The 1.4-litre TDCi engine produces 69 PS at 4000 RPM and 160 Nm torque at 2000 RPM and fares well in the mileage and performance exam. The short throws of the gearbox are a boon in bumper to bumper traffic. Diesel cars are heavy when it comes to the clutch but the Ford Figo is relatively light for a diesel car. Most of our running as in the city and the Figo returned an average fuel efficiency of 16.68 km/l. In the city, the fuel efficiency varies with the traffic and these figures are brilliant considering we were driving in the peak hour Mumbai traffic.
The entire world seems to think that Ford cars are expensive to maintain. Ford may have started on the wrong foot with respect to the Escort, but that was almost two decades ago. The Figo, on the other hand, is very economical when it comes to service and spares, unfortunately the perception is otherwise. To be more precise on the subject we have got actual costs to share and this should be an eyeopener for many. Over 1,00,000 km of running the Figo Diesel requires Rs 39,605/- (tax not included as it varies from state to state) for routine service and spares. This amounts to a very competitive 40 paise per kilometer of service cost. Costs of other parts are as under –
• Engine oil per service : Rs 855/- (Petrol) | Rs 1117/- (Diesel)
• Brake oil : Rs 650/-
• Coolant : Rs 1582/-
• Brake pad : Rs 1300/-
• Front bumper (Without painting) : Rs 1820/-
• Rear bumper (Without painting) : Rs 3100/-
• Head lamp assembly (each) : Rs 2148/-
• Tail lamp assembly (each) : Rs 1150/-
Abundant space, practical features, great fuel efficiency and reasonable service costs make the Figo the best buy in the segment.
The Figo is a winner, having won so many awards to back up the claim, it had us impressed all over again. Abundant space, practical features, great fuel efficiency and reasonable service costs make it the best buy in the segment. Ford has recently upgraded the features and it now boasts of tilt steering, USB connectivity and alloy wheels for a nominal increase in the price. This car is a strong contender for both city and highway runs and is unbeatable for the value it provides at a competitive price.
Whats Cool
* Space
* Fuel Efficiency
* Features
* Service Costs
* Value for Money
Whats Not So Cool
* Plastic quality could have been better
* No rear power windows
