I worked in chennai plant. Figo, classic and Ecosport are very close to my heart. I love the 1.4 TDCi gear ratios and 1st gen Figo platform handling capabilities... In fact its the same mk6 fiesta platform sold in EU.. They had a 150BHP ST version over there... Its a Rock solid highway car.
We're stoked to hear that you were part of the Ford story in India! Such a shame that the Blue Oval isn't around anymore in the country after having given us some really great cars
I totally agree. The 1st Gen Figo handling characteristics are next to none thanks to that beautiful hydraulic power steering and low slung dimensions. It's so engaging to drive.
I own the 2013 Figo D running 100000+ km. I still cant think of another car that can replace it in terms of handling and joy. It still gives me the same fun as it gave when it was new.
Still have great memories of driving the older Fiesta when I had just gotten my driving license! My brother-in-law fell in love with the EcoSport and brought it last year. Last of the lucky ones, I believe.
Owned a Figo diesel (older model) for over 7 years. On an open road or a highway, I would always find myself being among the quickest cars at the end of a long drive. It was never me…it was the car- that addictive engine, mature handling, the confidence it could give and that hydraulic power steering was brilliant to help you hold speeds on flat roads as well as ghat roads . So very often, I’ve seen VW or Škoda owners look out of their windows at how this ugly-cute car could ride like that. So many smiles with that car!!
@@subuvenky1 and I am 22 years old. Till date it is one of the finest car i have ever drove. And before that it was Ford ikon Flair. I started driving , when I was 17 years old.
In 2011, my father went to ford showroom in motive to buy fiesta classic but saw the newly launched global fiesta and he booked it instantly. Back then used travel in konkan Hills like crazy. Being a teen I used to fantasize driving it like maniac.
Our first car was Ford Ikon 1.6, and currently we have the Fiesta(old). Fiesta reads 200000 on the odo. Been a Ford guy since my childhood and now at 19 I wonder my childhood was the best..😀 The Fiesta turns 13 this year.
Thank you so so much for this video! I drove my first Ford back in 2015. Coming from a family of Maruti owners, the only thing I knew till then was that Ford's were expensive to maintain. I was in 🥰 with the Figo Aspire in the first 10 secs of the test drive. Purchased it 3 days later, disregarding whatever apprehension I had or I was given regarding maintenance 😁. Had the best driving years of my life in that car. A complete underdog. Could take on any car literally between 0 to 160. And the best part - 17.8 kmpl, and about 25,000 in service cost in 5 years ! With a heavy heart had to let go of it when I upgraded to an Ecosport S last year. The laden ground clearance of the Aspire was just too low for speed breakers and pot holes of West Bengal! The BS6 Ecosport S is even better engineered. I think nothing is as planted and as nimble as the Ecosport on highways. Great tech and cabin finish as well. And the smoked HIDs and those stylish alloys give that killer look! I love my Ecosport, but somehow I miss the character that my Aspire had! The CG of that car was slightly raised. And everytime, it was always eager to pounce from a signal at the sight of the green light. Alas, If only this land had better roads!
@@anshulchauhan5587 Agar 5 log baithte hai to thoda sink kar jati hai, tab. Nahi to normal breakers are all right. Yaha Bengal mein extra high breakers hai truck / bus waalon ko slow karne ke liye. Woh bina scrape kiye cross karna difficult hai.
I'm 13 (My name's Nirvan) and we own the old Fiesta 1.6. My dad (who's 44) ABSOLUTELY loves it and now that's it's almost 13 years old (in September) since we bought it, it still runs like we just bought it off the showroom floor and we have LITERALLY ZER0 issues with the car. Even though the car wasn't running for 4 yrs, it still is in perfect condition. We changed the tyres and rims, and now have Yokohamas... that thing just flies. My dad wasn't in any condition to take the car anywhere further than getting groceries, until I decided that I needed cars in my life. Even though I can't drive, I can still feel that car wanting to hang on, desperate to have fun. I then decided that this beast wasn't doing grocery shopping anymore and I ended convincing my dad to trust that last of a kind car (SORRY!!! *rocket). And now we're doing around 100kms on highways and some twisties every weekend. It isn't much, but it's more than you'll ever need to get a smile on your face!
Had the pleasure of having three Fords in the family, starting with the escort, an 1.3 Ikon and a Figo titanium petrol. Loved all three! Sad to seem them leave ! I learnt driving in the ikon ! Fond memories
Still owning a 2005 Ford Ikon 1.6 and love it more than my other modern car. The steering feel is unparalleled, the instant response is addictive, the grip on the road at insane speeds (which I don't do anymore) is mind blowing. We all know about Ford's chassis prowess and it was so evident here, in an affordable package. Chose this over Honda City back in 2005, as I could not take my eyes away from this beautiful 'panther black Josh Machine'! Still drive the car and still turn back and look at it once more, as I walk away from the parking lot.
I have a 2013 Ecosport and it’s been a real joy owning it. Still puts a smile on my face when I drive it. Never gonna sell it! Hope Ford comes back to India in the future.
Being a Ford owner since 2000, and still one till 2035 considering I bought my Ecosport S in Aug 2020, its a testament to Ford that they built really good cars which always brought a smile on your face and made you feel connected to the car and never disconnected no matter how what your experience levels in driving were.
