Review: 1st-gen Ford Figo (2010)

Brix · 15th March 2010, 17:02

Yeah - the shake up is there in most diesel cars. In fact in the Innova and Qualis, I have been slapped in the palm by the gear knob when starting. No cause for concern.

DieselAddikt · 15th March 2010, 17:15

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Originally Posted by Mustang.101

It happens in all ford diesel cars whether in India or abroad

It shakes for a very short period of time in multijet engines also.

Nilesh5417 · 15th March 2010, 17:34

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Originally Posted by kiku007

+ves and -ves have been discussed a LOT here! So let me just add somethings not discussed here,

The Music System hanged when we attempted to pair it with the phone. Even switching the car on-off wouldn't reset it. DISAPPOINTED.
I know a diesel car isn't the most silent place to be. But then, compared to the Fiesta TDCi, the NVH levels are definetly high. Some cost cutting there? Eg. The Fiesta TDCI doesn't shake at engine start-stop like the Figo.
Dealers - There's a lot of scope for improvement. Why?
1. They had no idea on how to reset the music system when it hanged. Actually they were more eager in handing over the car to the next person in queue.
2. They didn't have display car's security code to check out the bluetooth connectivity.
3. Asked for a Feedback book to record my experience. They were clueless. They don't have a feedback book.
I'm not too enthusiastic of the service centres now. Not that they are bad. But the increased volumes (In multiples with the Figo) would demand a lot from them and lets see if they face the challenge well.

A very pertinent point!! The dealer i went to for a TD ("Talera Ford") didnt have a clue on how to pair the phone and the music system.

Also, the auto volume control based on speeds simply wasnt enough!! Like you pointed out, the NVH levels are way more than what i experienced in a swift ddi for that matter. The made it clear from the 1st turn of the key that it was a DIESEL!

mkerala · 15th March 2010, 18:12

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Originally Posted by joethomasv

My sales manager just informed me that my car will be ready for delivery this saturday. He's a little distracted, with his wedding fixed and all.

As per my dealer, I can get one tomorrow if i change my color option to white or chill. But i decided to wait. Squeeze zxi 1.2 will be available this week itself to me.

sanjayc · 15th March 2010, 18:33

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Originally Posted by Gilead

The sound insulation on the Figo TDCi is not as good as in the Fiesta TDCi. It's the same level as in the Ikon TDCi.

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Originally Posted by kiku007

I know a diesel car isn't the most silent place to be. But then, compared to the Fiesta TDCi, the NVH levels are definetly high. Some cost cutting there? Eg. The Fiesta TDCI doesn't shake at engine start-stop like the Figo.

So you guys have now started comparing Figo with Fiesta which is almost twice the cost?? Is Figo that good? Mighty impressed, then!

Regarding bluetooth troubleshooting, I pity these poor sales rep..I have couple of experiences with Dell/HP so call technically qualified troubleshooters/engineers who find it hard when it comes to bt/wireless issues..what these sales rep guys can do, is anybody's guess?

sidindica · 15th March 2010, 18:46

figo with alloys and fog lamps, black dashboard of titanium.

anachronix · 15th March 2010, 18:48

The Titanium would come with Fogs & alloys then!?

Brix · 15th March 2010, 19:02

Red looks awesome indeed. Very catchy color. I'm keeping it on top of my list.

I reckon that any Bluetooth problem could be solved by a firmware update to the HU.
A lot of people have to start complaining though before Ford calls up the OEM provider.

Bluetooth stacks are quite picky and you generally face the same problem when pairing a different brand headsets with a different brand phone.

Mustang.101 · 15th March 2010, 19:03

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Originally Posted by anachronix

The Titanium would come with Fogs & alloys then!?

No it does not,

Alloys - Approx 16000 INR

Fogs - Approx. 3000 INR

Mpower · 15th March 2010, 19:16

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Originally Posted by aditya116

I think the hazard warning lights are a good addition.

I think its a great feature and the government should make it mandatory considering alarming level of traffic accidents in our country.
Good Job Ford !!

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Originally Posted by Mustang.101

Yes i bet its a car saver, I have personnaly suffered from a bus going into my backside , & boy its painful

Could you share some technical detail on how this works? Is this triggered using a brake pressure sensor or is it based on purely on speed.

Mustang.101 · 15th March 2010, 19:27

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Originally Posted by Mpower

Could you share some technical detail on how this works? Is this triggered using a brake pressure sensor or is it based on purely on speed.

It works on the basis of a deceleration sensor.

In a lay man's term, as soon as you press the brakes, the following steps take place

1) It checks if speed is above 96 kmph
2) If Yes, Then it starts to measure the negative change in speed per second
3) If it is found that the measured quantity is above a certain fixed pre-requisite, then hazard lights blink till the time braking occurs

First two steps here take place in a fraction of a second.

Gilead · 15th March 2010, 19:27

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Originally Posted by sanjayc

So you guys have now started comparing Figo with Fiesta which is almost twice the cost?? Is Figo that good? Mighty impressed, then!

The typical sales pitch is 'Figo is a Fiesta without a boot and costs 2.5L less', so it might be appropriate to point out the differences.

harimakesh · 15th March 2010, 19:27

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Originally Posted by Mustang.101

No it does not,

Alloys - Approx 16000 INR

Fogs - Approx. 3000 INR

Fog lamps pair costing 3000 is not HIGH? for the price sensitive Hatch segment? Why this essential safety feature stripped on Top end Zxi/titanium?

Alloys is it a set of 5 wheels at 16000?

rajivn · 15th March 2010, 19:31

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Originally Posted by Mustang.101

No it does not,

Alloys - Approx 16000 INR

Fogs - Approx. 3000 INR

I think the prices are reasonable. Is it possible to fit those alloys in Fiesta wheels? I believe the tyre profiles are the same for both Figo and Fiesta.

Mustang.101 · 15th March 2010, 19:31

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Originally Posted by harimakesh

Fog lamps pair costing 3000 is not HIGH? for the price sensitive Hatch segment? Why this essential safety feature stripped on Top end Zxi/titanium?

Alloys is it a set of 5 wheels at 16000?

alloys are 4 wheels

Pricing : I am not too sure about the price but this is the maximum that these two accessories will cost

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Brix BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 585 Thanked: 24 Times	Yeah - the shake up is there in most diesel cars. In fact in the Innova and Qualis, I have been slapped in the palm by the gear knob when starting. No cause for concern.
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sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,902 Thanked: 8,348 Times	figo with alloys and fog lamps, black dashboard of titanium. Attached Thumbnails
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anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	The Titanium would come with Fogs & alloys then!?
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Brix BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 585 Thanked: 24 Times	Red looks awesome indeed. Very catchy color. I'm keeping it on top of my list. I reckon that any Bluetooth problem could be solved by a firmware update to the HU. A lot of people have to start complaining though before Ford calls up the OEM provider. Bluetooth stacks are quite picky and you generally face the same problem when pairing a different brand headsets with a different brand phone. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Brix : 15th March 2010 at 19:04.
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