Ford Fiesta (0/5)
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The new Sedan Fiesta by FORD is a combined reflection of Ikon, Mondeo, Endeavour and Fusion. The first thing Fiesta counts plus on other models is that it’s been specifically engineered for Indian market. Fiesta comes with a stylish exterior and it has gone upmarket with posh interiors and lots of standard equipment. The Fiesta project was undeatken by engineers from India , UK , Germany and Australia . Its feature rich and the available colour variants are impressive.
The first Fiesta impressions are marked by sound ergonomics, effective seat and wheel adjustment and an acceptable level of quality. Fiesta has more spacious interiors than Ikon and has a taller body shape. Head and legroom in front are comfortable and so is the sitting at the back sheets. Additionally, the entry and exit is more convenient in the front.
The independent McPherson struts up front and semi-independent twist beam at the rear have proved good. The cabin noise has considerably reduced when compared to Ikon or even Mondeo. Even then, I think its not as low as in Corolla and Optra.
Ornamental fog lamps, bumper, body coloured mirror, large radiator and bumper grilles make Fiesta very stylish. The 1.6 petrol or the diesel version can get equipped with ABS & electronic brake force distribution for around Rs. 25000. Other safety features are tailored for Indian conditions. Its Empty to destination metre fitted on the dashboard is another unique feature. As the car moves, keeping the burn rate into account, this metre constantly displays how many more kilometres the car can go with the amount of fuel in the tank.
Fiesta is available with two Power trains:
* Duratorq 1.4 litre TDCi diesel (Turbo Direct Common Rail diesel injection technology)
* Duratec petrol 1.6 litre
TDCi is being introduced in any model for the first time in India . And Ford’s patented ‘Dura’ technologies offer advanced combustion technology and surprisingly Duratorq 1.4 TDCi engine weighed mere 98kg. This light wieght powerplant makes the handling superior, and low internal friction makes it better. On fifth gear it moves ahead with full zest and on express highways it can go beyond 150 Kmph in around 12 seconds. In city traffic, steering was convenient and does not require much effort.
