Report and First Pics: The Ford Figo is HERE !! More info - Pg19

tj123 · 24th September 2009, 17:27

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Originally Posted by KRf1

As always the TDCI Diet Diesel will win the most customers . A measly 1.2 petrol ? Give us some josh with a 1.6 version !

I don't think they will put the 1.6 mill into it as they are targeting it as a mass product. 1.6L can be a thirsty engine and may brand the car as low on FE.
You know Aam Admi's first question is always "average kitna hai" ?

Ford will certainty would not take such a chance, hence hold on your horses for a while.

greenh0rn · 24th September 2009, 17:54

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Originally Posted by tj123

1.6L can be a thirsty engine and may brand the car as low on FE.

Bad assumption. Most people who own a 1.6 Fiesta claim FE of 11-13kmpl with ac on. To put that in perspective, my Santro with a 1.1 engine gives 12.5-14 kmpl with ac on.

Ford's 1.6 Duratec is a great engine all said and done. Great performance and great FE- it'd be a pity if Figo doesn't get one inside.

2theMax · 24th September 2009, 18:33

Neat lines and sure going to give the Punto's and Polo's a run if they get the price band right.Why the secrecy with interiors ? Is ford still in the process of procuring Ch=CHEAP plastics for us ?

Was the dispaly a RHD or LHD ? any sneaks ?

madhokritesh · 24th September 2009, 18:37

Heres the link to the complete coverage to the Figo launch Delhi.
Ford Figo Launch - a set on Flickr

musicmanaman · 24th September 2009, 18:45

The Figo looks like a no-nonsence small car, looks practicle from all angles, mabe a little sell on head room at the back, from what I see in the pics, but I think if priced right, this is going to sell really well.

karizma_devil · 24th September 2009, 19:03

IMO it looks strictly ok . The rear looks kind of Fusion as all have said.

But 4+ lacs for diesel mill .. would be cut-throat competetion for Ritz !!

Anyways good to have many options in the market.

joseph5600 · 24th September 2009, 19:08

I assume this would be cheaper than the Ikon

gomzi · 24th September 2009, 19:27

Nice report Dippy, and nice pictoral comparison Sid.

The Figo looks quite Butch in profile. Me likes.

But it seems like not too many details have been given out yet, so lots of speculation.

I guess, price and kit (interior features/quality, performance and safety) will be key to position this car.

I really do hope they have atleast one variant with airbags and ABS and that the interiors are on par read: integrated player with controls on steering wheel, well fitted good plastics, comfy seats etc.

Well, maybe the variant I want to see might not come cheap!

.anshuman · 24th September 2009, 19:48

Figo does not look like a fresh design its a typical ford design and the connection to Fusion is clearly visible in the side profile apart from this it surely is a good looking car.

This car if priced correct may start new innings for Ford india, The variant with the tried and tested 1.4 tcdi engine looks very promising and will provide one more good choice in already very competitive segment.

dude131 · 24th September 2009, 20:00

IMO the Figo looks better than the A-Star and Santro but not better than the Punto & I20.

By I entering the Commercial vehicle sector I wonder if India will soon see the highly rated FORD TRANSIT vans

shubhodeepdas@g · 24th September 2009, 20:17

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Originally Posted by tj123

1.6L can be a thirsty engine and may brand the car as low on FE.
You know Aam Admi's first question is always "average kitna hai" ?
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The Ford powerplants deliver FE in a very driver oriented manner.

Have been driving a Fusion 1.6 for 4 years now, and it gives a standard 12 without AC in city, and 18 on the highway. Dips to 10 with AC and 16 on highway. But the same vehicle when driven hard can drop the FE to 12 on the highway. For its size, power, space and weight, IMO it's as economical as any other Maruti 800 CC. Cant really expect a 1.2 ton petrol hatch/car to do more, specially when it can burn rubber when needed.

lamborghini · 25th September 2009, 00:07

Even the discontinued 1.4 Duratec would do justice to this car.
I am just thinking that with a similar platform, space, engines as the Fiesta (Diesel atleast), won't the Figo actually be around 6L, and will it affect fiesta sales?

The reason this car is so similar to the Fusion is because it is based on the same platform as the Fusion.
I have a feeling that Ford is going to import the body dies from UK, in order to cut down costs, while designing an all new interior and suspension etc.
On the other hand, I would love a Figo 1.4/1.6S, in white/red/blue.
Hope Ford launches one variant for the enthusiasts, because then there would be no doubt what our fiesta would be replaced by (long term planning of course, she is running beautifully).

P.S: These pics are of the Fiesta MK6 ST as sold in UK.

Deep Blue · 25th September 2009, 00:17

Clean lines. Ford needs a wider service footprint for this segment.

EssYouWe · 25th September 2009, 00:28

Ouch! Did not like the looks. They are just too dated.

Ford has to grow up in India. With the Polo and hopefully a peppier Punto breathing down it's neck already, I wonder if these drab looks are enough to help it grab some eyeballs.

The engine options seem impressive! Hopefully that will be the usp of the car.

