Ford Figo

Overview:

The American automobile manufacturer, Ford Motors has established itself globally and has a lot of superior vehicles in the market. Their Ford Figo series is one of their famous hatchback, which are being sold in several global markets. It is popular for its compact size, which is perfect for city roads. The company is selling this model in two petrol engine options, which are cleverly mated with both manual and automatic transmission gear box. Its 1.4-litre petrol engine has the ability to churn out a maximum power and torque outputs of 84ps and 127Nm respectively. While the other slightly powerful 1.6-litre power plant also has the ability to produce a decent power and torque outputs. It is being sold in two variants, which are named as Ambiente and Trend. It has a reliable braking as well as proficient suspension mechanism, which keeps the vehicle well balanced at all times. This hatchback series is available in various sparkling exterior paint options, which makes it look captivating on roads. It is equipped with a lot of exterior features like bold radiator grille, body colored bumper, trendy headlight cluster and many other such aspects. Coming to the insides, it has a vibrant cyber blue interior trim that gives it a plush appearance. The seat are well cushioned and covered with premium upholstery. It center stack and door handles are treated in kinetic blue color that enhances the look of internal cabin. It also has a proficient air conditioning, power steering, electrically adjustable ORVMs and storage spaces. In terms of safety, this hatchback is bestowed with quite a few aspects like ABS with EBD, programmable keyless entry and dual front air bags. Furthermore, the car maker has also given a passive anti-theft system that safeguards the vehicle from unauthorized entry.

Mileage and Fuel Economy:

Both the petrol engines are integrated with a multi point fuel injection supply system, which allows the hatchback to produce a decent fuel economy. The 1.4-litre engine can deliver 12 Kmpl on the highways and 10 Kmpl in the city traffic conditions. While its 1.6-litre engine can return about 8-10 Kmpl approximately under standard driving experience.

Power:

Its 1.6-litre Ti-VCT engine has the capacity of generating a maximum power of 120ps at 6000rpm in combination with a peak torque of 152Nm at 4050rpm. On the other hand, its 1.4-litre motor can produce a power of 84ps at 6000rpm along with a peak torque of 127Nm at 4000rpm.

Acceleration and Pickup:

The engine with a five speed manual transmission gear box can accelerate from zero to 100 Kmph in close to 10-12 seconds, while it can attain a maximum speed in the range of 160 to 170 Kmph. At the same time, with the help of a four speed automatic transmission gear box, this motor has the ability to achieve a to speed of around 170 Kmph. It takes about 10 seconds for crossing the speed barrier of 100 Kmph from a standstill.

Exteriors:

The company has given this hatchback series an aerodynamic body structure and fitted it with a lot of striking aspects, which makes it look quite captivating. To start with its side profile, it is elegantly designed with neatly crafted wheel arches that are fitted with a set of steel or alloy wheels, depending on the variants. It has body colored door handles and outside rear view mirrors. These ORVMs are electrically adjustable and are incorporated with side turn blinkers, which provides additional safety. Its front facade is designed with a bold radiator, which has a lot of chrome treatment on it. This grille is surrounded by a well-lit headlight cluster that is powered by a bright halogen lamps and side turn indicator. This radiator grille is embedded with a company's badge in the center. It has a body colored bumper that has an attractive design and houses a hexagonal shaped air dam, which provides better air intake. It is also surrounded by a pair of round shaped fog lamps. Its rear end has a radiant taillight cluster that is equipped with halogen based brake light, turn indicator and courtesy lamp. Apart from these, it also has a stylish rear spoiler that is mounted with high mounted brake light.

Exterior Measurements:

This vehicle is designed with an overall length, width and height of 3795mm, 1680mm (excluding wing mirrors) and 1427mm respectively. It has a large wheelbase of 2489mm, which ensures a spacious internal cabin and it also has a decent ground clearance of 168mm. Its steering wheel supports a minimum turning radius of 5.2 meters.

