The Ford Figo is a desirable budget car, especially after its refresh in 2018. Here are 8 things we love about the Ford Figo. There’s still room for style improvements, though. Compared to what Ford India offers, Ford South Africa sells very few Figo accessories. We turned to local accessory shops and the internet to find visual and functional enhancements for the Figo.
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1. Armrest box
An unfortunate omission from cars on the affordable end of the scale, like the Ford Figo, is the centre armrest. Because resting an arm on the window sill is a skin cancer risk, makes the air-conditioning less effective, and is generally frowned upon, the centre armrest is the only acceptable area left to rest an arm. Luckily, there are various models available as after-market extras from online shops like AliExpress.com. You can source an aftermarket option to fit the Figo, but here's a universal unit.
2. Seat covers
A set of seat covers can preserve the value of your upholstery and your car, guard against spills and dust mites, or hide tired upholstery. Normally, we would recommend something sensible, but it turns out seat covers can make a strong fashion statement and really transform your Figo’s cabin. Yes, we went down the AliExpress.com rabbit hole again and found these fantastic fantasy covers. If you don’t have the personality to pull it off, get a tamer set from Game, Makro or Midas.
3. Alloy wheels
Most Figos wear steel wheels with unattractive plastic hubcaps, so alloys are quite an obvious styling upgrade. The standard wheels and tyres on the current generation Figo are a 175/65 R14 combo, while the Titanium-spec Figo is fitted with 175/65 R15 alloys. Here are some 15-inch alloy wheels that you can take a look at. Your wheel choice is up to you, but as the saying goes, "Wheels make the car."
4. Fog lights
Fog lights aren’t seen as essential equipment on a budget ride, so the majority of Figos were sold without them. Adding these will take your Ford’s appearance up a notch, and make driving in rain or fog safer. You can get a set from Autostyle Motorsport at just under R1000. If you’re willing to wait for the postman, you can get a set with integrated daytime running lights from China for R800 (including postage). AliExpress is your friend.
5. Shock absorbers
A suspension upgrade will improve the handling and ride of your Figo and doesn’t have to cost the earth. German manufacturer Bilstein produces premium shock absorbers (also known as “dampers”) that fit the first generation of Figo. They are available at Goldwagen stores at a modest price.
