When in Goa… (Part 2)
After an evening of great insights into the Figo and a good look at the car, the bloggers were eager to drive the Ford Figo.
So, the next morning, we handed over four Figos to a group of automotive bloggers for their test drive (both petrol and diesel versions), with Michael Boneham flagging them off. The Squeeze and Sea Grey Figos lit up the 21.8-kilometre scenic drive from Cansaulim to Cavelossim in Goa as they zipped by. The “Figo twins” negotiated the winding streets, narrow paths and the sharp turns with ease, even over the trickier bits.
While the bloggers tested the car, Ford’s engineering and management teams were on their toes, ready to answer questions, and listen to the bloggers’ first drive impression about the car.
The drive went off without a hitch, and the bloggers loved the car. Shrawan Raja of Indian Autos Blog said he just loved that the car was completely driver-centric. Kartik Ganesh of CarWale.com agreed. “The Figo’s got the traditional Ford DNA —great handling, decent ride quality and stability through corners.” Motorbeam.com’s Faisal Ali Khan didn’t hesitate to say, “The Figo handles like a big car!”
The love for the Figo was echoed by other bloggers as well. Subhash Kamath from Mumbai enthusiastically said, “Figo’s a great car. And it’s not a B-car at all, because it has a premium hatchback feel.” Karthik of Vicky.in summed it up well when he said, “Nice car. Now I’m looking for a killer price.”
Ahh, the price. Watch this space for more!
Coming soon: A woman drives the Figo
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February 2nd, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Hi, have been through all those blogs, great reviews of the car from them. Waiting to hear the prices, could you provide the probable launch dates?
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Hi,
I was planning to move to a Ford Fusion TDCi – with a lot of apprehension.
Is it being withdrawn? My second option is the Figo.
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Jai.
February 3rd, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Karthik, pricing has not been announced yet. Launch is first quarter of this year.
February 3rd, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Can we know the launch date? as we already in the first quarter. Atlest ford should disclose from when sales will start. As we are eagerly waiting for sales to start.
February 4th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Figo will be launched in first quarter of 2010. Bookings will open before that.
February 9th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
We have been hearing a lot of good revies about ford figo by some of the promient car reviewers. However one such common review that has not impressed any out is the inability of the rear window glass to open not more than 50%. Is this true.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Hi,
Can any one guide about this car’s price? Atleast we can plan after looking the price…
February 17th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Venkatesh, about the rear windows- I came across something interesting. The guy says that the rear windows are large in Figo, thats why they don’t go fully inside. A small window would go inside 100%, but then the outside view is less. Chk it out: http://goo.gl/jpQC
February 17th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Hi Pankaj, the car will be launched in March 2010. Price will be announced before that.
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:40 pm
I saw some picture of ford figo.design is very nice.not nice exelent.but the dash board colour is very bad.i think it will affect the sailing of this car.its available in black?