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Which company made the Ford Figo?

The Ford Figo was built by Ford Motor Company through its Indian subsidiary, Ford India Private Limited, at a manufacturing plant in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The model was launched in 2010 and produced for the Indian market and other regions during its production run.


Overview of the Figo’s manufacturing


The question of who built the Figo centers on Ford Motor Company and its India arm. Here are the key details about production and location:


The following bullet points summarize the main facts about who manufactured the Figo and where it was produced.



  • Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company (brand)

  • Local manufacturing arm: Ford India Private Limited

  • Production plant: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Launch year: 2010 (introduction of the Ford Figo hatchback in India)

  • Current status: Local manufacturing for India ceased with Ford’s wind-down of manufacturing operations around 2021–2022; the Figo is no longer in active production in India


These facts illustrate that Ford India Private Limited was responsible for the Figo's manufacture, with production concentrated at the Chennai plant, and that the brand later paused local manufacturing as part of Ford's strategic restructuring in India.


Context and contemporary status


Since its introduction, the Ford Figo represented Ford's effort to compete in India's subcompact hatchback market. The model shared its platform and engineering with other Ford products and benefited from the company's global engineering resources. In the broader context, Ford announced a wind-down of manufacturing operations in India in 2021 and completed the transition by 2022, refocusing on exports and service networks rather than local assembly.


Summary


The Ford Figo was manufactured by Ford Motor Company through its Indian subsidiary, Ford India Private Limited, at the Chennai plant in Tamil Nadu. Production for India ceased as Ford restructured its operations in 2021–2022, but the Figo remains a notable part of Ford's India-era lineup and a reference point in the region's auto history.

Is the Ford Figo a good car to buy?


Steering, suspension, and ride quality takes figo way over competition. Spares and service is cheap as Ford claims. It's a car for driving enthusiasts. The most underrated car in its segment.



What engine is in the Ford Figo?


The Ford Figo has 2 Diesel Engine and 2 Petrol Engine on offer. The Diesel engine is 1498 cc and 1499 cc while the Petrol engine is 1194 cc and 1497 cc . It is available with Manual & Automatic transmission.



Which company manufactures Ford?


Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Co. was founded by Henry Ford in 1903. Ford Motor Company produces all of the Lincoln, Mercury, and Ford brands but they also have part ownership with Mazda, Aston Marin, and Volvo. These other vehicle lines are located in England, Japan, and Sweden.



Where did the Ford Figo come from?


The Ford Figo was unveiled in Delhi in September 2009. It is based on the same body used by the Fiesta Mk5 (B256) but with revised front and rear treatments. It is smaller than the Fiesta Classic which Ford also sells in India. The name "Figo" is a colloquial Italian word meaning "cool".


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