Ford India has
already started testing the Figo hatchback. Here is the first ever spy picture
of the car being tested around Pune city. The new Ford Figo was unveiled in its
production version at Sao Paulo Motor Show last year.
The new Ford
Figo will be powered by 1.2L petrol and new 1.5L DV5 diesel engine. A tuned
down or without turbo Ecoboost engine producing 80 bhp might also find its
place under the new Figos hood. The new Figo will replace the current generation
car in 2015.
Ford also has
plans to bring in a notchback version of new Figo hatchback. Ford is lacking a
compact sedan in India which the new Figo notchback will fulfil the vacuum giving
the company a niche for competition.
Ford Figo has
been a highly successful car in India. Since its launch in 2010, Ford’s sales
have tripled enabling Ford to sustain in this market and go further with new
launch opportunities.
The new Ford
Figo doesn’t look much different than the current one. The overall dimensions
looks the same, except for the height of the car which has been increased to
give more head room. The ground clearance might have been worked out as the
major problem of Figo was the ground clearance making the car to scrub in
Indian unscientific road humps. The open mouth grill has become a signature of
Ford’s new cars and will follow in the new launches as well.
Source: ACI
