Spotting the Ford Figo Overview

It’s been a long time to feel the pleasure of driving a small car in India. However, now it’s time to have fun driving such cars since Ford has recently launched the Figo. Based on the 2002-2008 European Fiesta platform, Ford Figo covers some similar features like its stable-mates – Fiesta Sedan and Fusion. Also, Figo is been developed by the developers of Fiesta Sedan. In India, the sales of premium hatchbacks have risen up due to the popularity of diesel variants and so Figo is now available in both diesel and petrol variants.
Ford Figo is available in the market with a choice of two outstanding engines. The one which is of petrol is powered by 1.2 litre mill. The engine is specially designed for India to make a fuel efficient car. The engine gives 71bhp @ 6250 rpm and 102Nm @ 4000rpm. To improve the fuel efficiency, Ford has geared the ratios on the taller side by providing good amount of space.
Apart from first engine, the other engine is 1.4 litre Duratorq diesel. This engine is also installed in Fiesta, Ikon, Fusion, albeit, but some modifications are needed to make it BS-IV compliant. The engine does not offer much power like its rivals, but has the capacity to provide 68 bhp @ 4000rpm and 160Nm @2000rpm. However, Figo is quite comfortable and easy to drive than other diesel engine cars in its range. Ford Figo has high fuel efficiency, but do not have turbo lag. In fact, one will not even feel of kicking-in the turbo.


The steering of this car is quick, accurate and well-weighted. On the other hand, diesel also offers petrol like feeling while driving. In diesel Figo, the steering is a little heavy as compared to the petrol variant. Both the variants have among the best ride-handling setups out of all superminis available in the market.
Instead of making a luxurious, full of features car, Ford has concentrated on the things that matters more to make a better car. Figo does not have climate control, but has the most powerful AC in its range. One can play songs directly from a pen-drive or mobile phone that can be imported via Bluetooth.
The performance is average, and the overall package is properly tuned for a 1.2 motor. As far as the color is concerned, this car has got attractive paint on its body. Also, the interior gives sporty look with stitching on the seats.
Ford Figo, base petrol 1.2 LXI is available at price of Rs. 4.12lakh on road, which is rising up to Rs. 5.20lakh for its Titanium model, whereas, for base 1.4 LXI, diesel Figo is available at Rs. 5.23lakh. At the top most level, Titanium variant is about to rise up to Rs. 6.20lakh.