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Ford Figo Review by Expert

Everyone in the country has heard about the much-admired success heights that Maruti Swift hatchback has achieved. But rare are aware about a ‘secret’ fact that the one car that has secured top rank in worry list of the No.1 carmaker is American hatchback--Ford Figo. This hatchback has been the bestseller for Ford Motors in India till date, and recently it has got a midlife makeover in the form of 2012 Ford Figo. The new Ford Figo is now more contemporary, more-sporty and more attitude-ridden, which makes it a severe thump to its contenders and best value to its buyers.     

The large hatchback car is based on the current European Ford Fiesta platform. The car has been designed keeping Indian needs and requirements mind and is also tagged with such a price that is easy on pockets for car buyers in the country. The 2010 launched Ford Figo has borrowed many styling cues from the likes of Ford Fiesta and Ford Fusion. The vehicle was first unveiled at the Auto Expo in 2009. The newly modified external look of the Ford Figo is a bit mixture of company’s previous car models, especially Ford Fiesta. The front fascia now boasts restructured head lamps with some swept, whereas the new front grille showcases a kind of premiumness that gets two fold with reworked bumper. The side profile now looks polished, albeit the rear is bestowed with minimal change in the form of amended tail lamp cluster. By looking at the exteriors of Ford Figo, a compact hatch is sensed, but no sooner you get inside some abundant space is waiting for you.

You won’t find new Ford Figo is miserable in terms of space; there is abundant room for your legs and head. Also, it’s a perfect car if you do loads of shopping and carry extra baggage as it gives you an apt boot space of 284 litres. If this is not enough, one can also fold the backseat for more space. The dashboard has only two colors Coral and Black finish. It has made the car vibrant and energetic. The cooling is exuberant and is the value proposition of the car; company claims it has the fastest cooling car AC. The car is a heaven in a humid day as the cooling of the car takes less than 5 minutes. Furthermore there are advanced active and passive safety features to take better care of the passengers inside the car.

Overall, the Ford Figo review suggests that it’s truly a ‘value for money’ car.  Available in 1.2L petrol and 1.4L diesel engine option it delivers delightful mileage and peppy performance numbers bringing it closer to the class of Maruti Swift and Maruti Ritz alongside Hyundai i20.
 

Ford Figo Rivals

There are fewer challengers in the hatchback segment that are actually capable of providing some fitting lessons to supremacy of Maruti Swift, and one here is Ford Figo. The American hatch started as an under-dog and as the time passed it has become one of the best selling after Swift in India. Moreover, up till now is has performed exceptionally well in winning the hearts its car-buyers in the country. The exterior looks have now bettered with the launch of new Ford Figo with signature design grille at front and company emblem resting amid along with curvy headlamps that provide aggressive stance to the onlookers. With Maruti Swift, the more swept back headlamps bestow delicate appearance against straightforward Figo alongside better built quality.

Inside Maruti car the interiors are cleverly designed with optimum features, but legroom at rear is a concern. Although there are some great features like Bluetooth controlled music system and larger boot inside, which is short coming of Swift. The engines, diesel and petrol, of the two hatchbacks perform up to the mark in any conditions and are truly frugal. But Ford Figo surpasses Maruti Swift when it comes to drivability & maneuverability. Furthermore, one experiences large car-like abilities with handling of small car. The maintenance part of Ford vehicles has come down by reasonably good margin, which eliminates the monopoly of Maruti in this aspect, after the introduction of mass segment car new Ford Figo.

Ford Figo Mileage and Fuel Efficiency

The new Ford Figo offers proper mileage in both its versions of petrol and diesel. The petrol variant that churns out maximum power of 71 PS at 6250 rpm together with 102 Nm of top torque at 4000 rpm is capable to deliver a fuel efficiency of 13.0 kmpl in the city conditions. Moreover, it gets better on the highways with 15.6 kmpl, which is certified by ARAI. The other counterpart, diesel Ford Figo mileage is something that can be depended upon, as the 69 PS of power producing motor gives out nearly 15.8 kmpl in the bumper to bumper traffic conditions. Furthermore, on the open roads it performs extraordinary with mileage of 20 kmpl, which one of the best in the hatchback segment.

Ford Figo Models and Features

In the Indian auto market, Ford Figo is available with both petrol and diesel models. Both of the models are available in four trims loaded with different features. The details about these variants are mentioned below:

Compare Ford Figo Models

Ford Figo Colors

The hottest selling hatch after Maruti Swift in India is Ford Figo. And apart from the frugal and performance oriented engine the magnetizing factor has been the presentation of 9 exuberant shades in the array. The Ford Figo colors comprise of Diamond White, Colorado Red, Chill Metallic, Squeeze, Sea Grey, Panther Black and Moon-dust Silver. Now with the join-in of two new solid colors in the form Kinetic Blue Bright Yellow there is varied choice available. Among all the colors the best selling colors of Ford Figo has been Squeeze, Bright Yellow and Diamond White.

