Interiors are roomy but if we have to be critical, we would have loved if the Ford Figo had better quality plastics but in a price sensitive market, every inch of cost cutting counts and if this helps the manufacturer price the product well, it is an acceptable compromise. A/C is the best in the segment ensuring you don’t break into a sweat. Power windows are only provided at the front in the Ford Figo, even the top of the line variant is deprived of rear power windows. The point is that the rear door curves in to accommodate the rear wheel, hence the window does not come down to the full extent. Ford has thus not considered giving power windows at the back.
On a hot sunny day, the Figo will cool within minutes. Our test car did not have a sun control film and hence would heat up quickly in the sun. Once the car has cooled, temperature is maintained as per the settings shown.
Stop at a mall for the security check and you have to bend over the passenger seat to open the bonnet, quite inconvenient.
On the other hand, the boot opener is on the dash and convenient. Most cars have the fuel lid opener and the boot release near the drivers seat and its gets confusing when you are hunting for the right switch in the dark, the Figo makes life easy in this regard.
The Figo has an option of an all black or ‘coral’ dashboard. We conducted a small survey amongst hatchback owners. Less than 20 percent people preferred the ‘coral’ over the black. We, as the majority suggests, prefer the black. How many of you know that the red color Figo only comes in the black color dash orientation?
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