Ford is attempting to find the middle ground between a hatchback and a crossover, while also trying to give it a clear identification of its own. The Ford Freestyle is being called a Compact Utility Vehicle. It is basically a Ford Figo body shell that sits higher and gets excellent looks.
The Freestyle makes a hexagonal mesh grille and sculpted bumper with blacked out lower half and few elements to distinguish it from the regular Figo hatchback. The vehicle gets bumper mounted fog lamps, roof-rails with blacked out wing mirrors. It also gets all-around cladding for the crossover SUV looks along with stripes that run along the doors for sportiness.
The upholstery appears to have gone the new EcoSport way and will add feature a new floating 6.5inch touchscreen display for the infotainment system. The system will help Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with Ford’s SYNC3 connectivity system. Since it is the Figo shell, there is enough place for three in the second row while the passengers in the front are also seating easily. In terms of safety, you will get dual airbags in the front as well as ABS as standard fitment.
Under the hood, the upcoming Figo Cross will be available in petrol and diesel engine options. The vehicle will take the all-new 1.2-litre Dragon series petrol engine which generates about 90bhp of power. The diesel alternative will get the current three-cylinder 1.5-litre Dragon engine that produces 100bhp of power. Both the engines will be available with a five-speed standard transmission.
Expected Price:
Expected Price is likely to be between 7.0 lakh-9.20 lakh.
The Delhi motor show is a few months away from us. The American car giant Ford Motor Company is planning to showcase its car segments in Delhi Auto Expo. Here is the list of expected car launch of Ford cars.
Ford Figo Facelift
The new Ford Figo facelift will make debut at the Auto Expo. It will give better performance and higher mileage. The car will also have better exterior and more features of the interior. It is expected to hit the Indian roads in May and expected to be priced at Rs 5.2-7.6 lakh.
Ford Aspire Facelift
The new Aspire facelift will launch with the updated exterior, better-equipped interior and the new 1.2-Litre Petrol engine. It is likely to be launched in May at an expected price of Rs 5.45-7.90 lakh.
Ford Figo Cross
Ford Figo Cross is expecting May launch date. Prices of the Ford Figo Cross in India are expected to start at Rs 5.3 lakh and go all the way to Rs 8.6 lakh.
Ford Kuga SUV
The Kuga is a globally successful model and the manufacturer will launch small SUV segments with the Kuga small SUV. It is expected to launch in Mid at a presumed price of Rs 13-17 Lakh.
Ford Mustang GT
Ford Mustang GT will mark the debut in India at Delhi Auto Expo. Prices are expected to start at Rs 70 lakh and will probably launch in the first half.
Ford Fiesta Hatchback
Ford is apparent to showcase the Fiesta hatchback at the Delhi Auto Expo. The launch date is not confirmed but it is likely to be priced at Rs. 6-9 lakh.
Ford Figo Sports
The Ford Figo will soon get a ‘Sports’ edition that will be called the Ford Figo S. In all possibility, Ford India will launch the new model later this month. Prices of the Figo S could be almost Rs. 30,000-40,000 more as compared to the Titanium Plus variant. The Figo S will have many new cosmetic features, all of which will be combined to give it a sporty look .
Ford Figo S Price in India
| Minimum Price | Rs 6 Lakh |
| Maximum Price | Rs 7.65 Lakh |
The Figo Sports will be inspired from the Titanium or Titanium Plus variant. It will sit above the Titanium trims. And as already said, it will be pricier than Titanium trim.
The Ford Figo S was recently spotted and as the it can be seen in the images, the Figo S will have all the new exterior styling features. However, as of now, images of interior are not available, so we are not very much sure about the tweaks and updates.
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Ford Figo Sports Specifications
| Engine Type | 1.2 L Petrol | 1.5 L Petrol | 1.5 L Diesel |
| Power | 86.8 bhp | 110.5 bhp | 98.6 bhp |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 136.3 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Mileage | 18.6 kpl | 17 kpl | 25.83 kpl |
Specifications of the Ford Figo Sports are expected to remain same. However, to make Figo sportier to drive it will be getting 15-inch wheels along with the amazing 1.5 Diesel and Petrol engines.
Ford Figo Sports Mileage
| Engine Type | 1.2 L Petrol | 1.5 L Petrol | 1.5 L Diesel |
| City | 15 KMPL | 13 KMPL | 18 KMPL |
| Highway | 17 KMPL | 15 KMPL | 21 KMPL |
| ARAI | 18.6 KMPL | 17 KMPL | 25.83 KMPL |
As there are no changes in the specification, fuel efficiency is also expected to remain the same. It is worth noting that the new Figo provides a good combination of mileage and performance. The diesel model will come with an impressive Diesel engine, offering an ARAI-certified mileage of 25.83 KMPL.
Ford Figo Sports Features
- Black Alloy Wheels
- Dual-tone Paint Options with black roof
- Rear roof spoiler
- Black-painted ORVMs
- Black mesh Front Grille
- New Upholstery
- Headlamps with black inserts
- Black fog lamp surrounds
- S decals
Ford Figo Sports Safety Features
- Dual front airbags
- ABS
The Ford Figo S will have the above-mentioned features. Other than these, being inspired from the Titanium trim, it will have all the features that are available in regular Titanium variants.
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