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Ford Figo: First Drive

Adil Jal Darukhanawala      1 Feb 2010

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Ford Figo

The Yankees are turning on the heat in a most atypical segment, albeit one where all the action is to take place in 2010. The Ford Figo is set to fire up the "large" B-segment, says Adil Jal Darukhanawala

"I cannot do much about history but can only look forward to what we are about to bring to market and that is a very exciting product," proclaimed Michael Boneham, Ford India's boss man when I engaged him at the technical presentation on the new Figo in Goa. The fact about history is that one has to learn from it rather than repeat it as Ford has done so many times unfailingly in this country. Boneham and team, therefore, has the welcome yet onerous task of not running true to form but to usher in something which could recreate the magic for the Blue Oval in a class of car where it has achieved so much success elsewhere, especially in Europe. My only grouch though is that Ford continues to employ its legacy platforms for all its India-specific cars and the new Figo is no different.

Figo

That being said Ford has used one of the best bases it could have for the Figo's architecture, one based on the last generation Fiesta which was one of the most acclaimed hatchbacks of its kind internationally. To add it to the American car maker and built upon this platform with streaks of the firm's Kinetic design cues which not sit very well with the car's stance. The 'Figo-ratively cool' Figo had made it to our cover story in ET ZigWheels just a few months back but while that was just a non-running mockup, I must say that when we got to the first pilot production batch vehicles, the new Figo seemed to have become more substantial, more engaging and with a demeanour that seemed to suggest it could do the business.

 More in this Article
 Page 2 :   Design and Style
 Page 3 :   The Drive!

A few figures will only go ahead and substantiate the point I am trying to make here since the India-focus of the car has been consistent throughout its production cycle. Out of the 84 prototype mules that were built for the Figo, 64 were manufactured at its Chennai plant right here in India. The development process was also as diligent as they come with over 8,000 individual tests, 20 crash tests and 7 lakh kilometers of testing which were performed on the 134 pre-production models that were made. Clearly Ford seems to be leaving very few stones unturned in the way of making the Figo a success in a market that gives back by the bucketful to products that subscribe and deliver to its few but stringent demands.
 
 

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User's Comments
  • jayant (14 August 2010 21:30)
    hey hi y all Iam planning for a figo exi petrol can anybody please suggest if its a right choice | Reply
 Bhuwan (01 September 2010 11:22) Reply to jayant
Value for money car.. u will like it.. excellent drive comfort, smooth ride, powerful AC, good looks, good boot space etc. make it best in its segment.. but mileage is low compared to maruti cars.. my car gives 12-13 in city with AC ON. | Reply
 nabi (22 August 2010 18:21) Reply to jayant
bad choice..poor mileage..think of Punto | Reply
 ajay (29 August 2010 15:03) Reply to nabi
Are u a fiat punto's Salesman...... | Reply
 nabi (03 September 2010 07:10) Reply to ajay
no am from www.teamfiat.co.in
  • Kannan (14 August 2010 05:44)
    Hi all, am planning to buy a hatch back car within the 5.5lakhs on road. Suggest me some good cars, as this my first car!!! | Reply
 nabi (22 August 2010 18:20) Reply to Kannan
Fiat grande punto is the obbvious choice for a lot of us.. | Reply
  • appanna (11 August 2010 11:47)
    need to bte new car amongest figo or swift(vdi).........which is better | Reply
 ravi (11 August 2010 22:08) Reply to appanna
Fiat grande punto..nothing comes close ..hell yea | Reply
  • jagan (07 August 2010 19:33)
    anybody confom me the xact milage of figo diesal? | Reply
 anu (22 August 2010 18:21) Reply to jagan
read the posts below.... | Reply
  • narayan (03 August 2010 19:19)
    wat-is-the-milege-of-ford-figo-petrol | Reply
 Subhash (07 August 2010 12:35) Reply to narayan
Around 10 is what i heard is the realistic figure on city drive. I heard Polo petrol gives even less. Rits Petrol on full AC gives around 12. I personally dont think the figure of 10 or 12 should bother. Guage the performance and after sales service. U either like a car or u dont. Dont ask kitan deti hai. | Reply
 mani (11 August 2010 22:09) Reply to Subhash
guys..if u r looking for mileage, and a non maruti car, then fiat grande punto is the way to go. | Reply
  • JPR (02 August 2010 14:33)
    Ford Figo diesel is too good a vehicle. U can say `a vehicle with no major complaints'. With lot of value additions from the safety point of view and an excellent full visibility. | Reply
 rema (07 August 2010 14:56) Reply to JPR
the vehicle is hardly released and he says vehicle with no complaints...wait for sometime..u will lot of complaints..after all its american ford. | Reply
 ajay (29 August 2010 15:07) Reply to rema
value for money..........figo | Reply
 nabi (30 August 2010 09:45) Reply to ajay
yes Punto value for money when you buy. But after that mileage, spare parts and poor service..it will blow a big black hole into your pocket.
 nabi (30 August 2010 11:44) Reply to ajay
blunder...sorry read punto as figo. Punto gives 20 kmpl mileage and figo gives 13 kmpl - diesel
  • sibat (02 August 2010 12:25)
    frnds i b confused i wan 2 buy a car but m confused among the three cars :swift,i20 and ford figo so can u suggest me which one is the best among all | Reply
 jalal (07 August 2010 14:57) Reply to sibat
Puntos is the amongst the rest. | Reply
  • Laxman (30 July 2010 15:18)
    When compared to Figo, Ritz is far better. Ritz has refined engine and giving consistent mileage. Ritz has more ground clearance, Ritz is from Maruti and hence resale value will be too good! | Reply
 ravindran (01 August 2010 22:14) Reply to Laxman
but ritz is looking horrible. My friends laugh at its dicky when it passes by. I dont want to buy it and get embarrased like you laxman. | Reply
 ajay (29 August 2010 15:10) Reply to ravindran
its true.....my friend. | Reply
 Subhash (07 August 2010 13:04) Reply to ravindran
R2D2 of Star Wars? Ritz is no doubt a brilliant performer, most refined K12 engine with excellent maneuverabliity thanks to lower wheel base and 4.6 turning radius compared to 4.9 of Figo. Ground clearance of Figo is just ok at 168 but its longer wheel base makes it seem shorter and prone to hit on bumpy roads but much better ride quality. Built quality of Figo is far better than Ritz. View of the road, both front and rear is much better than ritz. Hydraulic power steering of Figo gets u a much better feed back from steering compared to electronic power steering of Ritz, which gives u no feel. Its definitely tough making a choice since maruti has the best service network. My personal choice would still be White Figo Diesel, simple cause whats the fun of spending all the money yet not get the pleasure of driving a car. | Reply
 vishnu (07 August 2010 14:55) Reply to Subhash
my personal choice would be Fiat punto
  • sanjay (22 July 2010 21:38)
    i bought a ford figo diesel when it was launched .i heard about ford that their parts ar every costlier and very poor service from the dealer in kerala.my relatives did not permit to buy ford but i purchased. now i m very happy happy with my figo because it give me good mileage around 20 and comfort is excellent.now i run around 18000 km.service cost is very low upto this time and dealer service is excellent.i think people are simply blaming about ford and thier service. i did not get any experience from them. i m very happy with my ford figo.i think its the good car for indian road conditions. ford make a good move with introducing the ford figo. | Reply
 kumar (24 July 2010 13:07) Reply to sanjay
how long u have been using this. 20 km milege is on highway or inside the city.which model have u bought | Reply
 ravi (11 August 2010 22:08) Reply to kumar
inside his house | Reply
  • Roshan (21 July 2010 20:00)
    Maruti Ritz has got all safety features and the tall boy design suite city driving. Ritz is also good for highway drivings. Stability is also good | Reply
 Gurp (31 July 2010 01:28) Reply to Roshan
Safty and Maruti Ritz- hahaha must be joking - maruti is not for safty, its only for "kitna dati hai" | Reply
 Anup (23 July 2010 20:05) Reply to Roshan
Ritz has a bad buttock which no one likes except Maruti designers. This a good example of how a good performance car can be spoiled by its looks | Reply
 jayant (14 August 2010 21:28) Reply to Anup
you got that right a good case study for MBA grads | Reply
  • nikhil  (18 July 2010 22:50)
    figo or punto ..please tell ..confused.. i think the figo is much better than the punto ... | Reply
 sagar (20 July 2010 23:06) Reply to nikhil
http://www.carwale.com/research/fiat-cars/grandepunto/userreviews/\read all the user reviews..see for yourself | Reply
 rejith (20 July 2010 21:09) Reply to nikhil
why do you think so?http://www.teamfiat.co.in/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48 | Reply
  • SUDHAKAR SHENAI (18 July 2010 10:26)
    i wish to sell my 7 yr old palio "owner driven" and buy new car.till now i was for" ford figo", but now after seeing "nissan micra" i am wavering.as i have garriage space suffi.for palio ,just for figo and better for micra than figo(width),pricing seems to be same .except servicing and show room in mumbai is in eastern suburb.can any body guide me.besides exchange facility.thanks.s.shenai,dahisar(e),400068. | Reply
 jeffery pereira (19 July 2010 23:37) Reply to SUDHAKAR SHENAI
hi mr sudhakar i brought the figo from shreeji ford at ghodbunder road thane traded my 7year alto for it they gave me a good price try it | Reply
  • shohaib khan (17 July 2010 16:31)
    hi guys i hav purchased a fod figo last month. the vehicle has some gud points and sum bad points. first let us see the gud points . i was actually confused btwn swift and figo. but finally i purchased a figo. THe vehicle has awesum interiiors compared to swift vxi. it also has additional features like music system and remote system etc etc which u don t get in swift as default. it also has distance to empty which is helpful which is absent in swift . for swift one has to book and wait for some time but for figo one can get it on d spot.The ac is awesum atleast better than swift .. the bad points of the vehicle is dat the mileage is worst approx 10-12kmpl. the height is less compared to swift . less ground clearance and no rear power windows. | Reply
 vishal (19 July 2010 17:32) Reply to shohaib khan
what was mileag of swift you were getting as compare to figo | Reply
  • Spin (13 July 2010 10:44)
    Can anyone provide the pricing for Figo under CSD for Hyderabad? | Reply
  • ramni (10 July 2010 12:02)
    definitely looking forward for this one! i really love ford figo! all the auto parts such as the seats, engine and dashboard are awesome in dual tone. | Reply
 biren (15 July 2010 07:42) Reply to ramni
Yes am suffering after sales, with no spare parts and poor mileage.. | Reply
  • swaroop (29 June 2010 19:12)
    guys planning to buy ford figo no other car delivers that much performance | Reply
 narain (01 July 2010 22:46) Reply to swaroop
there is fiat punto which thulps figo..figo is nowhere near punto when it comes to performance..punto is the king. | Reply
  • Premgy (23 June 2010 16:49)
    For the diesel hatch-backs, one canfollow the below order:1. i202. Punto3, Swift, Ritz4. Polo5. Palio, Vista (qudrajet)6. Fabia7. Figo8. Indica TDi/DICORRating based on engine technology, build quality | Reply
  • Premgy (23 June 2010 16:40)
    Guys don't just go after the price tag. The ford refinement dosn't last. The engine is atleast older generation by a decade. It has single cam, and produces lowest specific power/torque among the CRDI's currently available. | Reply
 gupta (30 June 2010 13:55) Reply to Premgy
How is fiat punto? iam told that its got the most advanced diesel multi jet enging in the world? how is vehicle performance? I want diesel hatch back. around 6 to 7 lakhs. RUnning 2000 kms per month. a lot of highway driving. pls give inputs. | Reply
 anand acharya (09 July 2010 13:06) Reply to gupta
I am auser of Fiat Grande Punto since last 10 months at Surat - Diesel one. Fully Loaded(Emotion Pack). It costed me then Rs.6,88,000=00. Excellent product. No drawback. Smooth performance. Excellent Road Grip. Driving comfort is so much that sometimes I forget that I am driving a car. And believe me, I tried all products for 25 kms. each before zooming in on this product. Inside the car, you will not feel you are driving a diesel car.you can get in touch with me on :tacitcommunications@gmail.comfor further questions. | Reply
 vivek (09 July 2010 15:33) Reply to anand acharya
go for fiat punto. the best diesel hatchback. No comparison. Worth every penny. I have 1.3 MJD emotion.
  • Maddy (21 June 2010 18:40)
    Ritz is a better car because its K series petrol engine is refined and even the DDiS diesel is best for highways. There is no lag in pickup and mileage is awesome too. Ritz has maruti's reliable after sales service and its easy to maintain too. | Reply
 kalia (30 June 2010 13:57) Reply to Maddy
but maruti cars are unsafe. their body is like pappads and lot of ratting after sometime. | Reply
 sireesh (01 July 2010 22:45) Reply to kalia
Swift and Ritz feel like getting uprooted on the highways once I cross 100 kmph.... | Reply
 vivek (06 July 2010 14:32) Reply to sireesh
marutis r unsafe cars.
 kumar (16 July 2010 16:06) Reply to sireesh
I guess may be a poor driving practise.. i even just like that cross 100 on my regular trip tp pune on swit...enjoy the driving..it is a pure drivers vehicle.
 premji (30 July 2010 15:48) Reply to sireesh
Punto for sheer driving pleasure. Maruti swift is pure piece of shit.
