Ford India has expanded the model lineup of its EcoSport compact SUV range with the introduction of a new top-of-the line Titanium+ petrol variant. Priced at Rs 10.47 lakh (ex-showroom India), the new Titanium+ variant will be paired to Ford’s latest three-cylinder 1.5L Ti-VCT petrol engine and features five-speed manual transmission.

“Since the new EcoSport was introduced, our customers have been demanding a top-of-the-line Titanium+ petrol manual variant, offering enhanced safety with six airbags,” said Rahul Gautam, vice-president (Marketing) at Ford India. “In our commitment to meet customer demands, we are pleased to introduce this variant and offer a greater choice to our customers.”

The Titanium+ variant features bigger 17-inch alloy wheels for enhanced driving capabilities, better road grip and offers six-airbags. The petrol engine-powered Titanium+ variant was until recently offered only with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Ford debuted an all-new 1.5-litre petrol engine, which develops 123 hp and 150 Nm of torque on the new Ford EcoSport, introduced in November last year. The naturally aspirated, three-cylinder petrol engine is claimed to offer 7 percent reduction in CO2 emissions and fuel efficiency of 17 kilometres a litre.