Feisty Package

To be quintessentially Ford, a car needs to have good build quality, great suspension and excellent drivability. We drive the latest Figo to see if it still possesses those traits.

- Ishan Raghava

In terms of sales volumes, the Figo did wonders for Ford India. Ever since the first-generation Figo was launched in India, Ford’s sales charts took a massive leap. Fundamentally, there were many reasons for this success – the Figo was frugal, with excellent suspension and fantastic steering feel. In short, it was a car that people enjoyed driving.

Of course, the Indian market has evolved massively since the launch of the first Figo. And, with increasingly stiff competition, the benchmarks are changing rather quickly. In such a competitive market, the new Figo – with over 1,200 changes, according to Ford – is aiming to pose a serious challenge to the segment leaders.

Black & Blu

First up, as far as the design is concerned, it retains a balanced stance and that big Ford family front grille – now available in a Black finish on the Blu version that you see here. The Blu edition also comes with 15-inch alloys as standard, while the rest of the range gets 14-inch wheels as standard.