  • rajeev gupta (13 June 2010 10:47)
    suggestion required -which one is better option for a family of 5 city driving of 5000 Kms per year - i20 era, Maruti Ritz Vxi, Ford Figo or Chevrolet Aveo U-VA | Reply
 kavin (21 June 2010 18:42) Reply to rajeev gupta
Go for Ritz, it has got reliable service from Maruti and also resale value is good. Don't go for Chevy cars, it has got no resale value. my friend is still struggling to sell his car | Reply
 rohit khanan (15 June 2010 10:31) Reply to rajeev gupta
go for Chevrolet Aveo U-VA | Reply
  • somu (09 June 2010 11:42)
    Hi I am planning to book a figo diesel titanium next week.my usage is 1500 kms per month.any advice from recent buyers.my other choice is volkswagen polo | Reply
 Sumit Dey (04 July 2010 02:31) Reply to somu
Polo is too expensive and has a inferior engine though the body work is best in class. 1200 cc engine but the mileage is only 16-17 kmpl under city riding conditions. You will have to buy the roof antennae from the dealer worth Rs 26000 as it is not avaiulable in the market and Volkswagen has proprietry rights so no one else will manufacture that either. Spare parts are costlier even than honda accord, the front bumper will cost 15000 INR without taxes. | Reply
 raj (06 July 2010 14:33) Reply to Sumit Dey
Punto is much better. the car to buy. cheap spare parts and excelletn service. | Reply
 sidhu (30 June 2010 13:53) Reply to somu
Did u hear the news that figo diesel is mileage is only 12 kmpl.? think twice. | Reply
 satyanarayana (25 June 2010 16:09) Reply to somu
Book a vw polo and regret your life for it .I have booked one in march ( a red) diesel and i am told next month is the time for delivery every time i call them.Apparently they have not started making the cars.They import the parts and assemble it.So you if book one you might aswell go to the nearest ship yard and look for the boat with a vw sign on it .Thats for starters.I told my dad to buy the figo.They are promising cheaper service and parts and the engine is good for 100000 kms. | Reply
 vivek (06 July 2010 14:31) Reply to satyanarayana
there is a huge sparts problem for figo. know that. i ordered a small rubber bush and am waiting for almost a month. am living with a squeaking noise. | Reply
 vskumar (10 July 2010 11:05) Reply to vivek
what is the mileage which the figo Exi petrol variant give on the city roads in hyderabad. It is not as promised that it would be 15.6 km/ltr
 Sajid (09 June 2010 18:48) Reply to somu
Buying Ford Figo is the perfect decision because last month I also purchased figo Sports Exi model and I felt this is value for money. I went on long drive and mileage and comfort is excellent... | Reply
  • vignesh (08 June 2010 12:48)
    also mileage is very less. I heard diesel mileage is 12.5 kmpl only. can u pls confirm? | Reply
 siva (16 June 2010 14:31) Reply to vignesh
Yes it is a good car but giving very less mileage. I am getting 12 to 13 kmpl for Diesel in Hyderabad. May be we have to wait for one or two servicings | Reply
 Sumit Dey (04 July 2010 02:26) Reply to siva
Start using turbojet diesel or add iftex with every tank fills and you will find the difference in mileage | Reply
 ravi (24 June 2010 12:22) Reply to siva
hi siva, can you please suggest me a dealer from hyderabad to buy figo. | Reply
  • dr samir jain (06 June 2010 08:24)
    just want to enquire about the deisel version mileage.. | Reply
 Sumit Dey (04 July 2010 02:22) Reply to dr samir jain
I purchased Figo last month, 968 kms run till date and an amazing mileage of 17-18 kms within Delhi city roads where u have sit in the traffic rather than driving. I am sure that I will have 23 mileage on highways and after the first service is done. Best in class car, punto has a pathetic gear box and Swift is too expensive with no offers or goodies | Reply
  • satish chandra jena (03 June 2010 14:28)
    is the spare parts and service of ford figo less or like other ford product i.e ikon, fusion, fiesta | Reply
  • Khalid Abubacker (30 May 2010 20:27)
    Thanks God! I put off my plan to buy a Figo.......Thanks guys......for all your advises! | Reply
  • seema (30 May 2010 00:25)
    I am thinking of booking ford figo but after reading all these problems ,I have to reconsider and shift to some other small car | Reply
 suresh (19 June 2010 18:09) Reply to seema
dear friend,My "hands are burned" after buying my figo diesel getting only 13 mileage ,now second service is also over,also touching the speed breaker while driving ,go for some multijet diesel cars like Ritz or swift | Reply
 rikcy (05 July 2010 16:18) Reply to suresh
I just bought Punto the car that owns multi jet diesel. it rocks! | Reply
 Ramesh Bhatia (02 June 2010 19:35) Reply to seema
I have driven an alto lxi for 5 yrs after B Seg. My next is also the same Alto Lxi. Tho A1 seg., Functionally Gr8 for Delhi, Good comfy for 450 km radius Jaipur, Agra, Mussoorie, Amritsar Simla ... | Reply
 biren (30 May 2010 21:16) Reply to seema
Go Punto seema | Reply
 Manoj (15 June 2010 15:34) Reply to biren
Beat is any time better than any car..if u want status symbol then go for POLO | Reply
  • madhav (29 May 2010 19:16)
    good | Reply
  • Anu rekha (26 May 2010 15:05)
    Ford Figo, Its simply superb car in its segment. Ford made a technological treat to indians, its really smooth, powerpacked, comfort car than any other carin its segment.People who knows loves driving they believe this.. I simply enjoy the car, it looks awesome. And its rocking... Advice to for car buyres, darely book it today, its value for more than what u pay. | Reply
 murali (26 May 2010 17:15) Reply to Anu rekha
also mileage is very less. I heard diesel mileage is 12.5 kmpl only. can u pls confirm? | Reply
 murali (26 May 2010 17:12) Reply to Anu rekha
there are tyre issues with this car. iam scared to buy. please let us know when they are cleared. | Reply
  • hari (21 May 2010 17:11)
    ritz is very comfortable to drive and better utilization of space. Very smooth gear shifting and you donot even know if the engine is on.good in mileage... | Reply
 pappu (14 June 2010 15:32) Reply to hari
but ritz has vry poor design ang maruti is desperate to sell out ritz and sx4 by delaying swift and dzire, the best in class. | Reply
  • Amitabh Varma (20 May 2010 12:03)
    The Ford, a very respectable name in the automobile segment worldwide, could never join the big league in India. The company launched one vehicle after the other, one scheme after the other, but had to ultimately be content with an unspectacular show. The main reason behind the lacklustre performance was Ford’s poor after sales support. You will find Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai service centres even at presumed low turnover locations, but Ford service centres are few and far between. Worse, while replacement parts for Maruti and Hyundai vehicles are readily available at reasonable price, the Ford experience is just the opposite.Just to cite an example, my Ford Figo, delivered on April 24 through Metro Ford, Palace Road, still runs incomplete with something as basic as mud flaps! These flaps were ordered with the car on April 4. The rear view mirror for the left side, ordered at Metro Ford, Palace Road, on May 9, is yet to be supplied. Funnily, the dealer took Rs.500 as advance for the supply of the mirror – something unthinkable at Maruti or Hyundai, where the material would have been supplied instantaneously against payment.One wonders, if Ford cannot supply even rubber items and accessories like mirrors in a fortnight, how will it supply crucial replacement parts? Will the hapless customer have to wait for years to put his car back on road? One expected Ford to have learnt from its mistakes, but the experience shows otherwise. When will Ford become serious about customer service? If it is serious about its ambitious expansion plan in India, how can Ford afford such shoddy after sales? | Reply
 Manoj Darjeeling (09 July 2010 11:33) Reply to Amitabh Varma
Yes Amitab this is another figo owner from darjeeling i am also facing the same problem with the moonson on in the hills m facin a problem with mud comin as far as the roof without the mud flap. i fail to understand ford such abig co fails to put a mudflap on the car that too on indian roads. They should really give it a thought for the after sales part to the cuctomer since Figo has sold like crazy. So Ford guys please pull up ur socks in order to beat the competetors.Milage my dear is pathetic with Figo | Reply
 siva (16 June 2010 14:42) Reply to Amitabh Varma
I agree. This is a problem, which even I faced. They do not have mud flaps and i waited for long. Finally they have taken them out from another car and fixed it to my new car. But as a practice, this is bad and Ford needs to improve in this area | Reply
 Noel (09 June 2010 15:57) Reply to Amitabh Varma
Hi ALlI am planning to go for a Ford Figo from Metro FOrd Bangalore the EXI (Petrol)Version can some one please advice. My comparison was between Figo and Ritz. I took a test drive and found it very exciting but i am worried abt the service and part cost.can some one give an advice on the same | Reply
 hari (10 June 2010 12:25) Reply to Noel
pls go for Ritz because performance and after service are much better than figo | Reply
 akshay (20 May 2010 14:38) Reply to Amitabh Varma
Fiat Service is the best these days.... | Reply
 Prasenna (24 June 2010 18:53) Reply to akshay
What's best....?They don't even provide service in Pondicherry. They sell at the TATA showroom but service is to be done at Chennai which is 160 kms from here. That's the height of stupidity | Reply
  • bharathi (14 May 2010 12:03)
    i bought a ford figo a month back, the vehicle showed pulling towards the left and took it to the dealer, he said the tyres may be faulty and is still checking,i doubt the defect would be corrected, horrible to find a new vehilce in such a condition | Reply
 bharathi (26 May 2010 19:44) Reply to bharathi
just an update: they changed the car tyres to goodyear. Now the car appears to be ok. | Reply
 Andrew  (28 May 2010 16:14) Reply to bharathi
its a common problem with the figo. Have to get the wheel alignment done. I have the same issue. Taking it to the dealer this evening. | Reply
 swetha sri (26 May 2010 15:11) Reply to bharathi
Kindly check with ur driver, he might have hitted some where. | Reply
 Muthukumaran (15 May 2010 00:55) Reply to bharathi
Hi I have actually booked a figo and waiting for delivery. I read about similar problems in team-bhp.com. the problem was fixed once the tyres were changed. | Reply
 allan v mercado (14 May 2010 20:11) Reply to bharathi
have wheel alignment checked. if all angles are within specs including tire pressures. swap the front right tire to the left and vice versa. if pulling goes to the right, it's a tire problem. | Reply
 Ganesh (17 May 2010 12:00) Reply to allan v mercado
Hi, I also experienced the same problem, two days after delivery, got scared. thannkfuly a lot of people r facing this problem when I searched the forums. Im taking my car to ford service today. Terribly upset. Imagine two days after delivery am facing this problem | Reply
 ashu (19 May 2010 23:07) Reply to Ganesh
ganesh you have third class mentality , why are you saying thankfully othes are also facing problem
 boom (26 May 2010 17:14) Reply to Ganesh
People buying cheap cars like ford will have third class mentality only..hahaha
  • thilak (11 May 2010 13:57)
    have taken Maruti Ritz two month back the performance of the the vehicle is very nice. Space inside is very good and vehicle is very comfortable for the small family. I am getting mileage of 14 to 15 and have done only first servicing. Nice and power full vehicle... | Reply
 navin (12 May 2010 14:57) Reply to thilak
Ritz ass looks like urs..haha.. | Reply
  • ravi (05 May 2010 13:07)
    i did test drive Ford figo, its very worst car .....ford maintance is too too cost, do not buy any ford car | Reply
 naveen (07 May 2010 15:22) Reply to ravi
Yes also , for does not how to make power windows for rear. | Reply
  • udhay (04 May 2010 13:55)
    A Star is a good car which has a new refreshing design to India. The car has good style factor. The features inside the car is very useful. | Reply
 james (17 May 2010 15:32) Reply to udhay
The best looking design byfar in india is fiat punto and fiat linea....Drop dead gorgeous! | Reply
 kedar (05 May 2010 14:23) Reply to udhay
do u know the meaning of style? A-star is the worst looking car of the century | Reply
 Zingu (17 May 2010 09:56) Reply to kedar
ur wrong....that award now goes to the new Wagon R....yuk... | Reply
 PK (12 May 2010 13:34) Reply to kedar
A Star may look good and I like the looks..But how idiotic its interior? Any guy taller than 5' 10" can't even drive the car. | Reply
 preethi (17 May 2010 15:43) Reply to PK
i like grande puntos looks..hot
 dsr (14 June 2010 23:44) Reply to PK
very rightly said
  • udhay (04 May 2010 13:55)
    A Star is a good car which has a new refreshing design to India. The car has good style factor. The features inside the car is very useful. | Reply
  • krish (27 April 2010 01:13)
    All Punto idiots first check the march sales list. ford sold 7200 figos but fiat not able to cross 1000. only 900 puntos. Figo is far better that punto in comfort, performance and mileage. | Reply
 BB (16 July 2010 18:08) Reply to krish
Figo is cheaper than Punto by around 70-80k on the base models. Cheaper the car more purchases will be there. Now if you compare Alto to Figo, Alto would have sold much more. You cannot compare apples and oranges. | Reply
 manoj darjeeling (09 July 2010 11:39) Reply to krish
ooopppppsssss not the milage please | Reply
 gaur (07 May 2010 15:26) Reply to krish
Yes No doubt figo is selling like a chinese product. Poor quality | Reply
 abhi (06 May 2010 01:05) Reply to krish
hey krish i think there are a bunch of maniacss who are blindfoldedly following fiat and few are those who dont even know what their developing contries are doing. | Reply
 quell (07 May 2010 15:24) Reply to abhi
Krish and abhi are from africa. they dont have any eligibility to utter the word fiat. | Reply
 SAM (03 May 2010 19:25) Reply to krish
Hey Krish there is no comparison between Figo and Punto. Figo is engineered for developing countries like ours while Punto when released was Europe's No:1 seller. We don't see any comparison between Indica Vista and Skoda Fabia do we? Figo is build for the price. There has to be some reason to price it that way. Alto's sales in the region of 20K per month does not make it a better car then rest all in the same segment!! Don't go by sales figures to declare a car hit or flop. Look at Honda CRV's sales figures for past 3 month and compare it with Toyota Fortuner. What will you call guys who buy CRV? "CRV Idiots". Cool down. | Reply
 vish (05 May 2010 23:37) Reply to SAM
yes you are damn right, comparing figo and a punto is like comparing Alto and a ferrari, which ignorant people like krish are capable of. | Reply
 rejith (07 May 2010 15:19) Reply to vish
@raymond, didnt you know that ferrari and punto are both made by Fiat. Are you a man? or ali?
