Ford Freestyle Diesel Variants Explained - Which one to buy?

Ford Freestyle Prices

The Freestyle diesel prices in India start at Rs 7.64 lakh for the Trend variant, and its top variant -- Titanium Plus -- is priced at Rs 8.49 lakh. The Flair, which is a cosmetic upgrade of the Titanium Plus variant, is priced at Rs 8.79 lakh.

The table compares the Freestyle diesel’s old and new prices. It is worth noting that prices of all the variants have gone up by Rs 30,000.

Freestyle Petrol vs Diesel Price Comparison

Previously, the Ford Freestyle’s petrol and diesel engine versions had a price difference of Rs 90,000, but now, the difference is of Rs 1.10 lakh. The following table gives you a peek at the price comparison of the Freestyle’s petrol and diesel engine variants.

Ford Freestyle Trend Variant

Trend is the base variant of the diesel Freestyle, as the Ambiente variant is not available with the diesel engine. It is priced at Rs 7.64 lakh. 

From the Trend variant onwards, the Freestyle mostly offers all the must-have features, such as an audio system with steering mounted controls, height adjustable driver seat, rear power windows, electrically adjustable ORVMs and adjustable rear headrests. 

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This variant onwards you get body-coloured ORVMs, silver coloured roof rails and faux skid plates as well. 

The following table offers you a look at all the features that the Trend variant offers over the Ambiente (petrol only) variant:

The features of the Ambiente variant are as follows:

The Trend is the base variant in the Freestyle’s diesel version. Thus, if you wish to buy the Freestyle diesel, but have a strict budget, then you can definitely go for the Trend variant, as it mostly covers all the must-have features. 

Ford Freestyle Trend Variant vs Titanium Variant

The Freestyle Titanium is Rs 50,000 is more expensive than the Trend variant.

The Titanium variant adds a few important safety features to the package, like hill start assist, electronic stability control, traction control and rear parking camera. This variant also offers some feel-good features, like a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, electrically foldable ORVMs and 15-inch alloy wheels. The following table gives you a peek at all the features that the Titanium variant offers over the Trend variant:

For all the added goodies, the Titanium comes for an added premium of Rs 50,000 over the Trend variant, and it is worth the upgrade. However, if you are eyeing the Titanium variant for the added safety features, then we would recommend to consider the Titanium+ variant instead. In a nutshell, the Trend variant is a good variant to go for, as it offers an overall complete package.

Ford Freestyle Titanium Variant vs Titanium Plus Variant

You can get the Titanium+ variant by spending an additional Rs 35,000 over the Titanium variant. 

This variant offers you additional features like Side & Curtain Airbags, Fog Lamps, Rear Wiper & Washer, Defogger, Auto Dimming IRVM, Auto AC, Auto Headlamps and Rain Sensing Wipers. The following table offers you a peek at all the additional features of the Titanium+ variant.

The Freestyle Titanium+ is not only a worthy upgrade over the Titanium variant, but is also the most value-for-money variant in the entire Freestyle range.

Ford Freestyle Titanium Plus Variant vs Flair Variant

The Freestyle Flair is Rs 30,000 more expensive than the Titanium+ variant, and it offers added cosmetic updates.

The Flair varint offers only style upgrades and thus, doesn’t offer any additional functional features. The style updates include - red ORVMs, red roof rails, red skid plates, black alloy wheels, black roof and Flair decals. The seat upholstery comes with Flair branding, while the dashboard and steering gets glossy black inserts, and the doors flaunt red trim. 

The below table gives you a peek at the Flair variant’s added cosmetic updates:

As the Flair variant is primarily a cosmetic upgrade, Titanium+ buyers may consider to go for this one for its exclusive appeal.

Which Variant Of The 2020 Ford Freestyle Diesel Should You Buy?

According to us, in the entire range of the Freestyle, the Titanium+ variant offers the best value and safety tech. Hence, the Titanium+ variant is our top recommendation. This means that if you can afford to go for any variant of the Freestyle, then you should buy the Titanium+.

The Freestyle Titanium variant is also a good value for money upgrade over the lower variants, and you can consider this variant as well. However, not opting to get all the additional safety and functional features of the Titanium+ to avoid the additional premium of just 35,000, won’t be a sensible decision. 

For all the entry-level Freestyle diesel buyers, the Trend is the variant to go for, because it offers mostly all the must-have features. 

What Are The Colour Options Of The 2020 Ford Freestyle?

The Ford Freestyle is available with 6 monotone or single shade exterior color options, namely - Brown, Grey, Silver, White, Red and White Gold (which is sort of beige). The Flair variant comes in 3 colours, namely - White, White Gold and Grey. 

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we are classifying cars based on their size.