'A surprising package' - Why the new Ford Figo is great for families in SA
With the Ranger Raptor and Focus - all of which are coming to SA next year - Ford will continue its new model assault on the local market. The two new models will be addition to the new Figo, Fiesta and EcoSport launched earlier in 2018.
According to Naamsa figures, the Ford Figo for sale is a popular car at times selling more than the Fiesta.
Mixing it up
Ever since the first generation hatch was launched in 2010, I've become used to seeing them on the road but seeing it in sedan guise takes some getting used to.
I had a ball of a time with the 82kW naturally-aspirated 1.5-litre Ti VCT engine and on more than one occasion I forgot it was naturally aspirated. I put this down to its immediate and swift throttle response when asked to perform driving duties. I could overtake with ease with its 150Nm on tap.
What really sold me was taking on a long stretch of road; It stuck like glue along the beach roads of Bloubergstrand and handled the odd bump and undulations like a pro.
Fuel consumption is largely dependent on your driving style and can increase sharply if you're heavy on the throttle.
I particularly like the Aston Martin-esque grille it offers something different to the entirety of the car and overall it borrows much of its design elements from its Fiesta sibling.
Another nifty feature was the gear selection indicator on the dash; when revs exceed 3000 rpm an 'Up' arrow pops up letting you know it's time to switch cogs. If the car is labouring in a gear while you're taking a turn or pulling away, the 'Down' arrow lets you know it's time to switch to a lower gear.
Controls are intuitive and a great addition to the cabin is the incredibly useful compartment perched on the dashboard where you can store a cell phone, wallet or sunglasses.
The extra space at the rear really is a boon for passengers and overall there's plenty of space for three adults with ample leg and elbow room.
The boot provides more than enough space for grocery-run or weekend getaway with the family - you have the option, space and convenience to do both.
I drove the previous generation Figo and while it did the job of the daily commute, its long-bodied successor creates and ticks more boxes.
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