 jagan (13 May 2010 08:45) Reply to vish
hahaha...good one rejith..i cant stop laughing..y r u wasting time with people like raymond who r new to cars.
 deepak (05 May 2010 23:35) Reply to SAM
You are right sam. When figo has gone to the extent of not providing rear power windows to cut costs, they would have gone to any extent to cut costs on crucial components, which would lead to lesser reliability and lower the life of the car. | Reply
 Sandeep (05 May 2010 14:21) Reply to SAM
Sharing the conversation I had with one of the Director and serviceEr. Mr. Amithab Sengupta, during my first service; (The statement hemade for all Fiat Owners) Fiat owner are our premium customer and fiatcar's are owned by those who actually have exposure and interest inautomobiles. They don't go by what others say, what made them buy Fiatis because of there sheer knowledge in automobile technology and whoknows whats latest and the reviews globally available on Fiatproducts. But, I guess that's not gonna boost there sales figure in India.Mostly, believes in "BHED CHAAL". | Reply
 SAM (03 May 2010 19:29) Reply to SAM
hit or flop read as 'good or bad' | Reply
 SAM (03 May 2010 19:29) Reply to SAM
hit or flop read as 'good or bad' | Reply
 krish (01 May 2010 01:10) Reply to krish
Check out the time of all the three reply by Karthik, Harish and Roy. One punto marketing expert trying to market punto in diff names. Harish says all indian idiots, may be he is born to an european father .. hi hi hi hi hi. | Reply
 karthik (30 April 2010 23:27) Reply to krish
It is quite unfortunate to see people comparing the European legend with stupid american car company.. | Reply
 Sambit (05 May 2010 14:22) Reply to karthik
I can understand everyone's frustration. I am a Fiat Loyal Fan from2001onwards. In eastern sector you hardly come across Fiat Cars on the road.Most of the people thinks Fiat sucks. Punto is my second Fiat Car and I amloving every moment driving it. I felt the pain explaining people why to gofor a Fiat cars when we have reliable Marutis/Hyundai to choose from themarket. Guys, you have to understand one thing, Mediocrity rules, particularly inIndia. We are a Social animal and always like to follow where other peopleare going and this rule is applicable everywhere. Most of the people buycars discussing with their friends and colleagues, they don't buy seeing anadvertisement. Most of the people don't care about technology, that is whypeople opt for a poor Microsoft Windows instead of Mac. People go by Brandwhich is most familiar in the market. Many people don't even know thatFerrari comes from Fiat stable. | Reply
 harish (30 April 2010 23:15) Reply to krish
all indian idiots like you will run behind cars which are cheap. FIgo likes like a mini tempo traveller..hahaha.. Cheap minded fools. | Reply
 roy (30 April 2010 23:20) Reply to harish
Punto is a classy car meant for people with taste. Its good its selling less than figo otherwise it will become another cheap car driven by cheapos like Krish...hehhahooaooo | Reply
 Rishi (01 May 2010 00:29) Reply to roy
All intelligent people speaking about punto are punto marketing people. They can go and market their car elsewhere rather sitting and chatting here wasting time . Read team BHP review on punto or else take a TD on punto. U will know about european legend. The worst car of the year is PUNTO. Dont compare with FIGO. try to touch 1000 car sales in APR poor puntooooos.
 rachit (02 May 2010 13:31) Reply to roy
we cannot even fit rear power windows as an accessory fitment. Its design is poor
 Naren (05 May 2010 14:19) Reply to roy
figo can be compared with nano to see the extent of cost cutting
 king (05 May 2010 14:24) Reply to roy
Rishi, please ask ford to fit rear power windows for figo and then lets compare.
 king (05 May 2010 14:25) Reply to roy
Even a nano has rear power windows
 krish (05 May 2010 23:33) Reply to roy
we are not marketing people u moron, we are the puntoers of india. punto-users-group-india@googlegroups.com. You cann't stop us. Our duty is to educate fools like you
 abhi (06 May 2010 01:09) Reply to roy
yes bunch of fools like u can only talk about things like cheap as if u drive a porsche. poor rich fool
 jegs (21 May 2010 15:25) Reply to roy
I made a bad decisiosn to by Figo TDCI. its gives my only 13 kmpl mileage within city, my friends grande punto gives 19 kmpl within city....
  • Ram (26 April 2010 12:48)
    ford is reducing the price of fiesta by a lac in its up coming special edition to take it just above the figo space ...out goes the old and old icon and in comes new fiesta | Reply
  • inder (22 April 2010 20:56)
    hi guys planning to buy ford figo exi petrol, please do suggest a bit confused actually whether to buy it or not, lot of mixed response coming from all over. | Reply
 Figo (22 April 2010 21:45) Reply to inder
If you want comfort with a mediocre performance go for it. Performance and mileage wise swift is definitely better than Figo. Swift has very good front seats but then with a compromise of space at back. | Reply
 Mohan (22 April 2010 22:12) Reply to Figo
Punto is miles ahead of Swift and figo man...cars like swift should be thrown out of the Indian market..go to team bhp and read the reviews for Punto | Reply
 praveen (22 April 2010 21:43) Reply to inder
Did you test drive the Fiat punto man? awesome car..go get it man.. | Reply
 Bipul Biplav (26 April 2010 15:59) Reply to praveen
its not like that buddy, figo is best in its category. | Reply
 rey (21 May 2010 15:26) Reply to Bipul Biplav
I would disagree, figo is giving very poor mileage..punto is much better
  • Rajiv kanijela (22 April 2010 20:53)
    I own a Ford Figo Diesel titanium model which i bought from chennai ford. I am having problem regarding wheel alignment, the steering always pulls towards left. The dealer interchanged the tyres and did alignment but still problem is not rectified. Apart from this i have rattle issues in Left door pad and roof pad on driver side. The door pad is fitted properly still it rattles mildly on and off. Also there is this Brake issue where it gives noise on applying partial brakes. I didint have this issue in my ford ikon or even in my hyundai getz. Ford Customer service sucks.A technician from ford checked my car and could anlyze the issue rather a local technicain cou;ld solve the issue. Ford produces JUNK prodcuts. | Reply
 bharathi (14 May 2010 12:10) Reply to Rajiv kanijela
I too bought a ford from chennai ford and stuck with the same problem as yours , i feel there is amanufacturing defect in the suspension and hence it is pulling toward the left, my vehilcle is undergoing the same ordeal and still they are to find the reason | Reply
 james (17 May 2010 15:31) Reply to bharathi
see thats the problem. You run behind cars becuase you think they r aggressively priced and end up having problems with vital components of the car... | Reply
 Figo (15 May 2010 22:39) Reply to bharathi
They finally replaced the tyres with Good year ones and the problem is not there now. | Reply
  • Yasmeen (21 April 2010 20:02)
    Hey! I also prefer tata cars. I think theyve done a good job after that horrible indica and nano. Ratan Tataji knows what the typical Indian middclass family requires and he custom makes his cars accordingly. | Reply
  • Shweta Singhania (21 April 2010 19:21)
    For me , the Figo is only about looks. How wud an american company know what suits our Indian roads right? If you take Tata or Maruti for example..theyre built for cruising down Indian highways and bumpy roads. The Manza, Ritz, drivetech4 are so smooth wen u drive them. Personally, I think theyre the best. | Reply
 timus (27 April 2010 08:15) Reply to Shweta Singhania
You are so right. They make cars in Maramalai Nagar, which is in.... errr... Detroit. . . oh no .. its in Chennai and Chennai is in India ! O My Gosh!!! | Reply
  • Figo (19 April 2010 23:09)
    I own a Ford Figo Diesel titanium model which i bought from chennai ford. I am having problem regarding wheel alignment, the steering always pulls towards left. The dealer interchanged the tyres and did alignment but still problem is not rectified. Apart from this i have rattle issues in Left door pad and roof pad on driver side. The door pad is fitted properly still it rattles mildly on and off. Also there is this ground clearance issue where it scapes the speed breaker. I didint have this issue in my ford ikon or even in my hyundai getz. | Reply
  • dr dinesh (18 April 2010 23:45)
    The rear end looks like its been borrowed from an old fiesta -UK family.They should have brought the new Focus which is on sale in UK | Reply
 devanand (19 April 2010 19:47) Reply to dr dinesh
dude its just a modified ford fusion. Nothing special about it. | Reply
  • Sayon Sai Dutta (18 April 2010 19:52)
    The only problem with Ford India is the practice of "milk the owner when he comes for service". Figo is good no doubt but can't say the same about the service and the moolah it'll eat for using it. | Reply
  • ganesh (13 April 2010 00:19)
    is this car's milleage really as comparable to fiesta whose engine is said to be fitted with? if yes i'm gonna book this one; will any recent owner of this car help me out?! | Reply
 joe (15 April 2010 19:14) Reply to ganesh
am getting a mileage of 11kmpl for diesel figo | Reply
  • Mohit Baladia (11 April 2010 19:17)
    I've boght ford figo on last month after 2000 km drive i got only 15km/ltr milage.very poor performance by figo as expected.how can i improve milage of car. | Reply
 hari (21 May 2010 15:29) Reply to Mohit Baladia
i have 3 k kms driven and am geting only 12 to 13 kmpl for diesel | Reply
 vishal (13 April 2010 11:18) Reply to Mohit Baladia
Me too experiencing the same milage . also a defect of left side allignment problem which is not getting fix from forb workshop tema. logged a complaince with ford but no response yet | Reply
 Vishal (16 April 2010 07:20) Reply to vishal
Issue Update : My Friend's Figo EXI (petrol) which is just 3 weeks old got its tyre replaced yesterday. The tyre was defective and that was the reason the car was pulling towards left. And the kind of shouting was required..well i dont think everybody will be able to do it. Quite a few Figos are having alignment issue and Ford is trying to proactively manage this. The news papers are yet to report this issue. Details in Facebook figo wall. For a new car to have this kind of issue not good. And the service quality is lousy. My friend thinks he has done a mistake in buying Ford. I dont want to get into any kind of argument but if a new Ford owner who used a Hyundai car before says this, the point needs to be taken a bit seriously. But the car in itself is good. | Reply
 Figo (19 April 2010 21:58) Reply to Vishal
I own a Ford Figo Diesel titanium model which i bought from chennai ford. I am having exactly the same problem regarding alignment. The dealer interchanged the tyres and did alignment but still problem is not rectified. Apart from this i have rattle issues in Left door pad and roof pad on driver side. Also there is this ground clearance issue where it scapes the speed breaker. I didint have this issue in my ford ikon or even in my hyundai getz.
 ashu (12 April 2010 14:58) Reply to Mohit Baladia
now you are screwed, why did you buy it, you can;t do anything to improve mileage | Reply
  • Jagadeesh (06 April 2010 22:50)
    I boght Ford figo, i found that the Height i s little low compared to swift.* When in City econd gear seems to be not that effective.. i need to switch to first gear when ever i slow down. Millage still did not test in city but on high way i got 15km/ltr Diesel its only 2 days old car.. may be it should improve.. | Reply
 Selva (12 April 2010 10:32) Reply to Jagadeesh
Hey 2 days car performance on mileage will be less but as the days pass on mileage will be better after the 1st service. Read the manual. It is applicable for all cars | Reply
 Lydia (08 April 2010 12:44) Reply to Jagadeesh
Punto has got the right mix of everything. May be you should have bought that. | Reply
 TEEPRI (10 April 2010 07:54) Reply to Lydia
fiat cars are most expensive to keep and are a constant nuissance...........remember Palio | Reply
 ranga gtara (10 April 2010 08:00) Reply to TEEPRI
well all palio victims agree
 hume (13 April 2010 20:03) Reply to TEEPRI
I was driving a ford ikon and it was expensive to maintain too..these ford service centers milk you like anything for every service.
 fomra (13 April 2010 21:04) Reply to TEEPRI
Ford is a money milker too. My ford ikon petrol was a great nuiscance. I spent a fortune on it..
 teeprikiller (13 April 2010 22:57) Reply to TEEPRI
Teepri, please go and ride a donkey. It will suit u
 surprised (08 April 2010 16:04) Reply to Lydia
I think many Punto marketing people are answering here.. | Reply
 Ace (12 April 2010 14:33) Reply to surprised
I took a testdrive but cars second gear performace is really poor....and the half open glass for rear seats...not suitable for indian conditions
 narayan (13 April 2010 20:05) Reply to surprised
I still love my Palio GTx...
