Ford Aspire [2015-2018] User Reviews

Exterior The front grills are awesome and nose is very well placed.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) It includes all features that are available with competitors in similar versions except  ABS, I feel that it can be added in lower versions. Space is good for a family of 5 people. Driving comfort is good in city/highway.  On Hilly roads also the car performance is very nice. The car absorbs well, all the shocks from bad uneven roads. 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine preformance is awesome with 100Ps on ghat roads and even in city it do nice, fuel consumption is moderate and it can be best after 1st service.

The gear ratios are well prpotioned.

Ride Quality & Handling Simply awesome. Just effortless, you wont get tired driving this car. Drive even at 140 Km/hr and you wont even know at what speed you are at.

Final Words After all we are all buying a car for the Engine and the safety, others are all useless. In this aspect I chose to buy Ford figo aspire, becoz the company provides 100Ps engine and 2 Airbags in all variants.

Areas of improvement Nothing.

Everything is goodThey should give Abs in lower versions

Exterior

The look of this car always confuses other people if its a budget car or a high end sedan.The front grill of this car with that chrome finish gives it a stylish view.Rear of this car is a bit on the upper side,but it doesnt look like the boot has been attached to it atall.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Interior is beige and black with a nice finishing touch to every nook and corner.The seats are comfy too and enough space for 3 medium sized people easily.The AC is powerful enough,cools down the entire cabin in a few minutes,so no need to put it on the whole time.Sound system is excellent and sufficient with 4 speakers.A really good feature is the aux point and usb point in the MyFordDock panel,which can be used easily with no worry of the phone tripping over even in bridge traffics and panic braking.Steering wheel itself has a control panel of this infotainment system so no need to extend to that main panel.It even has bluetooth connectivity to phones and other devices and feature to import all contacts.The cabin insulation also is really good and feels neglegible discomfort when goes through a pot hole.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

Engine is really powerful and rev it beyond 1700 rpm and it is just a joy to ride.The torque is excellent,215Nm is really good enough for this segment.Apparently no presence of turbo lag....can even ride as low as 15kmph from 3rd gear.Currently she gives me 15kmpl in the cities but then again i ride around 1st and 2nd around 3000 rpm,so its a different story,but when driven perfectly it gave around 20-22 kmpl which was with AC off.The gearbox is smooth,no issues there.

Ride Quality & Handling

Ride Qualty is good as I mentioned above,absorbs all the bumps and holes smoothly.Even when it is at higher speeds of upto 130-140,it feels under control.The steering response is good and helps alot in city traffic and highways as well.

Final Words

I was suggested by other people to go for other car in the same segment,but we went for this one and except one minor problem of the speakers not playing which was internally disturbed because i wasnt used to the new cars pickup and torque....hehe took me 2 dasy to get used to it but the ford service guys responded quickly and took the car to service centre the same day itself.Kuddos for Wasan Ford in Bombay.All things apart,Aspire is an excellent family car and has good power,good fuel economy,good space and importantly lots of safety and practicality.Value for money.

Areas of improvement  

Honestly,please include the driver seat height adjustment,no problem for men while driving but women need one.Include the parking sensor....really necessary in big cities.Havent come across anything else other than this.

 

Space,Boot space,Rear legroom,Ride quality,Stability,Torque,Fuel economy,Looks,Interiors,SafetyParking sensor as an accessory,Driver height adjustment only for titanium+ model,,

Exterior Yes - Absolutely a Premium Car by looks from the Front view and If a curvey back is provided then no Car in this Segmant can be a Match for this beauty outside and Beast inside

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) No Car in the mid sedan segmant can compete with the Features or interiors in this car.

Ex: Once I had a test drive of Ciaz, I felt it is no way near to Aspire interms of Interior looks and AC. Even City/Verna should feel the heat once we talk about the Air conditioning system in this car.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox 99PS Power - absolutely you will enjoy the long rides and it will make you proud when you are chasing down the bigger rivals easily and comfortably.

In Hyderabad Outer ring road at 170KMPH, this beast showed its real power and what it can handle. I am sure that 1.5 Liter engine with 1498CC is big boost.

Fuel Economy after 7000KMS, 23km/l in Highway and 17km/l in City.

Ride Quality & Handling Excellet and as mentioned above it is the best at greater speeds.

Final Words At 8 Lakhs Price range you are owning better car than Ciaz, City or even Verna.

Areas of improvement NA.

