2018 Ford Figo

VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS

Ford Figo

Ford’s Figo has always played the budget card hard, slotting into the B-segment as a practical sedan or hatch that doesn’t pretend to be anything it's not. You’re looking at a space crowded with Polo Vivo sedans, Suzuki Swifts, and Toyota Starlets, all fighting for the commuter’s hard-earned cash. But here’s the thing: Ford’s not selling the Figo new anymore, so every one of the 31 listings out there is pre-owned. That says plenty about its commercial fate. Most Figos run on petrol, though you’ll spot a few diesels and semi-automatics if you dig. Prices stretch from R69,500 up to R219,995, with a median at R149,900, so this is honest, entry-level motoring that won’t nuke your bank account every month. If you’re scraping the bottom of the budget, the 1.4 Ambiente is the ticket, with nine examples between R69,500 and R99,995. On paper at least, sub-R100k gets you four wheels, an aircon that works, and papers in order—no more, no less. Average mileage sits at 137,610 km, and you’ll find cars from as far back as 2011 up to 2022, so expect everything from tired to tidy. The 1.5 Trend hatch mostly comes in at R159,900 to R169,900, and that’s probably the sweet spot for a buyer who wants a little more kit. Sure, the Figo won’t match the Polo Vivo for badge snobbery or the Starlet for showroom freshness. But it delivers low buy-in and affordable running costs—and if you’re after a first car or something to fill the school run gap, that matters.