{"id":406605,"date":"2020-06-10T16:13:14","date_gmt":"2020-06-10T14:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=406605"},"modified":"2020-06-10T16:13:14","modified_gmt":"2020-06-10T14:13:14","slug":"ford-has-launched-a-compact-utility-figo-in-south-africa-pricing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/406605\/ford-has-launched-a-compact-utility-figo-in-south-africa-pricing\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford has launched a compact utility Figo in South Africa – pricing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) says it is expanding its presence in the utility vehicle sector with the Figo Freestyle – a sub-B segment compact utility vehicle (CUV) based on the Figo hatchback.<\/p>\n

Doreen Mashinini, GM marketing at FMCSA, said that the new utility fulfils the growing demand from younger buyers for a vehicle that is more compact and affordable than the compact SUV offerings. Ford’s existing range of active lifestyle-oriented models includes its top-selling EcoSport, the Kuga and the Everest seven-seater SUV.<\/p>\n

“With bigger wheels, an increased ride height and integrated skid plates that enhance its capabilities on less-than-perfect roads, the Figo Freestyle is designed to meet the aspirations of these young and dynamic customers. It is a cool, connected and very capable package,” she said.<\/p>\n

Two models are available in the Figo Freestyle line-up, starting off with the Trend and headlined by the comprehensively appointed Titanium series. Both models are powered by Ford’s eager 1.5-litre three-cylinder Ti-VCT engine used in the rest of the Figo range.<\/p>\n

As with the rest of the Figo line-up, the All-New Figo Freestyle is powered by Ford’s three-cylinder 1.5-litre petrol engine, producing 91kW of power at 6 300 r\/min linked to a torque peak of 150Nm at 4 250 r\/min. Drive is to the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.<\/p>\n

A key element of the Figo Freestyle’s design is the raised ride height of 190mm, which is 16mm higher than the standard Figo. “This enhances the Figo Freestyle’s all-round capabilities for active, outdoors-oriented customers, while integrated front and rear skid plates provide an enhanced level of underbody protection when driving on rougher road surfaces,” the group said.<\/p>\n

Roof rails are fitted as standard, it said.<\/p>\n

Figo Freestyle is available in six colour choices, including the new ‘Canyon Ridge’ that is unique to this model, along with Diamond white – both of which are solid paint finishes. Metallic paint options comprise Smoke Grey, Moondust Silver, Ruby Red and White Gold.<\/p>\n

Driving convenience is provided with the standard fitment of reverse parking sensors. “The Trend is equipped with Ford’s clever Device Dock which includes Bluetooth, USB and Aux connectivity and a handy receptacle to hold a smartphone,” Ford said.<\/p>\n

The Titanium series adds a reverse camera linked to the floating 6.5-inch colour display for the SYNC3 system, which incorporates Bluetooth and voice activation that enables phone and audio functions to be controlled through intuitive, conversational voice commands.<\/p>\n

Other features unique to the Titanium derivative include keyless push-start button, automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, automatic headlamp activation and rain-sensing windscreen wipers.<\/p>\n

The standard safety and security package on the Trend model incorporates driver and passenger airbags, ABS brakes, remote central locking with drive-away locking function, electric windows all round, as well as a perimeter anti-theft alarm and engine immobiliser.<\/p>\n

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