Ford is set to update the
Figo and bring it in line with its compact sedan sibling. Prices for the new
Figo facelift start at Rs 5.15 lakh, and go up to Rs 8.09 lakh (ex-showroom,
India). Here is what you should know about the updated hatchback: New petrol engines and auto gearbox, The Figo
receives the new 1.2- and 1.5-litre petrol motors from the Aspire. The new
1.2-litre three-cylinder unit is good for 96hp and 120Nm of torque and comes
paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard. The larger 1.5-litre unit, on
the other hand, is good for 123hp and 150Nm of torque and is available solely
with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The auto ’box is also new.
The 100hp, 1.5-litre
diesel carries forward from the pre-facelift model and is only available with a
manual gearbox. Styling in line with the Aspire, The mid-cycle update sees the
Figo get stylistic elements similar to those seen on the Aspire compact sedan. Additionally
the top trim levels feature blacked-out styling elements such as the wheels,
door mirrors, grille and roof to give it a sportier look. The cabin has been
updated too, with a revised centre console and new control surfaces. Available in only three trim levels, While the
pre-facelift Figo was available in a choice of five trim levels – Ambiente,
Trend, Titanium, Titanium+ and Sports Edition.
All three variants are
available with the 1.2-litre petrol and the old 1.5-litre diesel engine
options; while the Titanium trim also has the new and more powerful 1.5-litre
petrol paired with the automatic gearbox on offer. More equipment on offer, Ford already offered
the Figo with some essential safety kit like dual airbags as standard, with the
top variants featuring six. With the facelift, the car now gets ABS, a
speed-alert system, seat-belt reminders and rear parking sensors as part of the
standard kit to comply with upcoming regulations.
In terms of convenience
features, the car now gets kit such as keyless entry, push-button start,
automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, a reverse camera and a touchscreen
infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity and navigation. The Ford SYNC3
infotainment system from the Aspire, though, has been given a miss. It has been
priced at par with the segment, although the top-spec petrol-automatic variant
is fairly pricey. However, the new facelift is up to Rs 74,000 cheaper than the
outgoing model, depending on the variant in question.
