New Ford Figo – User’s Asked Questions

1 On which date, Ford Figo was launched in India?

Ford has launched all new Figo on 23^rd September 2015 in Indian Market with all new design and features. It is company’s second model after Aspire to be based on its global design philosophy. To boost sales, Ford has now come up with the Sports limited edition of the hatchback with cosmetic changes at outside and inside.

2. What is the body type of Ford Figo?

The body type of Ford Figo is Hatchback.

3. What about Ford Figo’s transmission; just gets a manual or an auto gearbox is available too?

Yes, Ford Figo available with an automatic transmission. It is available only with 6- Speed automatic gearbox (first in segment introduction) on 1.5l Ti-VCT petrol engine along with a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard.

4. How many color options Ford Figo get?

The Ford Figo hatchback is available in seven different colors- Ruby Red, Sparkling Gold, Smoke Grey, Oxford White, Tuxedo Black, Deep Impact Blue and Ingot Silver.

5. Ford Figo is available only in petrol or in diesel as well?

Yes, Ford Figo is available with both fuels units – diesel and petrol.

6. What are Ford Figo’s engine details?

7. What price range does Ford Figo carry?

8. What is the on-road price of Ford Figo?

9. What is the ground clearance of Ford Figo?

New Ford Figo now comes with class leading ground clearance of 174mm which is approximately 6mm better than the previous GEN model.

10. What is Ford Figo’s tyres size?

New Ford Figo has been bestowed with alloy wheels on the side, which fitted under nicely shaped wheel arches.

11. Which suspension system Ford Figo is coupled with?

Ford Figo has been equipped with an Independent McPherson Strut with Coil spring and anti-roll bar in Front wheels while the rear wheels of this hatchback have got Semi Independent Twist Beam with twin gas and oil filled shock absorbers.

12. Ford Figo’s mileage figures on the grounds of ARAI-certified, highway and city roads?

The mileage of your car depends on multiple factors like road condition, driving style, maintenance of the car.

13. What is the top speed and acceleration of Ford Figo?

Ford Figo petrol version can achieve a top speed of 150kmph while performing 0-100k sprint in just 14.8 seconds, whereas the diesel version of the car can attain a top speed of 160kmph and can accelerates 0-100 km in 11 seconds.

14. Inform about the general safety features available in Ford Figo.

Ford Figo has plenty no. of safety features which make it the safest models in the segment. These features include front and rear fog lamps, ABS (Anti-lock braking system) with EBD (Electrically Brake force Distribution), ESP (electric stability program), TCS (Traction control system), Hydraulic launch assist (HLA) and door and seat belt warning. The passive safety features includes six airbags on the top Titanium+ variant, dual front SRS airbags, front and rear three point seatbelts and collapsing steering wheel. The car also comes with anti-theft features like engine immobilizer, smart programmable remote key, Perimeter alarm and intelligent central locking. All the variants come equipped with dual front airbags, ABS with EBD as standard.

15. Cruise control is available or not?

No, Cruise control is not available in any of the variants of new Ford Figo.

16. Can I get the brief listing of common & unique interior features of Ford Figo?

It’s a compact model allows a comfort seating to its passengers with enhanced lumbar support and good legroom. Various storage spaces are available in this car at various places around the cabin for small yet useful needs like to place mobile phone, water bottle, etc. The Titanium variant also gets 4.2 inch display screen for SYNC and APPLINK with voice control function, while the lower variant gets MY Ford DOCK. There is also a four speaker audio system with radio, CD/MP3, USB AUX-in and Bluetooth compatibility. The automatic air-conditioning, heating, power steering and anti – drip wiping comes as standard features.

The Cabin of new Figo now finished in all black theme with silver treatment on AC vents, EPAS steering wheel, central console and door pads to lay contrast feel to the cabin.

17. What is the boot size of Ford Figo is?

Ford Figo has a boot space of 257 liters which is another best in class feature.

18. Is Ford Figo a five-seater or seven-seater?

Ford Figo is a five-seater hatchback.

19. Which are the other alternatives of Ford Figo in car market?

Figo competes with the segment leader Maruti Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Grand i10, and Tata Bolt in the Indian car market.

20. What is Ford Figo’s estimated maintenance/ repair cost?

Sandeep Singh