All about BS6 Ford Aspire ✓ Specification ✓ Exterior ✓ Interior ✓ Mileage ✓ Color ✓ Features ✓ Price ✓ Comparison.
Ford launched the BS6-compliant Aspire compact sedan earlier this year, alongside its hatchback sibling, the Figo, and the Freestyle cross-hatchback. Priced from Rs 5.99 lakh, the BS6 Aspire is available in a choice of four trim levels though the base variant is petrol only. There is a base diesel version on offer but it’s only available for commercial buyers. The BS4 car came with five trim levels. Interestingly, the starting price for the BS6 Aspire is identical to the BS4 model, though prices for select variants have dropped by as much as Rs 28,000. The diesel Trend variant is Rs 12,000 more expensive than the equivalent BS4 version.
BS6 Ford Aspire – Engine Specifications:
Petrol engine | BS6 Ford Aspire |
Engine type | 1.2-litre Ti-VCT petrol engine |
Displacement | 1,994 cc |
No. of cylinders | 3 |
Power | 95 bhp @ 6,300 rpm |
Torque | 119 Nm @ 4,250 rpm |
Transmission | 5-speed Manual |
Emission Standard | BS-6 |
Drivetrain | FWD |
Driving Range | 798 kmrs |
Diesel engine | BS6 Ford Aspire |
Engine type | 1.5-litre TDCi diesel engine |
Displacement | 1,499 cc |
No. of cylinders | 4 |
Power | 99 bhp @ 3750 rpm |
Torque | 215 Nm @ 1750 rpm |
Transmission | 5-speed Manual |
Emission Standard | BS-6 |
Drivetrain | FWD |
Driving Range | 960 kmrs |
BS6 Ford Aspire – Dimensions & Weight | |
Length | 3,995 mm |
Width | 1,704 mm |
Height | 1,525 mm |
Wheelbase | 2,490 mm |
Ground Clearance | 174 mm |
Capacity | |
No. of Doors | 4 Doors |
Seating Capacity | 5 Person |
No. of Seating Rows | 2 Rows |
Bootspace | 359-litres |
Fuel Tank Capacity | Petrol:42, Diesel:40-litres |
Kerb Weight | 1,016 to 1,091 kg |
Suspensions, Brakes & Steering | |
Front Suspension | Independent McPherson |
Rear Suspension | Semi-independent (Twist beam type) |
Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc |
Rear Brake Type | Drum |
Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) |
Wheel Type | Steel |
Front Tyres | 175 / 65 R14 |
Rear Tyres | 175 / 65 R14 |
Performance | |
Top Speed | 157 kmph |
Acceleration 0-100kmph | 15.7 seconds |
BS6 Ford Aspire – Exterior:
Design and styling of the updated Aspire looks exactly similar to the Figo sedan, which is retailed in South African market. Measuring sub-4 metre in length, the new BS6 Ford Aspire features new headlamps cluster, a new honeycomb pattern chrome grille, updated front bumper black design element housing the central airdam and round fog lamps at the front end. Other key changes include a new pair of multi-spoke alloy wheels, revised ORVMs and re-designed taillamps with a thick chrome slat on the boot lid.
BS6 Ford Aspire – Interior:
The BS6 Ford Aspire interior continues to feature the beige and black dual-tone colour scheme. Moreover, the seats now offer better lumbar support. On the styling front, the dashboard has been restyled and comes equipped with a new 7.0-inch floating infotainment system. As for the Ford Aspire 2018 features, the top-spec variant gets Ford’s new infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
BS6 Ford Aspire – Mileage:
Fuel Type | Transmission | Mileage |
Petrol (1194 cc) | Manual | 19 kmpl |
Diesel (1499 cc) | Manual | 24 kmpl |
BS6 Ford Aspire – Features:
Standard Features:-
- 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- FordPass connectivity tech
- Audio system with Bluetooth, USB and 4 speakers
- Front and Rear Power Windows
- Driver’s seat height adjust
- Electric adjust wing mirrors
- Steering-mounted controls
- Rear parking camera
- Automatic headlamps
- Automatic wipers
- Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
- Electrically-adjustable and foldable outside mirrors
- Tilt steering
- Automatic AC
- Front fog lamps and rear defogger
- Push button start/stop system
- Keyless entry
Safety Features:-
- Dual front Air-bags
- ABS with EBD
- Brake Assist
- Front seat belt reminders
- Remote Central Locking
- Speed Sensing Door Lock
- Speed alert warning
- Child Safety Lock
- Rear parking sensors
BS6 Ford Aspire – Colours:
- White Gold
- Moondust Silver
- Smoke Grey
- Ruby Red
- Diamond White
BS6 Ford Aspire – Rivals & Competitors:
- Honda Amaze
- Tata Tigor
- Volkswagen Ameo
- Hyundai Xcent and Aura
- Maruti Swift Dzire
- Skoda Rapid TSI
BS6 Ford Aspire – Ex-Showroom Price:
BS6 Ford Aspire Variants | |||
Manual– Variants | Fuel Type | Ex-showroom Price | On-road Price |
Aspire Ambiente 1.2 MT | Petrol | Rs. 6.09 lakhs | Rs. 6.92 lakhs |
Aspire Trend 1.2 MT | Petrol | Rs. 6.69 lakhs | Rs. 7.57 lakhs |
Aspire Titanium 1.2 MT | Petrol | Rs. 7.19 lakhs | Rs. 8.12 lakhs |
Aspire Titanium Plus 1.2 MT | Petrol | Rs. 7.54 lakhs | Rs. 8.51 lakhs |
Aspire Trend 1.5 MT | Diesel | Rs. 7,79 lakhs | Rs. 8.99lakhs |
Aspire Titanium 1.5 MT | Diesel | Rs. 8.29 lakhs | Rs. 9.59 lakhs |
Aspire Titanium Plus 1.5 MT | Diesel | Rs. 8.64 lakhs | Rs. 9.98 lakhs |