By the way, what is it with Ford and that Lime Green colour! Even the new North American Fiesta's adverts use that colour.

ladak.imran · 25th September 2009, 00:49

Everyone compares this car (or atleast its back), to the Fusion.
I don't think thats a bad thing.

The general public didnt take too kindly to the Fusion - but the Figo on the other hand, seems to be a fair balance between modern-ish styling and the Fusion's boxyness.

Compared to the i10/aStar/etc, i'd definitely pick the Figo.

However, in terms of 'character,' Fusion kicks ***.
Just my opinion..

24th September 2009, 18:33	#123
2theMax BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 338 Thanked: Once	Neat lines and sure going to give the Punto's and Polo's a run if they get the price band right.Why the secrecy with interiors ? Is ford still in the process of procuring Ch=CHEAP plastics for us ? Was the dispaly a RHD or LHD ? any sneaks ?
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24th September 2009, 18:37	#124
madhokritesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Thane Posts: 334 Thanked: 4 Times	Heres the link to the complete coverage to the Figo launch Delhi. Ford Figo Launch - a set on Flickr
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24th September 2009, 18:45	#125
musicmanaman BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kolkata Posts: 927 Thanked: 25 Times	The Figo looks like a no-nonsence small car, looks practicle from all angles, mabe a little sell on head room at the back, from what I see in the pics, but I think if priced right, this is going to sell really well.
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24th September 2009, 19:03	#126
karizma_devil BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 421 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	IMO it looks strictly ok . The rear looks kind of Fusion as all have said. But 4+ lacs for diesel mill .. would be cut-throat competetion for Ritz !! Anyways good to have many options in the market.
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24th September 2009, 19:08	#127
joseph5600 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 113 Thanked: Once	I assume this would be cheaper than the Ikon
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24th September 2009, 19:27	#128
gomzi BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 798 Thanked: 236 Times	Nice report Dippy, and nice pictoral comparison Sid. The Figo looks quite Butch in profile. Me likes. But it seems like not too many details have been given out yet, so lots of speculation. I guess, price and kit (interior features/quality, performance and safety) will be key to position this car. I really do hope they have atleast one variant with airbags and ABS and that the interiors are on par read: integrated player with controls on steering wheel, well fitted good plastics, comfy seats etc. Well, maybe the variant I want to see might not come cheap!
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24th September 2009, 19:48	#129
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,124 Times View My Garage	Figo does not look like a fresh design its a typical ford design and the connection to Fusion is clearly visible in the side profile apart from this it surely is a good looking car. This car if priced correct may start new innings for Ford india, The variant with the tried and tested 1.4 tcdi engine looks very promising and will provide one more good choice in already very competitive segment.
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24th September 2009, 20:00	#130
dude131 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Goa / Melbourne Posts: 125 Thanked: Once	IMO the Figo looks better than the A-Star and Santro but not better than the Punto & I20. By I entering the Commercial vehicle sector I wonder if India will soon see the highly rated FORD TRANSIT vans Attached Thumbnails
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25th September 2009, 00:07	#132
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,165 Thanked: 5,935 Times View My Garage	Even the discontinued 1.4 Duratec would do justice to this car. I am just thinking that with a similar platform, space, engines as the Fiesta (Diesel atleast), won't the Figo actually be around 6L, and will it affect fiesta sales? The reason this car is so similar to the Fusion is because it is based on the same platform as the Fusion. I have a feeling that Ford is going to import the body dies from UK, in order to cut down costs, while designing an all new interior and suspension etc. On the other hand, I would love a Figo 1.4/1.6S, in white/red/blue. Hope Ford launches one variant for the enthusiasts, because then there would be no doubt what our fiesta would be replaced by (long term planning of course, she is running beautifully). P.S: These pics are of the Fiesta MK6 ST as sold in UK. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by lamborghini : 25th September 2009 at 00:10.
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25th September 2009, 00:17	#133
Deep Blue BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Udupi Posts: 767 Thanked: 745 Times	Clean lines. Ford needs a wider service footprint for this segment.
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25th September 2009, 00:28	#134
EssYouWe Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 1,391 Thanked: 18 Times	Ouch! Did not like the looks. They are just too dated. Ford has to grow up in India. With the Polo and hopefully a peppier Punto breathing down it's neck already, I wonder if these drab looks are enough to help it grab some eyeballs. The engine options seem impressive! Hopefully that will be the usp of the car. By the way, what is it with Ford and that Lime Green colour! Even the new North American Fiesta's adverts use that colour.
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25th September 2009, 00:49	#135
ladak.imran BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 294 Thanked: 6 Times	Everyone compares this car (or atleast its back), to the Fusion. I don't think thats a bad thing. The general public didnt take too kindly to the Fusion - but the Figo on the other hand, seems to be a fair balance between modern-ish styling and the Fusion's boxyness. Compared to the i10/aStar/etc, i'd definitely pick the Figo. However, in terms of 'character,' Fusion kicks ***. Just my opinion..
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