2021 Ford Figo Petrol Automatic Launched In India At Rs 7.75 Lakh: 6-Speed Gearbox, Sport Mode

Ford launches the new Figo Automatic in India at Rs 7.75 lakh, ex-showroom (starting price). The automatic gearbox is offered only with the petrol engine and is available in two variants.

Bookings for the automatic variant is being accepted across the country for a token amount of Rs 11,000. Deliveries said to begin soon.

Variants & Pricing

• Titanium: Rs 7.75 lakh
• Titanium+: 8.20 lakh

All prices mentioned are ex-showroom (India)

Colour Options

• Ruby Red
• Moondust Silver
• Smoke Grey
• White Gold
• Diamond White

Engine & Transmission

The automatic variant of the hatchback continues to use the same three-cylinder petrol engine now paired to a 6-speed torque converter. The transmission features the brand's 'Select Shift' technology, which enabled the driver to manually choose a gear using a button placed on the gear lever.

• Max power: 95bhp @ 6500rpm
• Peak torque: 119Nm @ 4250rpm

Additionally, the AT variant also receives a sport button and the traction control can be switched off. For ease of use, Ford had added a Hill Launch Assist to the AT variants as well. The same engine is also offered with a five-speed manual gearbox as well.

Design, Interiors Features & Safety

The automatic variant of the hatchback remains the same as its manual counterpart. It continues to feature a meshed grille along with halogen headlamps at the front. It also features new 15-inch alloy wheels.

On the inside, all the features from the respective variant have been carried forward from the manual variant. This includes:

• Charcoal black interiors
• Ford Pass connected technology
• 7-inch touchscreen infotainment
• Semi-digital instrument cluster
• Climate control
• Steering wheel with mounted controls
• Six airbags
• Traction Control System
• ABS

Warranty & Maintenance

The Ford Figo is offered with a 3-year/100,000km standard warranty. The hatchback also features a service interval of 10,000km as compared to 5,000km of its rivals. According to the company, Ford Figo owners spend as low as Rs 1,313 for scheduled service in the first year while the 100,000km/10-year service is at Rs 4,097.

Ford Figo Automatic History

Ford offered a petrol automatic of the Figo in the past. Initially, it featured a more powerful 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine paired to a DCT automatic lifted from EcoSport at the time. However, in 2019, the DCT was dropped and was replaced with a cost-effective 6-speed torque converter unit.

Finally, the engine and auto gearbox were dropped from the hatchback's line-up and was not updated to BS6-emission standards.

Vinay Raina, Executive Director for Marketing, Sales & Service, Ford India, said, "Ford is committed to serving customers in India and is proud to introduce the world-class automatic technology for customers in the mass-market segment. With a proven legacy of outstanding performance, unmatched safety, superior technology and segment-best connectivity, we are confident that the new Figo AT will be an automatic choice for several new buyers who don't believe in look-alike automatics like AMT."

Thoughts About The 2021 Ford Figo Petrol Automatic Launched In India

Due to the growing demand for automatics, the company has decided to re-introduce the variant of the Figo. It is offered in two variants with the top-spec model also getting an automatic option. The Ford Figo automatic variant is expected to be the preferred option and is expected to boost sales of the hatchback in India.