I have a 2012 figo titanium diesel, lovely car, served me so well, handling is soo good, love to do canyon carving, efficient brakes saved me couple of times, perfectly calibrated hydraulic power steering, understeer is very well contained, that tdci unit is absolute gem when it comes to power delivery, torque is not in your face it's on your command, turbo lag is well contained in my opinion, but i am worried about the injectors, those continental/Delphi injector are famous for failure, also diesel figos are prone to egr, turbo, intercooler related issues, fortunately i haven't faced any of it, but i have some rust related issues mainly on the doors, the second generation one was absolutely fine, most of those issues were solved, ford opted for Bosch injectors this time, thanks to lazy ford we lost some unique fun cars
Had the pleasure to own two Ford cars starting from Fiesta classic to Figo. They were driver’s delight. Wish Ford stayed in the Indian car market and kept us enthralled with it’s amazing products
I think the Figo was launched in 2010. And in 2011 it became the ICOTY with the record of the highest number of awards any car had received. My father has a 2011 1st gen Figo that we all love to bits.
Thank you so much for this video. It made me nostalgic. I am a proud 2016 ecosport owner. This year went for an upgrade to Jeep Compass just because Endeavor was not available. But kept my ecosport. It is still my favorite baby and the best handler as you mentioned 😀😀
Sirish, another brilliant episode in this series. You said it right that Ford did made absolute mean machines but failed to sell them in our price conscious market, despite being super affordable even when compared to Maruti. Hope these guys reconsider their decision and make a comeback sometime later. Having said that, I really hope folks at Skoda India are watching this and have their ears on the ground.
Our first car was fiesta 2007 one that was when I was like 16 and it was a dream car for us ❤️ until today we have fiesta and our recently 2018 ford ecosport sports edition 🙌 never gonna leave these both super cars ❤️ I really wish ford will come back with new models and specifications ❤️
Bought the first generation Figo in the year of it's launch (2010). Still running as well. Sturdy and comfortable. Cannot still think of a suitable replacement/ upgrade.
Sold my 2003 Ford Ikon just a couple of months ago (primarily due to the fear of scrapping policy coming into effect), having driven only 48K Kms in 19 years ! Even though I have a Brand new VW Taigun, I’m missing my Ikon !
@Kúnàl M (Savage Indian Boi) Scrap policy introduced by a government is meant for scrapping our old vehicles (India or Afghanistan or Syria).. Maybe you have some ‘inside information’ that tells otherwise..
Still own a 1.6 Fiesta, 2009 model.. Amazing handling and steering response. Clocked 75k kms so far.. still going strong.. never gonna sell it to someone else.
I will definitely vouch for ford no matter what people say about it. Was late getting into the ford family, but I’ve not regretted ever since I joined the family. Now I’m a proud owner of 2.2 and 3.2 endeavours, ecosport S and a freestyle. I’m a proud owner, wish you stayed but I hope you come back. Thank you ford ❤️
U forgot mention about the big update that Ford brought out in 2018. Ford Freestyle !! A great car having the dynamics of both Figo and Ecosport !! Ford did it in 2018 the thing Tata is doing with Punch nowadays.
Awesome ode to Ford Evo India. I used to own a Figo Aspire with the 1.5 lit NA petrol engine that was paired with the 7-speed DCT gearbox. I loved the way it drove even though the build quality was a departure from earlier Fords. The gearbox was a dry clutch unit and used to get really hot in bumper-to-bumper traffic. It used to shudder while shifting from 1st to 2nd on inclines or if you try to push it hard. After a lot of research I found that it was an inherent characteristic of that Getrag gearbox. I did a few long distant drives in that Aspire and still fondly remember it for its balance between dynamics and overall comfort. Eagerly waiting for Part 2.
Driving a figo titanium diesel since 2011. Have gone on long drives upto 700 km in a day. Even today the car brings a smile. We are unlucky with exit of ford.
I own a Ford Figo Diesel 2012 Model in Colorado Red colour , to be honest it is the best handling car which was available during its time for its price. but quality of service these days is not the same as good old days.
I'm really proud to be an owner of FIESTA 1.4 diesel engine sxi varient... It's been 13 years for my vehicle and still gives me the same Josh when ever I drive it.... I'm really impressed with the mechanism it has been buit and the performance it gives me every single time... I still love it and have no idea of buying a new car....
I got very close to buying the FigoS but the dealer was not interested. He asked for 1 lakh booking amount and said that the minimum waiting time would be 2 months!
My father has a Figo 2010.. he had driven for around 22k till 2017 The car came into my hands.. drove extensively. Last dec gave the car back to the original owner, my dad as he had sold his older maruti 800. Had logged in 85k kms in last 4years. Planning to buy my first car. Have booked harrier XT dark edition. 🤞🤞
I own a Ford Fiesta petrol manual and I'm really happy with the handling and experience it offers, the suspension and driving dynamics is so much better than even the current gen Honda City. Looks more striking too. The seats are just beautiful. 2012 fiesta ftw. I'm only going to sell it once i can't drive it anymore.
Thank you so much for this video. Proud owner of 2016 Figo. Every other drive in my car is fun, engaging, sometimes therapeutic too coz of the handling character it possesses.
Thank you for the awesome Tribute to the Ford lineup driven by India. I was a great fan of Ford Mondeo back then when I was a teenager. I still drive a 8 Yr old 1st Gen Figo which has clocked 1 lakh+ KMS. No other hatchback in that segment comes close to the go-kart like driveability and that perfectly calibrated Hydraulic Steering is joy to hold. I chose it over a FIAT Punto & VW Polo due to budget constraints in 2014, and never repented my decision. Alas the Blue OVAL left IN with many good driving cars.
Amazing .....sir ...every time you com up with new chapters , tends to watch it more n more ....either it was on fiat ....Amby.....maruti ....great job .,thnxx for ...
