All To Expect From The Upcoming 2019 Ford Figo Facelift

With 2019 is close to the dawn, the Indian auto fan community is preparing all sets to welcome the new updated version of the Ford Figo which has been around the corner in the country for three years. The facelifted hatchback is confirmed to reach our shores by March 2019 and likely to live up the life of the Figo nameplate. Indianauto will list out top 5 things to look forward to the arrival of the new Ford Figo in the coming year.

1. Ford has reworked seriously in the Figo’s design

In the wake of the Maruti Suzuki Swift and Hyundai Grand i10 which have upped the game in late 2018, the American carmaker is aware that to compete against these fierce rivals, the design is a matter of great concern. The facelifted Ford Figo is expected to share some similarities in terms of exterior design with the Brazillian and European-spec Ford Ka and the already-launched Ford Freestyle in the domestic market.

The Indi-bound Ford Figo Facelift has been launched as the Ka in the global market

The front fascia of the car will get a prominent hexagonal mesh grille along with fresh new front and rear bumpers. Ford will directly take some design cues from the new Freestyle for the new Figo’s fog lamps and added some black inserts to the bumpers enhancing the masculine appeal of the hatchback. A new set of headlamps and signature tail lamps along with the freshly revived 15-inch alloy wheels are expected to come with the 2019 Ford Figo Facelift as well.

The South African model has been offered in six colour options including Oxford White, Deep Impact Blue, Moondust Silver, Ruby Red, Smoke (Grey) and White Gold which are also anticipated to come with the Indian-spec version.

2. The cabin will be significantly updated prior to its launch

The most thoughtful preparation of the carmaker is made inside the Figo’s cabin. Just like the Ford Aspire, the Figo facelift will experience the fitment of the state-of-the-art technological features which are said to “lead a life of indulgence”. Coming with a new 6.5-inch Ford SYNC3 touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and a plethora of smart software and apps such as SYNC connect powered by FordPass and SYNC Applink, the car will enable the hassle-free convenient driving pleasure along every road.

Ford has updated the new Ford Figo with newly added cutting-edge interior fitments

Besides, the presence of the single tone-finish dash that is contrary to the dual-tone layout of the Ford Freestyle. The revived black upholstery and new AC system with larger dials.

For Ford loyalists who always pays great attention in the sense of safety, the top-notch safety technologies will never fail to meet their expectations. In order to control the road with the best feeling of confidence, the new version of Ford Figo will likely to be one of the most smartly safest vehicles of its class. It is anticipated to come up with

• 6 Dual airbags with best-in-class side and curtain airbags

• Hill Launch Assist

• Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brake-force Distribution

• Electronic Stability Program

• Rain sensing wipers

• Rear parking sensors

• Traction control system

3. Freshly new powertrain will make the new Figo more appealing

Expected to be more powerful by two engine options borrowed from Ford’s latest Dragon series and the sibling Ford Ecosport, the 2019 Ford Figo seems odds-on to house a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine and a 1.5-litre TCDi option. While the gasoline motor will be offered with a new Getrag-sourced 5-speed manual transmission, the 1.5-litre motor will comes paired with a 6-speed torque converter AT similar to the Ecosport. In fact, the petrol engine will be capable of 75PS or 85 PS of max power while the 15-litre oil burner can generate 95 PS of power and 215 Nm of peak torque.

The new-gen Ford Figo will be ready at two powertrain options

4. It will come with CNG option

For the first time, the Figo CNG version has been spotted testing on the Indian roads. Although there is no official confirmation from the automaker about the CNG variant of the Figo, it is likely to make a launch soon. Ford understands that the CNG vehicle has a bright future ahead, with more than 80 cities around Indian are given license to distribute CNG and a bunch of environmentally-friendly initiatives have been kicked off, the coming of the Ford Figo CNG variant is on the right move.

The hatchback is highly likely to come with a CNG variant

5. It will be a true-to-value vehicle available with the most affordable price

The expected pricing range of the Ford Figo facelift will vary from Rs 5.52 Lakh to Rs 8.15 lakh across its variants that have been cut down a little as compared to its predecessors. The car will be a value-for-money choice packed with various advanced technological fitments that satisfy the modern needs and aspirations of the Indian modern buyers. The new-gen hatchback is expected to launch in March 2019 to join in the competition with the likes of Maruti Suzuki Swift, Honda Brio and Hyundai Grand i10.

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