 Puntoistheking (13 April 2010 21:05) Reply to surprised
FIat guys never do any sort of marketing. They let their cars do the talking...Its we the owners of punto writing the goodness of it in all the forums. WE r doing our bit to the success of punto. Cars like these should be appreciated.
 knowhow (13 April 2010 22:46) Reply to surprised
I seldom see any fiat ads on tv. I see ford bragging a lot about these blue tooth. Fiats blue and me is leagues ahead of fords. Yet they make a lot of noise.
 Rupesh (04 May 2010 20:08) Reply to surprised
it doesn't matter, because everybody knows HOW BAD PUNTO is, it is getting good reviews only for his looks, but rest of the things r so bad in this car.
 rey (13 May 2010 22:46) Reply to surprised
rupesh...r u driving a auto?
  • Gaurav Ashtankar (06 April 2010 17:35)
    Is there any problem with Figo's stability. I found car is loosing its stability as I increase speed from 30 onwards ?I am planing to buy Figo, I want to know is Figo better than others as per amenities and prize ?? | Reply
 ray (08 April 2010 12:43) Reply to Gaurav Ashtankar
May be you were drunk when you tried. Ford cant be that bad, However, Fiat punto is a better car anyday. | Reply
 GHEELA NURPURIA (12 April 2010 14:13) Reply to ray
recommending punto................must be from Al QAIDA /LTTE | Reply
 gheelagaandu (13 April 2010 22:47) Reply to GHEELA NURPURIA
and you gheela must be one gay
 tata (13 April 2010 22:48) Reply to GHEELA NURPURIA
Suraj is ur height 4 feet? You should try tata nano. It should be right for you.
 bagga jatt (10 April 2010 08:01) Reply to ray
u must have taken bhang while recommending punto.are u from al qaida | Reply
 suraj (13 April 2010 14:38) Reply to bagga jatt
Bhaioooo do not get ito fights...but i have just taken a ride in a punto...its suspension is ok..ac is not ok...it looks tuff but didn't enjoy the drive at all...why because the dashboard of the car is not allowing u to see ur surroundings properly...the car should have good space inside..it should look airy...
  • Manda (06 April 2010 14:22)
    can anyone know the place wher i can get gobar gas kit for figo? | Reply
 ford (08 April 2010 12:42) Reply to Manda
Please contact CEO of ford michael bonneham. He has got some kits readily available. | Reply
 jain (22 April 2010 20:48) Reply to ford
I own a Ford Figo Diesel titanium model which i bought from chennai ford. I am having problem regarding wheel alignment, the steering always pulls towards left. The dealer interchanged the tyres and did alignment but still problem is not rectified. Apart from this i have rattle issues in Left door pad and roof pad on driver side. The door pad is fitted properly still it rattles mildly on and off. Also there is this ground clearance issue where it scapes the speed breaker. And also huge noise on appling partial brakes. pretty much crap I didint have this issue in my ford ikon or even in my hyundai getz | Reply
 Expat (13 April 2010 12:19) Reply to ford
GOBAR GAS FOR A GOBAR CAR!!YET AGAIN... Indians are lumped with a crappy product from a more or less crappy American car company. Wake up Desi's... smell the gasoline... Even Americans dont buy American cars... | Reply
 Suresh (13 April 2010 22:50) Reply to Expat
Ford figo gives a mileage of 30 km per litre of Human gas.
 Expat ka baap (28 July 2010 16:38) Reply to Expat
Expat - u like to live in the world of perception. Well, be practical. Best of luck. U really are un aware of things around you. :)
  • prem saharan (03 April 2010 10:47)
    I have ikon 1.8 diesel, 2002 model, 1,15,000 kms driven, it gives a mileage of 15KMPL, but frankly i feel nowadays it takes lot of load when AC is on, so i m testing it for its latest mileage, drove 1.3 petrol for some time, tested Figo, n found it better than IKON 1.3. My take on after sale service is all cars use latest technologies, which we like and look for, and these technos make car heavy on pocket, so I donot expect any new maruti to be cheaper than ford or fiat in coming times(specially if u get it serviced from authorised service station). Outside mechanics wont be able to understand the new specifications specially deisel. Secondly, all cars come with atleast 3 years of warrenty so why worry(abt after sale service) if u donot want to keep ur car for longer. Though I feel lucky that my ford did not harm my pocket much. But there were some problems sometimes and even ford people were not able to resolve, and I talked to higher authorities and got my money back, and got problems resolved somehow. Specially AC, it was really very good for initial 2-3 years,but after that it was not good. My idea on after sale service is, earlier ford was really bad in this as most of the parts were US made, but new cars eg figo are developed (ford claims) for countries like india, so theysay we should expect improved after sale service n cost. For figo, the price difference in diesel n pertrol is almost 1 lac, so if u r not driving much prefer petrol. Earlier(and perhaps now also) for diesel and petrol, every electronic part, AC compressor, altenator ets were different, diesel one more costlier and not found in local markets. I got both AC and altenator repaired outside in delhi as ford was replacing only, 40k for AC compressor and 12K for altenator. Biggest problem is they do not repair, they go for replacement only, which is costly as parts are not available outside like maruti n tata. An in india there is one thing, mighty "JUGAD". | Reply
  • prem saharan (03 April 2010 10:11)
    Can I put 15 inches alloys in place of regular 14, what will be the difference, any suggestions | Reply
 ashu (05 April 2010 11:51) Reply to prem saharan
no difference, it will look cool, but more fuel consumption and your shocks will worn out faster | Reply
 prem (06 April 2010 09:37) Reply to ashu
I asked same question to one for serviceman, he told me i can put because the margin between the tyre and carbody is very less. Can any body suggest good quality 15' alloy wheels. | Reply
  • irfan (31 March 2010 14:07)
    any perfomance review of Diesel and mileage?? please letme know im gna book this 1 EXI any owner of the disesl 1 ?? please treat this as a urgenton road price in pune for D EXI is 5,33 | Reply
  • Ganesh (29 March 2010 09:49)
    I took a test drive at the Kotivakkam Ford Dealer at Chennai. It was a diesel car, I must say, I was very impressed, with the speed, the way it made nice u-turns at signals and in handling potholes. The boot space is too good. I have been a maruti fan all these days, but this car is just too good, especially for the price. I feel, Rear window is not much of an issue with me, my only concern would be the service network and how costly would be the spare parts and maintenance aspects of Figo...If these doubts are cleared, then I will be going for it... | Reply
 melvin (08 April 2010 14:35) Reply to Ganesh
Test Drive the grande punto dude..best in class....head turner. | Reply
 Velayudhan  (05 April 2010 20:33) Reply to Ganesh
Ganesh, You need not worry about the spare parts costs.. Now the spare parts of Ford had come down. They manufacture the spares from Maraimalai Nagar (Chennai) Plant and hence your money can be saved.. some of the spares are even less than Maruthi now.. | Reply
 murali (08 April 2010 13:41) Reply to Velayudhan
hahaha....ganesh you are walking into a ford trap, this car will be cheap but they will rape you after sales...spare parts and mainteannace...u will be fooked | Reply
 alaji (12 April 2010 23:20) Reply to murali
Mr murali,This is what people with crooked eyes think,not your fault, do some market analysis ,you will know the reality
 ginji (15 April 2010 00:21) Reply to murali
alaji ..r u from somalia?
 harish (29 March 2010 17:40) Reply to Ganesh
Maruti fans will definitely admire Figo because of their lack of awareness of other good cars. Infact they will like any car in the market. | Reply
 Punto (08 April 2010 13:47) Reply to harish
As of now, I would say punto is the only best VFM hatchback in the country. | Reply
 ashu (31 March 2010 17:06) Reply to harish
you are so right harish, i guess indians deserve to get crappy cars , because they are always attracted to crap. | Reply
 Sujeet (01 April 2010 13:20) Reply to ashu
Are you not an Indian Ashu? I am not a Maruti fan, but I am an Indian and I am not attracted to craps.
 Sandeep (01 April 2010 13:59) Reply to ashu
Ooooooohh!! Are u is anSomalian???Why so unhappy about urself.??
 Krishnan (29 March 2010 17:37) Reply to Ganesh
Yea, i liked it too, but i felt Punto offered more value for money and booked it at concorde velachery. lot of features for the price, it was a complete car, didnt have to go for any extra after market fittings and I liked the body build when compared to a figo. And last but not the least punto looks beautiful from any angle. Figos looks outdated just a curvy ford fusion to me. Its a feel safe car. | Reply
 Gaurav M (08 April 2010 19:20) Reply to Krishnan
Hello guys, I'm planning to buy a hatchback car but I am confused in POLO and PUNTO, could you please suggest me which car shud I opt for, my mind says PUNTO is better option than POLO | Reply
 Naresh (30 March 2010 15:47) Reply to Krishnan
right, Punto is the best looking hatchback in the market today. I wish they had a much more powerful engine. The other day I banged my punto against a swift while taking reverse and the front bumper of swift came off, there was not a single scratch on my car..hahahah... | Reply
 Sandeep (01 April 2010 14:01) Reply to Naresh
In punto I found gear shift is very sticky and hard!! the back space is somewhat cramped.
  • Amit (26 March 2010 22:12)
    Anyone there with real mileage figures of ford figo petrol? | Reply
 varad (10 April 2010 16:24) Reply to Amit
my frnd got 14km/l | Reply
 Dr Manu Mathew (05 April 2010 16:31) Reply to Amit
i got 29km/ltr for diesel | Reply
 jegan (21 May 2010 15:28) Reply to Dr Manu Mathew
Am getting only 13 kmpl mileage for diesel.. | Reply
 dr Manu Mathew (05 April 2010 16:33) Reply to Dr Manu Mathew
am sorry, its 20 km/ltr diesel, | Reply
 giri (13 April 2010 22:52) Reply to dr Manu Mathew
Mathew r u using diesel or bio gas, gobar gas or human gas. can you please confirm
  • Devan (26 March 2010 17:10)
    Ford figo spare parts are expensive. Oh damn! | Reply
 sunnyrich (28 July 2010 16:42) Reply to Devan
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  • vivek (26 March 2010 13:31)
    For around one year i'm driving a star...there z no problem at all.. mileage is excellent..and very good ground clearance..dey have used very good interior plastic materials...and acceleration in first gear is excellent compared to other vehicles...5 th gear is excellent in highways. | Reply
 ash (26 March 2010 23:44) Reply to vivek
where the f*** is this A star coming from? | Reply
  • avdhesh (25 March 2010 12:02)
    in ford figo cng kit is applicable or not please tell me | Reply
 rajesh (29 March 2010 17:37) Reply to avdhesh
Gobar gas kit is also available for figo | Reply
 Sandeep (01 April 2010 13:53) Reply to rajesh
Great!!. That will be good fitment. | Reply
 as (26 March 2010 23:44) Reply to avdhesh
yes | Reply
 raja (30 March 2010 15:48) Reply to as
Kerosene is also compatible with Figo. | Reply
  • VINODH KUMAR S (23 March 2010 21:33)
    Figo - Out standing Quality Product | Reply
  • Ami (22 March 2010 12:25)
    Hey, as now the car is out in the market for last few days. can somebody, owner of Figo Petrol, tell the real mileage of the car? Have to book this car, jst delaying coz of no real mileage information. | Reply
 Gaurav (22 March 2010 18:17) Reply to Ami
Deliveries will start from April 10th onwards all across | Reply
 Ami (22 March 2010 20:31) Reply to Gaurav
Dear Gaurav, deliveries have already started.. I think from 17th March onwards. | Reply
 R Kumar S (02 April 2010 09:20) Reply to Ami
it gives a Mileage of 100 kmpl.happy???!!!!??now book the car.wat evr be the mileage yaar ,the car luks stunin,a mst buy.
 R Kumar S (02 April 2010 09:19) Reply to Ami
it gives a Mileage of 100 kmpl.happy???!!!!??now book the car.wat evr be the mileage yaar ,the car luks stunin,a mst buy.