Loved this series "Gone but not Forgotten"👍... especially this one with Ford 🚗...I too had EcoSport 🤠 and miss it badly since I had to sell it to migrate out of India..
@evo India thank you making this video it actually gives a warm feeling in my heart. I own a 2019 Figo titanium blu the only hatchback which had 6 airbags , automatic headlights and auto wipers in that price range and she always put a big smile in my face every time I take her out for a spin.
We had a Ford Escort diesel. Kept running till 2010 till the spares ran out. It was sooo big and it was like a boat to drive !! Liked it and loathed it !!
Do you think it would be a wise decision to invest in a used 2018 Ford aspire? Will I face challenges with getting the parts? I really am in doubt. Please guide me. BTW, I love in a tier-2 city, Prayagraj. I don't think parts would be as easily available here as a tier 1 city. Please help me here.
Hello..Evo India , I own a Figo 2014 Diesel ..I would like to correct few things which the presenter said.. 1. the red 1st gen figo he drove is not a facelifted one; though the facelift (type2) did came in 2012. 2. While driving the Gen 2 figo/grey you said the power bumped from 1.4/92.5 to 1.5/99..well to correct the 1.4 duratorq could generate not more than 68bhp on paper...rest of info stands agreeable.. ! ! 1st gen figo diesel are noisy due to diesel clatter but not 'extremely' noisy as you qouted..with the windows rolled up the clatter is not at all audible ! thanks for presenting them all !
I come from a family of petrol only cars and wasn't much into diesels due to the NVH levels. But this thinking was before I was into driving. Got my license in 2009 and after having driven petrol only cars until 2010, got my first chance to experience diesel. Had to drop a friend at ISBT Dehradun one early morning and he offered his car and it was a Ford Ikon diesel. It was then only I realised why it was called the ultimate "josh" machine ! Fell in love with Ford's.
I used to own Ford Fiesta 1.6Sport model... it was amazing car superb..it is best car I have driven till date ... have used maruti, tata, hyndai no one can compete with FORD
First gen Figo swapped with a 1.6 NA petrol engine from the Fiesta Absolute delight!😍😎 Keep up the good work Sirish and team Waiting for your future episodes👍 I would love to know more about that turbo 1.6 fiesta which you said in the video.
Thanks for working on this...we are a Ford family...my father had these Fords: 2007 Ikon 1.8d, 2011 Fiesta, 2013 Fiesta Classic and now I own a 2017 Figo Aspire 1.2 Petrol Titanium (O).
At my home we have three cars honda city(2016),i20(2017) and freestyle(2018)..i love city for its vtec engine...but somewhere in my heart, i like freestyle most...its ride ,suspension and handling is too too good than i20...and its wayy cheaper to get serviced than honda and hyundai. I have driven to leh ladakh ,spiti and no problem with freestyle..i wish ford could get the due credit for making amazing cars.
Figo 1st generation diesel was the car with which I learned driving. Me and my dad still drive it everyday. I always use to complain about the engine noise, suspension noise and how the interior lacks the feel good factor that hyndai offer. But the moment I drove Baleno, swift, i10 and few other cars in its segment, I immediately fell in love with my figo. It was crazy and eye opening for me to realise how good my figo is in terms of handling/driving dynamics, that torque surge post 2000 rpm and how soulful the engine feels, all those things which use to take for granted. Our figo has clocked around 1.48 lac kilometres we are about to buy honda city or kushaq but my figo is not going anywhere. I will keep it till atleast for 1.50 lac km more.♥️
Actually FORD FIGO is our first car and I love the steering feedback of Figo, Amazing STABILITY, Performance (of course only when that "DURATEC' kicks in", Air-conditioning, Infotainment.
Having owned a 2010 Fiesta classic and 2013 Swift vdi, servicing the Ford would cost 3.5-4.5k/10000km vs 6-8k/10000km for the Maruti. I can confidently say even nowadays VW servicing costs(11k/15000km) are almost at par with Maruti.
Ford is now a HISTORY in India. They did not innovate nor offered as per customers demand. Ecosport Titanium at ₹10 lacs was not offered Android Auto-Apple CarPlay neither a rear AC vent. And thats the reason why it lost to Tata Nexon & Korean Twins. Figo & Freestyle fell in the no man's land neither A Compact nor Premium hatch.
What a throwback. Storytelling masterclass by Sirish and team. Also, that Ford Ikon in that exact same shade and trim brings back so many memories. Brilliant driving dynamics that made a then 18 year old me go absolutely nuts leading to some close calls thanks to the rubbish wooden braking.
Being a proud owner of the 2013 FigoD I am pained about Ford living India. Its a loss for any enthusiast driver who has ever driven a Ford. Thanks to you for making this remembrance or should I say a tribute to these great and no nonsense drive'rs cars. Just a small correction - the Red Figo you drove is the older version. The facelift version has smaller indicator and bigger headlight dome whereas the older one has splitt headlight. The front grill has dual slit in facelift and single slit in old version. Also the fabric colour of the seat came in black and blue combination than the older red and black combi. Apart from the cosmetic changes, the major shift was discarding the continental fuel injectors which was not suitable for poor quality diesel in India.
I have been using Ford cars since last 10 years.. Amazing experience, the brand is very close to the heart.. Decision of quitting India could have been reworked..
@evoindia i think you have missed out the facelift 2020 bs6 figo version . There is no car shown in this video .is that you are kot aware pf it ?! The information conveyed at 12:34 is wrong ! .Kindly correct it !
