Review: 1st-gen Ford Figo (2010)

rajivn · 10th February 2010, 16:01

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Originally Posted by sanjayc

With de-control of petrol/diesel prices and on top of that, 15-25% premium being planned on diesel vehicle at the time of sale itself by way of taxes/cess etc, and other uncertainties over different diesel pricing mechanisms for cars vis-a-vis goods carriers in the long term, does it make sense to invest in diesel cars for personal use?

Good question you asked there Sanjay. But, I guess it needs a separate thread to discuss about all that you asked. Maybe, you can open a thread in Indian Car Scene if there arent any threads on this topic.

Jebs · 10th February 2010, 17:26

Hi,

Just called up the chennai showroom, they said base P version will be priced at 3.46 lacs as per their records, it will be available in the showroom for display from Feb 20th onwards. They said the Top end diesel version(titanium) will be priced below 6 lacs for sure(not disclosed the correct price for top variants). Booking already started there , more than 70 bookings already. Min amount is Rs.10000

WindRide · 10th February 2010, 17:46

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Originally Posted by sanjayc

... 15-25% premium being planned on diesel vehicle at the time of sale itself by way of taxes/cess etc,

You can join the mad scramble for diesel cars before budget session to avoid being charged extra...

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanjayc

...and other uncertainties over different diesel pricing mechanisms for cars vis-a-vis goods carriers in the long term....

Nah, i don't see dual pricing for diesel. Will encourage black marketers.

But this is not the thread to discuss this.

Daewood · 10th February 2010, 17:49

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Originally Posted by Jebs

Hi,

Just called up the chennai showroom, they said base P version will be priced at 3.46 lacs as per their records

Thats a great price for a Bigger hatch.

Guess even Volkswagen officials will be keen to know the price,
and price their Polo accordingly.
Now can we expect huge discounts on i10, A-star, Ritz?

WindRide · 10th February 2010, 17:52

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Originally Posted by Daewood

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Guess even Volkswagen officials will be keen to know the price,
and price their Polo accordingly.
Now can we expect huge discounts on i10, A-star, Ritz?

I would guess even Fiat keeping an eye open to price their revamped new Palio (if at all its to be launched).

joe1980 · 10th February 2010, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jebs

Hi,

Just called up the chennai showroom, they said base P version will be priced at 3.46 lacs as per their records, it will be available in the showroom for display from Feb 20th onwards. They said the Top end diesel version(titanium) will be priced below 6 lacs for sure(not disclosed the correct price for top variants). Booking already started there , more than 70 bookings already. Min amount is Rs.10000

Good to note that the top end Diesel would cost less than 6L. I guess it would be good if is even lesser so as to really make an impact.

Brix · 10th February 2010, 20:03

Is it better to wait and watch, rather than buy immediately?

The pricing of the Polo is going to be very interesting......... !

3.46 seems like the real deal. Yes very feasible. Anyway by the third week of Feb, all details would tumble out.

anumod · 10th February 2010, 21:08

3.46 seems to be a good pricing and can crack the initial sale volume. Hope Ford will price in that range.

jacksons · 11th February 2010, 12:22

3.46 for base model ? I am sure a game for it, keeping my fingers crossed for the big day when ford will anounce the prices.
Does any one know if any of dealer at Delhi is taking advance booking ?

tj123 · 11th February 2010, 12:56

I think more than team Bhpian's VW guys will be anxious to know about FIGO’s pricing and vise versa. I think both want to hold on there price cards till the last moment.

Now the question is who will declare the prices first, interestingly neither Ford nor VW has announced a probable date for announcing prices.