 Italian (22 March 2010 17:55) Reply to Ami
Did you test drive the grande punto? | Reply
 Gaurav (22 March 2010 18:26) Reply to Italian
Yes i Test Drove the CAR both Petrol | Reply
  • Mihir (21 March 2010 13:46)
    Figo is overall a good car..Sharp looks, and features are better compared to othersit has a 3 layer wet paint, which comes in luxury cars, internal bluetooth system which can sync with ur mobile system, u have a usb music player, a Distance to empty indicationthe dashboards quite well designed | Reply
 kabir (13 April 2010 22:54) Reply to Mihir
sharp looks....hahaha...u must be a one eyed monkey. The car looks horrible..look at punto , polo and i20 ....contemporary, ford just modified the old fusion and dished out it to Indians who will look at only the price and mileage... | Reply
 jagan (30 March 2010 15:49) Reply to Mihir
what is the use of distance to empty indication. doesnt have rear power windows. Nonense, dont call it a luxury car, its a poor mans car.. | Reply
 thunder (22 March 2010 17:56) Reply to Mihir
It doesnt have rear power windows, no usb player, what a bummer? another cheapo | Reply
 Thug (22 March 2010 18:47) Reply to thunder
It does not temperature gauge also. you have to use thermometer and check the temperature of teh engine frequently | Reply
 ashu (22 March 2010 12:24) Reply to Mihir
are you working for Ford? | Reply
 Mihir (22 March 2010 18:39) Reply to ashu
Yes I work for ford | Reply
  • jatin (20 March 2010 16:11)
    nice car..... | Reply
 kapil (23 March 2010 18:59) Reply to jatin
good car | Reply
 Bad (26 March 2010 17:09) Reply to kapil
bad car. | Reply
  • mitun (20 March 2010 13:24)
    Fuel Economy of A-star is good - Getting 17 KMPL with AC while running car on 100-110 KMPH with Very good response of Engine developing good Power.At last a Good car with Good Performance with Good Fuel Economy with Good Interier. | Reply
 vicks (31 March 2010 17:15) Reply to mitun
no leg room no inner space overall a non sense car | Reply
 Robocop (22 March 2010 17:57) Reply to mitun
A-star looks like a frog | Reply
 ashu (20 March 2010 15:45) Reply to mitun
i guess you are the same maruti person posting messages under different names. Stop this a star bull shit it is a ugly car. | Reply
  • gopi (19 March 2010 22:45)
    Figo runs on water and whiskey too. | Reply
  • Gopi (19 March 2010 22:44)
    Fogo runs on water and whiskey. | Reply
  • juss (19 March 2010 19:16)
    what is the mileage of Ford Figo on highway and around in city.Price is also low as compared to others in this segment | Reply
  • juss (19 March 2010 19:08)
    what is the average of fuel | Reply
  • tharun (19 March 2010 16:55)
    Everything is good in a-star...mileage is good. on highway it is around 21 and 16-17 in city.Price is also low as compared to others in this segment.on the whole a-star is a best choice | Reply
 Gaurav (20 March 2010 10:35) Reply to tharun
Even iNdise space iS tooo Low compared to others in the Segment.. | Reply
  • titun (19 March 2010 15:40)
    any body commenting on the mileage of ford figo petrol version | Reply
  • Pranish Rakvi (18 March 2010 20:18)
    Well, why why ....i mean why does FORD India Launch a car when it not needed, i guess Ford's efforts to get them back into the driving seat are going to be futile, considering VW's polo and BeAt from chevy i doubt FIGO will manage even to make something for it self, more over Ford India is not known for its service centers u hardly find one next to u and its Ugly... i mean it has the same old fusion design with little froggy ness...and the color with which they are promoting, ITS AGAIN A BIG FLOP CAR forget wht is delivers then becuase people in india are completely out of MARUTI 800 days...so plzzz we need brk... | Reply
 hemant (22 March 2010 03:25) Reply to Pranish Rakvi
Dude....... just go an check out the bookings at ur nearest ford dealer........ n all ur doubts will be cleared........ abt design it is the most practical car, with its price...... u need to sit inside to know it. | Reply
 Sean (20 March 2010 13:19) Reply to Pranish Rakvi
Figo is a car for the common man and definitely it is gonna make a mark... diesel gives mileage of about 21 on highway... 17 in city... which I think is quite good... | Reply
 umesh (19 March 2010 13:17) Reply to Pranish Rakvi
Could mr. Pranish let me know the list of service centres for Polo | Reply
 pranish rakvi (21 March 2010 17:15) Reply to umesh
hmmm well...people believe in brand name and the brand, we talking here about a bankrupt FORD motores vs pure german engineering so its smarter call to choose from ... | Reply
 hemant (22 March 2010 03:28) Reply to pranish rakvi
ford bankrupt........ ha ha ha, u r mistaken dude, it is GM and not ford...... in fact ford is the one which did not take any bailout money from the US govt...dont post data for which u do not hv any knowledge.
 Karkera (22 March 2010 18:38) Reply to pranish rakvi
Fiat makes ferrari
 Saurab (24 March 2010 01:04) Reply to pranish rakvi
Mr. Parnish, I understand the German thing. But VW is not Merc neither Audi. Ford was only auto company posted profits at the time of recession. And Ford is maker Mustang. and if you hv lill or no information, just google "ford mustand 2011", even Lamborghini are put behind. or even check out Lamborghini VS Mustang in you tube, you will know mr German technology.
 PitySaurabh (26 March 2010 16:36) Reply to pranish rakvi
@saurabh:Pity your ignorance about cars. Unfortunately Mustang doesnt have the handling and cornering capabilities of a Lambo. there are a lot of factors that contribute to the goodness of a car. If you are talking abt straight line driving, mustang might work for you. When it comes to corners, Lambo and other european race cars are leagues ahead of these american cars.
 Prashant Singh Jaghina (21 March 2010 05:51) Reply to umesh
hey, is this Umesh Raheja? | Reply
 Gaurav (19 March 2010 12:36) Reply to Pranish Rakvi
Drive it to Believe it... Both Figo | Reply
  • PRABIR (18 March 2010 14:55)
    HOW ARE FIGO'S SUSPENSION ON BUMPY ROADS ? ARE THEY COMFORTABLE? | Reply
 Pranav (19 March 2010 11:27) Reply to PRABIR
Suspension in ok. However, I drove the fiat punto side by side, It was the best ! | Reply
 umesh (19 March 2010 13:20) Reply to Pranav
yeah ..right..if you are ok with paying 1.5 L more for the BETTER suspension !! | Reply
 Vinoth (22 March 2010 18:00) Reply to umesh
Umesh u fool, I pay 80k more for 15 inches tyres, rear power windows, BLue and me, USB player, Steering mounted controls and automatic climate control and killer italian looks and better handling and better suspension and better safety. Go and do urself some homework or buy a second hand ambassador .
 Ratheon (22 March 2010 18:21) Reply to umesh
Ford figo also misses a temperature gauge, u will never know if the car overheats!! cost cutting done at crucial features of the car..damn that is why they are able to offer the car at such a low price..
  • Rajeev (18 March 2010 10:34)
    Is there any expert who can tell me if FIGO petrol can be fitted with CNG kit or not? What are the pros and cons of this ? | Reply
 Ford (26 March 2010 16:47) Reply to Rajeev
Figo petrol is compatible with bio gas. You can fit a bio gas tank to it. And while starting some flames will come but after that the car will go very fast. If you are ok with this you can buy. | Reply
 Pramit (18 March 2010 13:56) Reply to Rajeev
car launch huyi nahi kee CNG kit lagane me lag jaatein hain .. what cheapsters! | Reply
 govind (19 March 2010 11:55) Reply to Pramit
Ford figo can run on kerosene also | Reply
 umesh (19 March 2010 13:21) Reply to govind
Am sure Govind is a rickshawwalla who runs his vehicle on kerosene
 Govind (26 March 2010 16:39) Reply to govind
Ford figo can run on urine also
 Ford (30 March 2010 21:35) Reply to govind
We are selling urine at Rs 5 a liter
 Uncle (31 March 2010 16:05) Reply to govind
Govind... kya tu dood ke badle moot peta ke bada huya hai kya...
  • vichu (17 March 2010 15:39)
    a-star is a head turner. . It has a sports car look with bulging eyes. It looks like a mean machine and yes it is.performance wise is too good ..i recommended this car to all.. | Reply
 hemant (22 March 2010 03:33) Reply to vichu
who asked for ur opinion...... u must be working with maruti ..... ha ha han abt A star, it is nowhere near FIGO....... | Reply
 Puntolover (22 March 2010 21:54) Reply to hemant
Figo is nowhere near punto | Reply
 madhavan (19 March 2010 11:54) Reply to vichu
A-star is an ass turner | Reply
 Vinod (19 March 2010 11:26) Reply to vichu
Yes, it has eyes like a frog. Sports car...huhuahhahaha | Reply
 Prabz (23 March 2010 19:42) Reply to Vinod
A star- The Worst Car ever to Come in History Itself GUYS - I join this A star Sucks Campaign | Reply
 ashu (18 March 2010 15:05) Reply to vichu
ha ha ha ha ha, what a joke vichu, are you a maruti salesman, The astar is horribly ugly, equally ugly as the figo. I call the A star a frog, its that ugly. Peoples head turns backward when they see the astar. Mean machine what bull are you talking. | Reply
 Gaurav (17 March 2010 16:19) Reply to vichu
hahahahaha,enterinside | Reply
 Sid (18 March 2010 09:34) Reply to Gaurav
the A star is good on performance but its better we call it a 2 seater... it doesnt have space to breath in also.... backseats are cramped and boot is just like maruti 800... i | Reply
  • ashu (17 March 2010 11:28)
    my, this figo is one ugly a$$ car. | Reply
  • Expat (16 March 2010 19:27)
    Yet another example of a car that looks like crap, made by a crappy american company.. only here to dump on us Indians, a car that would probably have ZERO sales outside... When will we Indians wake up and smell the gasoline? | Reply
 henry (22 March 2010 03:38) Reply to Expat
luk who is talking........ FORD a crappy american company...... hello r u from mars....... i m sure u hv never heard of Henry ford and Model T......... I own a ford Ikon..... n wow what a car.... damn solid build, maruti, tata come nowhere near to the build quality of FORD. | Reply
 Gaurav (17 March 2010 10:35) Reply to Expat
Mr Expat, i am a Great FAN of Fiat | Reply
 Expat (17 March 2010 11:48) Reply to Gaurav
@Gaurav- Good for you Gaurav. Fiat does make good cars.. how can we forget our beloved Premier Padmini and 118 NE. The issue here is a crappy car made by a crappy American car company who thinks that they can dump anything on us Indians because we make a beeline for anything that comes out of their garbage bin!! | Reply
 Ganesh (18 March 2010 10:57) Reply to Expat
I think that Ford was the company who taught the world how to mass produce cars.. they have a legacy in auto industry.. They haven't delivered value recently and have been behind on reliability and fuel efficiency and hence resale which is why the cars aren't the automatic choice. Ford cars are good to drive. The ikon is still one of the sporty cars.
 Pallav (23 March 2010 20:47) Reply to Expat
@henry.. i totally agree with henry... Model T was supersucessfull and ford was the first car maker to introduce V8 engine... also ford remain no.2 and GM No.1 car company in the world till 2009, how can anyone without any knowledge of historical car companies cud call it a crappy american company..once u will read abt Lee Iococa (ex ford president).. u will fell onto his knees..Maruti and Tata are kids as compared to ford.. even GM who got banrupt recently has turned the fortunes of americam automobile market along with ford till recently..They make really heavy cars... u kids are happy with hatches... once u will drive really well built and heavy cars .. u will forget maruti and other japanese jokers
  • DCS (16 March 2010 18:25)
    I couldn't rate any hatch better than Fiat Punto. In every aspect it's the hatch which I love to have. But though considering to buy a Figo only because it's cheaper to buy. | Reply
 trey (22 March 2010 18:16) Reply to DCS
Ford figo maintenance costs and spares r very high. Had a tough time with my Ikon which burnt my pocjet | Reply
 ND (30 March 2010 14:24) Reply to trey
The Figo is completely buit in Chennai plant. So, the spare part costs would be much lower (not though as cheap as Maruti :) ) | Reply
  • Sidhartha (16 March 2010 09:55)
    Ford should ensure rear power windows (as an option at least, as they are doing for alloy-wheels/front-fog-lamps). Believe me, I'm ready to buy petrol titanium, but just waiting till next month, if they ensure for "rear power windows". Had gone to Lathangi Ford, bangalore - and they are saying, technically it's very much possible (and will cost hardly INR. 3000 - 4000). FORD should seriously think on this. Just imagine Tata-Nano is having all power windows. Today I saw Punto 1.2 Dynamic Ad, which highlighting "ALL-POWER-WINDOWS". | Reply
 VP (27 March 2010 21:00) Reply to Sidhartha
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 ashu (17 March 2010 11:23) Reply to Sidhartha
why arent you buying the Chevy Beat, its too good. Not only you get power windows but you also get climate control. | Reply
 Sidh (17 March 2010 22:43) Reply to ashu
For me overall space / mainly boot-space is also important. Chevy Beat is very much odd/poor in that. Look wise also, it's very funky (no classy) - may be good for college going - Not for Family. I'm almost made my mind buy FIGO ( a VFM family hutch), but just waiting it's initial owner's review... and "rear power window option"... | Reply
 ashu (18 March 2010 16:42) Reply to Sidh
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 Damien (19 March 2010 11:53) Reply to Sidh
Did you give punto a test drive?
