Ford Figo
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The Ford Figo is a subcompact automobile
manufactured by Ford India Private Limited in Chennai
, India
, the Detroit of South Asia (owing to its monopoly in the Indian subcontinent in the auto field) ; based on the fourth generation Ford Fiesta
hatchback to be sold in developing countries, it went on sale on 10 March 2010. In its primary market, India, it is the third-largest selling B-segment hatchback
car. It is also sold in South Africa, and in Mexico under the Ikon Hatchback moniker, with different engines.
in September 2009.The small car had a huge responsibility of reviving the fortune of Ford India, which it did very well.
and Ford Fiesta
.
On the other hand, petrol version of Ford Figo is equipped with the new 1.2L, petrol engine which delivers 71 PS of power at 6250 rpm with 102 Nm of maximum torque at 4000 rpm. The car accelerates from 0-100kmph under 15 seconds and has a top speed of 164 kmph. Here are the quick details of the Ford Figo engine:
The petrol version is the all new 1.2 liter, SEFI petrol engine with five speed manual transmission. The petrol variant gives a mileage of around 12.5 kmpl mileage in the city while on the highway it offers mileage around 15.5 kmpl. The engine also meets with BS-IV (Bharat Stage - IV) emission norms. Diesel variants of the Figo are powered by Ford’s 1.4 liter Duratorq diesel engine. This engine also currently powers Ford Ikon
and Ford Fiesta
. This engine too, satisfies the BS-IV emission norms. It offers a mileage of around 16 kmpl in the city while on the highway it delivers a mileage of 19 kmpl. The Figo also offers the 'Distance to Empty' feature, informing how many km one can go with the available petrol/diesel in the tank.
styling is heavily inspired by the Europe ford fusion.so the Figo rapidly loses its modern looks and moves a generation back to betray its roots, which lie in the previous Mark V Fiesta (code: B256) from 2003. Though Ford has re-skinned most of the car by replacing almost all the body panels, the large glass area and low window line point look stylistically outdated.
Its based on the last generation Ford Fiesta;so it shares most of the underpinnings with the car. hence build quality is really good and the doors shut with the big car-thud. Basically its the last generation fiesta without a boot.
, Tamil Nadu
, India
.The 100,000th Ford Figo produced for the Indian market was delivered just 15 months after its introduction. In addition to this milestone, 14 additional international markets will receive the Chennai-built Figo, including: Angola, Bermuda, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, UAE, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ford has been exporting the Figo to South Africa, Nepal, Mexico, Kenya and Bahrain.
Automobile
An automobile, autocar, motor car or car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor...
manufactured by Ford India Private Limited in Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, the Detroit of South Asia (owing to its monopoly in the Indian subcontinent in the auto field) ; based on the fourth generation Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta
The Ford Fiesta is a front wheel drive supermini/subcompact manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company and built in Europe, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela, China, India, Thailand and South Africa...
hatchback to be sold in developing countries, it went on sale on 10 March 2010. In its primary market, India, it is the third-largest selling B-segment hatchback
Hatchback
A Hatchback is a car body style incorporating a shared passenger and cargo volume, with rearmost accessibility via a rear third or fifth door, typically a top-hinged liftgate—and features such as fold-down rear seats to enable flexibility within the shared passenger/cargo volume. As a two-box...
car. It is also sold in South Africa, and in Mexico under the Ikon Hatchback moniker, with different engines.
History
The vehicle was unveiled in New DelhiNew Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
in September 2009.The small car had a huge responsibility of reviving the fortune of Ford India, which it did very well.
Engines
The Ford Figo is available in both petrol and diesel versions, all with five speed manual transmissions and power steering as standard. The diesel version of Ford Figo is equipped with the same engine which is currently powering the Ford IkonFord Ikon
The Ford Ikon is a sedan version of the Ford Fiesta Mark IV on the Ford B platform. It was manufactured and sold in India until 2011. A 2012 model year subcompact sedan and hatchback named Ikon is sold in Mexico. The Mexican-market hatchback is the Ford Figo imported from India...
and Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta
The Ford Fiesta is a front wheel drive supermini/subcompact manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company and built in Europe, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela, China, India, Thailand and South Africa...
.
On the other hand, petrol version of Ford Figo is equipped with the new 1.2L, petrol engine which delivers 71 PS of power at 6250 rpm with 102 Nm of maximum torque at 4000 rpm. The car accelerates from 0-100kmph under 15 seconds and has a top speed of 164 kmph. Here are the quick details of the Ford Figo engine:
- A four cylinder 1196cc 16V DOHC Petrol enginePetrol engineA petrol engine is an internal combustion engine with spark-ignition, designed to run on petrol and similar volatile fuels....
