ஃபோர்டு ஃபிகோ [2012-2015] யூசர் ரிவ்யுஸ்

 

Exterior Average.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Pretty Good.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Fuel Economy is pathectic , it rarely gives more that 10KMPL. (with AC on). they told me first that it will improve after first service and than after second service they told me that it will improve after second service. My second service is due now but I am not very hopeful. With in a one year I hear noises from doors, which is surprising because I rarely drives on bad roads, although its mainly city conditions.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Not very impressive. 4 People with AC on and it strugles on slopes.

 

Final Words Do not buy it. Initially I was happy about the car but now slowly and slowly its becoming a pain. Its mileage is way below the contemporary cars. Its creating noises which actually irritates. If you are planning to buy it for long term think twice , it might look good initailly but in the long run it will actually become a pain.

 

Areas of improvement Mileage. Ground Clearence.

 

Space , AC , VFMMileage , Noises , Poor Ground Clearence

 

Exterior Good stylish head lamps. Nice colours especially the silver/sea grey and red ones.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Rear seating has lots of legroom as compared to a Wagon-R/Beat/Polo/Swift. even the boot is spacious (285L).

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Excellent pick up. Best part is the engine does not choke with the A/C switched on. In every other car, there is this problem of choking in 2nd gear. Good smooth drive. It is currently giving me 18km/L on highway with A/C on. I believe that is pretty good for a car this size.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Good feel on road. Handling is amazing. Suspension is also decent. Seating is comfortable.

 

Final Words All in all it is simply the best "Value for Money" car in its segment. I am pretty sure with the new Fiesta coming, FORD motors can no more be ignored by other automotive manufacrurers in the SEDAN segment as well.

 

Areas of improvement Interiors could have been slightly better. The upholstery could have been given a better finishing. Something like we have in TOYOTA vehicles (INNOVA/Corolla etc..).

 

Amazing pick up. Good handling on the road. Good spacious interiors(especially the rear and boot)I am satisfied. It is totally value for money in its segment.

Exterior Great look, well it depends what you prefer, but it looks a serious no-nonsense car, which I prefer.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Space, my kid loves the space, she is always playing and we feel free as it is not very cramped to make us feel fixed. however a majoy issue is (well for people with kids) that the door open and the gate lock are opersted with one single push, so if my kid get hold of it she can open it, while the car running. it is a serious flaw in design, rest all is perfect.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Nice pickup, well i have done 140+ in highways and city and have reaced with petrol car, yet to find someone to defeat it. control on road is supereb at 140+ never felt like out of control.  mileage - 17 (with ac in city) 19.5 (without ac in city). no issue of noice in gear box, but engine noice is there (my earlier car was petrol, so i feel it more).

Ride Quality & Handling Excellent - have driven almost all cars in below 10 lacs and it seems the best. if anyone willing to compare between it and tata. it beats tata petrol by big margin, and others too.

Final Words Best in the segment, after 13000 kilometers , still got no issues, actually i m surprised as everyone was against it, and i bought it solely on words from my family who suggested to buy what i like and not what others like, and i m huppy i listed to them. took my family to 300 km drive and no one complained a word. enough space for 5 people and enough boot for luggage.

Areas of improvement Gate locks, and music system.

Space, control, look, economy, comfortMusic system, engine noice (not much but should be less)

My Decision on FIGO:

When I was seaching for new hatchback. I had only 4 vehicles in my mind 1.Swift 2.Vista 3. Ritz 4. Figo

My requirement was:

1. Most fun to drive and better hadling

2. Better build quality

3. Most featuers

4. Good road visibility and easy to drive.

5. rear seat space and leg room.

6. Vehicle should be durable in long run.

7. Should be convinient for long drives.

My usage when i started seach was predicted to around 650 Kms. So I was looking for petrol models. I started my search by test driving Swift VXi. I like it a lot.But there are some negaive that I dont like. Rear seat is really really cramped. Not so good for long drive. Boot space is very less. I carry luggages often. So its a major issue for me. Ride quality is not to my liking tat too for the price I pay is not acceptable. Also its skinny typres need an upgrade not as good as in figo/vista. Have to spend more for tat too.

Then after discussing with my brother who owns Vista. I came to know around 650kms its not a bad decision to opt for diesel since My usage may increase in time. But my budget was restricted to 6 Lakhs. Then there were only 2 vehicles under my budget and the features that I was looking for

1.Vista Quadrajet terra.

