2018 Ford Figo Cross

Crossovers have been gripping popularity from the very beginning when Tata Motors introduced the concept of Tata Aria in the year 2010. Since then, multiple auto manufacturers have generously added a number of subcompact crossovers, with each getting better day by day. The present scenario of this segment contributes a prominent share in the Indian automotive industry and there are a varied range of options available to choose from.

Ford Figo Cross is one such car that belongs to this segment. The Figo hatchback was introduced in the Indian market back in 2010 and it had received a discreet facelift in 2012, which had helped in the sales growth of the car. The Figo Cross is basically a hatchback-SUV crossover that will come equipped with some best-in-class features. This is going to be the first-of-its-kind offering from the American carmaker for the Indian market. Here’s what you can expect from this car.

Exterior Styling
The spy images reveal that the Figo Cross will get a bold, rugged and aggressive look along with a refreshed design. The car will be updated with additional side body cladding and minimal skirts. The front profile will feature a new hexagonal-shaped black mesh grille, new headlamps, round-shaped for lamps and muscular bumpers. The rear profile will get smoked tail lamps, LED DRLs and redesigned bumpers. The car will be riding on 15-inch twin-spoke alloy wheels.

Interiors
The Ford Figo Cross will get a totally brand new cabin along with a new dashboard, centre console, instrument cluster and much more. The all-new dashboard will feature a floating SYNC 3 touchscreen infotainment system, which is also seen in the EcoSport facelift. Besides, the other features will include AC vents on either side of the centre console. However, the auto climate control feature will be missing.

Engine and Transmission
The new Ford Figo Cross is likely to get Ford’s all-new 1.2-litre Dragon series petrol engine that will produce a maximum power of 90 bhp. Besides, the existing 1.5-litre TDCi diesel engine will also be available, with a peak power of 100 bhp. Talking about the transmission, both engines will come mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox. It is not clear yet whether the Figo Cross will offer an AMT variant.

On the safety front, the car will feature dual airbags, ABS with EBD on the standard variant, while the top-spec variant will feature six airbags, ABS along with ESP (electronic stability programs), keyless entry, reverse parking camera and lots more.

Summing Up
The Ford Figo Cross is absolutely a car that you will want to wait for. You can get all the details along with the prices for the Figo Cross on Autoportal.com. The model is yet to be named by the automaker, the media reports suggest that it could be called the Ford Freestyle. Ford Figo Cross will take on with the likes of the Toyota Etios Cross, Hyundai i20 Active and the Fiat Urban Cross. The car will be slotted above the Figo hatchback and estimated to come with a price tag starting from Rs. 5 lakh (ex-showroom).