Aspire is subcompact hatchback from Ford's stable in the Indian car market. It shares the same engine with its smaller sibling Ford Figo.
Ford Aspire is the company’s four-meter compact car. Aspire was updated in late 2018 to add more style, a refurbished cabin, and a new petrol engine. The company introduced the 2020 BS6 Aspire sedan in the Indian Market at Rs 5.99 lakh (showroom price). Its BS6 petrol engine variant makes the same 96PS and 119Nm, while the diesel version produces 100PS and 215Nm of torque. Most features are still the same. The Aspire comes with six airbags, a touchscreen display with navigation possibility, upgraded wipers that can sense rain, hail, and showers. Automatic headlamps in the top-variant that comes for around Rs 8.34 lakh (showroom price).
Exterior
Every inch of Aspire has been designed to add comfort and fun to your ride while driving to your destination. What makes this car different from its competitors is its unique exterior features; it knows how to attract viewers on the road. Its stylish design knows how to impress buyers. Lightweight Alloy wheels add smoothness to your driving experience. Rain-sensing windscreen wipers, Smart Trunk opener, Tubeless tires, and many more exterior features that will become your perfect driving partner while you progress from one station to another.
The approx. size of this car is (L x W x H) is 3995mm x 1704mm x 1525mm with a wheelbase 2490mm.
Interior
The Interior upgrade is more comprehensive. The all-new dashboard with the touchscreen infotainment system looks classy and elegant. The seats are comfortable but the cabin space is small as compared to its competitors.
Ford Aspire comes with the latest technologies and safety features that will keep you comfortable and safe while riding. Touchscreen with Navigation feature helps you to go to unknown places. High-resolution Rear-View Camera provided for easy driving. Its boot size is 359liters. There is plenty of space for 5 adults to sit without any hassle. Dynamic fuel capacity of 40L allows you to travel to your favorite place without any worries of fueling it again and again.
Engine
The Ford Aspire comes in Petrol-Manual, diesel-Manual, or Petrol-CNG on offer. The Diesel engine is 1498 cc while the two Petrol engine variants are 1194 cc with the Manual & 1497 with Auto transmission. The CNG version comes with an 1194 cc engine. The 1497 cc Petrol engine version generates a power of 94.93bhp and a torque of 119Nm. The 1194cc Petrol engine generates a power of 94.93bhp and a torque of 119Nm. The 1498 cc Diesel version generates a max. power of 98.96bhp and 215Nm Torque. The 1194 cc CNG generates the power of 82hp and 102Nm. The Aspire rides smoother at slower speeds.
From these Engine specifications, we can say that this car is one of the powerful and compact sedans that can make your journey fun-filled.
Safety features
It has been years that the company Ford is assuring to give a comfortable and safe drive to everyone. The Ford Aspire has 6 Airbags on Driver, Passenger, and side fronts for the utmost safety of the passengers. Anti-Lock Brakes, Electronic Brake force Distribution, Speed-sensing Auto-door lock, Child-Safe Lock, Central Locking, Automatic Headlamps, Automatic wipers, Adjustable Front headrest, Height-adjustable driver seat, Rear Seat Armrest, Adjustable Read Headrest, Keyless entry, and many more safety features to its list.
Touchscreen with Navigation feature has been added for extra safety. This feature allows drivers to drive to the new location without any worries of watching directions on phone. This minimizes the rate of accidents due to careless driving.
Pricing
Ford Aspire’s price begins at Rs. 6.20 Lakh (on-road price) and go up to Rs. 9.81 Lakh (on-road). Aspire is available in 15 variants. The price of the Petrol variant starts from the Ambiente version at 6.20 Lakhs and goes up to 9.60 Lakhs for the Titanium AT variant. The price of the diesel version starts from the Ambiente version at 7.47 Lakhs and goes up to 9.81 for the Titanium +. The prices of the two models of CNG variant are 7.10 lakhs and 8.12lakhs.
In simple words, Ford Aspire is a perfect amalgamation of the exterior, interior, engine, and safety features with prices for people of all-income-group. It is a great car designed for car lovers.