Colorado Red	Moondust Silver	Diamond White	Chill Metallic
Panther Black	Kinetic Blue	Sea Grey	Bright Yellow

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Ford Figo Engine, Power and Performance

Petrol Engine

The new Ford Figo is offered with both petrol and diesel engine choices. The petrol engine variant is called the Duratec featuring a 1.2L capacity motor and delivering a tremendous performance of about 71 PS at 6250 rpm. The Duratec powertrain is basically a displacement of 1196 cc and that gives out utmost torque of about 102 Nm at 4000 rpm. The power packed Duratec engine is based on the FESI (Ferro-Silicon) technology that gives smooth fuel rectification and ultimately good fuel efficiency with a powerful performance.
 

Diesel Engine

Competently good, the 1.4L Duratorq (Diesel) engine generates a power of 69 PS at just 4000 rpm and a significantly outstanding torque of about 160 Nm at 2000 rpm. The Duratorq is based on the familiar CRDi Technology that is known for delivering high mileage performances and enhanced fuel efficiency. With new Ford Figo launch the engine has got tweak for superior performance.  

The petrol and diesel engines are supportive of complete combustion and deliver outstanding performance in terms of both city and highways at a nominal price. Both the engines come with a manual 5- speed Transmission gear box which further enhances the overall performance.

Ford Figo Pickup and Acceleration

The best selling hatchback from Ford Motors; Ford Figo, has got some brilliant pick up and acceleration figures apart from technically forward engine options namely 1.4L Duratorq Diesel and 1.2L Duratec Petrol. New Ford Figo takes mere 15.7 seconds for the petrol version to reach the 100 kph mark from nothing. While the same engine that produces max power of 71 PS and peak torque of 102 Nm is able to attain a top speed of 170 kmph. In unison, the other counterpart that is heavier with 1.4L diesel power train is capable of achieving a top speed of 160 kmph. The new Ford Figo diesel 1.4 L motor generates 69 PS and 160 Nm for maximum power and peak torque respectively and is responsible to accomplish with the 0-100 mark in just 16.3 seconds. Overall the Ford Figo pickup figures are very much acceptable against the arch rival Maruti Swift.

Ford Figo Interiors and Features

Ford Figo Exteriors and Features

Safety Features in Ford Figo

The new Ford Figo has perhaps got pretty adequate safety features in terms of passenger protection on the move. The American hatch comes equipped with front airbags, one for the driver and another for co passenger at front. The seat belts are provide for al occupants, moreover in case of sudden braking Anti Lock Braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) comes very handy bestowing apt control of the Ford Figo.

The other regular safety features in Ford Figo includes child safety locks, central locking, high mounted stop lamp and new rapid deceleration warning function. Moreover an advanced engine immobilizer and smart programmable keyless entry is another top class safety feature. Additionally other safety elements consist of rear defogger with auto cut-off, dual tone horn and rear wash-n-wipe system

Ford Figo Driving and Handling

The handling of Ford Figo is not that tough considering the ground that it’s a mass segment hatch. The city driving is done reasonably well and is able to adjust to that stop and go conditions. The easy maneuvering is provided by none other than electronic power steering, a well measured suspension with a good length of wheelbase and the presence of front disc brakes gives easy driving and comfort. The gear change ratio is good and provides a smooth shaft change. The clutch is quite user sensitive and delivers a nice smooth experience with Ford Figo.

Ford Figo Accessories

The accessories are always there to make your car stand-out of the rest vehicles. With the Ford Figo accessories you can enhance the appearance of your car. The exterior garnishing up for the grab are 14-inch alloy wheel kits for that imposing stance, clear fog lamps, rear wing spoiler, sporty and attractive roof rails that surely adds muscle to exteriors alongside slim-line weather shield.

The accessories inside the cabin is quite lengthy with contemporary CARPAD cum GPS navigator, latest infotainment system that has mapomyindia, scuff plates kits for premiumness and various seat covers with different designs and patterns to choose from. 

Ford Figo Road Test Report

Recently, we test drove new Ford Figo hatchback to find out its hidden facts. In terms of style and dimensions, the Figo is a spotless car that has got some cues of Ford Fusion. Compared to the rivals like the i20, the Swift and the Punto, the Figo has something fresh to impress the enthusiasts. Interiors of Figo ensure sufficient knee room, headroom and shoulder space in both front and the rear cabins. The seats bless the occupants with perfect posture and the driver’s seats too have been given ample of space and enough height to provide maximum visibility of the road. Moreover, the controls and the gearbox fall in the reach of driver and allow the rider to drive comfortably.  