It’s a wait and watch game !

anachronix · 11th February 2010, 14:11

The Figo will be launched in the 1st week of March. Stocks will be sent to the dealer by the 3rd/4th week of February! Expect the OTR price for Petrol Titanium in the range of 4.5 Lakhs (Need to be confirmed by Ford anyway)!

sameer551 · 11th February 2010, 15:20

Ford Figo would be launched before 10th march I think. I'm sure we'll will see new ads on TV during IPL matches. Would be feast to eyes to see new ads of all these figo, polo and puntos during ipl breaks.

shamax20 · 11th February 2010, 17:13

vw polo launch on feb 23rd mumbai. so ford figo's pricing is after vw polo

gsantho3 · 11th February 2010, 19:04

Guys,

I have enquired the dealers in chennai & coimbatore. They informed that FIGO delivery will be made from March 6th. TD will be available from 20th. The bookings are already opened.

-NUT-case · 12th February 2010, 00:56

Video Grab from Clip posted by TJ123.

Comparing Figo with Zen Estilo

Figo has
1. better ground clearance
2. It is much wider than estilo
3. Slightly shorter
4. Has wider tires

Review: 1st-gen Ford Figo (2010)-figozen.jpg

Comparing Figo with Alto
Overall a much bigger car.

Review: 1st-gen Ford Figo (2010)-figoalto.jpg

The 2 pics give us an idea of teh size of figo .

10th February 2010, 17:26	#302
Jebs BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 380 Thanked: 67 Times	Hi, Just called up the chennai showroom, they said base P version will be priced at 3.46 lacs as per their records, it will be available in the showroom for display from Feb 20th onwards. They said the Top end diesel version(titanium) will be priced below 6 lacs for sure(not disclosed the correct price for top variants). Booking already started there , more than 70 bookings already. Min amount is Rs.10000
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10th February 2010, 20:03	#307
Brix BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 585 Thanked: 24 Times	Is it better to wait and watch, rather than buy immediately? The pricing of the Polo is going to be very interesting......... ! 3.46 seems like the real deal. Yes very feasible. Anyway by the third week of Feb, all details would tumble out.
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10th February 2010, 21:08	#308
anumod BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 631 Thanked: 776 Times	3.46 seems to be a good pricing and can crack the initial sale volume. Hope Ford will price in that range.
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11th February 2010, 12:22	#309
jacksons BANNED Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 362 Thanked: 67 Times	3.46 for base model ? I am sure a game for it, keeping my fingers crossed for the big day when ford will anounce the prices. Does any one know if any of dealer at Delhi is taking advance booking ? Last edited by jacksons : 11th February 2010 at 12:24.
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11th February 2010, 12:56	#310
tj123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BLR Posts: 1,157 Thanked: 689 Times	I think more than team Bhpian's VW guys will be anxious to know about FIGO’s pricing and vise versa. I think both want to hold on there price cards till the last moment. Now the question is who will declare the prices first, interestingly neither Ford nor VW has announced a probable date for announcing prices. It’s a wait and watch game !
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11th February 2010, 14:11	#311
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	The Figo will be launched in the 1st week of March. Stocks will be sent to the dealer by the 3rd/4th week of February! Expect the OTR price for Petrol Titanium in the range of 4.5 Lakhs (Need to be confirmed by Ford anyway)! Last edited by anachronix : 11th February 2010 at 14:12.
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11th February 2010, 15:20	#312
sameer551 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 309 Thanked: 0 Times	Ford Figo would be launched before 10th march I think. I'm sure we'll will see new ads on TV during IPL matches. Would be feast to eyes to see new ads of all these figo, polo and puntos during ipl breaks.
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11th February 2010, 17:13	#313
shamax20 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 7 Thanked: 0 Times	vw polo launch on feb 23rd mumbai. so ford figo's pricing is after vw polo
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11th February 2010, 19:04	#314
gsantho3 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 9 Thanked: 0 Times	Guys, I have enquired the dealers in chennai & coimbatore. They informed that FIGO delivery will be made from March 6th. TD will be available from 20th. The bookings are already opened.
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12th February 2010, 00:56	#315
-NUT-case BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 263 Thanked: 12 Times	Video Grab from Clip posted by TJ123. Comparing Figo with Zen Estilo Figo has 1. better ground clearance 2. It is much wider than estilo 3. Slightly shorter 4. Has wider tires Comparing Figo with Alto Overall a much bigger car. The 2 pics give us an idea of teh size of figo .
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