One of the best Cars available for the kind of money customer is spending

I happen to buy Ford 1.4 TDCI on recommendation from a friend. I test dove his car and was not very impresed initially, looking at the interiors and also the crampy feeling one gets sitting at the driver's seat. But with my budget I was looking at buying a diesel car, and only Indigo was falling in the budget. Just by extending my budget a little iI could buy TDCI, which I did.

And now 4 months and 5500 KMs later, I am greatly impressed by the vehicle. to start with the biggest plus point - The Engine is truly built like a work horse. My average daily travelling is aout 120 kms, and what a joy I get driving this. The engine makes some noise on low speeds, but once you cross 60, all sounds slip into oblivion, and all one can hear is the gripping noise of the tyres. The Pick up from 60 to 120 is magnificent and never expected of conventional diesel engines.

The Fuel Economy - I checked it on various occasions under both city and highway conditions and I got startling results - on highway I got 24.05 KM to a litre, while in city it was 22.2 KM/L. This is with AC, and am sure that without AC one would get the same results. Unlike Santro (my other car) there is no impact on the pickup when you start the AC.

AC is very strong and at the first level only it is very effective.

On highways this car behaves very steady and handling is majestic, the ground clearance is well above the most of the cars and is apt for the Indian roads.

What I didnt like was the crampy feeling at the drivers seat because of the positioning of the steering wheel. It would be even more difficult for a taller person of 6 ft +. The interiors are average, and the platics used could be better, but then looking at the price tag its value for money.

The other thing that is missing is the remote opening of the boot from inside, which should have been there as it is available in every other car in the market.

Overall: it is wonderful car to own and to drive, especially if you travel much by road. Value for money indeed and I am proud ot own one.

Amazing Fuel Economy, Good pick up, smooth and stable ride, great handlingaverage interiors, Less Spacious,