As far as the build quality is concerned, Ford Figo shows the class framing and finish from the auto-maker Ford. Added to this, you will have to applaud engineers of Ford for the ultimate NHV suppression in this little hatch. The engine noise in both petrol and diesel variants are very low. The tyre noise is also nil and cannot be heard.

Both the petrol and diesel variants of Figo are incredible. We test drove both petrol and diesel top end models and the feel from both the variants was good. The petrol 1.2 liter variant of Figo is damn good in terms of ride and churns out 71bhp at 6250 rpm with peak torque of 102 Nm at 4000rpm. The petrol Figo clocks 0 – 100 km/h in time span of 15.5 seconds.

The diesel variant has got 1.4 liter Duratorq diesel inline that has already been tested and proven in other Ford cars like Fiesta, Fusion and Ikon. The 68 bhp at 4000rpm peak power and 160 Nm at 2000rpm peak torque are slightly lesser than the competitors. The diesel Figo is potential enough to take on 0 - 100 km/h in just 16 seconds. When you are behind the steering, the Figo gives a different feel and its paddle acceleration is also very light. Added to this the braking of Figo is also efficient and the smart ABS ensures balanced braking in case of emergency.

The ride of Figo is very smooth and makes you feel that you are in a premium hatch. The petrol Figo gives mileage of around 13 - 17 kmpl while the diesel variant of this car gives mileage of 17 - 19 kmpl. Besides this, the suspension of this car is also very efficient to run smoothly on bouncy domestic roads.

Ford Figo is truly a value for money in its segment. The company has installed all the necessary features in this car and the price is nominal compared to rivals. Multimedia and communication system has got the USB AUX, Bluetooth connectivity, Radio, CD player etc. We appreciate the company for blessing the car with dual airbags, anti-submarine seats, load sensing seatbelt etc. In addition, the maintenance is also nominal and spare parts are also at par to other hatchbacks like Hyundai i20, Maruti Swift and Fiat Punto.

Ford Figo Conclusion

The best seller from Ford got the needed refreshment in the form 2012 Ford Figo model. This brilliant move will not only maximize penetration of Figo in the domestic auto market, but also hold its flag higher in the very crowded and competitive hatchback segment. The strategic vehicle from Ford Motors is the one of the most successful one by any foreign auto maker in India. Developed keeping in mind the characteristics of chartbuster Maruti Swift, it has got nearly all, for which Maruti is famous.

Ford Figo is steadily eating away Swift’s market share with its amazing features at a very competitive price tag. Although, the feasting of Figo is not clearly seen due to huge bookings of Swift hatch, but sooner when things get settled, Ford Figo will ‘publically’ get hold of its due share. Here as per a study, due to its ‘more in less (price)’ approach, around 65 percent of consumers are first time car buyers, which include youth as well as middle-age customers.

The late amended version was supposed to see a decent price hike. However, company gave a thumb-down to such gossipmongers, with its irresistible Ford Figo price tag ‘again’. It has got everything that an entry level buyer desires for aptly priced diesel heart besides petrol motor, amazing mileage, suitable driving and handling alongside peppy performance, also sporty appearance and spacious interiors are worth mentioning too at an understated price.

Ford Figo FAQs

Q1: Does New Ford Figo has steering mounted controls like other hatchback cars in the segment?
Answer: No. there are no steering mounted controls however New Ford Figo has steering column mounted audio control. In this feature the switches are placed just at the side of the steering proving with a bit same convenience.

Q2: How does the feature of Bluetooth come handy in New Ford Figo?
Answer: With Bluetooth in Ford Figo you can pair your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone for and have conversation hands-free and can also stream music loaded in mobile phone.
 
Q3: What are the new colors offered in the New Ford Figo?
Answer:  With the launch of new Ford Figo the company has added two new exuberant colors to the lineup that comprise of Kinetic Blue and Bright Yellow.

Q4: Like Maruti Alto 800, is New Ford Figo available in LPG or CNG variants?  
Answer: There are no changes in the variant lineup of Ford Figo, it continues to have frugal petrol and diesel powered variants, as a result no LPG or CNG version in the array.  

Q5: Are there rear power windows in the top end model of New Ford Figo?
Answer: The feature of rear power windows went missing in the older version and it’s still the same, no rear power windows in the top end Titanium model of New Ford Figo.