Great looks, Style, Pick up, Interiors and FeaturesNothing found as of now

Exterior

Looks really interesting (agressiveness combined with elegance) as it has a unique grill (reminds me of good old Ambi) and swept back headlight cluster make it stand of the crowd. Although it is a sub-four meter car, the proportions are best in-class. The side profile looks very sober (chrome door cladding can be added liven it up) - this is where the 14 inch wheels look smaller - 15 inch would look a lot better. The rear looks bit odd (common issue in CS segment) and has been kept simple with horizontal chrome cladding - it has enough luggage space for a small family.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

The build quality of the cabin is one of the best if not the best in the segment. The moment you step into the car, you can realize the amount of space it has to offer, just fantastic. During Indian summer, you can keep yourself and family very comfortable as this car has a very powerful AC - also the Ford technician told me that AC load is distributed between battery (80%) and engine (20%) so driving performance is not compromised. The instrument cluster is small but looks nice and clear with light blue/cyan color - other systems (engine warning, overheating, seatbelt, high/low beam, fogs etc) have different colors. Another major feature is the docking station, which can hold your phone/GPS device for ease of use. The USB and Aux are built into the rare of docking station. The steering mounted audio/media controls are nice easy to use.

There are lot of cubby holes and bottle holders - but none at the rare. The front seats are wide and very comfortable for long trips - recommed to get seat covers for longivity. Both front and rare seat headrests are adjustable.The center console is similar to that of Eco-sport and Fiesta - looks smart and elegant. It has multiple connectivity options - Aux, Bluetooth, USB, Phone book sync/dial feature etc (Ford MyKey and Sync features are available in top end variant). The USB requires FAT32 format or it may throw an error :(. The lights are managed interestingly and has been put seperately on the right side below the steering. The rare windows do not go down completely - 10% remains visible. Rare seats get central arm-rest adding to the comfort factor.  

Overall I like the way everything falls to hand so nicely. 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

Most importantly, how does it performe on the road? To answer it straight, You will simply fall in Love with the 1.5 TDCi :)

It is not a brand new engine - it has been delivering power to Feista, Eco-sport but has been fine tuned for more power (100 PS) and better mileage. The dirivability and refinement levels are fantastic. It does not hesitate and can easily pick-up in 3rd gear from low as 15 kmph. The amount of torque (215 Nm) available across the rev-range is briliant. The fixed geometry turbo kicks in early (1400 RPM approx) making driving in trafic effortless (giving quick reaction). I have noticed that even you are in 2 or 3 gear and do not press the accelarator, the car accelarates on its own (torque talks here) :). You can only hear the engine when its idling (standstill) or when pushed over 3K RPM - that means good NVH level inside cabin. This engine is matted to a 5 speed tranmission and has short and precise throws - making things more exciting for the driver. In city runs (office - home) with AC on full time, it should return 19-21 kmpl (with light foot) - which is Great :) The steering is light and chunky to hold. It weighs nicely up as you pick up speed. 

Ride Quality & Handling

Ford cars have been known for their ride and handling qualities and this one is no different :) It has been further optimized for Indian roads and makes the car glide over pot-holes or bumpy roads. On highways it behaves like a well oiled machine - stable, composed and poised at high speeds - giving a lot of confidence to driver and passengers. 

The unique thing about Aspire is that it comes with 2 front airbags as standard across all variants (top end gets 6 airbags) - this is the class leading feature in this segment. 

Final Words

If you are looking for safe, comfortable, efficient and exciting to drive car? Well look no further, the Ford Figo Aspire is just for you.

It is so much fun to drive that you may want to drive it on and on and on... :). Although Ford is late to the party (segment already has Maruti Swift Desire, Hyundai Xcent, Honda Amaze and Tata Zest), but after driving the Ford Figo Aspire, I am confident that it has potential to top the list.

Areas of improvement  

I found the outer body/pannel light weight - it virbrates if car audio volume is high (80+%) - this can be attributed to the lightness of this vehicle - just over a 1 ton. The pannel gaps are wide - they could have been reduced. The rare bumper is almost flat and does not provide any cover/protection to boot lid - any rare impact may cause body damage. There is no engine cover (as in Fiesta or Eco-sport) although it has provision for a cover. 

 

Powerful and refined engine, Comfortable cabin, Ride and Handling, Chilling Aircon and SafetyLight body panels, Smaller wheel size

Exterior Simple design then the routine available models in India in recent days.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Space and interior ambiance is marvelous, and excespecially it is comfortable in long drives.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Excellent pickup even when it is in 160-180kmph, milage is very common like 17kmpl even on long drives.

Ride Quality & Handling Good control in vehicle on rough roads, best for hill stations and ghat roads drive.

