Ford Aspire [2015-2018] User Reviews

I got my diesel Aspire car in Sep 2015 already clocked 10K due for 2nd service, done some good running in both city(bangalore) and Highway below are my view.

Exterior Aggressive front look and cool side look although tyres are small but decent could use a day light runing lamp.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Top end comes with cool features very helpful if you utilize them regularly, inside is very specious both at front and back I am 6ft and I seat comfortably, suspensions are good but be careful while in full load and passing over a road hump sudden brake tends hit the hump.

Engine Performance 100PS power is awsome you can feel it when you accelerate it easily takes pick up even after you have reached triple speed figure effortless easy to drive in traffic and fun to cruise on highway.

Fuel Economy I got an average of 13 - 14Kmpl in Bangalores bumper to bumper traffic with AC, Highway got an average of 17Kmpl with AC on and crusing speed 120Kmph+  and around 19Kmpl with out AC and crusing speeds of around 110Kmph. The mileage is suppose to improve after 2nd service as per service center guys.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride Quality is good it sokes the bumps rely good you don't get tired even after long hours of driving. Handling is very good the stering is very reactive and cornering can be done with confidence. Surprisingly the small tyres handle the road very good. 

Final Words Overall a good package for a fair price deal in the segment.

Areas of improvement Gear box.

Looks, performance, handling, spacious, safety.Body built is light can easily get dents.

The search for car had been started a year ago. After going though numerous user and expert review, my need and my budget, I finally concluded that I would be going to purchase a premium hatchback or compact sedan as my first car. My eyes were on Ford Ecosport from long time due to its solid built quality, good looks and high ground clearance. But my wife turned it down due to small size of its boot space. Now I had limited options as 1. Hyundai Elite i20, 2. Maruti Suzuki Baleno, 3. Hyundai Xcent, 4. Volkswagon Ameo, 5. Ford Aspire, 6. Honda Amaze. I removed Amaze from list due to some user review quoted faced bad engine and high NVH. Ameo had great features like rain sensing wiper, anti-pinch glass window etc., but its service center was not present in Jhansi and removed it from my list. My wife removed Elite i20 from the list quoting it has very less boot space (I agreed, but I knew its performance was very good). Baleno was cheaper, very good looking (Unlike Maruti's old cars), good performer, But my wife rejected it due improper seating position of co-driver seat (I disagreed, However I had my concern about its built quality as Maruti had lowered its kerb weight). Both Hyundai xcent and Ford Aspire looked good and xcent has massive boot space. But engine performance of 1.5L TDCi of Aspires won the game. Called the Kanal Ford, Jhansi and by evening they were at my doorstep with test drive vehicle. I had no driving experience but with the help of my friend, I with my family rode the vehicle and every body loved it. The steering is light in the city and it becomes heavy with increasing speed (on highway). My Aspire’s ride quality is very good and suspensions are on comfort side. Almost all potholes and rough patches are brushed off competently. Its look can take away any heart. Performance of 1.5TDCi is well on busy roads but when we move on highway, it shows what a real beast it is. Cruising at 120km/hr is easy with automatic climate control on and 4 passengers on board. Servicing is very good and prompt at kanal ford. Even when I needed to take insurance claim, it was well handled by kanal ford and within 3 days, I got by car back. Pros and Cons:- Pros: 1. Fastest vehicle in its class (Takes only 10 sec to reach 100Km/h). 2. Efficient engine (1.5TDCi) and good ride quality. 3. Looks is excellent. 4. Good safety feature (ABS & Airbags). 5. Good mileage (Ford claims about 26Km/Lt. However I got more than 22Km/Lt on highway). Cons: 1. Ground Clearance (Although its ground clearance is better than all hatchbacks and sedans in its class but while 4 passengers on board, it is not enough) 2. Tyre Rim 14” looks smaller and 15” tyre could be a gem by looks and performance wise.

Solid pickup, powerful AC, fuel economy but average look, and medium comfort. Overall, the performance is very good. Ford Figo Aspire is completely a value for money, especially diesel.

The car is just sweet Looks and power of the Aspire. The ride feel so smooth just goes like a butter. Tho it's disel car is so silent engine sound is hardly able to hear. Feelslike ua riding a petrol car. The speed and pick up is just awesome totally and awesome car ever till the date. I guess its the ford's best car on road as of today. if you start driving the car you feel like driving it all the day you won't feel stressed or fell bored of the car. on the long the car's power and stability is just wow cruises like anything.Aggressive Aston Martin inspired front grille stance, Aesthetic looking swept back headlamps, Overall exterior looks feels fresh and dynamic, does not try to extend the sporty feature from the front across the car giving it a balanced look and a well executed design.Diesel engine is the star performer for Ford here and I am very satisfied with the overall pre-sales, delivery and initial ownership. This is my first diesel car and after selling my Petrol Hyundai I10 I am pinning my hopes on a reasonably hassle free after sales service from dealer and the company.

The Looks and power of the Aspire. The ride feel so smooth just goes like a butter.Space is good actually but the boot space is less

Exterior Looks Good But Joints are very poor finished Lots of Gap seen at the joints of plastic and metal, Very low grade and lite plastic used specilaly at front

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Low Spacious with lots of Dash-board Noise and Chaprring sound comes from the Doors and back seats, Back seat belt not placed properly, Front seats touch middle gear box hub very minimum space.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Powerfull, Un-sustain Fuel Economy, Gearbox quite good but sometimes slip while shifting.

Ride Quality & Handling Noisy Cabin with Average Handling. Not like A Ford Car, Durability of this car not up to mark.

