FIRST IMAGES OF THE FORD FIGO REFRESH WITH EXTRA FEATURES IN AN ICB EXCLUSIVE!

You may remember, IndianCarsBikes.in was the first to report about the Ford Figo’s mid-life refresh. We also brought you the revised prices of the car. The Ford Figo has changed the fortunes of Ford India after their family hatchback struck a cord with the Indian customer. The Figo has been an resounding success for the car maker and now that the car has been around for some time, it is due for some refresh. What Ford has done this time is throw in some extra features on the Figo instead of an aesthetic makeover. That’s fine by me.

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2013 FORD MUSTANG RANGE REVEALED: NEXT-GEN PONY CARS ARE HERE AND AND DON’T THEY LOOK AWESOME?

Some criticize the designers at Porsche to be lazy which is why they come up with the same old coupe every time they are asked to sketch a new 911. Why are we so partial when it comes to styling? Here is one classic example – Ford has unveiled the next generation Mustang range which is set to debut at the 2011 Los Angeles International Auto show. The 2013 Ford Mustang hasn’t changed much over the years and we are glad that Ford designers aren’t bothered to change the appearance of the pony cars.

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ALL NEW FORD FIESTA AUTOMATIC SEDAN: A BUNCH OF NEW DETAILS EMERGE!

We’ve given you a comprehensive overview of what the all new Ford Fiesta Automatic Sedan is all about including the much acclaimed and abused Powershift six speed dual clutch automatic gearbox. Today, we have with us a bunch of new details about the new Ford Fiesta Automatic that have emerged over the last couple of days, when Ford India “selectively” invited media personnel to sample the latest automatic C-segment sedan in town.

The Ford Fiesta Automatic’s biggest USP is the fact that it ups the ante in the C-segment sedan space by offering a six speed, dual clutch automatic transmission with automatic hill hold and hill descent control. The dual clutch transmission means that shift speeds are more rapid while fuel economy too goes up quite a bit. In fact, the new Fiesta with automatic tranny version has consistently delivered better economy than the manual geared Fiesta and that is quite definitely a novelty that prospective Fiesta Automatic owners can bandy about proudly.

All New Ford Fiesta Sedan's Powershift Dual Clutch Automatic Gearbox

Coming to the new stuff in the Fiesta Automatic, leather gets added to the already sporty yet comfortable set of the Fiesta’s seats. What is a concern however is whether the addition of leather to the Fiesta Automatic would drive prices even higher.That said, Ford India has been quite vocal about how the new Fiesta is a class leader in many aspects and the new features we’re seeing seems to be in line with Ford India’s strategy of positioning the Fiesta as a segment leader.

We’re hearing that the Fiesta Automatic will also get the Paprika Red color as an exclusive color. The older Fiesta Classic looked particularly gorgeous in this color and the arrival of this color into the Fiesta line up should perk things up on the visual front, not that the new Fiesta Sedan isn’t a looker in the first place. Ford will launch the car only in early 2012, and that is something that might have been done as car sales are usually subdued in December, as car buyers usually prefer for the new year to arrive.

Expect to pay around a minimum of INR 70,000 over the top end Titanium petrol variant of the all new Fiesta Sedan for the Fiesta with the dual clutch automatic gearbox. So, an ex-showroom price of over 10 Lakh rupees is what Ford could ask for the Fiesta automatic. First in class technology = premium pricing could be the approach although we’d be pleased if Ford India actually launches the dual clutch automatic gearbox in entry level variants of the Fiesta also. That, would be something!

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FORD FIGO SMALL CAR GETS A MID CAREER REFRESH WITH THREE NEW FEATURES: ICB EXCLUSIVE!

Team ICB’s roving eye in the sky, EarthFusion, has managed to snag information from a Ford India dealer about a refreshed version of the Ford Figo due for a launch in the next week or so. Ford India have something up their sleeves for the 7th of November and this could be one of the announcements that could come on the 7th of November. The Ford Figo is currently Ford’s breadwinner, accounting for more than 70% of the automakers monthly sales in India. The hatchback is also exported to various countries across the world from India.