Interiors:

Its internal section is designed in dual tone color scheme and is incorporated with comfortable seating arrangement. These seats are provided with lumbar support that adds up to the comfort levels. These are covered with fabric upholstery and have integrated headrests. The rear seat comes with foldable function, which helps in increasing the boot volume of car. The dashboard is equipped with a few features like AC vents, a supervision cluster, a three spoke steering wheel and a large glove box for storing small things at hand. Its seats along with door panels, dashboard and center fascia has extensive kinetic blue inserts, which further adds to its elegance. For keeping the driver updated, the company has given this Ford Figo hatchback series an advanced instrument panel with ice blue illumination and houses a digital tachometer, an electronic trip meter, low fuel warning light, door ajar warning and driver seat belt reminder notification.

Interior Comfort:

It is bestowed with a proficient air conditioning system including a heater that keeps the entire ambiance pleasant. The 12V power socket is available in center console for charging mobiles and other electronic devices. For enhancing the ambiance of its internal cabin, it is blessed with an advanced music system, which supports CD/MP3 player, USB interface, Aux-in port and four speakers. Its Trend variant has a multi functional steering wheel, which is mounted with audio and call control buttons for convenience of its occupants. Apart from these, it also has a day and night inside rear view mirror, cup and bottle holders, foldable grab handles with coat hooks, removable parcel tray, front sun visors with passenger's side vanity mirror, fabric inserts on door trim, front power windows and electric boot release.

Interior Measurements:

It has a spacious boot compartment of 284 litres,which can be further increased up to 947 litres by folding its rear seat. The internal section of this hatchback is quite roomy and provide ample head and shoulder space. At the same time, it also has a reasonably good fuel tank that helps in planning for longer drives.

Engine and Performance:

As said above, this model series is available in two petrol engine option for the buyers to select from. The 1.6-litre petrol motor comes with 1596cc of displacement capacity. It can churn out a maximum power of 120ps at 6000rpm in combination with a peak torque of 152Nm at 4050rpm. This power plant is cleverly mated with a four speed automatic transmission gear box, which sends the engine power to its front wheels. Whereas, its 1.4-litre engine has the capacity of displacing 1399cc. It has been integrated with four cylinders and sixteen valves using double overhead camshaft based valve configuration. This power plant has the ability of producing a peak power and torque outputs of 84ps at 6000rpm along with 127Nm at 4000rpm respectively. This engine is coupled with a five speed manual transmission gear box.

Stereo and Accessories:

The company has given this Ford Figo Hatchback series with an infotainment system that is equipped with an audio streaming function. It is compatible with radio with AM/FM tuner, CD/MP3 player, USB port, Aux-in socket, four speakers along with Bluetooth connectivity. It also has a multifunctional steering wheel that is integrated with audio and call control buttons. On the other hand, the owners can decorate its exteriors and interiors with several accessories like alloy wheels, fog lamps, rear spoiler, a pair of roof rails, a set of mud flaps, scuff plates, premium seat covers, gear knob bezel and floor mats.

Wheels:

The neatly carved wheel arches of its Ambiente variant is equipped with a sturdy set of 14-inch steel wheels, which have been fitted with full wheel covers. While the Trend trim is fitted with the same size alloy wheels that enhances the look of its side profile. These rims are covered with high performance tubeless radial tyres of size 175/65 R14. It also has a full size spare wheel, which is affixed in the boot compartment with all other tools required for changing a flat tyre. It is a standard feature across all the variants.

Braking and Handling:

Its front wheels are fitted with a set of ventilated disc brakes, while the rear ones get sturdy drum brakes. It is further assisted anti lock braking system along with electronic brake force distribution. The front axle is affixed with an independent McPherson strut with dual path mounts, while the rear axle is assembled with a semi independent twist beam along with coil springs. It has a power assisted steering system that comes with tilt adjustment function.

Safety and Security:

This Ford Figo hatchback series has a lot of protective aspects, which gives a stress free driving experience. It has 3-point seat belts for all passengers along with lap strap for rear center passenger. The PATS (passive anti theft system) safeguards it from any unauthorized entry. Apart from these, it is equipped with rear defogger, programmable keyless entry, front fog lamps, laminated glazed front windscreen, central locking system and a high mounted stop lamp.

Pros:

1. Available in both manual and automatic transmission gear box.
2. Internal cabin is quite spacious.
3. Decent fuel economy.

Cons:

1. Engine performance is quite reliable.
2. External appearance needs to improve.
3. Lots of comfort and safety features can be added.