Ford Fiesta - a sensitve but superb car

 

Exterior I like the old model to the new one on looks.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) I am six feet plus, getting in and out at times is a pain, once in the cockpit pleasure to drive.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Impressive peppy engine a plesure to drive. Just changed my tyres after 52000 kms. Fuel economy on highways if you keep your speeds within 90 kms per hour is around 13-15 kms to a litre. However non cosmetic parts are quite attractively priced, Workshops for ford are well equipped.

 

Ride Quality & Handling One of the best I have driven, handling superb. A joy to drive on long drives if you dont mind the pertol bills. Because at 110-120 the car cruises on highways, and the mileage drastically dips.

 

Final Words When I bought the car it was 6.2 Lakhs and was worth a buy.

 

Areas of improvement   Dealers -  Each dealer for the same service reports a different problem area, for example mumbai dealer tells suspension parts on the front right wheel need to be changed, Pune dealer says no issue with suspension at all, gear box supporting bush needs change. Is it absolutley neccessary, answer is no from the dealer.

Life of belt - integral and driven commonly belt required change in 50000kms instead of a lakh, Ac coil made of aluminium casting breaks while cleaning by dealer, so i end up replacing with new ones within 35000kms. The last irritant is recall or replacement notices are given to only the dealer who sold the car first to you, not to the latest serviced dealer.

 

Driving comfort, Control, Power, reliability, Gear Box ratios.Petrol version Mileage , ground clearance with four people in the car.