  • Sidh (16 March 2010 09:51)
    Ford should ensure rear power windows (as an option at least, as they are doing for alloy-wheels/front-fog-lamps). Believe me, I'm ready to buy petrol titanium, but just waiting till next month, if they ensure for "rear power windows". Had gone to Lathangi Ford, bangalore - and they are saying, technically it's very much possible (and will cost hardly INR. 3000 - 4000). FORD should seriously think on this. Just imagine Tata-Nano is having all power windows. Today I saw Punto 1.2 Dynamic Ad, which highlighting "ALL-POWER-WINDOWS". | Reply
  anil kumar dhawan (17 March 2010 14:53) Reply to Sidh
yes i agree. rear power widow must be provided .without it one feels like siting in ordinary car and it may effect sale of the figo | Reply
 kln (18 March 2010 16:45) Reply to anil kumar dhawan
I agree. Rear power windows are a must. Especially for a city like Delhi where style and comfort is the top priority, lack of this feature will impact the sales.And let us not forget, Delhi is the biggest market for cars in India. | Reply
 Sidh (17 March 2010 22:49) Reply to anil kumar dhawan
Same day (when I visited ford showroom) many of other viewer's also disappointed for the no power windows at rare... "Rear Power Windows" - at least be option at Top-End Titanium FIGO. | Reply
  • Donkey (15 March 2010 22:01)
    Fiat makes the diesel engines for Indica, Swift,i10 etc, Ford makes one of the better diesel engines. | Reply
  • Irshad Ahmed (15 March 2010 15:35)
    I think it the time now to wake up for Maruti Suzuki , Hyundai and TATA. I think Hyundai is cheating Indian customers just on the base of marketing strategy. Even FIGO and BEAT is coming on a price tag of Hyundai i10. | Reply
 ashu (17 March 2010 11:29) Reply to Irshad Ahmed
you said that right brother, maruti and hyundai have been giving indians shitty cars, the worst part is indians still buy them | Reply
 Irshad Ahmed (17 March 2010 16:32) Reply to ashu
Ya, Indian are still crazy buyers and most of them don't have technical knowledge. Even they don't know how to use money they have inherited from their ancestors. | Reply
  • Ramaana (13 March 2010 14:12)
    Guys, I have been driving Fiesta Diesel for sometime now with no trouble. For starters, you should look how the driveability is tuned at low end rather than simple Power values ( as Power/Torque alone could be misleading). That way Fiesta is gem of driveability in usable ranges in city/Highway | Reply
  • Ravikiran (12 March 2010 09:18)
    had a test drive yesterday. Good space, good engine(diesel). sales guy claimed that the diesel engine delivers a average of 24kmpl on highways. however, felt that the engine is less torquey than the swift diesel.interiors are a bit cheap comapred to swift. However, the most disappointing part is that the rear windows are manual evenin the highest version and the rear windows can be rolled down only halfway :-( | Reply
  • Umang Varma (11 March 2010 11:10)
    Hey Guys Help me out.. had been owing a TATA Indica for 5 long years. have a desire to go for a sturdy, economical and yet new style of car, in Diesel variant. current choices are Ford Figo, Maruti swift, Volkswagen Polo and Indigo CS My everyday running is high coz am in sales | Reply
 Divya (18 March 2010 14:16) Reply to Umang Varma
test drive the Fiat punto and you will not look back at anything else | Reply
 Rajat (12 March 2010 13:02) Reply to Umang Varma
Dude..I think you havent checked the Punto yet...its amazing to drive, stick to road...great interiors, and afcourse rated the best looking Hatchback...and Mileage is comparable to Swift...Go for It | Reply
 DG (11 March 2010 11:33) Reply to Umang Varma
Buy Indigo CS only if you really, really need that small extra boot space. It's most outdated in this bunch - shouldn't actually be compared to Swift/Polo/Figo. Since you are considering Swift, I don't think boot space is a problem for you. If you want the Swift, should wait for new 2011 version. It's likely to be a bit larger and interior space is a big problem with Swift.Polo is the most modern design and most expensive of all these, but Figo's diesel engine is better to drive. Figo is probably the 'best of all worlds' if your running is high. Cheap to buy and Run, has all the safety equipment at 5.5L Titanium. Ford is tom-tomming low cost of service and parts for Figo. Take a test drive and make up your own mind. | Reply
  • kumar (11 March 2010 10:42)
    FORD.... FIX OR REPAIR DAILY | Reply
  • Rajnish (10 March 2010 17:31)
    Hey Guys...with due respect to you all....i am always for Maruti...i had a 800 first..i upgraded to Alto and now iam buying swift-VXI...as iam in the car rental business,,,,i know which car and why....Ford is good....if you have all the wealth to spend....spare/service very costly....Fiat...no idea....therefore i suggest Maruti Rocks...buy and forget.... | Reply
 fiatlover (26 March 2010 16:53) Reply to Rajnish
iF you dont have any idea about Fiat..then shut the f**k up. Fiat is the best.! | Reply
 ashu (17 March 2010 11:27) Reply to Rajnish
people like you are the reason that maruti comes out with crap cars because you are happy in the shit which they sell. Maruti is nicely laughing because people like you are easy bakras. You don;t expect world class quality, you don;t want cool features and hence they are happy to give you sub standard cars. Suzuki does not sell anywhere in the world, but in India people like you buy suzuki crap. | Reply
 Rahul (11 March 2010 00:22) Reply to Rajnish
Even i have a Red Maruti 800 Std which my dad bought in January 1987.We got a White Alto LXi in November 2004. Our next car is most probably a Swift VXi or a Ford Figo ZXi | Reply
  • Sadasivam (10 March 2010 14:56)
    Ford of course, is a good brand. Affordability is the main issue on which u need to make up ur mind before gonna own a Ford. Ford Cars are notrious for their ownership costs. They will slowly erode ur bank account. Go for Maurti if u do not wanna spend much on after sales costs. Think of it..Ask Ford owners and finally make a decision. After all, it's your hard earned money | Reply
 DG (11 March 2010 11:15) Reply to Sadasivam
Personally owned Fiat and Maruti cars, and have friends with Ford Fiestas and ikons. Maruti cars have low maintenance, at the cost of rattle-free durability and passenger safety - they have often avoided adding safety musts like ABS and airbags even as options.. best sellers like Alto are prime examples. And some of the low maintenance cost comes from road-side repairs with spurious parts. Maruti parts and accessories remain the most copied ones, and you never see Maruti going after such piracy/duplicate part makers.Ford has come a very long way in the last few years. Fiestas are not expensive to maintain compared to similr cars if you check with owners. Figo is specifically designed for long component life and low cost. Most common service spares for Figo are cheaper than i10 and Swift. Costs have been cut via local production and reuse of existing platforms. So, for the first time we have a hatch that's 1) solid, 2) cheap to buy and 3) cheap to run 4) safety features included. Indian small car buyers normally get only 2 of these 4!I hope Ford delivers the right dealership and service experience. | Reply
  • HondaCEO (09 March 2010 12:43)
    Honda , my ass, will listen to you. You have to pay a price for the brand Honda. | Reply
 PM (10 March 2010 02:30) Reply to HondaCEO
Dear CEO, Let Honda be dreaming of selling hatchbacks in India then :) | Reply
  • Ankit (08 March 2010 18:40)
    I am planning to buy a DIESEL variant from SWIFT, PUNTO, RITZ, FIGO, VISTA. Which one will be the best option considering my age is 27 yrs... | Reply
 Sridhar (18 March 2010 14:06) Reply to Ankit
I test drove a punto after testing I20 CRDi, Polo, Figo. Went ahead and booked the punto. Not looking back. please drive the car before throwing any false claims on it. | Reply
 gurumoorthy (16 March 2010 12:13) Reply to Ankit
want to know cheap | Reply
 Figo (11 March 2010 17:42) Reply to Ankit
Figo got - GFT IB5 gear box which is well proven and has been produced more than in million around the world. So, this car got a well proven engine and Gearbox. Apart from this many other components has been taken from Fiasta, icon and Fusion. So, Very good chance that it will be reliable vehicle. Howevere, I cannot comment on serving concerns. | Reply
 Borbala (10 March 2010 15:07) Reply to Ankit
Man, go for swift.. dont go for punto and kinto..they are failures...Good engine and bad car...that is Fiat.Swift is a global sensation..feel it..burn the roads. | Reply
 Ram (18 March 2010 14:09) Reply to Borbala
Borbala, Fiat is a big hit in Europe and brazil. Suspensiion and handling , safety features, value for money, no car in india can beat it. Figo doesnt even provide rear power windows. | Reply
 GP (15 March 2010 15:23) Reply to Borbala
Only two people can travel in Swift, or third person has to lie down on the back seat. | Reply
 sidh (17 March 2010 22:51) Reply to GP
FIGO at least good in this respect...
 figorocks (28 March 2010 23:23) Reply to GP
Yes correct! Punto is even more worse...on top of it crap interiors...the only thing good abt is the exterior...its not practical at all..
 Nitesh (10 March 2010 13:53) Reply to Ankit
Figo diesel, is for me. The engine is same as fiesta and its a proven engine.. Also the its value for money. More spacious than swift,Punto and Polo.. | Reply
 PM (10 March 2010 02:32) Reply to Ankit
Nothing beats a SWIFT in the feel factor. It may not have as good interiors as some other competitors, but exterior looks and the fact that it comes from the Maruti stable makes it the number one choice. | Reply
 Rithi (18 March 2010 14:19) Reply to PM
Yes, Nothing can beat swift in the rattling factor also. | Reply
 ashu (17 March 2010 11:33) Reply to PM
do you sit inside the car or outside? | Reply
 Ramkisan (10 March 2010 15:01) Reply to PM
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 milan (10 March 2010 01:58) Reply to Ankit
if you have more budget then go for chevrolet srv,else punto or i20!i am owner of an automobile website for indian auto companies so have spent my life researching automobile! | Reply
 Ankit Agrawal (11 March 2010 17:21) Reply to milan
no, i dont qant to spend tat much. my budget is 5 lacs. so i want to choose from swift, ritz, figo, polo, vista | Reply
 murali (19 March 2010 11:53) Reply to Ankit Agrawal
Punto
 hauntingskull (09 March 2010 17:40) Reply to Ankit
I did all research on Hatch b4 buying it on 1st jan No looking Back. I bought a Punto Diesel Red. ppl just turn around to look at he car. Its very long hatch and very spacious inside too. only prob i have is im tall and its difficult to get out of car as its low seating. its givi3 gear n 14k\lt in city with 1,2 n 3rd geat drive and about 20k on highway this with ac on. all time. | Reply
 Gopi (09 March 2010 15:39) Reply to Ankit
Go Punto Ankit. you will never regret it. Dont believe what others say about A.S.S etc. It is decent enough and the vehicle drives like a dream. | Reply
 J raju (20 April 2010 15:28) Reply to Gopi
Hey f**king fiat lovers, i have the best fiat Petra and i know how idiotic its to buy fiat.No after sales and no customer service, and I drove punto , its good but not that great to go on speaking and wasting others time. Idiotic supporters of fiat pls shut ur F**king mouths. if u really like quality and dont mind midiocre service then go for Skoda fabia.... punto is nowhere near...Ok | Reply
 Vijay (09 March 2010 12:35) Reply to Ankit
Go Punto..The best hatchback money can buy! all these fords, suzukis and hyundais cant near it! | Reply
 puntosucks (28 March 2010 23:21) Reply to Vijay
How much people ar eobsessed with this car...look at the rear leg room in the punto..u will have to rol yr knees to sit in the back seat..its a good car bo doubt,but it is as good as a 2-seater...not meant for a family. | Reply
  • Rj (08 March 2010 16:37)
    i love this car, simply because of the boot space and brand name which we can trust Pros: Cheaper than old Swift , Superior finishing , good interiors. good to take elder people in the rear side as the leg space is more or less equal to indica ..Cons:less power than a swift but mileage is still the same :( .. big ? ? on After sale service and also Resale value will be worst. | Reply
 ashu (17 March 2010 11:34) Reply to Rj
figos interiors suck | Reply
  • Mandark (07 March 2010 12:16)
    No Car is a bad product. If it can take you from one place to another.Small Cars like Ford Figo, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10, Chevrolet Aveo U-VA,Hyundai Getz, Maruti Alto, Volkswagen Polo are decent cars meant for every one. BUT Small Cars like Hyundai Santro, Maruti WagonR, Hyundai i10, Maruti Swift, Maruti Ritz, Chevrolet Beat etc are very flashy and meant only for the Younger Generation. | Reply
  • Suri (05 March 2010 19:23)
    Nothing seriously wrong with the looks of the FIGO. It's relative, for instance, I hate the looks of the Swift, especially its rear, as also the Dzire. Somebody else likes it. Let's not be harsh on Ford. Fusion failed because of wrong pricing. If Figo is priced correctly it should sell well. | Reply
 Amit (06 March 2010 11:58) Reply to Suri
You are ON DOT. I,too,do not like shape of Swift. Suzuki bringing all failed desisn to India. | Reply
 Janiter Muscat (10 March 2010 15:05) Reply to Amit
Wow..that s really a f****n comment. Call a spade a spade. Swift is one of the most successful cars of Suzuki. Come of ur Indian well, u Indian frog. | Reply
 Amit (06 March 2010 11:58) Reply to Suri
You are ON DOT. I,too,do not like shape of Swift. Suzuki bringing all failed desisn to India. | Reply
 PM (10 March 2010 02:34) Reply to Amit
I love it :) I know we have a fractured opinion here, but that's how SWIFT evokes emotions. Very strong like or dislike, nothing in the middle :) | Reply
 Ram (09 March 2010 12:59) Reply to Amit
Fiat Punto is the best designed Car. | Reply
 Raju (20 April 2010 15:30) Reply to Ram
Hey f**king fiat lovers, i have the best fiat Petra and i know how idiotic its to buy fiat.No after sales and no customer service, and I drove punto , its good but not that great to go on speaking and wasting others time. Idiotic supporters of fiat pls shut ur F**king mouths. if u really like quality and dont mind midiocre service then go for Skoda fabia.... punto is nowhere near...Ok
  • SAURABH (05 March 2010 17:16)
    IT LOOKS RIGHT OUT FROM MID80-S. SOMETHING THAT MICHAEL CAINE WOULD HAVE USED IN "THE IPCRESS FILE/" IF IT WAS MADE IN 80s. OLD. OLD OLD. | Reply
 ashu (17 March 2010 11:35) Reply to SAURABH
right on dude | Reply
  • Namresh Shah (05 March 2010 14:34)
    I think ford has tried his level best to come out with the best designed car | Reply
  • Amit P Karmalkar (05 March 2010 14:07)
    GOOD DISCUSSION. BUT I,TOO,FEEL THAT IN INDIA, WE ONLY KNOW TALK ABOUT MILEAGE. RARELY, YOU WILL FIND PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT QUALITIES OF ENGINE, SUSPENSION, SAFETY FEATURES ETC. YOU KNOW GUYS - WHEN YOU ARE INSIDE YOUR CAR, YOU SHOULD FEEL AS COMFORTABLE AS IF YOU ARE SITTING IN YOUR DRAWING ROOM SOFA. BY THE WAY - I HAVE FORD FUSION, DRIVEN ALMOST 20,000 KM.HAVE A GREAT DAY.AMIT | Reply
 Amit (09 March 2010 12:37) Reply to Amit P Karmalkar
Well said Amit. that is where people dont understand the value for Fiat Punto. | Reply
 Raju (20 April 2010 15:31) Reply to Amit
Hey f**king fiat lovers, i have the best fiat Petra and i know how idiotic its to buy fiat.No after sales and no customer service, and I drove punto , its good but not that great to go on speaking and wasting others time. Idiotic supporters of fiat pls shut ur F**king mouths. | Reply
 Sidh (17 March 2010 22:58) Reply to Amit
Amit - better you go and join Fiat's sales team... 1. In just 6 month, FIAT increased it's punto's cost at least 3 times... 2. A single alloy cost 8000 for them... FIGO in that regard at least a VFM car without compromising it's build quality and safety features... | Reply
 Amit (18 March 2010 14:00) Reply to Sidh
I HAVE FORD FUSION DIESEL MODEL. THOUGH I LIKE FIAT MODELS ALSO. MAINLY THEY FAILED ON SERVICING SIDE. IN FACT - MARUTI UNDERSTAND INDIAN PEOPLE PSYCH VERY WELL THAT IS WHY THEY ALWAYS TALK ABOUT MONEY SAVING. HOW MUCH ENJOY YOU GET DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE - NO BODY TALKS? REGARDSAMIT
 Mathur (18 March 2010 14:15) Reply to Sidh
Haha..do u mean to say that the cost of punto has increased from 5.5 lakhs to 17 lakhs ...moron..the cost of all teh cars have increased by 20k and that is what Fiat has done for the punto. why dont u go and buy alloys elsewhere. Top end punto provides, 15 inches tyres with alloys, blue and me, steering mounted volume and phone controls, automatic climate control, ABS, twin airbags, leather steering. and the suspension and ride quality and handling of fiat cant be matched by Ford anyday. Ford cant even provide rear power windows for the top end figo.