2. Ford figo zxi TDCI.

3. Ritz LDI.

I have driven Vista a lot in my brothers and very well know about its pros and cons. Vista is a nice vehicle when it was new.But the rattles inside and the ASS of TATA kept me off. Whenever we went to service vista we never had any single satisfied experience. Also one of my friend had a figo EXI TDCI gave a very good feedback on his vehicle. I tried to test drive his vehicle and was simply blow away by the way it handles and the inital pull it had. I could not beleive if it was diesel. Being a diesel and the amount of negiligile lag it had i was astonished. I have driven Vista/swift VDI earlier but never felt so.

I tried driving it for around 15 kms both in higway and city and was thrilled by the way it handled corner and the ride/handling trade off was good. Though at slow speed the suspension was not as good as vista, It was really really good as the speed increases. The thing i liked the most is that it never let off even after the vehilce reached 150+ kmph. Very stable. Whereas in Vista i never dare to take it beyond 110kms hours. Vista is safe and good until 90kmph after that its risky. Even in the great Swift that many claim is not as good as Figo. I personally felt nervous after 120kmph and was not comfortable beyond that. The most important factor is the steering or body never felt any vibration wat so ever even if its revved really hard like a petrol. I have tried 125kmph in 4th gear still no vibrations. Due to this rev friendly nature none of the hatches even with FIAT MJD dare to overtake in highway especially. Power though low on papers its defenitly more usable than the Fiat MJDs on road.

After a extensive test drives of my friends Ritz LDI/figo exi tdci I like figo for its space./comfort/handling/rev happy engine tat too from the hood of the Fiestas [old]. Then I went straight to MPL ford chennai SRP tools. The show room was new and they as many told that Ford customer service was bad, my experience was quite opposite. I was welcomed by show room receptionist Mrs Renuka and the others. They explained all the features and benefits of each and every version and offered for test drive. I did another round of test drive and came back in 2 days to book the ZXi version for 5.89 lakhs onroad including seat cover/mudflaps/floormats included. I did not go for the loan which is in tie up with the dealers. I tried hard manually in each and every banks available around my locality in velachery and found a good deal in Unon bank of 5 Lakhs 11% interest . Though the interest is little on the higher side the thing i like is that its fixed for all 5 years. No part payement or closure charged and less processing fee too. The vehicle was delivered in flat 7 days.

When I think About Pros of this car, The first thing to come to my mind is its handling, Space/ FELittle low on GC when fully loaded - Its not a deal breaker Maintain air recomnded pressure

Exterior

A design which  just grows on you the more you see it.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Very Spacious...very comfortable. I am being myself 5' 10" could completely stretch my legs at the rear. Boot space is huge (284 ltrs). Decent plastic quality. Decent Music system, although can improve the speaker performance. It can easily accomodate 5 adults.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

Engine performance is good. No turbo lag. easily you can sail at 30 in 4th gear. Little improvement in gear box needed. Great pickup. Good Mileage. Very good for both city and highway. A feel good factor found in the steering wheel.

You definitely get a feeling of driving a big car. Wind shield(Front visibility is amazing).

Ride Quality & Handling

Ride Quality and Handling is brilliant...Have not tested at top speeds.

Final Words

A very good car as a complete package. As I said in the title ->BEST SENSIBLE BUY in the market today..NO DOUBT about it.

Areas of improvement  

Rear Power windows. a stronger Parcel tray.

Style, Interiors, space, Ride and Handling, Engine Performance, Fuel EconomyNo Rear Power windows.

Exterior

 The car looks decent. This is for those who really dont like very funky styles but likes a very decent looking car. You will not find any wow factor but u'll like the looks. I liked its front and rear looks.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 very comfortable driving seat, with much leg room. kool features like, blutooth connectivity with audio system. I personally tried this thing and it worked, i could browse my phone book and play music from my mobile to the car audio system. really kool. Central locking engaged automatically when car reaches 7km speed. Azar lights flashes on emergency break. Distance to empty is a good feature to include. Inbuild audio system is good. Overall i liked the features and comfort. ohh one thing, the rear window opens only 60%, so may be problematic for rear passengers.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 I found engine to be fine for city driving, untill u need 0-100 in less than 10 seconds. The steering is very responsive and accurate. Gearbox is good. Fuel economy can not comment untill i drive for at least few 100 kms. I have booked the car and expecting it in around 2 weeks time.

Ride Quality & Handling

 Good city driving. donno about highway, but should be good, as the car is big and well built.

Final Words

 If you are really looking for a new car, then go for it, its real VFM car from FORD.

Areas of improvement  

 Steering adjustment, rear power window, steering mounted audio controls, etc.

 

space inside the cabin, kool features in top modelno power window in rear doors.

