Great driving, Suprising performance of 68bhp TDCi

Exterior No nonsense perfect sedan look... With Rs 15000 added chrome features gives excellent look. Alloy wheels, air bags at that cost. You feel guilty of cheating ford.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Very good interior feel. shortage of storage space.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox After owning Palio-2002 for 10 years, it was real challenge to find a car that will not frustrate you on driving seat. But slowly I understood that I have to live with the turbo lag if I want a diesel. I went around for all options within 10L (Fiat, Mahindra, Nissan, volkswagen, Skoda, Hundai, Honda, Maruti, Renault). After all careful test drives I could shortlist some of them but with compromises on features within 10L. 

This was the only offer suited everything except its 68 bhp on papers. But the acceleration was amazing. I had three test drives, Last one on Palm Beach Road to check 0-100 which came 17 sec with me on wheels. TDCi can well push back passangers on their seats with 68 bhp. In addition it could accomodate 3 people on back seat which many of new cars are unable to do.

I have driven more than 1000 in last month and got 15.5kmpl. Gears are very strict on ranges 0-15, 15-30, 30-45, 45-60, and 60 beyond you must be on 5th gear. This is bit disadvantage initially, But if you follow this religiously, the tdci rewards you with very good torque on all speeds.

Ride Quality & Handling This is the most promosing part for ford classic. It is a drivers car. You are most comfortable during all maneouvers. I did a Pune trip quite comfortable @ 130-140 kmph. I Added a parking assistance camera and sensors which makes life much easier.

Final Words I am not missing my Palio except for the strict gears and a small turbo lag.

Areas of improvement Storage spaces at front.

Price tag, Great driving, Suprising performance of 68bhp TDCi.Turbo lag, Lack of storage vaults