Ford India is now providing some new optional features with its SUV model Endeavour like GPS Navigation System, in-car chiller cum warmer and a fifth door convex mirror.

These additional features are a ‘plug and go’, with installation at a special pricing of Rs. 27,500. They will now be available as an option on every new Endeavour, it added.

The GPS navigation System has great assistance in remote locations where the roads don’t necessarily have signs. All the driver has to do is enter in the destination and the GPS system then guides him/her with visual map instructions supported by voice prompts.

In-car chiller cum warmer will enable travelers to keep their food and beverages at the desired temperature and freshness. All that the car owner has to do is to plug it into the Endeavour’s power socket. This special feature will provide maximum travel convenience to the occupants of the Endeavour.

The rear watcher enables the driver with a clear and magnified image of all objects and surroundings. This mirror has the potential to augment vehicle safety by covering all critical blind spots at the rear of the vehicle. Ford has always laid strong emphasis on the safety features in all its products and the Rear watcher demonstrates that fact.

Ford is also offering Tanishq Diamonds worth Rs. 20,000 with every purchase of the recently launched new Fiesta. The company has also started special offers including cash incentives for corporate and public sector buyers.

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The new Sumo Grande combines the looks of an SUV with the comforts of a family car. It has been specifically designed to satisfy the needs of city customers in the areas of driveability, maneuverability and fuel efficiency. The Sumo Grande sports an all new styling with clean chiselled looks mating with flowing contours. The tall aggressive stance is complimented by large clear headlamps, and a cutaway air dam in the front. The clean rear look, with the spare wheel tucked under the body, is accentuated by attractive tail lights and a chrome overlay.

Designed with a longer wheelbase of 2550 mm (existing 2400 mm), the Sumo Grande sports comfortable 3 row seating with best in class third row seats. Beige interiors are complimented by fire and stain resistant fabric upholstery. Dual HVAC with roof integrated louvers ensures personalised climate adjustment for the occupants in each row. Power steering, power windows, motorised ORVMs, height adjustable driver’s seat and a state of the art CD/MP3 music system further add to the comforts and convenience of a family traveling in the Sumo Grande. The vehicle is powered by the new generation 2.2 L direct injection common rail (DICOR) engine, fitted with a variable geometry turbocharger creating a perfect blend of performance and fuel efficiency. Maximum power and torque of 120 PS and 250 Nm, coupled with high torque levels over a wide RPM band enhance driveability in stop start city traffic. For a vehicle its size, the Sumo Grande is extremely maneuverable with the turning circle radius of 5.25 m, similar to a small car.

The Sumo Grande will be available in 3 variants – Lx, Ex and Gx -- all of which have two seating configurations – 6+1 and 7+1. The vehicle will be available in 7 colours, including 4 new shades, Sunset Orange, Zephyr Green, Mineral Red and Marine Blue. The Sumo Grande range is priced in the range of Rs.6.55 lakhs to Rs.7.49 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). It comes with an enhanced warranty of 2 years or 75000 kms. (whichever is earlier). An additional 2 years’ warranty can be availed through the extended warranty option.

Engine Type: 2.2L DICOR (Direct Injection Common Rail) with 16 Valve DOHC, 32 Bit ECU, Aluminium Cylinder Head and Variable Geometry Turbocharger

Capacity (cc): 2,179

Max. Output (PS) at rpm: 120 @ 4,000

Max. Torque (Nm) at rpm: 250 @ 1,500-3,000

Gearbox : G-76, Synchromesh with Overdrive

Kerb Weight (Kgs): 1,940

Gross Vehicle Weight (Kgs): 2,625

Seating: 7 & 8 Seaters, Three Row Front Facing Seats

The new Sumo Grande combines the looks of an SUV with the comforts of a family car. It has been specifically designed to satisfy the needs of city customers in the areas of driveability, manoeuvrability and fuel efficiency. The Sumo Grande sports an all-new styling with clean, chiselled looks matching with flowing contours. The tall aggressive stance is complimented by large, clear headlamps, and a cutaway air dam in the front. The clean, rear look, with the spare wheel tucked under the body, is accentuated by attractive taillights and a chrome overlay.

Designed with a longer wheelbase of 2,550mm (existing 2,400mm), the Sumo Grande sports comfortable 3-row seating with best in class third row seats. Beige interiors are complimented by fire and stain resistant fabric upholstery. Dual HVAC with roof-integrated louvers ensures personalised climate adjustment for the occupants in each row. Power steering, power windows, motorised ORVMs, height adjustable driver’s seat and a state-of-the-art CD / MP3 music system further add to the comforts and convenience of a family travelling in the Sumo Grande. The vehicle is powered by the new generation 2.2-l direct injection common rail (DICOR) engine, fitted with a variable geometry turbocharger creating a perfect blend of performance and fuel efficiency. Maximum power and torque of 120ps and 250nm, coupled with high-torque levels over a wide RPM band enhance driveability in stop-start city traffic. For a vehicle of its size, the Sumo Grande is extremely manoeuvrable with the turning circle radius of 5.25m, similar to a small car.

The Sumo Grande will be available in 3 variants – Lx, Ex and Gx — all of which have two seating configurations: 6+1 and 7+1. The vehicle will be available in seven colours, including four new shades: sunset orange, zephyr green, mineral red and marine blue. The Sumo Grande range is priced in the range of Rs6.55 lakh to Rs7.49 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It comes with an enhanced warranty of two years or 75000kms. (whichever is earlier). An additional two years’ warranty can be availed through the extended warranty option. The vehicle will be available in showrooms across the country from the first week of February 2008.