Ford has sent a weird preliminary invitation to share something related to the Figo next week. We’re not able to figure out what the company is trying to convey though it is clear that we are not being called for an unveiling of the new Fiesta or the Fiesta Classic variant.
The media event will be held on the 9th of this month in Delhi. The success of Figo will be recounted during the course of the event. Our hunch is the list containing Figo’s export markets will be revealed to the media along with the future path of the Figo. Remember that Ford is yet to comment on LPG and CNG option or the introduction of the 1.6-liter Sport variant. Ford has already noted that Ecoboost engines are perfect for India and we know the Figo can certainly do with one.
What do you think this announcement could be?
I wish it is a Ford Figo Diesel AT. US being the largest market for FORD and US hardly have any MT, AT is fords territory. They can simple plonk one into Ford FIGO diesel & petrol with limited effort. If it happens I would be one of the earliest buyers of this car.
I feel its going to be 3 fold 1) Ford getting ready to reach the milestone of 1 year in India and possibly the path for 1 lakh Figo celebrations 2) A more powerful engine 3) Export markets that Ford is planning to export Figo to..
If Ford introduced AT in Figo Diesel it will be a real hit to them. Presently small car segment are lagging in that AT version except few cars like i10, Astar, but both are in petrol form. So, it is the right to ford to capture AT version Diesel car in B segment.
Definitely It would be of Figo with more Powerful petrol engine. like 1.4 or 1.6l DURATEC engine from Current Fiesta.
Or 1.4 TDCi Diesel with AT(Automatic) gearbox might be a possibility.
@dr nishu – I sincerely hope your prayers are answered
They are the same as mine.