2015 Ford Figo hatchback showcased

Ford has pulled the wraps off its 2015 Ford Figo hatchback, sold as the Ford Ka in the international market, at the 2014 Sao Paulo Motor Show. This new car will replace the ageing Ford Figo once it hits the Indian shores next year.

Ford has given the 2015 Figo a complete makeover in terms of design. Apart from a new and more modern look, the new Figo now looks in sync with the Ford family look that currently adorns the EcoSport and new Fiesta.

Mechanically, the 2015 Ford Figo compact sedan is expected to come with engine options which include - a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine or the 1.0-litre EcoBoost turbo-petrol. A 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine will also do its duty in the 2015 Ford Figo hatchback. 

The American carmaker will also soon launch the compact sedan version of the Figo to go up against the likes of other market players such as Maruti and Honda that have ruled the market with their offerings -the Maruti Swift Dzire and the Honda Amaze. Carmakers such as Hyundai and Tata have recently joined the bandwagon with their models, the Hyundai Xcent and the Tata Zest. With the new generation Figo hatchback and compact sedan heading our way, Ford will be phasing out the current Figo and might also eventually phase out the Ford Fiesta Classic sedan from the market.

The new Ford Figo sedan and hatchback are also expected to be rolled out from new Ford plant in Sanand in Gujarat next year. Ford is also readying the next-gen Endeavour SUV for India which is also expected to be launched next year.