Review: 1st-gen Ford Figo (2010)

ridinthru' · 22nd March 2010, 22:52

Folks,

Took a TD of the Titanium this week end, really impressed, plan to purchase by April end. One question for the gurus, what would be the right upgrade for the wheels if I went in for 15" alloys ??

rajeshvin · 23rd March 2010, 07:18

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Originally Posted by ridinthru'

Folks,

Took a TD of the Titanium this week end, really impressed, plan to purchase by April end. One question for the gurus, what would be the right upgrade for the wheels if I went in for 15" alloys ??

IMO don't upgrade to 15'' alloys, it will affect handling, keep the same 14'' size and upgrade tyre size to 185/65/R14 or 185/60/R14

gemithomas · 23rd March 2010, 08:03

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Originally Posted by rajeshvin

IMO don't upgrade to 15'' alloys, it will affect handling, keep the same 14'' size and upgrade tyre size to 185/65/R14 or 185/60/R14

15" would improve handling at the cost of ride comfort.

rajeshvin · 23rd March 2010, 08:46

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Originally Posted by gemithomas

15" would improve handling at the cost of ride comfort.

In my experience it is either way, upgrade in tyre size in my Fiesta from 175/65/R14 to 185/65/R14 slightly affected handling (I mean slightly) compare to stock tyre size but ride has improved lot, also suspension are tweaked to 14'', upgrading to 15'' will take more haul on suspension, secondly IMO steering is calibrated to give right feed back on stock rim size not upgrade one which will affect handling, practically this is my experience, technically I may be wrong.

mkerala · 23rd March 2010, 08:59

How many of you here have booked figo at kairali ford, kerala? There are too many complaints floating around about them.

benbsb29 · 23rd March 2010, 09:34

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Originally Posted by mkerala

How many of you here have booked figo at kairali ford, kerala? There are too many complaints floating around about them.

Do you have any other choice? I thought they were the only Ford dealer in Kerala, with branches all over.

Unni.ak regularly deals with them for servicing of his Fiesta TDCi. You could contact him for his feedback on them.

mkerala · 23rd March 2010, 09:39

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

Do you have any other choice? I thought they were the only Ford dealer in Kerala, with branches all over.

Unni.ak regularly deals with them for servicing of his Fiesta TDCi. You could contact him for his feedback on them.

Kairali has outlet in south kerala. PVS ford has in north kerala.

Brix · 23rd March 2010, 11:51

Someone has mentioned that the delay was because Figo was being pushed for the BS-IV norms and that the existing lot was BS-III. Is that the reason?

I see that the Fiesta 1.4 TDCi EXI is BS-III in the website.

The showroom person to whom I talked to mentioned that the Figo was BS-V or something. I was stumped. Probably she meant that BS-V will come in 2050 and its ready till then.

xingamazon · 23rd March 2010, 11:56

OFF TOPIC
One word of appreciation to Mustang and Brix. You guys have worked a lot in getting the doubts clarified for the team members.
In fact thats a factor which is making this thread more interesting read than the Polo thread, as people have doubts but there is no one to answer. I know you must be checking the thread day in and day out and answering our queries.

Hats off to you guys for your contribution.

scorpio07 · 23rd March 2010, 12:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brix

Someone has mentioned that the delay was because Figo was being pushed for the BS-IV norms and that the existing lot was BS-III. Is that the reason?

I see that the Fiesta 1.4 TDCi EXI is BS-III in the website.

The showroom person to whom I talked to mentioned that the Figo was BS-V or something. I was stumped. Probably she meant that BS-V will come in 2050 and its ready till then.

I don't think that would be the reason as far as my knowledge, they have Euro 4 engines which is similar to BS-4 so that is definitely not the reason.

check the link below

Ford Figo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

sanjayc · 23rd March 2010, 13:10

Question for the good samaritans from Ford:

Will older vehicles with BS III norms like the Fiesta Petrol Sxi I got in Dec 2009, be able to cope up with new, cleaner fuel going to be in vogue from April 1st onwards?
If so, any performance/power/whatever else downsides to the same?

Brix · 23rd March 2010, 14:31

OFF TOPIC REPLY
Thanks xing ! But I'm also quenching my thirst at the TBHP Oasis.

I'm learning more than I have contributed. Mustang is the real hero.

Quote:

Originally Posted by xingamazon

OFF TOPIC
One word of appreciation to Mustang and Brix. You guys have worked a lot in getting the doubts clarified for the team members.
In fact thats a factor which is making this thread more interesting read than the Polo thread, as people have doubts but there is no one to answer. I know you must be checking the thread day in and day out and answering our queries.

Hats off to you guys for your contribution.

Brix · 23rd March 2010, 14:40

No such reason as to why it should be so.

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Originally Posted by recshenoy

I heard black color is not availabe currently in Bangalore! is it true?

Very much possible. I've seen that happen a lot.
I saw a green Figo in the parking basement, though it was unregistered.
And I saw another one on Eldams Road, registered. But MPL said that no deliveries have started from their side.

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Originally Posted by Gilead

Looks like Ford's own employees have used their influence and cornered the first batch of cars.

mkerala · 23rd March 2010, 15:35

Can anyone here post the exact price of two year warranty for figo petrol (ZXI)? Every one is saying different prices.

hyd_traveller · 23rd March 2010, 15:36

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Originally Posted by Mustang.101

One panther black figo coming up ! not a good one though. During the Gurgaon-Jaipur drive.

Flickr Photo Download: Ford Figo Media Drive

Wow Mustang,

You saw a "TN" registered Figo on Gurgaon - Jaipur Highway.

Someone must have driven miles and miles and more already while most are still discussing whether Figos have hit the road ...

22nd March 2010, 22:52	#1051
ridinthru' BANNED Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: roaming Posts: 134 Thanked: 20 Times	Folks, Took a TD of the Titanium this week end, really impressed, plan to purchase by April end. One question for the gurus, what would be the right upgrade for the wheels if I went in for 15" alloys ??
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23rd March 2010, 08:59	#1055
mkerala BANNED Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: kottayam Posts: 282 Thanked: Once	How many of you here have booked figo at kairali ford, kerala? There are too many complaints floating around about them.
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23rd March 2010, 11:51	#1058
Brix BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 585 Thanked: 24 Times	Someone has mentioned that the delay was because Figo was being pushed for the BS-IV norms and that the existing lot was BS-III. Is that the reason? I see that the Fiesta 1.4 TDCi EXI is BS-III in the website. The showroom person to whom I talked to mentioned that the Figo was BS-V or something. I was stumped. Probably she meant that BS-V will come in 2050 and its ready till then.
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23rd March 2010, 11:56	#1059
xingamazon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,400 Thanked: 122 Times	OFF TOPIC One word of appreciation to Mustang and Brix. You guys have worked a lot in getting the doubts clarified for the team members. In fact thats a factor which is making this thread more interesting read than the Polo thread, as people have doubts but there is no one to answer. I know you must be checking the thread day in and day out and answering our queries. Hats off to you guys for your contribution.
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23rd March 2010, 13:10	#1061
sanjayc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 953 Thanked: 8 Times	Question for the good samaritans from Ford: Will older vehicles with BS III norms like the Fiesta Petrol Sxi I got in Dec 2009, be able to cope up with new, cleaner fuel going to be in vogue from April 1st onwards? If so, any performance/power/whatever else downsides to the same?
	() Thanks

23rd March 2010, 15:35	#1064
mkerala BANNED Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: kottayam Posts: 282 Thanked: Once	Can anyone here post the exact price of two year warranty for figo petrol (ZXI)? Every one is saying different prices.
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