Not confirmed for production by Ford.
Theophilus Chin has imagined a hotter version of the Ford Figo (Ford Ka+ in Europe), which is speculatively christened as the Ford Figo ST (Ford Ka+ ST). Note that Ford has not confirmed such a variant for production.
If considered, the Ford Ka+ ST could be a viable option for young car buyers looking for a sporty, dynamic hatchback that slots under the Ford Fiesta ST, and rival the likes of the Suzuki Swift Sport or Renault Twingo GT. The exterior features a grille inspired by the Ford Fiesta ST, new bumper with bigger foglamps, large 5-spoke alloy rims, roof spoiler and chrome-plated twin exhaust pipes.
In India, the prospect of a Ford Figo ST could be an appealing one, if priced competitively. There is some demand for performance-oriented hatchbacks, and a Figo ST could help boost popularity of the segment that comprises of bigger cars like the VW Polo GT and the Fiat Punto Abarth.
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Being an imaginative rendering, there are no details on the engine under the hood. The most powerful variant of the regular Figo in India is the 1.5 Ti-VCT with 6-speed PowerShift DCT, which produces 112 hp. A probable option could be the dialed up 1.0L EcoBoost engine from the Ford EcoSport that in its current state outputs 125 PS and 170 Nm of torque, paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
[Source: Theophilus Chin]
