Next-Gen Ford Figo 1.2 Titanium

Exterior Very nice exterior styling, looks a mature design due to straight lines and less of funkyness compared to it's rivals. Long wheelbase and 174mm of ground clearance is best in class and effective when travelling with full load. The front headlamps are a little bit less powerful, but not an outright issue. Front and rear fog lamps, front and rear wipers do their jobs effectively, no complaints there.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interior is perhaps the best part of this car. The Automatic AC and the sound system are better than all it's rivals. Plastic quality is pretty good, Hyundai has a better fit finish I believe, but there is no complain in Figo too. The seats are very comfortable, spacious and leg room is too good. Titanium version comes with a seat height adjuster, which is a good value add. The interior is full of valuable storage spaces, which is very convenient. The cabin insulation is brilliant, sometimes you forget that the car is switched ON. 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The 1.2 ltr engine is really nice, and I feel it has got better and better after 3500 kms with its power delivery. In bumper to bumper city traffic, it is very convenient to use. Earlier the power delivery took a couple of seconds, but after 3500 kms it has greatly improved and it's a pleasant car to drive. On highways, it's the most powerful car in the segment as the numbers suggest. It goes on well beyond 130 kmph and ensures stability. 

I have driven 5000 kms so far in Bangalore traffic traffic and I'm getting a fuel efficiency of 12 kmpl, got exactly 18 kmpl on a 800 kms round trip from Bangalore to Pondicherry.

The gearbox and clutch are pretty good, no complaints.

Ride Quality & Handling The best part of this car has to be it's ride quality and handling. I have driven many other competitor cars, but none have a steering as accurate as Figo. The suspension set up is brilliant. The gearbox is a but rubbery, other cars do have lighter clutch and shorter gear shifts, but still nothing to worry in Figo. It has a comfortable ride which does not tire you in difficult traffic hours as well as on long highway trips. It feels very stable and inspires confidence while driving.

Final Words It is a very nice overall package. Good value for money. It will please you if you are a keen driver, and wait for the 1.2 ltr petrol engine to complete 5000 kms to feel the efficient power delivery on offer. None of the 1.2 petrol engine cars in the segment can completely please you in terms of power (tiago, grand i10, i20, swift, baleno, polo, jazz, etc), because all are fine tuned for linear acceleration and better mileage. But if you're driven by sheer pleasure of driving, comfort and space, then FIGO is the choice you will not regret.

Areas of improvement Ford usually makes near perfect cars, but I believe the after sales service should be improved and must be more customer oriented. I am noticing a lot of proactiveness from Ford this time and had a good experience while 1st service at Metro Ford, Bangalore. It will surely help Ford if this is not just an initiative, but a practice which is routinely followed.

Excellent design, very spacious and comfortable seating, AC, Music system top class.Headlamps seem a bit less powerful.