Final Words So far I have successfully traveled 35000kms in my trend aspire, I didn't ever felt discomfort with this. I suggest this vehicle because it is worth for money. Most of other manufacturers feel that they have given the best for the money paid. but this company has created a value for my budget like 1500cc where as others are offering 1200cc for the same cost.

Areas of improvement They need to train the service Engineers to give better service support at the time of regular service to avoid delays and misrepresentation on vehicle performance.

Good style and effective performanceMilage on high ways only 17kmpl

Exterior

I found exterior is very stylish and build quality is much better than other sedan of this segment

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

I have family of 4 people and did not feel any lack of space

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

I have completed 3000+ kms of driving on this car after I took delivery on 28th Aug which includes a expressway trip.
Mileage I am getting currently in city is at 15-17(With ac) kpl without ac yet to be tested.

On highway it delivered 20 kpl with full time ac was on. 

Gearbox is easy to operate and it is not very stiff while moving across different gears.

Air conditioning is extreamly well and it cools cabin in shorter time.

Ride Quality & Handling

Wirh turning radius at 4.9m provides good maneuverability in the city and highway.

Final Words

Diesel engine has better performance over pertrol version. No turbo lag.

I have upgreaded myself from Maruti wagonR.

Areas of improvement  

Rear seat passengers should have bottle holders.

Front glow box should be little big. should have small cool comparment for cold drinks and chocolates.

Aggressive Mustang inspired front grille, Space and PerformanceNot detected yet

Exterior Its by far better then all other cars of same segment and honestly does not looks like just a 4m compact sedan. Looks bigger with the front Aston Martin Grille

Everything is in perfect proportion. 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Lots of small Pockets + Mobile Holder ( unique feature only in ford ) + Rear seating is very comfortable. One touch trunk opener. + Also with Remote 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine is a little Noisy and also it lacks one more gear. With a power of 100ps it should have got one more gear to go for a smoother ride above 110km/hr. But performance wise, Pick up everything is very nice. 

FOrd has really worked on giving a perfect package with everything clubbed in just once car. I have driven 6000 kms in 60 days of purchasing the car n average is 20kmpl till date.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality + Suspension is really good. 

Final Words If u want Power + Mileage + Looks + Budget then u can't find a better option then ASPIRE. Anyone thinking to purchase compact sedan must test ride ASPIRE for once. For sure he will go for it.

Areas of improvement Engine sound on the outiside. + 6th Gear.

Looks + Features + Mileage + PowerEngine Sound on the outside

Exterior Lovely Exterior. Front Grille is what took my heart away and I gave in to buying this. The rear end looks sluggish but the overall design and presence is excellent. Rear doors are hard shut which make a lot of noise on closing.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Space is decent, a tad bit lesser than Amaze in the rear but better than Dzire. Seats are comfortable and drivers seat is the best.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Accelaration could have been better. Fuel economy for me is between 18.5 to 19 on 1.5TDci city roads driving. Though I mostly drive on Greatr Noida Expressway.

Ride Quality & Handling Excellent ride quality. Looks and feels premium in its segment. Handling is solid too. Looks to be in control and sturdy on high speeds.

Final Words A stulish car with decent power on it. Definitely exclusive and uncommon. Driving long distances is comfortable and interiors are very soothing. Would recommend amongst competitors like Dzire, Amaze, Xcent etc.

Areas of improvement Rear design has to change, boot opening is narrow and rear doors need to be softer. Accelaration can be tuned.

Front design, Interiors, Control, ACAccelaration, Rear end design, colors

Exterior Good looking. Aggressive n looks longer . Musculian . head turner.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Good, fit n finish is appealling, great space utilization. Audio is great. Ac is best in class. I use at 1/2  In deadly summers of rajasthan. 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Good acceleration power, avg is 22 n 24 on highways. Gear shift is easy.

Ride Quality & Handling Engine sounds at idle n higher rpm still fuel efficient n gear shift easy. Breaking is effective.

Final Words After got discounts it is wonderful car n true VFM. Driving is pleasure specially on highways. Overall avg 21-22 n highway avg is 24+.

Driven approx 2400 km. Good so far. It is looking ahead of xcent desire amaze. If maintenace cost with passage of time is reasonable, it is the best choice in segment.

Areas of improvement If Ford can keep cost of spares n maintenance cost comparable with maruti honds n hyundai, it will be unbeatable. Doors n lock could be better. ABS breaking should be standard in all variants.

Best in class AC GERA BOX, AUdio , exterior , design n interior, average n space utilizationBoot is not rectangular but manageable ,engine is noisy at idle n over 100 kmph still bearable