Report and First Pics: The Ford Figo is HERE !! More info - Pg19

Jebs · 23rd September 2009, 12:47

Heard that it will reach showrooms early Next year only. Hmm, i need to wait till then.

live2drive · 23rd September 2009, 12:52

Looks great. But the rear is too fusion-ish. Lets see how Ford goes with the pricing and engine options.

cargirl · 23rd September 2009, 12:54

Turns out that they have a (new) blog as well- http://drivingford.in

They've already got a post. Being a social media freak, I'm gonna look out for Ford Figo everywhere now- Twitter, Orkut etc.

Will keep you guys posted.

Glifford · 23rd September 2009, 12:54

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Looks nice. Has the traditional Ford lines visible across the current generation in India.

Bold and simple. No excess curves.

Cabin being boxy should be spacious like the Fusion (tho' not as much!)

Car Fan · 23rd September 2009, 12:54

It's not just the tailgate: the whole thing looks like an upgraded Fusion. Looks better though.

grules · 23rd September 2009, 12:54

I'm hearing that this car will be available in the showrooms only early next year. Is this just a pre-launch event? Can anyone confirm?

Somebody please tell me i'm wrong. Going by the looks, it definitely looks like a serious competitor in the hatchback segment. Ford India, please don't disappoint customers with long wait time.

ajmat · 23rd September 2009, 12:58

Recycled old Fiesta - not too much of a bad thing

frankmehta · 23rd September 2009, 12:58

I would be SUPER happy if it comes with the 1.6 duratec engine! And there should be a sports version too! Ford knows how to make it's cars fun, so we can expect some entertainment driving this one!

EDIT: does this also mean that Ford will let go off the current Fiesta and replace it with the Figo with a boot?

Jebs · 23rd September 2009, 12:59

Yes, It will be available only early Next Year. The car looks amazing and we call it as FUSION mini anyway. Though ford has rights to name it as "Splash" , they chose Figo . Not sure why...

rajivn · 23rd September 2009, 13:09

1.4TDCI engine in Figo will make this the best diesel hatchback. It would be peppy, fast, extremely frugal and usual fun to drive factors Ford cars are known for can make this - one exciting hatch. What do u guys think?

LandCruiser · 23rd September 2009, 13:10

To start with the car does not look cheap in anyway and it has a class. Hope the interiors match the exteriors and ford has a hot hatch in their hands. It has a very nice balanced look not too tall or short and the size very right. They can go between 4-6.5 with 3-4 engine options and variants and sweep the competition off. What will be the mileage of a 1.4 TDCI on this car (20+??)

Looks like they are not fully ready yet as the pictures of interiors and the pricing. I think the PR effort is counter the launch of Polo and some purchasing decisions around Diwali! Nice move! Figo! Go!

tushky · 23rd September 2009, 13:13

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Originally Posted by LandCruiser

To start with the car does not look cheap in anyway and it has a class. Hope the interiors match the exteriors and ford has a hot hatch in their hands. It has a very nice balanced look not too tall or short and the size very right. They can go between 4-6.5 with 3-4 engine options and variants and sweep the competition off. What will be the mileage of a 1.4 TDCI on this car (20+??)

Looks like they are not fully ready yet as the pictures of interiors and the pricing. I think the PR effort is counter the launch of Polo and some purchasing decisions around Diwali! Nice move! Figo! Go!

test mule shows that it has same interior like indian fiesta.

anachronix · 23rd September 2009, 13:29

WoW! Real nice surprise from Ford.

A good competitor to the next car in my list against the GP

pranava999 · 23rd September 2009, 13:36

Definitely one of the shortlisted choices for my next buy in the near future. Unless the Grande Punto gets a peppier engine, it sure might be the Figo.

sharma_sanjeevi · 23rd September 2009, 13:43

Looks good, but dosent the tail resemble the Fusion ?

Has the production for Fusion has been stopped or it is still being produced.

23rd September 2009, 12:47	#16
Jebs BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 379 Thanked: 66 Times	Heard that it will reach showrooms early Next year only. Hmm, i need to wait till then.
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23rd September 2009, 12:52	#17
live2drive BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 525 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	Looks great. But the rear is too fusion-ish. Lets see how Ford goes with the pricing and engine options.
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23rd September 2009, 12:54	#18
cargirl BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 35 Thanked: Once	Turns out that they have a (new) blog as well- http://drivingford.in They've already got a post. Being a social media freak, I'm gonna look out for Ford Figo everywhere now- Twitter, Orkut etc. Will keep you guys posted.
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23rd September 2009, 12:54	#20
Car Fan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 97 Thanked: 60 Times	It's not just the tailgate: the whole thing looks like an upgraded Fusion. Looks better though.
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23rd September 2009, 12:54	#21
grules BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 174 Thanked: 7 Times	I'm hearing that this car will be available in the showrooms only early next year. Is this just a pre-launch event? Can anyone confirm? Somebody please tell me i'm wrong. Going by the looks, it definitely looks like a serious competitor in the hatchback segment. Ford India, please don't disappoint customers with long wait time.
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23rd September 2009, 12:58	#22
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,858 Thanked: 27,925 Times View My Garage	Recycled old Fiesta - not too much of a bad thing
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23rd September 2009, 12:58	#23
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	I would be SUPER happy if it comes with the 1.6 duratec engine! And there should be a sports version too! Ford knows how to make it's cars fun, so we can expect some entertainment driving this one! EDIT: does this also mean that Ford will let go off the current Fiesta and replace it with the Figo with a boot? Last edited by frankmehta : 23rd September 2009 at 12:59.
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23rd September 2009, 12:59	#24
Jebs BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 379 Thanked: 66 Times	Yes, It will be available only early Next Year. The car looks amazing and we call it as FUSION mini anyway. Though ford has rights to name it as "Splash" , they chose Figo . Not sure why...
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23rd September 2009, 13:09	#25
rajivn BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 332 Thanked: 33 Times	1.4TDCI engine in Figo will make this the best diesel hatchback. It would be peppy, fast, extremely frugal and usual fun to drive factors Ford cars are known for can make this - one exciting hatch. What do u guys think?
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23rd September 2009, 13:10	#26
LandCruiser BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 712 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	To start with the car does not look cheap in anyway and it has a class. Hope the interiors match the exteriors and ford has a hot hatch in their hands. It has a very nice balanced look not too tall or short and the size very right. They can go between 4-6.5 with 3-4 engine options and variants and sweep the competition off. What will be the mileage of a 1.4 TDCI on this car (20+??) Looks like they are not fully ready yet as the pictures of interiors and the pricing. I think the PR effort is counter the launch of Polo and some purchasing decisions around Diwali! Nice move! Figo! Go!
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23rd September 2009, 13:29	#28
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	WoW! Real nice surprise from Ford. A good competitor to the next car in my list against the GP
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23rd September 2009, 13:36	#29
pranava999 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 845 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	Definitely one of the shortlisted choices for my next buy in the near future. Unless the Grande Punto gets a peppier engine, it sure might be the Figo.
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23rd September 2009, 13:43	#30
sharma_sanjeevi BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 598 Thanked: 113 Times	Looks good, but dosent the tail resemble the Fusion ? Has the production for Fusion has been stopped or it is still being produced.
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