Ford Figo 2010 2012 Petrol EXI

Figo 2010 2012 Petrol EXI Review

Ford Figo is the car which is reasonable in price and at the same time it is appealing. The exterior looks of the car is meant to woo the customers towards the brand. Ford Figo is the best design created by the Ford so far. The Ford Figo has a complete new look with a unique front, side and rear design which also the USP of the Ford Figo. The Figo?s front has a balanced look with a big and bold, human-eye shaped headlight cluster with bright lights and turn light bright enough to be visible at any part of the day. The fog lamps can be incorporated in the car with additional cost. The Upper grille is slim with a Ford logo centrally placed and the lower grille is large and aggressive. The front bumper is reduced and the flow lines and the curves are highly visible giving it an attractive look.

Rest of the body of the car is in same color which enhances the looks of the Figo. At the rear end, the car comprises of vertical shape taillights along with LED brake light at the rear end of the roof, turn indicator and reverse light. The overall length of the Ford Figo is 3795mm, width 1680mm (without ORVM) and height is 1427mm . the ground clearance and wheelbase of the Ford Figo is 168 mm and 2489 mm respectively. The interior of the car is enticing with the fabric, equipment and seating arrangement. The Figo has a wide boot space of 284 litres with spacious front seat row.

Ford Figo Petrol EXI Mileage

Ford Figo Petrol EXI has a 1.2 litre powered petrol engine of 1196 cc with SEFI along with a manual transmission matted with a five speed gear box. The engine is strong enough to give an output of 70bhp at 6,250 rpm which eventually provides an excellent mileage of 12.5kmpl in cities. The mileage increases to 15.5kmpl when the Figo is on the run at the highways which is best in class. The vehicle abides the emission norms of BS-IV (Bharat Stage - IV) of the country imposed on the four wheelers. The car is best in mileage and is fuel efficient in the hatchback segment of the vehicle in Indian market.

Power of Ford Figo Petrol EXI

The Ford Figo Petrol EXI has an all new 1.2 Litre, 1196cc, SEFI petrol engine with five-speed manual transmission to boost up the car with speed and throttle the road traffic with its presence. The engine is mated to a front wheel drive option. This new engine is capable enough of churning out 70bhp of power at 6,250 rpm and provides a maximum torque of 102Nm at 4,000 rpm in the vehicle which is more than sufficient. The Ford Figo Petrol EXI has an excellent tank capacity of 45 litres to last for your long drive.

Acceleration & Pick-up

If someone is willing to buy a B category hatchbacks than Ford Figo is the best option for them. The vehicle has a decent pick-up as it reaches 0-100 kmph in 15.5 seconds. The reason for it is the powerful engine of 1196 cc incorporated in the car which provides an excellent speed to the vehicle. The engine type consists of four cylinders, DOHC and SEFI. The top speed of the car is 148km/hr .

Ford Figo Petrol EXI Engine & Performance

The Ford Figo Petrol EXI has a powerful 1.2 Litre Petrol Engine of 1196 cc which is capable to yield an output of 70bhp at 6,250 rpm and can give a maximum torque of 102Nm at 4,000 rpm. The engine comprises of four cylinder and four valves for better performance. The valve configuration is of DOHC (Dual Over Head Cam) type ensures a better performance of the engine. Ford Figo Petrol EXI has a manual five speed gearbox which gives a throttle to the car. The fuel supply system of the car is of SEFI.

Braking & Handling

The braking system of Ford Figo Petrol EXI is very efficient and is best in the class . The vehicle has ventilated disc brakes in front while the rear one has drum brakes incorporated which is mostly found in all the cars of the B Plus segment in the Indian automobile market. The front suspension has independent McPherson Strut with dual path mounts and the rear suspension has Semi Independent Twist Beam, coil springs. The shock absorbers are McPherson Strut with Coil Springs which adds to the commendable performance of the vehicle. The Tyre Size of the Ford Figo LXI is 175/65 R14 which is capable to provide a better grip on road. The Tubeless Radial Tyre is more durable than other tyre types.

Safety Features

The Ford Figo petrol EXI is a compact car and is equipped with standard and advanced features in an affordable price range. Smart Programmable Remote Key control has also been incorporated in the car to add to its safety. The car comprises of some safety features including power door locks and power windows . The other safety features present in the car are engine immobilizer, keyless entry, door ajar warning, side impact beams and front impact beams. The car is equipped with day and night rear view mirror, passenger side rear view mirror, and central locking that further ensure safety and security.

Stereo & Accessories in Ford Figo Petrol EXI

The Ford Figo has an excellent MP3 player and Radio with AM & FM along with four speakers to provide the best sound quality while sitting in the car . The four speakers have been incorporated in the car with two in front and two at the rear end. The audio system used in the EXI model is not the latest but fulfills the need of an audio system in the vehicle.

Pros : stylish looks, exciting interior, sedan class features

Cons : less legroom space in the rear end of the car