, rated at 71 PS @6250rpm with 102 N.m @4000rpm maximum torque. - A four cylinder 1399cc 8V SOHC Diesel engineDiesel engineA diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
, rated at 68 PS @4000rpm with 160 N.m @2000rpm maximum torque.
The petrol version is the all new 1.2 liter, SEFI petrol engine with five speed manual transmission. The petrol variant gives a mileage of around 12.5 kmpl mileage in the city while on the highway it offers mileage around 15.5 kmpl. The engine also meets with BS-IV (Bharat Stage - IV) emission norms. Diesel variants of the Figo are powered by Ford’s 1.4 liter Duratorq diesel engine. This engine also currently powers Ford Ikon
Ford Ikon
The Ford Ikon is a sedan version of the Ford Fiesta Mark IV on the Ford B platform. It was manufactured and sold in India until 2011. A 2012 model year subcompact sedan and hatchback named Ikon is sold in Mexico. The Mexican-market hatchback is the Ford Figo imported from India...
and Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta
The Ford Fiesta is a front wheel drive supermini/subcompact manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company and built in Europe, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela, China, India, Thailand and South Africa...
. This engine too, satisfies the BS-IV emission norms. It offers a mileage of around 16 kmpl in the city while on the highway it delivers a mileage of 19 kmpl. The Figo also offers the 'Distance to Empty' feature, informing how many km one can go with the available petrol/diesel in the tank.
Design
The front or the nose of the figo is the most attractive part of the car.Its inspired by the kinetic theme seen on new gen ford cars. The slim grille and huge anvil-like lower grille are typical Kinetic Design elements, which work brilliantly to offer a sporty and contemporary look. Details like the headlamps and the prominent wheel arches add to the dramatic-looking front end.styling is heavily inspired by the Europe ford fusion.so the Figo rapidly loses its modern looks and moves a generation back to betray its roots, which lie in the previous Mark V Fiesta (code: B256) from 2003. Though Ford has re-skinned most of the car by replacing almost all the body panels, the large glass area and low window line point look stylistically outdated.
Its based on the last generation Ford Fiesta;so it shares most of the underpinnings with the car. hence build quality is really good and the doors shut with the big car-thud. Basically its the last generation fiesta without a boot.
Interiors
Ford claims best in class interior room for the Figo.With its tall roofline the Figo, visually, draws more from the Fusion than the Fiesta, but without doubt that has enabled it to liberate lots of interior room. Headroom is excellent, so too is knee and legroom and Ford claims this is a full five-seater, not a token five-seater. Boot space is also excellent, at 284litres it is best in class.The base variant has an all-black interior with grey highlight while the mid and high level trims get a nice, rich shade of black that’s complemented rather nicely by aluminium-effect central console and air-con surrounds. In the metal (or should one say plastic) it really does look the business.Top-end variant gets a coral-hued top half of the dashboard. It looks like a mix of orange, red and brown.Technical specifications
| Models | 1.2 Duratec Petrol LXI | 1.2 Duratec Petrol EXI | 1.2 Duratec Petrol ZXI | 1.2 Duratec Petrol Titanium | 1.4 Duratorq Diesel LXI | 1.4 Duratorq Diesel EXI | 1.4 Duratorq Diesel ZXI | 1.4 Duratorq Diesel Titanium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||||||||
| Type | 1196 cc 16V DOHC | 1399 cc 8V SOHC | ||||||
| Fuel System | SEFI | Common Rail | ||||||
| Power | 71 PS@6250 | 69 PS@4000 | ||||||
| Torque | 102 newton metre@4000 | 160 newton metre@2000 | ||||||
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Overall Length | 3795 mm (149.4 in) | |||||||
| Overall Width | 1680 mm (66.1 in) (without ORVM) | |||||||
| Overall Height | 1427 mm (56.2 in) | |||||||
| Ground Clearance | 168 mm (6.6 in) | |||||||
| Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 45 | |||||||
| Turning radius | 4.9 m | |||||||
| Boot Space (litres) | 284 | |||||||
| Kerb Weight | 1040 kg | 1060 kg | 1075 kg | 1090 kg | 1105 kg | 1115 kg | 1130 kg | |
Production
The Ford Figo is manufactured at Ford India Private Limited's plant in ChennaiChennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.The 100,000th Ford Figo produced for the Indian market was delivered just 15 months after its introduction. In addition to this milestone, 14 additional international markets will receive the Chennai-built Figo, including: Angola, Bermuda, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, UAE, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ford has been exporting the Figo to South Africa, Nepal, Mexico, Kenya and Bahrain.