I like my new Ford Ikon But......

The new shape has lost the aerodynamics compared to the excellent older shape causing stability issues at high speeds and high speed braking. Dual tone Beige seats are a sham..poor poor quality doesnt provide side support to back, specially felt while cornering. Poor quality fabric tends to get dirty. Boot opening from inside should be a standard fitment. Wiper blade rubber got detached within first 2 months. High engine noise level inside cabin, which might reduce after first 5000kms, when engine smoothens. Cost cutting measures are obvious in this model. Thats all about the negatives.

New vehicle yet to reach first service mileage and still fuel economy is superb, getting 11.6 kmpl on a daily rush hour run from Thane to Worli, 70Kms daily. AC is good with responsive controls. Fun to drive car within city. Highway driving is a slight suspect with aerodynamics & brakes not upto the mark. Steering is solid, though some may feel it a bit hard, but I like the road feel. Undercar is superb engineering, neat solid suspension & ground clearance. Over all a good package for the price. Huge boot space , Good family car. BUT mind it , you will certainly  have to get new seat covers and pay Rs. 5000 plus for the inside cabin boot opening system fitment. With all the security checks everywhere, its a pain to open the boot from outside. FORD INDIA, dont be so dumb to not offer this as a standard feature, pl. note that due to the lack of this feature, your vehicle was my 2nd choice and bought it only as other guy could not commit delivery.

Finally ... GOOD SOLID CAR but NOTHING SPECIAL TO FALL IN LOVE WITH.

 

 

fuel economy, responsive, ground clearance, looksbad seats, no boot opening from inside, interior fits & finishes