Ford India Unveils Small Car Figo

September 23, 2009

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Ford has unveiled the much awaited small car Figo at a function in New Delhi. The car was unveiled by Alan Mulally, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company. Ford is focusing on economies of scale and implementing One Ford strategy across markets. The Figo (code named B517) will be launched in the country in March 2010. The Figo (showcased was a Titanium variant) which is expected to compete with the Hyundai i20 and the Maruti Swift, was also showcased to its dealers in Chennai recently.

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The small car will be a four-door hatchback, powered by an indigenous diesel (1.4 Duratorq) and petrol (1.2 Duratec) engine manufactured at its Chennai plant. Ford India has invested around $500 million (Rs 2,400 crore) to double the current capacity by one lakh cars and 2.5 lakh engines. Expect Ford to price the Figo very competitively and give competition a run for its money.

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20 Responses to “Ford India Unveils Small Car Figo”

  1. Jonson Says:

    It looks similar like da flop fusion !!!!!!

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  2. sameer Says:

    it derives a lot from fusion and i believe fusion is a great car. this looks promising as well.

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  3. Jonson Says:

    ya actually i agree……great car 2 drive in city…..nd i c dis new car from Ford has got it all……:P

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  4. abdul Says:

    Its the ford fiesta hatchback in Europe, a few cosmetic changes you have the Figo !!!

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  5. Harish Kumar Says:

    It is great and is a Fusion with lower price tag!

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  6. Chandra Babu S Says:

    As Ford is noted for leg space and the same thing happened here with a touch of i10 elevation in the front and all about a classy and i catchy one……. click varies on onraod price and mileage along with CNG means Grt Da.

    Best wishes to Figo to catch the fig of motor world.

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  7. Shrey Soni Says:

    Average looks.
    Looks cpied from i10 & Ford fiesta.
    Gonna be flop :-(

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  8. p.praveen Says:

    i love fusion. but this looks great

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  9. shekhar Says:

    Fantastic look & Design i m waiting for launch……….. My best wishes to ford launch this car as early.

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  10. Appan Says:

    I too love FiGo.But the price (ex-showroom)of the base model should be less than 4.

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  11. Eric Says:

    The car is great. They should have ensured power windows for the backseat too. A small glitch but definitely a glitch.

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  12. Sunil ujjainwal Says:

    Figo must have all power windows. at least in top model

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  13. Sidh Says:

    Yes, I’m fully agree with Eric:
    Ford should ensure rear power windows (as an option at least, as they are doing for alloy-wheels/front-fog-lamps).
    Believe me, I’m ready to buy petrol titanium, but just waiting till next month, if they ensure for “rear power windows”. Had gone to Lathangi Ford, bangalore – and they are saying, technically it’s very much possible (and will cost hardly INR. 3000 – 4000).

    FORD should seriously think on this.
    Just imagine Tata-Nano is having all power windows.
    Today I saw Punto 1.2 Dynamic Ad, which highlighting “ALL-POWER-WINDOWS”.

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    • fas Says:

      Sidh, I spoke to the design head and MD of Ford India and they said its economically not feasible as only half the window comes down anyway.

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  14. Vidya Sagar Shahi Says:

    Sidh, why do you want rear power windows? Front power windows are good as they add to the convenience of the driver. While buying my car I opted for the model without rear power windows. It’s safer because we all know of some incidents when due to heavy rains or other reason the electronics of the car has failed and all the passengers were trapped in the car. The door and windows were all locked! if you have all power windows please keep a good hammer securely fixed and easy to use when required to break the windows or wind shield.

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  15. zahid Says:

    yesterday i had booked a figo..after that my friend told me there is no rear power windows even in the top model…i called the service manager for the delay of my delivery…may be they will add in 2011 model..

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  16. DAVINDER SINGH Says:

    I M LOOKING FOR A CAR IN PUNJAB

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  17. vinodhini Says:

    It looks so cool I Love ford figo

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