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FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC THAT USES SOLAR ENERGY TO CHARGE BATTERIES

Plug-in Electric, Electric Hybrids is believed to be the future of automobiles by many. But, as is the case with every other new technology, electric cars or even hybrids for that matter aren’t exactly what you would term as practical. Plug-in electric cars need to be recharged via a socket while hybrids burn fossil fuels to charge their batteries. The range has also been an issue with electric cars. The limited range means they need to be charged every now and then whenever the charge runs out. Which means you have to be near a power source before the batteries discharge completely.

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FORD INDIA LAUNCHES ‘THE FIESTA EXPERIENCE’ CAMPAIGN

Ford India’s marketing strategy for the new Global Ford Fiesta has been concentrated at getting the customer to experience the brand first hand, right from the beginning. Ford novel idea of a Fiesta Cafe which put the car in front of the general public became a very successful gimmick. Usually unveilings happen behind closed doors in the presence of the media which then relays it to the general public. But, the concept of a Fiesta Cafe allowed the customers to check the car out and experience what ‘Ford’ as a brand had to offer.

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Ford New Endeavour Review

ndeavour is a true SUV available in the market and offers the Indian customer a world class 7 seating option. The new Ford Endeavour has a tough styling and it has an impressive presence on roads. The Ford New Endeavour review reflects that the front end of the car has been improved with a chrome grille along with rounded new corner headlights. This gives the car its height and impressive looks.

The Ford New Endeavour Specification

The Ford New Endeavour comes equipped with a 2935 cc diesel engine. The other engine option available in this car is the 2499 cc engine. Both these engines come equipped with TDCi with VGT and DOHC feature. The maximum power generated by the engine is 154 bhp at 3200 rpm while the maximum torque is 380 Nm at 2500 rpm. The 16 valve engine also has Variable geometry turbo thunder and this makes it ideal for off road conditions.

The 4WD transmission in this car is equipped with Borg Warner transfer feature along with electronic active shift on fly feature wherein the driver can change the mode from 2WD to 4WD at high speeds of around 100 km/hr. The length of the car is around 5060 mm while its width is 1788 mm and its height is 1826 mm. The car can comfortably seat 7 individuals and has tilt steering. The suspension system of the car includes independent double wishbone for the front while the rear has leaf springs.

The Ford New Endeavour has 5 automatic gears and a ground clearance of around 210 mm. The kerb weight of the car is around 2014 kgs and its fuel tank capacity is 71 litres. The car also has front disk and rear drum braking system.

The Ford New Endeavour Mileage

The car is available in two engine capacities and these engines deliver different fuel efficiency levels. The 2.5 L engine can offer around 9.6 km/litre within the city while on the highway it can deliver around 13.8 km/litre. The other variant which is a 3.0L engine can deliver 9 km/litre within the city and on the highway it can deliver 12.8 km/litre.

The Ford New Endeavour Interiors

The interiors of the car are quite spacious and roomy and offer excellent comfort to its occupants. The interiors are adorned in leather upholstery that is quite luxurious and all the rows have AC vents making any journey quite enjoyable. The car has touch screen entertainment option and this is mounted on the central console. The car also has satellite navigation system that is GPS enabled. The touch screen can be converted into reverse parking mode and the camera can be engaged in the reverse gear so as to facilitate parking. The DVD player within the car can provide a home theatre like experience.

The car has facility to hold seven cup holders. The seats can be folded and also split as per the convenience of the occupants. The instrument panel has fuel indicator, speedometer and tachometer and the dashboard is quite elegant in a combination of silver and black.

Ford New Endeavour Safety features

The car has several active safety features and these include electronic brake force distribution, anti lock braking system, airbags for both driver and passenger side, impact beams at both front and side and front seat belts along with pretensioners. In the event of incorrect coding of key the engine is shut down and this is the passive anti theft feature in the car.

