Ford India has announced its plans to globally reveal its new compact utility vehicle on 31 January 2018. The Figo Cross is expected to get the new 1.2-litre Dragon petrol engine and will be situated beneath the EcoSport facelift.

The Ford Figo Cross is an all-new product with some significant changes to its exterior, interior and mechanics, in comparison to its hatchback version. The front fascia is marked by the same hexagonal grille and headlamp cluster. The rear bumpers have additionally been updated and the Figo, in its Cross avatar, also gets roof rails and chunkier 15-inch wheels. It is expected to sit around 15-20mm higher than the stock Figo to make it capable off-road. Additionally, the Figo Cross gets bumper mounted fog lamps and a split racing strip in the centre to add to its sportiness. Moreover, the vehicle likewise gets blacked out wing mirrors and roof-rails.

From inside, lower-spec variants of the Figo-based crossover will share the 6.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with lower-spec EcoSport trims. The insides are a lot diverse than the Figo twins as it does away with the cluttered central console to make way for the touchscreen infotainment system from the EcoSport. It is a Ford SYNC 3 infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The best spec trims will likewise acquire six airbags, ABS and ESP.

The new Ford Figo Cross will be accessible in petrol and diesel engine options. The vehicle will get the all-new 1.2-litre Dragon series petrol engine which is expected to generate about 90bhp of power.  The diesel variant will get the existing three-cylinder 1.5-litre Dragon engine that generates 100bhp of power. Both the engines will be accessible with a five-speed manual transmission. The new Figo Cross is expected to contend against the likes of the Hyundai Elite i20 and the upcoming third generation Maruti Suzuki Swift hatchback.