Few highlights from vicky.in exclusive interview with Mr.Michael Boneham, President & Managing Director of Ford India. Complete video interview will be posted soon
* Ford to launch new car every 12 or 18 months from now
* Ford has no plans to introduce automatic transmission of Figo
* Ford will launch new variants of Figo
* One of the variant of Figo will be called “Figo Titanium”
* He denied to comment on chance of producing notchback variant (compact sedan) of Figo
* Figo will get 1.4L diesel engine from ikon and an 1.2L engine which will also offer superior fuel efficiency
* Ford plans to make Figo a benchmark for lower cost of ownership
* Ford has no plans to introduce LPG or CNG variant of Figo
* Ford Figo comes with 85% localisation which enables Ford to price the car very competitively
* Ford looks at bringing more SUV’s to india. He refused to comment on bringing “Kuga” to India
* Ford has no plans to set-up R&D plant in India. However Indian engineers will work with Ford global set-up to develop the best cars for India