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2018 Ford Figo: A Look Back

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Ford introduced the facelifted and updated Ford Figo for sale in 2018. We take a look back at what Ford did to strengthen its position in die compact hatchback segment at the time. The revised car gained an updated front end with a new-look mesh grille (with chrome detailing) and daytime running lamps. Restyled taillights were fitted at the back, as well as a new-look rear bumper. The big changes were inside the cabin, where Ford equipped the facelifted Figo with a 6.5-inch touchscreen featuring Ford's SYNC3 infotainment system. The number of fascia buttons was also reduced, which means the dashboard and centre stack look less cluttered.  In terms of dimensions, the 2018 Figo is a tad bigger than the outgoing model at 3 941 mm long, 1 704 mm wide and 1 524 mm tall (compared with its predecessor's 3 929 mm, 1 695 mm and 1 524 mm).  The Ford Figo was available with a 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 1.5-litre turbodiesel motor then. In petrol guise, it produces

What to look for when buying a second-hand Ford Ranger

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Easy to drive, comfortable and boasting genuine go-anywhere potential, the Ford Ranger for sale sets a benchmark by which many other pick-up trucks are judged. The Ranger was given a comprehensive overhaul in 2015 and carrying capacities exceed one-tonne on all models, while the towing capacity is as much as 3,500kg with a braked trailer. What to pay Affordable used Ford Rangers . These are typically early single-cab models, in base trim that have been bought to work and wear the mileages to prove that. Don’t be frightened of them, as big mileages from business vehicles tend to suggest they’ve been looked after, just be sure to make sure it comes with a wad of receipts to demonstrate that it’s been looked after properly. Richer-pickings for a Ranger buyer. Here you can really afford to shop around, with everything available in this price bracket. You’ll get a pre-facelift two-year-old Ranger with under 20,000 miles here, or a post-facelift version with higher miles.