Ford New Endeavour price and design variations

The Ford New Endeavour price is around Rs 15.99 lakhs to Rs 21.34 lakhs. It has two design variations and these include the New Endeavour 3.0L 4×4 and the New Endeavour 2.5L 4×2.

Ford New Endeavour colors

The car is available in five different shades and these include Diamond white, moondust silver, panther black, morello and sea grey.

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Ford Mondeo Review

Ford Motors in known the world over for designing cars with excellent features delivering powerful performance. The Ford Mondeo was initially launched in India in 2004 but was not well received as the design was not suited to the Indian road conditions. After that experience the company made changes in the car and improvised it so that it would deliver powerful performance on the Indian roads.

Ford Mondeo Specification

The Ford Mondeo review indicates that the car will be equipped with a 2000cc, 4-cylinder petrol engine. This engine will be able to generate maximum power of 142 bhp at 6000 rpm along with peak torque of 200 Nm at 2500 rpm. This Duratec engine will have electronic fuel injection feature and this will be able to deliver powerful performance on different road conditions.

The car will be able to seat 5 individuals and will have power steering. The brake system of the car will include front ventilated along with rear disk brakes. The car will have 5 manual gears. The kerb weight of the car is 1358 kgs and its fuel tank capacity is 59 litres. The suspension system include McPherson strut for front with multi link rear suspension.

Ford Mondeo Mileage

The car is expected to deliver mileage of around 8km/litre in the city while the mileage on the highway is expected to be around 11.6 km/litre.

Ford Mondeo Interiors

The design of the car is well balanced and the interiors of the car compliment the design. The seats are made of leather alcantara and both driver as well as front occupant seats can be power adjusted for height. The car has power steering with tilt adjusting feature. The car also has automatic temperature controller with airconditioner having electronic climate controller device. The audio system in the car includes radio supported 6 CD changer system and the audio controls are mounted on the steering wheel.

Ford Mondeo Safety features

The car has several safety features and these include side airbags, front dual stage airbags and anti lock brake system. The car has electronic stability program and electronic brake force distribution feature.

Ford Mondeo Price and design variations

The car is expected to cost around Rs 14 to Rs 18 lakhs. The car will be available in a single design variation.

Ford Mondeo Colors

The colors in which the car will be available are not known as yet.

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Fiat Bravo Review

The Ford Fiesta was introduced in the Indian market following which the car enjoyed a great deal of popularity. After this success the company will be introducing the Ford Fiesta Hatchback model in the Indian market in December 2010. The car combines excellent style with great performance and is expected to enjoy great following in the Indian market.

Ford Fiesta Hatchback Specification

The Ford Fiesta Hatchback review comes with 1596cc, 4-cylinder DOHC petrol engine. The engine can deliver power of 101 bhp at 6500 rpm along with torque of 146 Nm at 3400 rpm. The car has length of 4067 mm and width of 1973 mm along with height of 1481mm. The car has seating capacity of 5 individuals.

The detailed Ford Fiesta Hatchback review indicates that the car has 5-speed manual transmission. Prospective buyers also have the option of selecting 6-speed automatic transmission. The car has front independent and semi-independent rear suspension.

The car had front disk and rear drum brake system. The car has turning circle of 10.20 metres and it has boot space capacity of 295 litres. The car also has fuel tank capacity of 42 litres.

Ford Fiesta Hatchback Mileage

The car is expected to deliver mileage of around 17.8 km/litre on an average.

Ford Fiesta Hatchback Interiors

The interiors of the car are well appointed and have features like air conditioning without climate control feature. The car has power windows, remote central locking and rake steering adjustment feature. The car has MP3/audio player and the rear seats can be folded.

Ford Fiesta Hatchback Safety features

The safety features in the car include 2 airbags and rear seat belts.

Ford Fiesta Hatchback Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 5.50 lakhs and the car is available in two design variations which include Ford Fiesta Hatchback SXi and Ford Fiesta Hatchback GXi.

Ford Fiesta Hatchback Colors

The colors in which the car will be available in Indian market are not known as yet.

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