Ford Figo ST
Theophilus Chin has imagined a hotter
version of the Ford Figo (Ford Ka+ in Europe), which is speculatively
christened as the Ford Figo ST (Ford Ka+ ST). Note that Ford has not confirmed
such a variant for production.
If considered, the Ford Ka+ ST could be
a viable option for young car buyers looking for a sporty, dynamic hatchback
that slots under the Ford Fiesta ST, and rival the likes of the Suzuki Swift
Sport or Renault Twingo GT. The exterior features a grille inspired by the Ford
Fiesta ST, new bumper with bigger foglamps, large 5-spoke alloy rims, roof
spoiler and chrome-plated twin exhaust pipes.
In India, the prospect of a Ford Figo ST
could be an appealing one, if priced competitively. There is some demand for
performance-oriented hatchbacks, and a Figo ST could help boost popularity of
the segment that comprises of bigger cars like the VW Polo GT and the Fiat
Punto Abarth.
Being an imaginative rendering, there
are no details on the engine under the hood. The most powerful variant of the
regular Figo in India is the 1.5 Ti-VCT with 6-speed PowerShift DCT, which
produces 112 hp. A probable option could be the dialed up 1.0L EcoBoost engine
from the Ford EcoSport that in its current state outputs 125 PS and 170 Nm of
torque, paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
