Ford Figo’s cabin goes in line with its recent design philosophy. The cabin is decorated in dual beige and black scheme with the dashboard housing a uniquely designed V-shaped centre console that houses the infotainment screen and ac vents. Above that lies an outstandingly carved out mobile dock that really looks premium. The dock allows USB and Aux connectivity that makes it more special. The sculpted steering wheel and the binnacles of the modern instrument cluster look pleasing to eyes.
The car scores some brownie points when it comes to storage. The 20 storage spaces make us wonder how much thought process the engineers have given while designing the cabin. The car houses huge glovebox, plenty of small cubbyholes, two bottle holders, and three cup-holders besides a large 359L boot. In terms of seating, the sporty front seats offer ample level of comfort including good lumbar support. Come to the rear and you will see one of the best in class seats which offer excellent space, thanks to the well-sculpted front seats.
Ford Aspire comes with oodles of gadgetry one would expect in this class of sedan. The car features Bluetooth telephony, music system with phone controls as well as steering mounted audio controls, all creating a perfect ambience of technology and practicality. Another interesting aspect of the car is Ford MyKey which is basically a system that controls settings such as volume, speed limit and reminding you of your seatbelts. The car comes with advanced voice activated SYNC infotainment system allowing you to handle call, text, listen to favourite songs as well as assisting you in emergency services in case of any mishap. The system is also compatible with Bluetooth, USB, Aux-in and powered by 4 speakers, two each at the front and the rear.
The car is available in three engine options, so there is no dearth of choice. Starting with the petrol line-up, the 1.2L Ti-VCT engine is capable of developing 88PS and 112Nm of torque, mated to 5-speed manual transmission. The powerful 1.5L from the same Ti-VCT family produces 110PS and max torque throughput of 136Nm. This motor comes mated to dual-clutch 6-speed automatic transmission.The diesel Aspire, on the other hand, gets the 1.5L TDCi motor that makes 100PS and 215Nm of torque. This one too is mated to 5-speed manual transmission. All these engines are familiar to the one who have driven Ford vehicles such as EcoSport and Fiesta. The 1.5L diesel is certainly a big surprise in the lot that brings positive effect on the performance as a result of good power and low weight. The acceleration is also strong. The 1.2L is an improved version with better throttle response, but the need for power can be demanding on open roads.
As far as Ford Aspire 2018 mileage is concerned, the 1.2-litre petrol engine is claimed to deliver 20.4 km/l as opposed to the diesel variants that see a marginal increase of 0.27 km/l in the fuel economy at 26.1 km/l.Ford has peeled off the weight in favour of better fuel efficiency. And that can be seen in the fact that the diesel version is capable of returning ARAI certified mileage of 25.83kmpl. And this is really a mind blowing thing especially for a newcomer in the segment. The diesel variant buyer will surely be pleased with the real world mileage. While petrol automatic is slightly low on fuel economy at 17kmpl, the manual one delivers 18.16kmpl.
On the safety front, Ford Aspire gets dual-airbags, ABS with EBD as a standard fitment right from the base variant. The top variant gets additional safety focus with 6 Airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Traction control, hill-start assist, rear parking camera with sensors and many more.The Ford Aspire 2018 features standard dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, and seatbelt reminder for the driver and front passenger. The top-spec trim gets six airbags, emergency assistance, and the AT trim features hill launch assist, ESP and traction control system.
With new engines, cosmetic changes and more comfort as well as safety features, the Ford Aspire 2018 offers a better package. Moreover, it sees a price drop over its predecessor. Ford Aspire is available in four different variants namely Ambiente, Trend, Titanium and Titanium+. As per the pricing, its base trim Ambiente is tagged at Rs. 5.71 lakh for the petrol trim and Rs. 6.83 lakh for diesel trim. The top spec model has been priced at Rs. 7.35 lakh from the petrol variant and Rs. 8.46 lakh for the diesel trim. Its Titanium model with automatic is offered at the price tag of Rs. 8.69 lakh while the top-selling trim 1.2 Ti-VCT Titanium is available at the price tag of Rs. 6.64 lakh, ex-showroom, New Delhi. Ford Aspire entered the segment quite late but managed to make some space with its unique appeal. It currently locks horns with Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Honda Amaze, Volkswagen Ameo, Tata Tigor, and Hyundai Xcent in the segment.