Exterior The Figo is designed in line with Ford's Global Kinetic Design philosophy. Streaky side repeater lamps, raising belt line, door lines, grille-less front, wide open trapezoidal lower grille, wrap-around head lamps and stylish tail lamps make it stamp a style statement, dynamic, beautiful exteriorl, kinetic design, long bonnet, beautiful headlamps, beautiful tail lights, large window size, nice broad looks.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Elegant smooth, pleasing, good looking and so so so so spacious than any othr hatchback in India.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Wonderfull performance. I swear, i've my self driven it on 180kmph without any trouble, due to non proper roads in india i could'nt go on further. I Have'nt pressed the full throttle yet!!

Ride Quality & Handling The Figo boasts of the most powerful air conditioner in its segment. With the largest compressor and the best air speed, the Ford Figo offers the fastest-in-class time to comfort, awesome. it's so smooth, cool and gives you the feel and sense of belief and trust on your car..it's really well built.. hats of to FORD the world's largest vehicle producing company 

Final Words Intelligent Features

• Programmable keyless entry

• Intelligent safety locking features (central locking, drive away, crash unlock, ignition off    auto unlock, and auto relock)

• Distance to empty display

• RDS capable audio

• Speed sensing volume controls

• Electric boot release

• Lane change indication

• Hazard deceleration warning

• Variable (6 Speed) intermittent wipers

• Intelligent PATS

 don't think just go and book it now, spl the diesel model, the Most trusted company of the world. Builted By Legandary HENRY FORD

Areas of improvement NA

awesome space, brilliant ac, excellent performance..Nothing... i'm so happy with it..

Exterior

Typical Ford look, Not very sporty, but looks sturdy, ORVM's are great. Good road view and rear view unlike some of the new cars where we cannot see in the rear view mirror. Headlights are not powerful enough.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Excellent space, 3 people can sit comfortably at the back seat, A/C effect is very good, Bluetooth helps you to talk handsfree, listen to music from the mobile, power windows only for the front seats. Lacks sufficient storage space. Rear seat windows are manual and have no side pockets.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

Smooth, slight noise in lower gears. I have done a 600 kms drive last week with 6 grown ups and got a FE of 19 kmpl. Should improve after the first service.

Ride Quality & Handling

Excellent drive on the highway, took it to 130 kmph. Felt that it could take much more. Will try it after the service. Stable, good suspension. With 3 people sitting behind, the bottom scrapes on speed breakers.

Final Words

Excellent car for the middle segment, economical & sturdy. Real value for money.

Areas of improvement  

Plastics & finish, improve the headlights or fog lamps should be also included in the Zxi, Power windows for the rear windows

 

Space, Fuel Efficiency, Bluetooth, Excellent A/CPlastics, no rear power windows, less storage space, low headlights

Exterior It is simply awesome. I took a test drive last week and booked it right away. It has got the looks a 2012 hatch should have. Portion below the bonnet (where the fog lights are) steals the show. It is made of a flexible material that is dent free. As in when there a hit to the front section, it automatically regains its original shape. 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The titanium model has all the safety features along with a pretty decent music system and powerful A/C. It has bluetooth connectivity with which I play music from my cell phone and need no CD or USB. The car rear windows are manual. The idea is during monsoon the doors and power windows get jammed thereby making it difficult for the passengers to get out. The manual rear windows will help in getting out in case the doors and front windows are jammed. The boot space is tremendous and can easily carry 2-3 medium - large sized bags for a long drive. Do not get anything fitted from outside. The company and showroom scrap the warranty in case you do.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox  Pick up of the car is a steal. You accelerate and it vrooms.The gear is smooth and easy to handle. Fuel economy as of now with the A/C looks like 12 in the city. I will confirm on this a little later. It is no noise engine and during the first 2-3 drives it was difficult to gauge whether the car has started or not.

Ride Quality & Handling Its a "fun to drive" car. Driving this car is a thrilling experience and is easy to manoeuvre. There is no engine noise at high speeds. The ground clearance is fine and it is comfortable while crossing over speed breakers. The car is very easy to handle. It has power steering in real sense. Test drive one to know what I am talking about. The side mirrors are decent.

Final Words I have heard a lot about low mileage. To get fully loaded better mileage cars, you pay a lakh extra anyways upfront while buying the car. Hence low mileage in this car (which I will check) is justified by paying high upfront. The sales execs were very helpful and knowledgeable. Ford Figo is a good value for money car considering the pricing, features and driving experience. The car is robust, spaces, very awesome handling and well built.

Areas of improvement Will comment once I have one.

Good Fuel Economy, Awesome Exteriors, Good Boot SpaceNothing