New Ford Figo is swift, comfy and safe

The all-new Ford Figo is an exciting new compact car characterized by a striking, elegant design that sets it apart from competitors. The eye-catching styling is derived from Ford’s Kinetic 2.0 design language, as seen on the likes of the new Ford Fusion and Focus. The sophisticated and stylish exterior of the all-new Figo is matched by a modern interior that delivers an extraordinary experience for a compact car. All-new Figo is available with three responsive, reliable and economical engines, including 1.2 and 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engines, as well as a 1.5 diesel.

Intelligent and careful space management creates a surprisingly roomy cabin emphasizing quality, comfort and convenience.  High levels of craftsmanship are evident throughout the cabin, with colours and materials carefully selected by Ford designers to create a refined and premium environment. In the front, class-leading legroom gives the front passenger space to stretch out, while enabling even taller drivers to achieve the ideal driving position. Rear-seat passengers will appreciate the all-new Figo’s exceptional roominess that allows three adults to sit side-by-side with plenty of head and shoulder room.

Technologically endowed, the Ford Figo also boasts of an Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS), which provides lighter steering effort at low speeds – for parking and in-city manoeuvring – and heavier, more precise feel at high speeds for greater stability and confidence on highways.

Body trims include; Ambiente, Trend and Titanium which all vary from levels of extras such as Power front and rear windows with one-touch function for the driver and child locks for the rear windows, drive-away locking function and comprehensive dashboard instrumentation that includes a rev counter and gearshift indicator, a 60/40 split rear seat, chromed headlamp bezels, electronic climate control and SYNC® with Bluetooth and Voice Activation.

For added safety, a total of six airbags are fitted, comprising driver and front passenger, as well as side and curtain airbags. ESP with Hill Launch Assist is exclusive to the Titanium PowerShift models. The driver’s seat benefits from four-way adjustment for improved comfort. Remote-operated central locking is standard, linked to the MyKey functionality.

Tosan Aduayi, a motoring journalist since 1994, is the founder and publisher of Trendy Africa Magazine and has reported on Motoring with trademark columns (Roadrunner, Carliners). He is also the founder of Flowtran global.