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Ford and Honda Reduce car Prices up to Rs. 6,000

Car manufacturers Ford India and Honda Siel Cars India today decreased the prices of some of their makes up to Rs 6,000 a piece.

This is done to pass on the advantage of excise duty reduction on large cars declared in the Budget.

Ford India declared a decrease in the price of its sport utility vehicle (SUV) ”Endeavour”, by Rs 6,000.

Honda CR-V

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Hybrid SUV news! Ford & Mercury

Ford Escape Hybrid
MSRP: $21,880 – $27,445
MPG: 34 City / 30 Hwy

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The Ford Escape Hybrid is among the top three by merging the utility and serviceability of the gas-only Escape with a fuel-sipping hybrid power train.  Commentators like its muscular exterior and contented seats, but criticize about swollen managing and the lack of stability control.

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Mercury Mariner Hybrid
MSRP: $23,310 – $29,920
MPG: 34 City / 30 Hwy

The Mercury Mariner hybrid has all the strengths and weaknesses of the Ford, but with a more refined interior.  Regrettably it is costly also. But still, commentators love the balance of standard features. But they’re not as beguiled with the Mariner Hybrid’s baggy handling.