2 Team-Bhp vehicles 😍 We had totally 3 Ford cars - 1.3 Ikon (sold), 1st gen Aspire and 1 gen Ecosport, which is still in use. Thank you Sirish for this video. 👍
I have 2 Ford vehicles. 2011 1.4L diesel Fiesta 2018 1.5L Titanium+ Ecosport. Sir,I was in love with this company. Finally I was left behind by Ford. Built quality,Safety,comfort, pickup,averege what not.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Since the first one we bought we couldn’t drive anything else but fords .....can’t imagine they left this market when they r going thru their best period as an automaker globally in many years .....
Thank you evoindia for this wonderful video♥️ Using fiesta classic diesel for over 7yrs..it never disappointed us,always makes smiles, decided to keep it forever Planning to get a good condition 1.6 one too🤟
I had 2007 ford fiesta for couple of years, absolutely fun to ride car, though it was 1.4 still ride, handling was superb. and just couple of weeks ago I got chance to ride 1st gen Ecosport. I am in love with the Ecosport. we were 5 people with full luggage in boot, and total off road, still not even a single time car touched her belly. might be only disadvantage is low fuel economy.
Always a great admirer of yours sir. Great video as usual and eagerly waiting for the next one. Let me just add - you may consider chevy optra magnum , chevy cruze , suzuki kizashi and s cross 1.6 to this gone but not forgotten series of yours as these were real delight to enthusiasts who didnt fly off well from their shelves.
1st gen figo.clocked 1.5lacs km 1st gen ecosport 51k km running. Not a single penny spent apart from periodic maintenance services . Stability and handling of 1gen figo is unmatched even in todays day and age
I still drive a 2009 Ford Ikon. It was probably some of the last to roll out before Ford pulled the plug on it! The ride quality is still excellent, still drives pretty well - but now its a bomb to maintain....so quite difficult to retain it any longer...
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Drop your favourite Ford memories in the comments!
Looking forward for Chevrolet in this series!
Fiesta 1.6S on a track day at MMRT track day
I started driving on 2008 Ford fiesta 1.6 and still my favorite car
Thanku sirish for this Ford series.waiting for 2nd part
Ford Freestyle
I worked in chennai plant. Figo, classic and Ecosport are very close to my heart. I love the 1.4 TDCi gear ratios and 1st gen Figo platform handling capabilities... In fact its the same mk6 fiesta platform sold in EU.. They had a 150BHP ST version over there... Its a Rock solid highway car.
We're stoked to hear that you were part of the Ford story in India! Such a shame that the Blue Oval isn't around anymore in the country after having given us some really great cars
I totally agree. The 1st Gen Figo handling characteristics are next to none thanks to that beautiful hydraulic power steering and low slung dimensions. It's so engaging to drive.
Bro pls help me in getting internship in any of the automobile companies 😂🙏
I own the 2013 Figo D running 100000+ km. I still cant think of another car that can replace it in terms of handling and joy. It still gives me the same fun as it gave when it was new.
But low power even in diesel; have to change gears frequently in traffic… low quality parts imo used for 8 years…..but great for highways
Still have great memories of driving the older Fiesta when I had just gotten my driving license! My brother-in-law fell in love with the EcoSport and brought it last year. Last of the lucky ones, I believe.
Owned a Figo diesel (older model) for over 7 years. On an open road or a highway, I would always find myself being among the quickest cars at the end of a long drive. It was never me…it was the car- that addictive engine, mature handling, the confidence it could give and that hydraulic power steering was brilliant to help you hold speeds on flat roads as well as ghat roads . So very often, I’ve seen VW or Škoda owners look out of their windows at how this ugly-cute car could ride like that. So many smiles with that car!!
Putting a smile on your face - it was a trait that was common with all Ford cars. They were so great to drive!
@@evoIndia Eagerly waiting for the 2nd part which was supposed to come today
Please don't call it ugly?
😃♥️
@@hemanths2782 all with love ❤️
@@subuvenky1 and I am 22 years old.
Till date it is one of the finest car i have ever drove.
And before that it was Ford ikon Flair.
I started driving , when I was 17 years old.
The first gen Figo
Our first car
The car that put our family on 4 wheels 😍😍
We're reminiscing our Ford memories, just as you are!
Yes same here
In 2011, my father went to ford showroom in motive to buy fiesta classic but saw the newly launched global fiesta and he booked it instantly. Back then used travel in konkan Hills like crazy. Being a teen I used to fantasize driving it like maniac.
Our first car was Ford Ikon 1.6, and currently we have the Fiesta(old). Fiesta reads 200000 on the odo.
Been a Ford guy since my childhood and now at 19 I wonder my childhood was the best..😀
The Fiesta turns 13 this year.
Thank you so so much for this video!
I drove my first Ford back in 2015. Coming from a family of Maruti owners, the only thing I knew till then was that Ford's were expensive to maintain. I was in 🥰 with the Figo Aspire in the first 10 secs of the test drive. Purchased it 3 days later, disregarding whatever apprehension I had or I was given regarding maintenance 😁. Had the best driving years of my life in that car. A complete underdog. Could take on any car literally between 0 to 160. And the best part - 17.8 kmpl, and about 25,000 in service cost in 5 years !
With a heavy heart had to let go of it when I upgraded to an Ecosport S last year. The laden ground clearance of the Aspire was just too low for speed breakers and pot holes of West Bengal!
The BS6 Ecosport S is even better engineered. I think nothing is as planted and as nimble as the Ecosport on highways. Great tech and cabin finish as well. And the smoked HIDs and those stylish alloys give that killer look!
