Hello Readers. I would like to express my satisfaction with my purchase of Ford Figo Diesel(6-May-2011). Have completed 8400 KM by 12th September 2011. Usage is mostly within city and also highway driving. To share a few points, please read below.
Initially getting adjusted to certain feaures such as wiper & head light was difficult as they are interchanged as cmpared to other cars. My previous car was FIAT PALIO 1.2 Petrol. But now got used to it
Mileage has improved after First Service. But one trick I got after reading a review on MouthShut_Official is drive it between 1500 RPM & 1800 RPM and see the benefits of mileage. TRUE! VERY TRUE! Drive at 70 - 80 KMPH on highways and the Diesel Meter does not change. Mileage has certainly improved.
AC is very strong as was expected.
Music System is of good quality with good Bass. Nice feature.
Driving comfort is really good.
Only bad part is Ground clearance on Bangalore Humps is they touch the bottom of the car most of the times.
Perfume provided by Lathangi Ford is also of good quality.
Front Wipers sometimes do not clean properly. 6-speed is of literally no use.
Recently visited Hyderabad from Bangalore. The drive was very comfortable and reached Hyderabad in 8 hrs on the dot with one stoppage @ 75 KM/HR average, 600KM in 8 hrs. Started @ 610 AM and reached Hyd @ 230 PM.
20-Dec-2011: Yesterday I completed 16666 KM. Going has been good and hope that I have peaceful days ahead of me.:)
Hope this allows people looking to buy a new vehicle. Hope information provided is handy.
Update on 5th Sept 2012:
Completed about 34300 KM till date and very happy with the performance. Mileage @ 14 - 14.75 kmpl.
Completed total 4 trips to Hyd, 3 to Chennai, 3 to Madanapalle, 3 to Mysore, 2 to Kanchi, 1 each to Kukke Subrahmanya, Tumkur, Dharmapuri etc. Highway mileage @ 100 - 130 speeds is 18.5 kmpl.
4 services completed and going fine. No major repairs or complaints.
Ground clearance is manageable with proper air in tyres. I have learnt to drive over the poorly designed bumps in Bangalore. I am yet to try the Nitrogen air-fill available in some places.
Best mileage is experienced @ 1500 to 1800 RPM.
Rest in next.
Update on 4-Apr-2013:
By now I have completed 45400 KM. The mileage has dropped a bit to within city mileage of 13.8 KMPL but highway mileage is observed at @ 20 KMPL.
Driving comfort is still good.
Maintenance issues are very few but cost wise it is less. As compared to my friends who own Hyundai / Maruti hatchbacks in the same segment, mine is costing lesser in maintenance expenses.
During the 5th service some challenges were observed but immediately resolved by the service manager on duty. I had to change the wheel bearings for one wheel; since it was in warranty period, I could get it for free.
I shall go for the extended warranty for one year as extended by Ford India for Figo model also.
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