Ford Gets Nearer To India Return Entry as Mustang Mach-E Gets Trademarked
Ford is anticipated to launch the next-generation Odyssey in India in 2025. The American company filed a design patent application for the Endeavour in India, as we reported in January. Ford has now trademarked the Mustang Mach-E in India, raising the possibility that the company will approach its resurgence with an electric vehicle. Soon after it concluded local operations in 2021, Ford officially confirmed the Mustang Mach-E as the first vehicle to be launched in India.
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Most likely, the Mustang Mach-E will enter India as a CBU because of an import regulation that permits the entry of up to 2,500 vehicles without homologation. It will undoubtedly cost more than Rs 1 crore, but the reduced GST rate for electric vehicles will help.
In addition, Ford recently reversed course on the sale of its Chennai plant, rejecting several bids from automakers Vinfast, MG, and Tata Motors. They went so far as to list recent job openings, which further validates the discussions surrounding its launch in the market. But as of yet, the automaker has not released any official statement.
There are two battery pack options for the Mustang Mach-E, along with rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. With a 72kWh battery, the entry-level RWD Mach-E can generate 269PS and 430Nm of torque, with a 470km range. The long-distance model boasts a stated range of 600 km and is powered by a 91kWh battery with 294PS and 430Nm.
In contrast, the AWD model with the 91kWh generates 351PS and 580Nm of torque in addition to having a 548km range. With a 91kWh battery that produces 487PS and 860Nm of torque, the top-spec GT AWD variant can travel 489 kilometers. The GT version can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4 seconds.
When the Mustang Mach-E is released, it will go up against high-end EVs like the Mercedes-Benz EQE, BMW iX, and Audi Q8 e-tron.
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