Check out Ford’s new Figo – destined to be a champ

THE all-new Ford Figo, due in South Africa in the fourth quarter of 2015, is destined to be a compact car champion by offering unprecedented levels of style, feature-rich smart technologies and high levels of safety, while retaining the Figo’s established reputation for superb fuel efficiency and overall value.
For the first time, the Figo will be available in two body styles, including the familiar five-door hatchback, as well as a new four-door sedan.
Although the full line-up will be confirmed closer to launch, the range will be broader compared to the current Figo due to the addition of more derivatives and specification levels and the option of the hatch and sedan body styles.
Both petrol and diesel models will be available, offering impressive fuel economy, power and torque. Customers will also have the choice of manual or automatic transmissions.
The eye-catching styling is emphasized by the trapezoidal grille, complemented by a raked bonnet and bold, elongated headlamps.
The sweeping, curved lines flowing from the front to the rear create a sense of movement.
The five-door hatch incorporates a rising roofline with a sporty spoiler and neat tailgate accentuated by two distinct crease lines. The sedan version echoes the theme and adds improved loading capacity.
The interior is also completely new, with an attractive design that provides high levels of comfort and space, complemented with impressive quality and attention to detail.
Innovative smart features that will impress tech-savvy buyers include, depending on model, a new device-docking station that serves as the driver’s connection point to the world of mobility, Bluetooth with Voice Activation, the programmable MyKey® function, as well as electronic automatic temperature control.
Safety is also a top priority, with a minimum of dual front airbags, extending to full-length side airbags. This is backed up by ABS assisted brakes across the range, plus Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with Hill Launch Assist in the top derivatives.