FOr those who love to drive - gr8 pick, but for those who want more, find another

Being an individual who will drive till medically certified unfit to do so, I went in for the Fiesta 1.6 ZXI Sp. Edition. The engine response and power obliterated every other rationale thought. But the awakening happened after the purchase. Being on the heavier side, and about 5.9 inches, first, the seat was not enough. It lacked thigh support and my clutch leg hurt after a while as it was pushing into the centre console.

My earlier car, the Esteem was far more comfortable and felt much more cushy then the ford. The leg space for friends in the back seat was not enough until & unless, I really pushed the driver & passenger seat closer to the dashboard. Honestly, only two well endowed persons can sit behind. The Swift seated 3 people behind more comfortably then the Fiesta.

Mileage was never more than 8 Kms in city limits. Driving not more than 15 Kms per day, I even spoke to the dealer about this and he just shrugged. The 6 year old Esteem gave me a decent 12 with the AC running.

Having said all this, the engine is still a peach. You get quite a kick in taking off at a signal point leaving everybody else behind. And some small things which makes you feel warm towards the car - the welcome light, doors don't lock via remote if any door is slightly open, the lights flash on the moniter when doors are not closed, the car feels solid to drive and interiors look much more classier than loud Honda City or the sparce SX4.

 

Super pick-up, feels safe and soundcramped interiors, horrible mileage