Figo Aspire will be the company's first ever sub-4 meter sedan.
The Figo Aspire is the first car to be made at this plant, and later in the year, a hatchback version is set to enter production also.
Upon launch, the Figo Aspire will replace the Ford Classic (old Ford Fiesta) in Ford India’s lineup.
The Ford will be the only car in this segment to offer side and curtain airbags however.
Apart from catering to domestic demand, Ford India confirmed that the Sanand plant will export the Figo Aspire to other markets.
Rivals: Honda Amaze, Hyundai Xcent, Maruti Dzire, Tata Zest
Expected Price: Rs 5.5-7 lakhs, ex-Showroom
Tentative Launch Date: June 2015
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