I love my Ecosport, but somehow I miss the character that my Aspire had! The CG of that car was slightly raised. And everytime, it was always eager to pounce from a signal at the sight of the green light.
Alas, If only this land had better roads!
The Aspire is truly more capable than how it looks!
Loved to hear your Ford story!
Aspire breakers p lgti h kya mjh second hand mil rhi h . Agr lgti h to na lu
@@anshulchauhan5587 Agar 5 log baithte hai to thoda sink kar jati hai, tab.
Nahi to normal breakers are all right.
Yaha Bengal mein extra high breakers hai truck / bus waalon ko slow karne ke liye. Woh bina scrape kiye cross karna difficult hai.
I'm 13 (My name's Nirvan) and we own the old Fiesta 1.6. My dad (who's 44) ABSOLUTELY loves it and now that's it's almost 13 years old (in September) since we bought it, it still runs like we just bought it off the showroom floor and we have LITERALLY ZER0 issues with the car. Even though the car wasn't running for 4 yrs, it still is in perfect condition. We changed the tyres and rims, and now have Yokohamas... that thing just flies. My dad wasn't in any condition to take the car anywhere further than getting groceries, until I decided that I needed cars in my life. Even though I can't drive, I can still feel that car wanting to hang on, desperate to have fun. I then decided that this beast wasn't doing grocery shopping anymore and I ended convincing my dad to trust that last of a kind car (SORRY!!! *rocket). And now we're doing around 100kms on highways and some twisties every weekend. It isn't much, but it's more than you'll ever need to get a smile on your face!
Great to hear your story Nirvan! Love the fact that you're celebrating the #ThrillofDriving early on, and we wish you many more cars in the future
What a lovely story. Thanks for sharing
@@evoIndia Tysm!!!
@@sirishch Np!!
Had the pleasure of having three Fords in the family, starting with the escort, an 1.3 Ikon and a Figo titanium petrol. Loved all three! Sad to seem them leave ! I learnt driving in the ikon ! Fond memories
Glad to hear that!
After owning fiat, chevy and now Ford I still think my all decisions were right ❤️
Lucky guy
@@adityarastogi5420 I have won, but at what cost 😂
A Salute to your passion sir
@@furiousninja133 thanks a lot ❤️, means a lot to me
Same here
Still owning a 2005 Ford Ikon 1.6 and love it more than my other modern car. The steering feel is unparalleled, the instant response is addictive, the grip on the road at insane speeds (which I don't do anymore) is mind blowing. We all know about Ford's chassis prowess and it was so evident here, in an affordable package. Chose this over Honda City back in 2005, as I could not take my eyes away from this beautiful 'panther black Josh Machine'! Still drive the car and still turn back and look at it once more, as I walk away from the parking lot.
Once a *Ford lover - always a Ford lover* 🌳❤️ from one *Ford EcoSport TH-camr* owner to all other Ford lovers - Ford is an emotion 😍
Happy to see such genuine comment I am also ford owner, but ford has stabbed us by quitting
@@viveksundaram550 Good to hear from you buddy ✔️
I have a 2013 Ecosport and it’s been a real joy owning it. Still puts a smile on my face when I drive it. Never gonna sell it! Hope Ford comes back to India in the future.
I have Ford Freestyle-2019 it is really a driver's car also won Autocar's award in 2019 Ford service is much cheaper compared to others.
Being a Ford owner since 2000, and still one till 2035 considering I bought my Ecosport S in Aug 2020, its a testament to Ford that they built really good cars which always brought a smile on your face and made you feel connected to the car and never disconnected no matter how what your experience levels in driving were.
Ford is just the best, wishing you a wonderful journey and many beautiful memories with your ford
Still remember that feeling of awe because of that epic acceleration sitting in the back seat of a fiesta driven by dad ⚡️
Proud owner of Figo Blu Diesel , One of last flagbearers of fun to drive , economical and supremely punchy diesel.
I have a 2012 figo titanium diesel, lovely car, served me so well, handling is soo good, love to do canyon carving, efficient brakes saved me couple of times, perfectly calibrated hydraulic power steering, understeer is very well contained, that tdci unit is absolute gem when it comes to power delivery, torque is not in your face it's on your command, turbo lag is well contained in my opinion, but i am worried about the injectors, those continental/Delphi injector are famous for failure, also diesel figos are prone to egr, turbo, intercooler related issues, fortunately i haven't faced any of it, but i have some rust related issues mainly on the doors, the second generation one was absolutely fine, most of those issues were solved, ford opted for Bosch injectors this time, thanks to lazy ford we lost some unique fun cars
Had the pleasure to own two Ford cars starting from Fiesta classic to Figo. They were driver’s delight.
Wish Ford stayed in the Indian car market and kept us enthralled with it’s amazing products
I think the Figo was launched in 2010. And in 2011 it became the ICOTY with the record of the highest number of awards any car had received. My father has a 2011 1st gen Figo that we all love to bits.
The Figo was always a gem!
That figo had created records of most bookings at that time....
Thank you so much for this video. It made me nostalgic. I am a proud 2016 ecosport owner. This year went for an upgrade to Jeep Compass just because Endeavor was not available. But kept my ecosport. It is still my favorite baby and the best handler as you mentioned 😀😀
We're glad to have rekindled your memories!
Brother, even I have not experienced anything that gives as good a feeling on the driver's seat as an Ecosport.