  • dzine (03 March 2010 14:05)
    common ford, you never learn from your mistakes, we need refreshing models. its 2010, but your design team is still stuck in 90s. Its like those girls who have a beautiful heart but not the looks. Look at those puntos, polos, i10, i20, even 6 year old swift looks fresh compared to this granny style ford. Ford has always brought ugly, old, designs to India and they continue to do so. Its time you wake up or change your design team | Reply
 Rach (09 March 2010 23:06) Reply to dzine
Do u know what Ford is, dzine. Quality wise, No. 1. They are forerunner of all the latest models you see on the road. Be learning more of Ford from Henry Ford's time and his invention. Thanks. | Reply
 umesh (05 March 2010 17:33) Reply to dzine
guys like you would always go for looks not substance ..c'mon grow up babay !! | Reply
 maverick (05 March 2010 17:18) Reply to dzine
dzine@ right said | Reply
 ontarioking (10 March 2010 15:20) Reply to maverick
Dont foolishly argue. Ford is notorious for its over priced spare parts. Besides, Ford is being obsolete at a rapid rate. GMC and Ford are struggling to keep up their appearances. The former has taken a nose drive and the latter is digging its own grave. Sorry guys, US brands are losing their grounds. I can understand ur US loyalty... Sorry, plain speaking is always unpleasant. | Reply
  • aman (03 March 2010 13:59)
    checkin | Reply
  • Adi (03 March 2010 12:19)
    I think its more like Ford Fusion from the Rear. I do not AGREE its based on a Fiesta Lineage. Overall this hatchback looks decent compared to Chevy's Beat/ Maruti's A-Star and the Overpriced Honda Jazz Please see. | Reply
 ashu (17 March 2010 11:42) Reply to Adi
decent compare to the Chevy beat?, are you freakin jokin man, The Beat is fully loaded stunning to look and best value for money. | Reply
 umesh (05 March 2010 17:37) Reply to Adi
dont know why everyone is against the look of fusion..its anyday better than a bulgeback swift or a 'trying to be agressive' look of i20 | Reply
 Karthi (09 March 2010 12:42) Reply to umesh
The italian beauty Punto looks the best..sexy machine | Reply
 Raju (20 April 2010 15:36) Reply to Karthi
Hey f**king fiat lovers, i have the best fiat Petra and i know how idiotic its to buy fiat.No after sales and no customer service, and I drove punto , its good but not that great to go on speaking and wasting others time. Idiotic supporters of fiat pls shut ur F**king mouths. if u really like quality and dont mind midiocre service then go for fabia.
  • Rahul (26 February 2010 21:22)
    Just shut up everyone. You all are just shouting because this car is not a Toyota or Honda. Had it been a "Honda Figo" or a "Toyota Figo" you all would have said its the best car in the segment!!, my next car!!!, my dream car!!! etc etcINDIANS DON'T KNOW A SHIT ABOUT CARS. THEY ONLY KNOW ABOUT CAR BRANDS. THAT'S IT. and that's the reason Automakers fool Indian customers | Reply
 Prashant Singh Jaghina (06 March 2010 05:01) Reply to Rahul
hahahaha, a very nice comment. I agree. they can't think beyond some mileage cars like Altos, Zens, M-800s or a toy like Nano. or they will boast of some stupid technology imitated by Korean or Japanese car manufacturers as if these have been invented here in India. | Reply
 Expat Indian (04 March 2010 17:41) Reply to Rahul
"INDIANS DON'T KNOW A SHIT ABOUT CARS. THEY ONLY KNOW ABOUT CAR BRANDS"........ care to drop your knowledge about "CARS"?? .... i am assuming that you're not Indian RAHUL??Fact of the matter is that this is old styling and old technology. The reason why WE INDIANS love the japs is because they are FAR superior in terms of technology.. correction... along with the Germans. Ford is best known for making the F-450 pickup trucks. EVEN the americans dont buy Ford.. | Reply
 Gopu (10 March 2010 15:27) Reply to Expat Indian
Hats off to you, Expat...Ask someone from US. Americans buy Ford pickups for countryside travels. They dumped GMC and Ford. German and Jap cars are very popular in US. I am a great fan of Jap brands..any objection??? | Reply
 Prashant Singh Jaghina (06 March 2010 04:53) Reply to Expat Indian
so Mr. Expat, would u please let me know what the hell do these Americans buy instead of ford!!! When u question Rahul's citizenship, and also when u brag ur Indianization (as ur profile name boats with great emphasis 'Expat Indian') I very much hope that u should have a belief in core Indian brands like Indicas, Indigos, Sumos, Logans or Scorpios instead of being sycophant of Japanese and Jerman brands. Try to learn a lesson that when u urself r nothing in the issues like Technologies, please for God's sake, don't crticise a globally reputed brand like FORDS. don't forget that Fords told the world (ur Japs and Germans) how to run a car. | Reply
 Rahul (07 March 2010 12:10) Reply to Prashant Singh Jaghina
@Expat Indian - Nah m not a Foreigner, i am very much Indian from Bombay. For your kind info if Americans did not buy Ford then how come its the 4th largest Automaker in the World? Do Americans buy Tata, Mahindra and PAL or Hindustan Motors Ambasaddor?I am sure General Motors and Ford know more about Cars then Maruti, Tata, Mahindra, Hyundai, HM, PAL.In the 1970s and 1980s, What the tag "Made in China" is now, It was "Made in Japan" earlier. In the past "Made in Japan" tag was considered Cheap and third grade like the "Made in China" tag now .Its only in the late 1980s the "Made in Japan" tag improved and meant Quality and Reliabilty
  • enigma (22 February 2010 23:38)
    oh ya and btw however dull this car might be.... Ford has such a stylish Lineup in US. why can't they launch one of their latest generation of Fusions and new fiesta here in india. You've gotto learn to launch the best models in fast growing markets first. | Reply
  • enigma (22 February 2010 23:37)
    oh ya and btw however dull this car might be.... Ford has such a stylish Lineup in US. why can't they launch one of their latest generation of Fusions and new fiesta here in india. You've gotto learn the best models in fast growing markets first. | Reply
 ashu (17 March 2010 11:45) Reply to enigma
u r so right, they could have launched this instead of the ugly figohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Ka | Reply
  • enigma (22 February 2010 23:33)
    I got this word "shame" as word verification for posting this mssg, which i think is aptly applicable on Ford, so Shameful to come up with this. India is a country who is at cutting edge of technologies. Indians have become used to seeing the latest products and models launched here. Look at i10, i20, Cruze, Beat, A-Star,Kizashi,Altis, mercedes, Punto, Linea. Where does it stand against the hot hatches of this generation. Anything above 3.5 lakh price point and This car is going to fail. I think even the new santro will give a good fight to Low end Figo. Competition is out to kill each other and sadly that this car is going fail albeit with whimpers this time. (I feel sorry for Ford aficionados like me) | Reply
 Rahul (28 February 2010 22:35) Reply to enigma
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 Roy (09 March 2010 12:39) Reply to Rahul
Punto will emerge as the true winner. Punto is selling a lot quitely without making any noise. It has surpassed the sales of Fiat linea within 6 months of its launch. Go punto | Reply
 Gireesh (10 March 2010 23:10) Reply to Roy
Dear Roy Punto charm is over .. both punto and lenia is just selling 2500 cars per months ...
