Ford has launched the Figo facelift in India at Rs 5.15 lakh (ex-showroom, India). At this value, the up to date Ford Figo begins at about Rs 70,000 lower than the mannequin it replaces. The refreshed hatchback is available in seven variants with three engine-gearbox choices for patrons to select from.
On provide are three trim ranges – Ambiente, Titanium and Titanium Blu. The petrol-manual Figo (Ambiente) is priced at Rs 5.15 lakh, Rs 6.39 lakh for the Titanium and Rs 6.94 lakh for the range-topping Titanium Blu variant. The petrol-automatic, in the meantime, is obtainable solely on the Titanium trim and is priced at Rs eight.09 lakh. The diesel variations are priced at Rs 5.95 lakh, Rs 7.19 lakh and Rs 7.74 lakh for the Ambiente, Titanium and Blu trims, respectively.
By way of look, the Figo facelift sports activities minor modifications over its predecessor. It will get revised entrance and rear bumpers, a brand new honeycomb entrance grille, tweaked headlights and new 15-inch alloy wheels. The Titanium Blu variant will get blacked-out mirrors, entrance grille and roof for a sportier look. It additionally will get a special design for the alloy wheels and black decals on the doorways and boot lip.
Ford has tweaked the Figo’s inside as effectively, bringing it in step with the cabin of the Ford Aspire facelift and Ford Freestyle. The brand new top-spec Titanium Blu variant is feature-rich with gear like computerized local weather management, keyless entry, push-button begin/cease, computerized headlamps and wipers, parking digicam and a 7.Zero-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Apparently, Ford has determined to go away out the Sync3 infotainment system which will get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
By way of security, all variants of the Figo facelift get twin airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, seatbelt reminders and a speed-alert system with the intention to adjust to upcoming security norms. The highest-of-the-line Titanium Blu trim additionally will get adjustable rear headrests and a class-leading six airbags. Moreover, the petrol-automatic Figo will get further security advantages within the type of ESP, traction management and hill-start help.
A significant speaking level of the Figo facelift is the introduction of two new petrol engines. There’s a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder unit that makes 96hp and 120Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed handbook gearbox solely. The opposite new petrol engine is a 1.5-litre, three-cylinder unit that places out 123hp and 150Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed torque converter computerized gearbox. The 100hp/215Nm, 1.5-litre diesel engine is carried ahead from the sooner mannequin and can ship energy to the entrance wheels through a 5-speed handbook gearbox.
As was the case with the Aspire and Endeavour facelifts, Ford has lowered the worth tag of the Figo to assist it compete higher with its established rivals just like the Maruti Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Grand i10 and Volkswagen Polo. Given under is a desk evaluating the costs of the Figo facelift and its predecessor.