Ford is all set to launch the small car “Figo” in the first week of February. This will be Ford’s maiden entry in the already crowed small car segment. Volkswagen just showed their small car the Polo at the auto expo.
Ford Figo is expected to be priced very competitively and will go on head on head to the Maruti Swift the leader of this segment. Maruti has just launched the new upgraded Swift and will be in the showrooms very shortly.
Ford Figo will be priced around 3.6-5 lakhs. It will be offered in both the petrol and diesel options.
Ford Figo specifications
ENGINE
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Capacity | 1.2L | 1.4L |
| Installation Front, Transverse | ||
| Type 4-cylinder in-line | ||
| Bore/stroke | 70.6/76.5mm | 73/82mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.75 | 18:1 |
| Valve gear | 4 valves per cylinder | SOHC 2 valves per cylinder |
| Power | 70bhp @ 6250rpm | 68bhp @ 4000rpm |
| Torque | 10.4kgm @ 4000rpm | 16.3kgm @ 2000rpm |
TRASMISSION
Type Front-wheel drive
Gearbox 5-speed manual
CHASSIS & BODY
Length 3795mm
Width 1680mm
Height 1427mm
Wheel Base 2489mm
Ground Clearance 165mm
Construction Monocoque, five door hatchback
Wheels Steel
Tyres 175/65/R14
Spare Full-size, steel wheel
SUSPENSION
Front Independent, MacPherson struts
Rear Non independent, Twist beam with twin tube dampers
STEERING
Type Power Power-assisted rack and pinion
Type of power assist Hydraulic
BRAKES
Front Ventilated discs
Rear Drums
Anti-lock Optional
Acceleration
0-100 15.5sec / 15.8sec (claimed)
Specs Source: Autocar