  • RA (21 February 2010 15:21)
    i say do not base your opinion on the car just by seeing a few photos25th of feb the car would be i display at most of the showrooms. please visit | Reply
  • Chitts (16 February 2010 21:54)
    Ford Fusion was a great car with features but badly marketed and priced by Ford. 4 years back who gave vertical adjustment for drivers seat, ABS, rear wipers in basic models, good leg space, folding rear seats, 4*Power windows, adjustablle OVRMs and a SUV look. One needs to drive it once to get a feel of it . | Reply
  • tyler (16 February 2010 21:02)
    what a bad design | Reply
  • RAJ (15 February 2010 20:50)
    http://www.autocarindia.com/firstdrive/ford-figo ..... dis is wat's called review | Reply
  • Swapnil (15 February 2010 20:44)
    Is dis called first drive???? wer's tech spec????? | Reply
  • Shashi (13 February 2010 18:56)
    Whats there in the car to test. Its the same sole, exterior body and rest component of the old Fusion (India) combined with the running 1.4 Duratorq powertrain. Just they had to fit in the engine. Its just bull shitting that these Marketing guys are doing with the zigwheels.com to sell their mediocre cars. There is nothing great in the power train as that is higher displacement, with lower bhp, lower mileage relatively compared to FIAT Multijet technology | Reply
 KCB Gupta (14 February 2010 18:01) Reply to Shashi
Shashiji, I do not agree with you. Figo from Ford stables is a great car. A lot is expected from this beauty allround the world. It is the next serving from Ford after the stupendously successful Fiasta, which got the best European car | Reply
 KCB Gupta (14 February 2010 18:04) Reply to KCB Gupta
A correction in my previous reply.Regret for the inconvenience.Shashiji, I do not agree with you. Figo from Ford stables is a great car. A lot is expected from this beauty allround the world. It is the next serving from Ford after the stupendously successful Fiasta, which got the best European car label based on its fuel consumption/maintenance free/cost perameters. | Reply
 Harikrishna Pillai (15 February 2010 18:50) Reply to KCB Gupta
Ford Figo is another cosmetically changed version of Ford Fusion which had a very bad sales in Middle East (Muscat)
  • umesh (10 February 2010 18:27)
    Why blame only the Ford for the redisgned Fusion kind of lok for 'Figo'? Maruti infact launched the same design of versa as Echo but no one on this board is complaining. Its time we should look at the product on its merits and not the company name. | Reply
 Sidh (19 February 2010 00:17) Reply to umesh
Maruti Echo......Is horrible...maruti did not bother to change the head lamps as was done by Hindustan motors for four decades in the name of R | Reply
  • santosh goutam (10 February 2010 13:22)
    has ford happen to see the GM Beat EVER,,,,,which tells the indian market that they are serious and the ford figo seems to be a joke, cant complain india seems not a part of their business strategy..... | Reply
 RABINDRANATH KUYANDATHIL (26 February 2010 20:29) Reply to santosh goutam
santosh,is it not that beat is loaded with the same spark engine?do beat has same wheelbase as figo?does beat has same good rear end.ford has these all what i hv mentioned.wheelbase is more important than design.its the safetly of the paasenger.look into the tecnical details. | Reply
 ashu (17 March 2010 11:50) Reply to RABINDRANATH KUYANDATHIL
what bull are u talking rabindranath, the beat has a all new engine, it is a 80hp spark is 65 hp. Good rear end of the ford( are you kiddin me) its the ugliest. The Beat is 4star NCAP the Figo is not, the beat is more safer than the Figo. YOU should read the tech specs first and then comment u idiot | Reply
  • Rehan Conyers (09 February 2010 22:59)
    Ford's new addorable little darling looks worth a billion bucks and I am totally in love with its fun loving features.I personally believe that that it has the potential to grab it's title in the segment.FORD MOTORS,excellent work guys,keep it up and hope to see the new next-generation Ford Fiesta soon.I bet it'll have a similar nose to the Figo. | Reply
  • ruby (09 February 2010 22:32)
    I think FORD has gone mad. Cant they see the competition?? Looks does matter!! Where it stands near Swift or Punto? Simply Obsolete!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | Reply
  • Manimaran (08 February 2010 16:33)
    pl check this out http://www.flickr.com/photos/fordapa/tags/fordfigo/show/ | Reply
  • ap (07 February 2010 13:42)
    it is an outdated( 2007) old version of the ford fiesta one sees in europe. which is good, but a model which has stopped production in europe.why couldn't they launch this in the new ford fiesta avatar one sees in europe which is awesome. seems they are running down production the old european fiesta model in india. | Reply
  • Ramana (06 February 2010 21:07)
    The review does not say how the feel of the drive compares to the sporty Swift or if it has any drawbacks. In addition to price, fuel efficiency will also be a big factor in its success/failure | Reply
  • subash (06 February 2010 18:59)
    If Suzuki Swift is the benchmark in petrol and diesel, i personally feel Figo has failed to live up to the expectations from whatever has been written in this article. The article itself waxes eloquent on sweet nothings!! There is no talk on the mechanicals, suspension, power train, boot space, interior design and space utilization, safety features and accessories!! What sort of review is this...?! | Reply
  • himalaya (05 February 2010 22:42)
    Figo will be a success in India if it is priced on the same lines as Beat. Who will buy Figo? The middle aged family man who wants a bigger and safer car, and I may add that majority of Indians who have money to buy cars come in this category. The young are likely to go for Beat and other such smaller cars of Maruti and Hyundai. If Figo is not priced low, it will sink without a trace in India. Simple as that. | Reply
  • raj (05 February 2010 16:36)
    Not just a ok kind of car, but a very poor review. The boot looks to be spacious but there is no talk about interiors mentioned. Not confident that this would complete with the likes of Fiat Punto, Volkswagon Polo, or even Maruti Swift/ Ritz. or even Beat !! | Reply
  • tojoe (04 February 2010 13:03)
    Price it the like the beat you have a winner..or it will be back to square one. | Reply
  • Amit Roy (04 February 2010 12:16)
    Thefirst look of FIGO gave me an impression of FUSION. Though I like Fusion very much, I was disappointed with the FIGO. When U know that ur one of products, i.e Fusion is a big failure in the Indian Market, why on earth would U design ur new launch on the old paltform? It seems, they have lot of unsold Fusion left with them and so they are trying to make full use of the old product by giving some cosmetic changes to it's outer look. but then again, Fiesta also is on the same platform. If U convert Fiesta into hatchback, it will exactly look like Fusion or Figo. Don't think, Ford will be able to survive as far as Figo is concerned. Little let down!!!!! | Reply
 RUmapathy (05 February 2010 13:18) Reply to Amit Roy
Fusion is not a failure-It is similar to Maruthi Baleno -the most underestimated and under rated good car-With all glitches removed by Ford Design team Fusion is worth the value and is not any more a CONfusion. Figo will come out to be one of the best if priced properly unlike Fiesta or Fusion | Reply
 John (05 February 2010 14:13) Reply to RUmapathy
I agree to the underestimation. I had this Baleno sometime back and i felt it was a very good car that gave me least trouble. The Fusion too was a good concept had it been a 4x4 for that price. But both these failed thanks to their marketing dept. | Reply
 san shah (10 February 2010 16:09) Reply to John
yes, FUSION could have been one of the bestsellers at say Rs.5 lac for base version. ditto for honda JAZZ. hence, FIGO has to be lower then BEAT/POLO otherwise it may not sell even 100 cars per month after 6 months. in fact, honda can stun the competition by pricing it around Rs.5 lacs, which will kill Dzire, all Skodas, and most other B /C segment cars at one go, is honda listening?
  • Jitendra (04 February 2010 12:16)
    Not good. No pics of the car internals. External looks of the car are out since ages. What I wanted to see was how the interiors are. | Reply
 ashu (17 March 2010 11:52) Reply to Jitendra
trust me i have seen the interiors, you dont wanna look | Reply
  • Engima (04 February 2010 11:25)
    Boy, Such a bland design. Ford still thinks india is country of Elephant, Mahouts and Snake charmers.They forget that india is a country at the edge of technologies which produces the best of designers, Engineers, software experts doctors and business man. All the car companies like to launch their best of the products first in india. Look at i10 and i20, Look at Cruze and Beat, look at A-Star and Kizashi and look at Altis and mercedes.Sad to say Ford did not understand a thing from its past expereinces. This car is going to fail unless they price it below 3.0 Lakh. If they price is above 3 lakh, Hyundai i10, Chevrolet Beat, A-Star and swift are going to kill this. | Reply
 amit (08 February 2010 13:51) Reply to Engima
yes , absolutly currect , if they should matained the price within 3 lack , else very difficult to counter i10,swift, beat,phunto. | Reply
 Joney (02 March 2010 17:04) Reply to amit
can u confirm about the actual price of this car | Reply
 JP (07 February 2010 04:25) Reply to Engima
This is a great product - seriously - Enigma your angry words do not run true to what I know about Ford - Ford has a lot of respect for the Indian market. This car is not for the doctors and business men of India. It is for the regular citizen looking for a little fun while maintaining their budget. I've driven this car - it's a great little vehicle. | Reply
 Sai (09 February 2010 17:31) Reply to JP
Ford has to be respectful towards India because it is a matter of their survival. But the sad thing is they have run out of ideas and dont have good products in their stable. | Reply
 JP (11 February 2010 01:28) Reply to Sai
I think it's more that. What you say a be said of any company - indian or foreign. Ford has always been respectful of the Indian Market - think back to Escort, etc. They've been in India lonnng before companies like Hyundai and VW..
  • gautam (04 February 2010 10:45)
    The car looks like the Ford Fusion, which bombed. Ford better get some new and better models. | Reply
  • Vikram Chopra (04 February 2010 10:40)
    You have not mentioned anything about the interior space, suspension setup, etc. I doubt if you actually saw the car, much less drove it. Seems you pasted photos from the press release for the sake of "BREAKING NEWS". | Reply
  • Saurabh (04 February 2010 01:36)
    This is built on old platform and looks are a combo of lest generation and present generation European fiesta. So basically its a and old product with a bit of mascara and lip gloss thrown in. Ford has been selling two generations old fiesta as Ikon. It needs to get in latest products or it will it find the going very tough when guys at Hyundai, Suzuki and Honda are getting latest products in. | Reply
  • John (03 February 2010 20:14)
    How'd anyone say this's an attractive car? GM's BEAT would beat this down! | Reply
  • Omkar (03 February 2010 14:36)
    the front looks bad, simply bad. The rear though looks good and solid. I feel ford has drawn clues from design of Hyundai cars in India, and tried a similar look on the front. But the truth is ALL hyundai cars look bad to majority of customer, they sell because Indians dont have better options.Ford should seriously work to change the front look of the car. VW Polo's front is very good. | Reply
  • Prasad (02 February 2010 20:46)
    Ford should learn from GM look at Beat | Reply
  • AJ (02 February 2010 19:29)
    I am a little surprised at the praises heaped onto the car. I cant speak for the performance, but surely you have to admit, the styling isn't quite as contemporary as you make it out to be to be. And, since when did this become their global front look? The US version Ford Fusion is an example of their current styling, as far as their front goes. Ford makes some really good looking cars. I need not mention the Mustang, which is well known. but the stuff like the Fusion, etc are good examples. I dont know why they are being so bland here. The front of teh Figo is more aligned with their Indian models like the Fiesta | Reply
 Aniket (03 February 2010 13:45) Reply to AJ
Bcoz they want to offer good interior and boot space less maintenance etc | Reply
  • ravi (02 February 2010 18:33)
    ford has good cars , with good price and features. the problem is that cost of spares and maintainence is very expensive.it appears they make up the price of the car in the sale of spares . also the quality of chrome in the car especially the ford logo and name/ model insignia is cheap and fades out within a year. you can see a lot of ford ikons with blackened name and model plates. they are cheap plastic with plating that fades out fast. | Reply
  • danish (02 February 2010 16:58)
    i think that ford haven't understand the indian car market. they have very good modoles wich can be most prefferable by indians. like New Falcon, teretory............. | Reply
  • K Ramana Prasad (02 February 2010 16:48)
    Fuel efficiency, price and service quality are the key factors which will make or break this Figo | Reply
 Vaibhav Arora (02 February 2010 17:24) Reply to K Ramana Prasad
It is applicable to every product | Reply
  • prathap (02 February 2010 15:32)
    it looks lik fusion | Reply
  • prathap (02 February 2010 15:30)
    not lookin good..........................they r trin to enter the hatchback market in india...... try wit anyother good modelslooks lik fusion | Reply
  • V (02 February 2010 14:52)
    Have to wait and see, after sale service is a very important aspect for this category. We have seen some real good products go waste ... you know Fiat !! | Reply
 Sandeep (09 March 2010 13:01) Reply to V
Fiat has risen from the ashes. Punto and Linea are big hits. Go and Check out how they provide service now.Excellent! there was a fiat free service campaign which happened last weekend, where they had Fiat Engineers from ranjagoan plant talk to customers and get their feedback. Very interactive and I fully appreciated it. | Reply
  • Chris Lobo (02 February 2010 13:36)
    Looks like car from 2005-2006. Expected better from Ford. | Reply
  • manju (02 February 2010 13:20)
    it looks like hundai i 10 | Reply
 cazzo (06 February 2010 18:08) Reply to manju
ha ha ... manju... kunju | Reply
 Christina (03 February 2010 17:29) Reply to manju
hey Manju..you're one Kunjuuu | Reply
 vaibhav arora (02 February 2010 17:25) Reply to manju
Ya..from the front side... | Reply
  • Rahul Shah (02 February 2010 11:05)
    dont think that the Ford has given the completely new car to india. This car is called as Fiesta in some countries and its been outdated there and thats when this car is launched in India. However they have launched a new variant of fiesta which is really cool and can compete with Mazda 2, Jazz in an international Market. | Reply
 naveen (03 February 2010 09:54) Reply to Rahul Shah
Rahul Kant ...who told u this that fiesta..have u seen that car..both are all together diff cars...go and check on net..figo is designed for indian market ...with new features...it is best in performance..design..look...check the new interior of figo..u feel understand what i am saying.. | Reply
 Tarun K (03 February 2010 19:50) Reply to naveen
Rahul is right, it is similat to 2007 Ford Fiesta Zetes-S, which was launched in UK. So, saying that figo is a new design is nothing but farce.@Naveen..dude dont get excited, i think u never been to UK or Australia so dont come to any conclusion. it seems u r car dealer or some one frm Ford. Hold on your horses before commenting, ur knowledge about cars is limited. | Reply
 Rajani (03 February 2010 12:08) Reply to naveen
Rahul is correct - it is the OLD model Fiesta that is here in Melbourne Australia. I have one in my driveway (German built bought new in 2007)and except for colour it is the SAME. The NEW model here is amazing looking - but Ford had to send the old tooling somewhere so picked India...sorry guys. | Reply
 mohan (04 February 2010 07:05) Reply to Rajani
Hey... if you peoples are enjoyed this cars in UK .. OZ , let indain peoples also enjoyed with this product here.i know you peoples not at all having a hands on experience on this new product
 Ashu (04 February 2010 09:11) Reply to Rajani
wat d heck is this "sorry guys" rajani??r'nt u an indian?? sorry to tell u dat u r an ill mannered gal with a typical illiterated mentality.
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