Sirish, another brilliant episode in this series. You said it right that Ford did made absolute mean machines but failed to sell them in our price conscious market, despite being super affordable even when compared to Maruti. Hope these guys reconsider their decision and make a comeback sometime later. Having said that, I really hope folks at Skoda India are watching this and have their ears on the ground.
We really hope Ford does make a comeback!
I own a tuned Ford Fiesta Classic 1.4 SXI❤ drives like a dream and can touch 205 even after 1.84 lakh kms.
Our first car was fiesta 2007 one that was when I was like 16 and it was a dream car for us ❤️ until today we have fiesta and our recently 2018 ford ecosport sports edition 🙌 never gonna leave these both super cars ❤️ I really wish ford will come back with new models and specifications ❤️
So do we! Driver's cars not selling well is always a crying shame
Absolutely loved the video! Amazing job Evo India. The best part, narration by Sirish Chandran 🙌
Bought the first generation Figo in the year of it's launch (2010). Still running as well. Sturdy and comfortable. Cannot still think of a suitable replacement/ upgrade.
Sold my 2003 Ford Ikon just a couple of months ago (primarily due to the fear of scrapping policy coming into effect), having driven only 48K Kms in 19 years ! Even though I have a Brand new VW Taigun, I’m missing my Ikon !
Josh 👍🏼
@Kúnàl M (Savage Indian Boi) Scrap policy introduced by a government is meant for scrapping our old vehicles (India or Afghanistan or Syria).. Maybe you have some ‘inside information’ that tells otherwise..
Still own a 1.6 Fiesta, 2009 model.. Amazing handling and steering response. Clocked 75k kms so far.. still going strong.. never gonna sell it to someone else.
Love driving my freestyle(p) 2020, it has great control over any kind of roads n will definitely keep it for another 10-12 yrs
A lot of Ford fans here ❤️🔥....Ford should come back with new cars , SUVs with that old Ford's DNA which is unbeatable n unmatchable.... 🔥🔥🔥
I will definitely vouch for ford no matter what people say about it. Was late getting into the ford family, but I’ve not regretted ever since I joined the family. Now I’m a proud owner of 2.2 and 3.2 endeavours, ecosport S and a freestyle. I’m a proud owner, wish you stayed but I hope you come back. Thank you ford ❤️
Amazing way to present these cars and they never gonna be forgotten...they still hold many people memories. Even mine :)
Still own 2010 model Ikon,
Indeed a josh machine,
Still leaves the so called modern cars in dust on highways 🥂
It can leave my tata safari xza+?
Saale jyada hi nahi ho gya?
I remember that , after test drive Ford Figo 1st generation I booked and bought. I never experienced driveing pleasure in other car. Just amazing
Still own a 2011 Figo and it still runs so well so many good memories with this car ❤️
We're glad you still have it!
@@evoIndia will see cbu cars soon in india probably from ford
U forgot mention about the big update that Ford brought out in 2018. Ford Freestyle !! A great car having the dynamics of both Figo and Ecosport !! Ford did it in 2018 the thing Tata is doing with Punch nowadays.
Used to own the Ikon back in 2002 , bought the endeavour in 2020, the car hella comfy and the after sale is great.
We're surely going to miss Ford in India. Great cars, great company.
I own Ford freestyle and can say that it's truly drivers car and performance is too good. It's rocket for me 🚀
Awesome ode to Ford Evo India. I used to own a Figo Aspire with the 1.5 lit NA petrol engine that was paired with the 7-speed DCT gearbox. I loved the way it drove even though the build quality was a departure from earlier Fords. The gearbox was a dry clutch unit and used to get really hot in bumper-to-bumper traffic. It used to shudder while shifting from 1st to 2nd on inclines or if you try to push it hard. After a lot of research I found that it was an inherent characteristic of that Getrag gearbox. I did a few long distant drives in that Aspire and still fondly remember it for its balance between dynamics and overall comfort. Eagerly waiting for Part 2.
Thank you!
Driving a figo titanium diesel since 2011. Have gone on long drives upto 700 km in a day. Even today the car brings a smile. We are unlucky with exit of ford.
I own a Ford Figo Diesel 2012 Model in Colorado Red colour , to be honest it is the best handling car which was available during its time for its price. but quality of service these days is not the same as good old days.
Yeah can’t expect the same service standards anymore
I'm really proud to be an owner of FIESTA 1.4 diesel engine sxi varient... It's been 13 years for my vehicle and still gives me the same Josh when ever I drive it.... I'm really impressed with the mechanism it has been buit and the performance it gives me every single time... I still love it and have no idea of buying a new car....
this is just beautiful. Thank you so much for doing this. It really makes existing ford lovers and avid drivers so very proud. god bless you
#ForEnthusiastsByEnthusiasts 🙏
I am a Ford owner.. I am proud be a Ford owner... Figo 1.5l Diesel.. love it..
I got very close to buying the FigoS but the dealer was not interested. He asked for 1 lakh booking amount and said that the minimum waiting time would be 2 months!
My father has a Figo 2010.. he had driven for around 22k till 2017
The car came into my hands.. drove extensively. Last dec gave the car back to the original owner, my dad as he had sold his older maruti 800. Had logged in 85k kms in last 4years. Planning to buy my first car. Have booked harrier XT dark edition. 🤞🤞
Refreshing to see all Ford cars in one video … kudos to evo for putting this up 🙌
Glad you enjoyed it!
I own a Ford Fiesta petrol manual and I'm really happy with the handling and experience it offers, the suspension and driving dynamics is so much better than even the current gen Honda City. Looks more striking too. The seats are just beautiful. 2012 fiesta ftw. I'm only going to sell it once i can't drive it anymore.
