Ford Figo showcased in India

Ford Motor showcased its compact car, Ford Figo, in India on Wednesday. However, this small car will be launched in India by early 2010. The compact car, Ford Figo, will be available in petrol and diesel versions. This four-door hatchback will be manufactured in Ford Chennai plant. Apart from this, the company reveled about its exteriors but specific details about engine capacity, price and other data is under cover. Ford Figo is believed to compete with the Hyundai i20 and the Maruti Swift. The recent global trend is to switch over to small cars that are fuel efficient but Ford India's products present here in mid-sized cars and SUV class. The company is aiming to grab the most in small car segment in India and China. Moreover, the company intends to make India the global manufacturing small car hub. Alan Mulally, global president and chief executive said on the unveiling function that this is an ambitious small car of the company that will prove utmost satisfaction among customers. He added that full details of the car will be disclosed till the car's launch in early 2010. On the other hand, Ford Fiesta and Hyundai i10 are the other popular cars in India.

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