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Ford Figo

Ford Figo

Manufacturer	Ford India
Production	2010 - present
Assembly	Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Class	Subcompact
Body style	5-door hatchback
Layout	FF layout
Engine	1.2L Petrol 1.4L Diesel
Related	Ford Fiesta

The Ford Figo is a subcompact automobile manufactured by Ford India Private Limited in Chennai, India, Ford Fiesta hatchback to be sold in developing countries, it went on sale on 10 March 2010. It is also sold in South Africa, and in Mexico under the Ikon Hatchback moniker, with different engines.

History

The vehicle was unveiled in New Delhi in September 2009. Ford Figo launched in market in March 2010, it was already talk of town and by July 2010 there with 25000 booking of all the variants of Ford Figo were made because of its nominal price.

Engines

The Ford Figo is available in both petrol and diesel versions, all with five speed manual transmissions and power steering as standard. The Ford Figo diesel is equipped with the same engine which is currently powering the Ford Ikon and Ford Fiesta.

On the other hand, petrol version of Ford Figo is equipped with the new 1.2L, petrol engine which delivers 71 PS of power at 6250 rpm with 102 Nm of maximum torque at 4000 rpm. Here are the quick details of the Ford Figo engine:

• A four cylinder 1196cc 16V DOHC Petrol engine, rated at 71 PS (52 kW; 70 bhp) @6250rpm with 102 N·m (75 lbf·ft) @4000rpm maximum torque.
• A four cylinder 1399cc 8V SOHC Diesel engine, rated at 68 PS (50 kW; 67 bhp) @4000rpm with 160 N·m (120 lbf·ft) @2000rpm maximum torque.

The petrol version is the all new 1.2 liter, SEFI petrol engine with five speed manual transmission. The petrol variant gives a mileage of around 12.5 kmpl mileage in the city while on the highway it offers mileage around 15.5 kmpl. The engine also meets with BS-IV (Bharat Stage - IV) emission norms. Diesel variants of the Figo are powered by Ford’s 1.4 liter Duratorq diesel engine. The 1.4 l Duratorq (Diesel) engine generates a power of 69 ps at just 4000 rpm and a significantly outstanding torque of about 16.3 Kgm at 2000 rpm. The Duratorq is based on the familiar CRDi Technology that is known for delivering high mileage performances and enhanced fuel efficiency. This engine also currently powers Ford Ikon and Ford Fiesta. This engine too, satisfies the BS-IV emission norms. It offers a mileage of around 16 kmpl in the city while on the highway it delivers a mileage of 19 kmpl. The Figo also offers the 'Distance to Empty' feature, informing how many km one can go with the available petrol/diesel in the tank.

Design

The styling is heavily inspired by the European-spec Ford Fusion.

Technical specifications

Models	1.2 Duratec Petrol LXI	1.2 Duratec Petrol EXI	1.2 Duratec Petrol ZXI	1.2 Duratec Petrol Titanium	1.4 Duratorq Diesel LXI	1.4 Duratorq Diesel EXI	1.4 Duratorq Diesel ZXI	1.4 Duratorq Diesel Titanium
Engine
Type	1,196 cc (1.196 L; 73.0 cu in) 16V DOHC				1,399 cc (1.399 L; 85.4 cu in) 8V SOHC
Fuel System	SEFI				Common Rail
Power	71 PS (52 kW; 70 hp)@6250				69 PS (51 kW; 68 hp)@4000
Torque	102 N·m (10.4 kg·m)@4000				160 N·m (16 kg·m)@2000
Dimensions
Overall Length	3,795 mm (149.4 in)
Overall Width	1,680 mm (66.1 in) (without ORVM)
Overall Height	1,427 mm (56.2 in)
Ground Clearance	168 mm (6.6 in)
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45
Turning radius	4.9 m
Boot Space (litres)	284
Kerb Weight	1040 kg	1060 kg	1075 kg	1090 kg		1105 kg	1115 kg	1130 kg

Production

The Ford Figo is manufactured at Ford India Private Limited's plant in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.The 100,000th Ford Figo produced for the Indian market was delivered just 15 months after its launch.

Awards

Clinching 20 Indian auto industry awards, the Figo has won more honours than any other car in Indian automotive history.The Ford Figo was voted the 2011 Indian Car of the Year by a panel of leading automotive magazine editors. It was also named runner-up in the 2011 South African Car of the Year Awards.