Thank you so much for this video. Proud owner of 2016 Figo. Every other drive in my car is fun, engaging, sometimes therapeutic too coz of the handling character it possesses.
On point
Thank you for the awesome Tribute to the Ford lineup driven by India. I was a great fan of Ford Mondeo back then when I was a teenager. I still drive a 8 Yr old 1st Gen Figo which has clocked 1 lakh+ KMS. No other hatchback in that segment comes close to the go-kart like driveability and that perfectly calibrated Hydraulic Steering is joy to hold. I chose it over a FIAT Punto & VW Polo due to budget constraints in 2014, and never repented my decision. Alas the Blue OVAL left IN with many good driving cars.
Amazing .....sir ...every time you com up with new chapters , tends to watch it more n more ....either it was on fiat ....Amby.....maruti ....great job .,thnxx for ...
Glad you love our series! Cooler videos on the way!
Own a 1.2 petrol figo blu. Damn my daily commute is crazy 💥 that sweet NA engine does 120 in 3rd gear and gives the VWAGs a run for their money
Loved this series "Gone but not Forgotten"👍... especially this one with Ford 🚗...I too had EcoSport 🤠 and miss it badly since I had to sell it to migrate out of India..
@evo India thank you making this video it actually gives a warm feeling in my heart. I own a 2019 Figo titanium blu the only hatchback which had 6 airbags , automatic headlights and auto wipers in that price range and she always put a big smile in my face every time I take her out for a spin.
Brilliant tribute to some of the best driving machines that we could buy in India. Waiting for part-2, Sirish. When would it go live today?
We had a Ford Escort diesel. Kept running till 2010 till the spares ran out. It was sooo big and it was like a boat to drive !! Liked it and loathed it !!
Love the way you describe it, and the Escort was a gem of a handler in its time
Do you think it would be a wise decision to invest in a used 2018 Ford aspire? Will I face challenges with getting the parts? I really am in doubt. Please guide me. BTW, I love in a tier-2 city, Prayagraj. I don't think parts would be as easily available here as a tier 1 city. Please help me here.
Hello..Evo India , I own a Figo 2014 Diesel ..I would like to correct few things which the presenter said.. 1. the red 1st gen figo he drove is not a facelifted one; though the facelift (type2) did came in 2012. 2. While driving the Gen 2 figo/grey you said the power bumped from 1.4/92.5 to 1.5/99..well to correct the 1.4 duratorq could generate not more than 68bhp on paper...rest of info stands agreeable.. ! ! 1st gen figo diesel are noisy due to diesel clatter but not 'extremely' noisy as you qouted..with the windows rolled up the clatter is not at all audible ! thanks for presenting them all !
I come from a family of petrol only cars and wasn't much into diesels due to the NVH levels. But this thinking was before I was into driving. Got my license in 2009 and after having driven petrol only cars until 2010, got my first chance to experience diesel. Had to drop a friend at ISBT Dehradun one early morning and he offered his car and it was a Ford Ikon diesel. It was then only I realised why it was called the ultimate "josh" machine ! Fell in love with Ford's.
I used to own Ford Fiesta 1.6Sport model... it was amazing car superb..it is best car I have driven till date ... have used maruti, tata, hyndai no one can compete with FORD
Reminds me of "Funeral of a Ford" by GrandTour ... great work 👍
We take that as a compliment. Seeing the story of the Mondeo play out in the UK sure was emotional
First gen Figo swapped with a 1.6 NA petrol engine from the Fiesta
Absolute delight!😍😎
Keep up the good work Sirish and team
Waiting for your future episodes👍
I would love to know more about that turbo 1.6 fiesta which you said in the video.
We've featured it in the TUNED section of the magazine a while back!
Proud owner of Ecosport! I cherish my decision of buying this beast everytime I drive it! ♥
Wish you happy motoring with your Ecosport!
Thanks for working on this...we are a Ford family...my father had these Fords: 2007 Ikon 1.8d, 2011 Fiesta, 2013 Fiesta Classic and now I own a 2017 Figo Aspire 1.2 Petrol Titanium (O).
Awesome to hear that!
At my home we have three cars honda city(2016),i20(2017) and freestyle(2018)..i love city for its vtec engine...but somewhere in my heart, i like freestyle most...its ride ,suspension and handling is too too good than i20...and its wayy cheaper to get serviced than honda and hyundai. I have driven to leh ladakh ,spiti and no problem with freestyle..i wish ford could get the due credit for making amazing cars.
Figo 1st generation diesel was the car with which I learned driving. Me and my dad still drive it everyday. I always use to complain about the engine noise, suspension noise and how the interior lacks the feel good factor that hyndai offer. But the moment I drove Baleno, swift, i10 and few other cars in its segment, I immediately fell in love with my figo. It was crazy and eye opening for me to realise how good my figo is in terms of handling/driving dynamics, that torque surge post 2000 rpm and how soulful the engine feels, all those things which use to take for granted. Our figo has clocked around 1.48 lac kilometres we are about to buy honda city or kushaq but my figo is not going anywhere. I will keep it till atleast for 1.50 lac km more.♥️
We can’t forget the 1.5 DCT petrol Figo! Best hatch in the country!
Very nice video all these vehicles from Ford were legends they will never be forgotten I hope Ford comes back to India soon
Absolutely adore my 2009 fiesta...the best handling car in its segment to this day
Actually FORD FIGO is our first car and I love the steering feedback of Figo, Amazing STABILITY, Performance (of course only when that "DURATEC' kicks in", Air-conditioning, Infotainment.
