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And you can have your fun around corners too
The only major gripe with the Figo are the stock tyres, they can’t handle the torque
Then there are the tyres, while they do aid in mileage, they just aren’t apt for the job because no matter what you do, they will screech. The Figo produces way too much torque lower down so wheelspins are a given but that’s not all, even when you corner hard, the tyres protest verbally, so do they when you brake hard. Thankfully Ford brought in the Figo S and I drove it back to back with our long termer, being content with the new model but still unhappy for the lack of a proper infotainment system. While the regular Figo is available in the top-spec trim, loaded with 6 airbags and a SYNC audio system, the buttons on the dashboard are just plain unnecessary, I never used them even once!
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The all black interior looks sporty and the ergonomics are spot on too
The Bluetooth function works well to connect to your phone in no time and the position of the USB plug is convenient too, near the handbrake so you don’t have to search for it. However, the system could be quicker to respond because when a call comes, it takes at least 2 seconds for it to wake up and accept or reject the call, a.k.a. you will listen to your ringtone for at least 2 seconds, you have no choice. All buttons are placed conveniently and in easy access, be it the power window controls or the boot lid button and visibility all around is great, never did I miss the lack of rear parking sensors or a rear camera.
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Driving in traffic is a breeze thanks to a light steering and clutch
Our long term Ford Figo was extensively driven in the crowded most places of Mumbai where parking was a challenge but the car came out ahead with its nimble dimensions, light steering and easy manoeuvrability favouring it. In fact, everyone who sat in the car fell in love with it because of its good NVH levels, ease of driving and of course the lag-free motor. In spite of the steering being light at low speeds, it weighs well at high speeds which makes it such a hoot around corners, even with the below average tyres. And talking about tyres, there was a puncture which was caused due to the car going into one of the million potholes of Mumbai.
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The money you save in fuel can be invested in savouring Irani delicacies
The result was the tyre becoming useless as it had multiple cuts so the quality of tyres isn’t good and Ford has recalled the tyres of MRF make but our car was fitted with Apollo rubber (the stepheny was replaced by the dealer with a Goodyear tyre). The other issue reported by owners is with the headlight reflector which we haven’t faced on our car. There was an issue with one of the buttons on the steering wheel which became hard and the driver side power window’s auto roll function stopped working, all this was swiftly addressed at service.
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Visits to the pump are a rare sight with the diesel powered Ford Figo
Ford Figo Diesel Service Costs
1. Service Schedule – 10,000 kms/1 year (whichever is earlier)
2. Cost of Service per 1,00,000 Km – Rs. 50,899/-
3. Labour cost per paid service – Rs. 2321/-
4. Cost of Spares –
* Engine Oil Per Service – Rs. 1175/- (3.8-litres)
* Air Filter – Rs. 211/-
* Brake Oil – Rs. 759/-
* Oil Filter – Rs. 371/-
* Fuel Filter – Rs. 1313/-
* AC Dust Filter – Rs. 154/-
* Brake Pads (Front) – Rs. 1603/-
* Front Bumper (without painting) – Rs. 1757/-
* Rear Bumper (without painting) – Rs. 2465/-
* Headlamp Assembly (Each) – Rs. 2824/-
* Tail Lamp Assembly (Each) – Rs. 2369/-
(all costs above are inclusive of taxes)
