Ford Figo Aspire snapped during TVC shoot, launch in June - Report

Would be offered with three engine options.

Ford India is in the process of making the TV commercial of the new Figo Aspire, with a launch reported to take place in June this year. The production-ready Figo Aspire was unveiled last week during the inauguration of Ford India's new manufacturing facility in Sanand, Gujarat.

The Figo Aspire, the brand's first sub-4 meter sedan, will take on the hugely-popular Maruti Dzire, Honda Amaze, Hyundai Xcent and Tata Zest. Reports state that three engine options will be available on the new Ford.

A 1.2-liter four-cylinder TiVCT petrol engine matched to a 5-speed manual transmission will deliver about 82-85 PS, sources said. Next up is the 1.5-liter diesel engine (same unit found on the EcoSport and Fiesta) which would be retuned for "excellent" fuel efficiency. Finally, a 1.5-liter petrol engine paired to the 6-speed dual-clutch transmission would be offered for those needing an automatic transmission.

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Ford India confirmed that the Figo Aspire will get side and curtain airbags, making it the only car in its class to have these features. The top-end Titanium variant will be equipped with the manufacturer's SYNC and AppLink infotainment system, while the lower variants will get a device docking station.

Rivals: Maruti Dzire, Tata Zest, Honda Amaze, Hyundai Xcent
Expected Price: INR 5.5-7 lakhs, ex-Showroom
Tentative Launch Date: June 2015

[Source - MotorBeam]