Ford Starts Production Of New Figo In Chennai, India
Ford has unveiled the first production model of new Figo, which was driven off the assembly line in the company's Chennai plant in India. The new, 40,000 square metre engine line, part of the company's $500m commitment over past two years in the facility, will build both diesel and petrol engines side-by-side for new model.
Four cylinder engines in varying displacements up to 1.6 litres will also be produced for export at the Chennai facility.
The new Figo is based on a global small car architecture and will be equipped with a 1.2L petrol engine developed for the Indian market. A fuel efficient Duratorq 1.4L diesel engine also will be available. They will be equipped with manual five-speed transmissions, and chassis has been retuned for India market with a suspension tailored for local road conditions.
Michael Boneham, president and managing director of Ford India, said: “Less than six months ago, Ford Motor Company reaffirmed its commitment to transform the plant located here outside of Chennai into a regional manufacturing centre of excellence. It's a great honour to have you with us as our projects and investments are turning to reality and the completion of our first Ford Figo off this assembly line.”
According to Ford, both the car assembly and engine manufacturing facilities in Chennai have undergone expansion and 85% of the new Figo is expected to be locally contented. Around 700 new employees have been hired by Ford India at the assembly and engine manufacturing facility.
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