the Ford Mustang includes 3 engines – a 3.7 litre V6, a 5.0 litre V8 on the GT variant, and an irresistible 2.3 litre EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine. Either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic comes paired to the engines. Indian-spec Mustang is likely to get only the turbocharged, direct injected petrol EcoBoost motor that generates 305 bhp and 406 Nm of torque. are on the menu too.

Ford Mustang gets posh interiors and SYNC multimedia system

The 'casual' muscle car bags the company's SYNC multimedia system, Blind Spot warning system, and MyKey keyless start. Ford India may be thinking of building a respectable brand image with this car, exhibiting the company's real prowess on sports cars to the Indian customers. There is no official word on tech-spec or pricing, but considering that the EcoBoost 4-cylinder Mustang is sold for a whooping INR 40.21 lakhs (399,800 yuan) in China (from January this year), Ford India may price the car between INR 30-40 lakhs. Ironically, the Mustang is relatively cheaper in the US at $25,300 (INR 15.81 lakh) due to volume sales and local production.

Ford is reported to launch three other products in India this years, apart from the Mustang. The company unveiled the must-awaited sub-4 metre compact sedan Figo 'Aspire' last week, which will go on sale by June this year. The new Figo hatch and the next-gen Endeavour SUV are also due for launch later this year.  

A long sculpted hood and short rear deck defines Ford Mustang

So get ready for a pony-trekking with the Ford Mustang 'pony'!

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