Still we own a first gen Ford figo petrol, amazIng and smooth drive, just driven 38k km, it's a gem!!
Wish you many more kilometres of happy motoring!
Having owned a 2010 Fiesta classic and 2013 Swift vdi, servicing the Ford would cost 3.5-4.5k/10000km vs 6-8k/10000km for the Maruti.
I can confidently say even nowadays VW servicing costs(11k/15000km) are almost at par with Maruti.
Ford is now a HISTORY in India. They did not innovate nor offered as per customers demand. Ecosport Titanium at ₹10 lacs was not offered Android Auto-Apple CarPlay neither a rear AC vent. And thats the reason why it lost to Tata Nexon & Korean Twins. Figo & Freestyle fell in the no man's land neither A Compact nor Premium hatch.
Owned an ecosport for 5 years. Absolutely zero complaints
What a throwback. Storytelling masterclass by Sirish and team.
Also, that Ford Ikon in that exact same shade and trim brings back so many memories. Brilliant driving dynamics that made a then 18 year old me go absolutely nuts leading to some close calls thanks to the rubbish wooden braking.
Thanks!
Being a proud owner of the 2013 FigoD I am pained about Ford living India. Its a loss for any enthusiast driver who has ever driven a Ford. Thanks to you for making this remembrance or should I say a tribute to these great and no nonsense drive'rs cars.
Just a small correction - the Red Figo you drove is the older version. The facelift version has smaller indicator and bigger headlight dome whereas the older one has splitt headlight. The front grill has dual slit in facelift and single slit in old version. Also the fabric colour of the seat came in black and blue combination than the older red and black combi. Apart from the cosmetic changes, the major shift was discarding the continental fuel injectors which was not suitable for poor quality diesel in India.
I don't know why but watching this video made me cry a little, that's Ford for you always close to my ❤
That is true.. service here in srinagar from auto wings ford is 👍 awesome
First gen figo. Definitely the best steering I've ever felt.
The handling of the Figo was definitely on point
I have been using Ford cars since last 10 years.. Amazing experience, the brand is very close to the heart.. Decision of quitting India could have been reworked..
@evoindia i think you have missed out the facelift 2020 bs6 figo version . There is no car shown in this video .is that you are kot aware pf it ?! The information conveyed at 12:34 is wrong ! .Kindly correct it !
2 Team-Bhp vehicles 😍
We had totally 3 Ford cars - 1.3 Ikon (sold), 1st gen Aspire and 1 gen Ecosport, which is still in use.
Thank you Sirish for this video. 👍
I have 2 Ford vehicles.
2011 1.4L diesel Fiesta
2018 1.5L Titanium+ Ecosport.
Sir,I was in love with this company.
Finally I was left behind by Ford.
Built quality,Safety,comfort, pickup,averege what not.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Since the first one we bought we couldn’t drive anything else but fords .....can’t imagine they left this market when they r going thru their best period as an automaker globally in many years .....
I really miss FORD cars had aspire dsl, fiesta dsl and old figo dsl
all these were gems
So do we 🙁
I own a 2018 Ford Ecosport diesel manual transmission. This engine and gearbox combination is fantastic. I'm going to keep it as long as possible.
One of the finest videos dedicated to Ford, Hats off 👍👍
My brother in low bought ikon flair 1.3 in 2006 dec one of the best sedan ihave ever drive.later he bought audiq5
Thank you evoindia for this wonderful video♥️
Using fiesta classic diesel for over 7yrs..it never disappointed us,always makes smiles, decided to keep it forever
Planning to get a good condition 1.6 one too🤟
I own a squeeze green ford figo 1.4 tdci titanium. Nimble, engaging go cart like handling.still driving it. 10 years and going strong
My brother owns an Aspire. It's our family's first car. ODO is around 170k. Still goes strong with great mileage. Maybe 2 plants was a bad idea
Owned new Fiesta for 7 years and 1.2 Lakh kms , Missing badly now.. fantastic machine it was
Owned the 2012 Figo diesel, loved it and currently am a happy owner of the 2018 EcoSport Ecoboost
That blue oval has a legacy over 100 years, and it still is a testament to how these cars drive!
Absolutely!
@evo India I’d like you to do a proper unbiased review on the first gen Ford Endeavour , and all its incremental facelift versions too.
I had 2007 ford fiesta for couple of years, absolutely fun to ride car, though it was 1.4 still ride, handling was superb. and just couple of weeks ago I got chance to ride 1st gen Ecosport. I am in love with the Ecosport. we were 5 people with full luggage in boot, and total off road, still not even a single time car touched her belly. might be only disadvantage is low fuel economy.
Always a great admirer of yours sir.
Great video as usual and eagerly waiting for the next one.
Let me just add - you may consider chevy optra magnum , chevy cruze , suzuki kizashi and s cross 1.6 to this gone but not forgotten series of yours as these were real delight to enthusiasts who didnt fly off well from their shelves.
Will do
1st gen figo.clocked 1.5lacs km
1st gen ecosport 51k km running.
Not a single penny spent apart from periodic maintenance services .
Stability and handling of 1gen figo is unmatched even in todays day and age
Ford Figo is amazing and still see on the roads it’s just a pocket rocket!
I still drive a 2009 Ford Ikon. It was probably some of the last to roll out before Ford pulled the plug on it! The ride quality is still excellent, still drives pretty well - but now its a bomb to maintain....so quite difficult to retain it any longer...