US car marker Ford has unveiled seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle Tourneo, which it produces at its plant in the northern province of Hai Duong.

It will come in two versions, Titanium and Trend, which are priced at VND1.069 billion (US$46,800) and VND999 million ($43,800), and in five colours, and will be available from October 14.

“Ford Vietnam decided to enter the MPV segment to offer a new option to customers in the high-end transportation sector like tourist companies, hotels and large families,” Pham Van Dung, general director of Ford Vietnam, said.

The car would come equipped with many of Ford’s smart and advanced technologies, he said.

Ford has achieved great success in the Vietnamese market in recent years.

It announced 91 per cent growth in second quarter sales to 7,960 unit. This pushed first half sales to 15,461 units, a 61 per cent year-on-year rise, the company said. – VNS