Ford Figo 2015 Launched @ Rs 4.30 lacs

Ford has launched the second generation of its flagship hatchback for India, the Ford Figo today. This is a hatchback i.e. boot-less version of Ford Figo Aspire sedan and Ford Figo's petrol variants are priced at 4.29 lacs and diesel variants have been priced at 5.3 lacs. The pricing for the small car is reminiscent of the first-gen Figo, which was also launched with a competitive price in 2010. The car has been launched as a rival to Maruti Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Grand i10 and Tata Bolt.

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Figo shares most of its components with the Aspire sedan, with exception to its rear profile. The car also features the same prominent styling as the Aspire, including the Aston Martin-like grille.

Features like the Ford SYNC infotainment system, Ford MyKey, My Dock, etc find their application in Figo, the same way they do in the Aspire. As far as safety is concerned, Ford Figo also features dual front airbags as standard, just like the Aspire. Top-of-the-range Titanium+ model will feature side and curtain airbags, which will add to a grand total of a segment-first 6 airbags.

The first-gen Figo motors have been replaced with the ones introduced in the Aspire. As far as variants are concerned, Petrol variants feature a 1.2-liter TiVCT 4-cylinder motor and a more powerful 1.5-liter TiVCT with 6-speed dual clutch and diesel variants will feature the 1.5-liter TDCi motor.

Nigel Harris, president and managing director, Ford India said “Built on Ford’s latest global platform, the all-new Figo is an able and worthy successor to one of Ford’s most well-known and trusted nameplates in India.” He further added “An outstanding value for money package, the new Figo is cleverly built to appeal to the Indian consumers who don’t want to compromise on looks, practicality, safety, cutting-edge technology and above all, exceptional fuel efficiency.”

The mileage of the car remans same as that of the Aspire sedan i.e. 18.16kmpl for its petrol variants and 25.83kmpl for the diesel variants. The car is also available in same color schemes as the sedan, which include Ruby Red, Sparkling Gold, Oxford White, Tuxedo Black, Deep Impact Blue, Ingot Silver and Smoke Grey.

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The Specs:

• Engine: 1.2L TiVCT, 1.5-liter TiVCT - Petrol; 1.5L TDCi - Diesel
• Horsepower: 88 PS @ 6300 rpm, 112 PS @ 6300 rpm (Petrol); 100 PS @ 3750 rpm (Diesel)
• Torque: 112 Nm @ 4000 rpm, 136 Nm @ 4250 rpm (Petrol); 215 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm (Diesel)
• Gearbox: 5-speed Manual Transmission; 6-Speed dual-clutch Powershift Automatic Transmission (only with 1.5-liter TiVCT)
• Price: 4.3 lacs Petrol (Ex-Showroom Delhi); 5.3 lacs Deisel (Ex-Showroom Delhi)

Watch out Ford Figo Launch Video

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