Final Words Not Worth to money, It is not real Ford, Its Humming sound create lots of disturbrnce while you self driven

Areas of improvement Incrase Wheel Size, Lots of Work needed to minimize engine vibration problem which feels at Dash board, Door ruber quality very poor resulting Noisy doors, Front seats needs more leg room.

Good Fuel Economy and PowerWheel Size Not Up to Mark, Very Poor Quality Built, Noisy Dash board and Doors

Exterior Really awesome compared to all other cars in this segment (xcent,amaze,desire)

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interior was good but not upto the mark.xcent scores 1st in this segemnt for interior. Comfort- Not bad ,but suspension and seat would have been made better than this. Space- good space compared to all cars in this segment

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Ranks no 1 for engine in this segemnt, No doubt in this engine 1500CC. Its rocking. No turbo lag.excellent pick up. At a stretch you will reach 160 to 170 easily. Its a city and highway car.

City- 18 to 20 km /L

Hghyway - 21 to 23 km/l

Ride Quality & Handling Ride qualty was very good because of its engine .But when comes to handling steering was not that much impressive compared to xcent in this segment

Final Words Best car in sub 4 meter segemnt with good fuel economy ,engine performance,space and asthetic exterior looks.

Areas of improvement Suspension, Seats, steering. Tires are too small. Ford need to study lot from hyundai interms of interior. Music player was too small.

Exterior Look -especially front sideLow quality interior materials

Underated car, ive driven 8000 km in six months....The ride and handling are superb, my average fuel economy is more than 20kmpl (city+highways) , ive had no service issues, looks and feels premium...on the flip side ..its not a easy vehicle to drive in lower gears in city traffic, on the open roads its a dream , best deisel compact in the market

Exterior I own a Titanium TDCI for the past 9 month and driven around 13K Km’s so far.

Brilliantly designed front side and not so stubby back side as a boot attached to a hatch back like the most other cars in its segment.

Paint quality is topnotch even after a few hit and scratch it doesn’t look like wasted.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Plenty of leg room in the rear seats, 2 can comfortably sit and 3 is not much of a squeeze, Good amount of boot space and if you organize the luggage’s properly then you can make use the entire 360ltr boot space comfortably.

Front – Driver and Co-Drive seats are well positioned in such way that it won’t spoil the comfort of both the front rear occupants.

Good amount of under thigh support in all the seats, I mostly drive the car and for me it’s the best place to be in the car, of course the rear seats are the most conformable one. You will be comfortable on those long journeys but a little extra lumbar support could have been better.

Infotainment - Titanium variant also deserves a bigger display instead of a 2 line display, the sound quality is one of the best, Also the call attend and disconnect button should have been provided as a steering controls in the Titanium variant instead it has only the audio system controls.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox One of the best engine with 110 hp – great acceleration, easy to overtake even in the 5th gear, Great for city driving as I don’t fell the turbo lag much, Excellent on Highways.

My usage is mostly 30% city and 70% highways – while driving at 80Kmph on highways it gives almost 24-25, while driving at 90-100 on highways I get around 22 and beyond 100 it will reduce to 18. So on an average on highways I get around 22 always. While driving on the city usually its 19-21 kmpl (I have calculated using the full tank method and the MID reading is also close), so overall for the 13K Km usage I got around 22 (Just calculated total amount of diesel I have spent by tracking the fuel expense).

Gears are smooth but I find difficulty while shifting between 1st and 2nd also reverse (Revers sometime not engaging properly), A bit of a heavy clutch so it will be little painful while riding in a B2B traffic.

Ride Quality & Handling So far, the best ride quality I have experienced in the cars that I have driven, steering feels heavy on higher speeds and lighter in slow speeds boost your driving confidence. Less body roll. Good visibility and very less blind spots near the A pillar.

Excellent suspensions, it takes out all the pot holes comfortably, Road noise is less. Less engine noise comes into the cabin when compared to other diesel cars.

I have to talk about the Brakes that I had engaged the ABS a few times and it works perfect. I felt the short braking distance which is good.

Final Words I feel great about the purchase decision I have made. Aspire gives me everything that I had expected in a car. A Value for Money Package.

Nowadays Fords service cost (Part price and labor) is becoming cheaper like the others, I can do the service for just 3000rs using the Happy Pocket Service even if you want the regular service then it would cost you just 3900 – 4200 which is comparatively less or equal to other cars in this segment.

Areas of improvement The sheet metal could have been little thicker.

The exterior design looks good even today but the interior especially the infotainment part is too much out of date, it should be updated with a touch screen and big screens instead of small screen.

The head light throw is sufficient while driving at night, it should be improved with higher power lights.

Space in the cabin, Engine performance, Styling, Paint quality, Excellent suspensions, service costSheet metal use could have been thicker, Headlight throw at night

Exterior Great exterior and finish, best in class looks for sure. 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Very comfortable seating, good storage space for bottles etc, music system is very good too. Can get a bit cramped for head room for anyone above 6 feet tall.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Great handling, engine is a bit noisy for the first 5 mns, gear shift is smooth, mileage is about 15 kms / litre in city and 19 on highway for diesel but my car has done only 2300 kms, this may go up after the first servicing. Superb pick up and torque , very handy on highways for sure.

Ride Quality & Handling Great ride quality, very comfortable in city and also on highways.

Final Words Best in its Class. No other car offers 6 airbags inthis segment. Safety First , always. Go for it aankh baand kar ke..

Areas of improvement Hand hold handles for Safety pack varient with 6 airbags. Boots open with a jerk (almost rebound).

Great handling, Stable and holds the tarmac well,good suspension(suits Indian roads ),Boots jerk with a bang when they open, no hand holds for top end version with 6 airnbags