Ford India on Wednesday launched the second generation Figo hatchback priced between ₹4.29 lakh and ₹7.40 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). While the petrol variant will be available between ₹4.29 lakh and ₹6.40 lakh, the diesel version is priced at ₹5.39-7.40 lakh.
The new version of the compact car will compete with Maruti Suzuki's Swift and Hyundai Motor's India Grand i10.
The new car will be available in 1.2L Ti-VCT petrol engine and 1.5L TDCi diesel engine options. The company said while the petrol variant would give a fuel economy of 18.16 km to a litre, the diesel variant would give 25.83 km to a litre (under test conditions).
“Built on Ford's latest global platform, the all-new Figo is an able and worthy successor to one of Ford's well-known and trusted nameplates in India,” Nigel Harris, Managing Director and President, Ford India, said here at the launch.
The second generation Figo has comes with features such as the MyKey system that can limit speed and warn the driver with visual and audio alerts, MyFord Dock that offers storing, mounting and charging mobile phones for the driver and Sync with Ford AppLink to connect and control mobile devices.
The model is equipped with driver airbag as standard across the entire range.