A piece of good news for all the Ford India enthusiasts in this country: it has been reported that Ford India is planning a strategic move, hinting at a remarkable comeback.
Recent developments leading us to believe in this comeback include the cancellation of the Chennai plant sale with the JSW Group and the filing of a design patent for the new-generation Endeavour SUV. Additionally, the company has posted several new job listings covering crucial roles. All these points combined hint at a potential comeback of the popular American automaker in India after it ceased production back in September 2021.
The brand has two production plants in India: one in Sanand, Gujarat, and another in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The former was purchased by Tata Motors last year, while the latter was subject to a lengthy bidding procedure. Jindal Steel Works (JSW) was on the verge of acquiring the Chennai-based facility when the agreement was called off last month.
Ford’s recent job openings at its Chennai production site, advertised on the company’s official LinkedIn profile, have fueled the flames. The automaker is looking to fill various jobs, including Technical Anchor, ADAS Feature Owner, Software Engineer, Senior Data Engineer, and others. This indicates that Ford plans to begin operations in Chennai.
The new Ford Everest globally comes with a 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel, which is accompanied by the tried and tested 2-litre Bi-Turbo diesel engine. A 6-speed manual or a 10-speed automatic transmission is available depending on the engine. In some markets, the SUV is also available with a 2WD arrangement.
The new Endeavour has a more masculine design language than the previous model. It has C-shaped daytime running lights, LED headlights, a large grille, and a tough bumper. The SUV’s tailgate is radically different in the back. It sports a lower profile and a separate set of LED tail lights.