Best of everything in a SUV

Exterior

I have bought a moondust silver.  4 X 2 version does not give graphics on the exterior. In a way its nice so that you can get them done yourself.  I chose "ENDEAVOUR" to be written in black and fading out to give a great exterior.  The glasses have been tinted to black. The rear mirror completes the great look of this monster.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) 

Very elegant interiors.  The seating is very comfortable in 1st and 2nd rows.  The third row has better leg space than its competetors but the knees have to be kept bended, that is little uncomfortable for long distances.  The 3 rows airconditioners give a good cooling to all the occupants.  The 4 x 2 version does not have the goodies like 2 din audio-video system, SAT Nav and DVD players, but I got all this and that also of better quality at a mere 40k. Overall a great interiors.  Keep it up Ford.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

Fuel economy in city ride is 10-11 km/l and on highways 12 km/l.  The gear box is very sturdy and gives us a feel of power it posseses.  Engine is very responsive and just vroooms around.

Ride Quality & Handling

I had a jump from Wagon R to this monster and had sleepless nights on thinking to buy this monster on road as i was worried about the handling. But all in vain, the Suv drives like butter and handles traffic and turns just great.  The highways are thrilling.   Having a great torque helps to handle this beast well.  I also took test drive of 4 x 4 version but was not at all happy with the automatic in handling city traffic.   The engine keeps itself on higher rpm to go ahead smoothly which is quiet irritatiing.  

Final Words

A great buy.  Unbelievable price for what qualities it gives.  Better handling than 4 x 4 automatic version.  Thanks Ford.   

Areas of improvement  

do not feel any at present.

 

Great on road presence, stunning looks, good handling, great price (lowest in segment)Nil