Review: 1st-gen Ford Figo (2010)

Mpower · 27th April 2010, 00:28

Any idea if the is a boot on the ouside (the firewall side)

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Originally Posted by Amartya

However, that doesn't play any functional role, even dust/grime doesn't matter on that linkage (it's similar to the linkage one can see from the gearbox to the propeller shaft of most real wheel drive vehicles), so the boot is not necessary.

If the boot is not necessary then why do 95% of the cars have it? Pretty sure the Fiesta has one too.

rejoycjohn · 27th April 2010, 10:39

Hey folks , Lemme introduce my friends Figo Zxi to you .
More description let the pics take over

ooppps pics not gettin uploaded !!!!
mods ny issues ???

RGK · 27th April 2010, 10:40

Originally Posted by Mustang.101

<<<Gemi, Slight pull is not a problem, Today i drove a figo with those defective apollos & I can assure you that the pull is really really strong.

This means that ford is already calling up the figo owners with defective tires & they know who these guuys are & i guess you are not one of them.>>>
<<Thats really reassuring mustang. You sure are an angel for ford owners.

I was actually quite disturbed with this thing. Good to know that ford knows the exact cars and that they are being recalled. Really Great Work.>>

One of my colleague has taken TDCI ZXi from MPL chennai on last thursday. Moon dust silver. I just saw the vehicle. It has come with Apollo. But I did not tell anything about the apolllo as he is excited on his new purchase.

shubhodeepdas@g · 27th April 2010, 10:45

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Originally Posted by silverknight

You mean for the steering rod behind the clutch, I think sanjayc confirmed that even Fiesta does not have it.

Fiesta, Ikon, Fusion do not have it to my knowledge. Don't remember seeing it in Accent either.

I don't think Punto has it either. You can check here (http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/fiatpu...S_DSC02676.JPG) but with the steering connector higher up, it's not visually accessible.

Polo seems to have a black box concealing the whole thing. And I distinctly remember getting bugged by it during the test drives. That's because the Clutch has a lesser travel as compared to the other 2 pedals thanks to the box. (http://www.team-bhp.com/carpics/volk...vw_polo_14.jpg)

But I agree that the carpet area can be a better cut and finished around the hole.

headers · 27th April 2010, 12:58

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Originally Posted by RGK

One of my colleague has taken TDCI ZXi from MPL chennai on last thursday. Moon dust silver. I just saw the vehicle. It has come with Apollo. But I did not tell anything about the apolllo as he is excited on his new purchase.

You are a true friend and thats why you did not tell him but post in a Public Forum

sumathindra · 27th April 2010, 13:22

Thanks GTO, excellent review after reading your review i bought the titanium 1.2, getting delivery tomorrow ...

Sergei · 27th April 2010, 14:33

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Originally Posted by sumathindra

Thanks GTO, excellent review after reading your review i bought the titanium 1.2, getting delivery tomorrow ...

Make sure you get the right tyres.

atrisarkar · 27th April 2010, 15:15

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Originally Posted by sumathindra

Thanks GTO, excellent review after reading your review i bought the titanium 1.2, getting delivery tomorrow ...

Can you tell us when and where you went to. I'm still waiting for mine.

sumathindra · 27th April 2010, 15:50

yes i did notice that apolo, mrf and good year are used..which is recommended?

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Originally Posted by Sergei

Make sure you get the right tyres.

which tyres are recommended please?

longhorn · 27th April 2010, 16:10

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Originally Posted by sumathindra

yes i did notice that apolo, mrf and good year are used..which is recommended?

which tyres are recommended please?

Good Year if you want comfort, MRF will last longer and give your better exchange value in case you want to exchange your tyres as soon as you take the car out of the showroom. Apollo to be strictly avoided.

sumathindra · 27th April 2010, 16:15

wonder why they even go for apollo when there are issues with it!!! anyways i have to see what tyres i get tomorrow :-)

scorpio07 · 27th April 2010, 17:05

i dont think any figos are fitted with Apollo anymore, i had mine with apollo, getting it replaced at Ford to GoodYear

kadri007 · 27th April 2010, 21:22

Has anyone got the spare parts details and Service charge details for Figo.

How much it would cost for Engine Oil, Oil Filter, etc

Also how much it would cost for replacing the airbags.

sumathindra · 27th April 2010, 22:24

any idea how much they charge to swap??

ownerofazkaban · 28th April 2010, 00:01

Based on the reviews so for, is it fair enough to conclude that Figo fuel economy is in the range for Petrol =10-12kmpl, Diesel =13-14.5kmpl for City drive ?

Essentially Swift/Ritz Diesels beat Figo Diesel hands down in city milage ?

27th April 2010, 10:39	#2192
rejoycjohn BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore / Calicut Posts: 462 Thanked: 864 Times View My Garage	Hey folks , Lemme introduce my friends Figo Zxi to you . More description let the pics take over ooppps pics not gettin uploaded !!!! mods ny issues ??? Last edited by rejoycjohn : 27th April 2010 at 10:44.
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27th April 2010, 10:40	#2193
RGK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DPM and CHN Posts: 1,848 Thanked: 1,180 Times	Originally Posted by Mustang.101 <<<Gemi, Slight pull is not a problem, Today i drove a figo with those defective apollos & I can assure you that the pull is really really strong. This means that ford is already calling up the figo owners with defective tires & they know who these guuys are & i guess you are not one of them.>>> <<Thats really reassuring mustang. You sure are an angel for ford owners. I was actually quite disturbed with this thing. Good to know that ford knows the exact cars and that they are being recalled. Really Great Work.>> One of my colleague has taken TDCI ZXi from MPL chennai on last thursday. Moon dust silver. I just saw the vehicle. It has come with Apollo. But I did not tell anything about the apolllo as he is excited on his new purchase.
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27th April 2010, 13:22	#2196
sumathindra BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 766 Thanked: 498 Times View My Garage	Thanks GTO, excellent review after reading your review i bought the titanium 1.2, getting delivery tomorrow ...
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27th April 2010, 16:15	#2201
sumathindra BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 766 Thanked: 498 Times View My Garage	wonder why they even go for apollo when there are issues with it!!! anyways i have to see what tyres i get tomorrow :-)
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27th April 2010, 17:05	#2202
scorpio07 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 285 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	i dont think any figos are fitted with Apollo anymore, i had mine with apollo, getting it replaced at Ford to GoodYear
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27th April 2010, 21:22	#2203
kadri007 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore/Mangalore Posts: 433 Thanked: 7 Times	Has anyone got the spare parts details and Service charge details for Figo. How much it would cost for Engine Oil, Oil Filter, etc Also how much it would cost for replacing the airbags.
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27th April 2010, 22:24	#2204
sumathindra BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 766 Thanked: 498 Times View My Garage	any idea how much they charge to swap??
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28th April 2010, 00:01	#2205
ownerofazkaban BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 458 Thanked: 82 Times View My Garage	Economy Based on the reviews so for, is it fair enough to conclude that Figo fuel economy is in the range for Petrol =10-12kmpl, Diesel =13-14.5kmpl for City drive ? Essentially Swift/Ritz Diesels beat Figo Diesel hands down in city milage ?
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