Value for Money Car

I have run this car for 13 months now and has clocked 13000 KMS on an average 1000 KMS per month.

Exterior:

+Ve: The exterior of the car has a very classy. If maintained well its is a stylish car to have in the segment.

-Ve: I hope if the rear view side mirrors' could be completely folded - Though not a big deal but would have preferred to be completely folded.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort):

+Ve: I guess this is the best in the hatchback segment. Lot of leg room both in front and back. There has never been a complaint from the passengers for space. Easyly 3 people can be accomodated at the back. The finish inside is quite good. The view from the driver seat is quite nice. The seat adjustment is done very well. Ford has spent very less to do it but have done it quite well by only adjusting the rear of the seat. It is quite useful for me and my wife - since both prefer a different height. 

-Ve: There are no power windows at the back which is a let down, however since this is used by me and my wife more and very less instance where we have passengers its not a big deal for me.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox:

+Ve: The Engine is really nice, no knocking - I get a fuel eco of 17.6 on Highway and a eco of 10 - 11 in City. I guess the fuel eco is more to do with the drive quality. Not everyone can get this milage with this car. The taco meter if used effectively and the instructions followed as in the manual to shift transmission at 2250 RPM it gives the best result. All i can say on milage good and cant expect more from this car.  

The gear transmission is very smooth to change. The onlything that i observed with few people is that they try to chang gear in half clutch. This is not a good practice. 

The Engine sounds very good - its a pleasure to hear the sound when you start the engine and the initial spark flows in. 

The gear shift is placed in the right location not as in i10 where it is very close and your elbo hits the seat. 

-Ve: I face issues in going to "R" sometimes. I am not sure if its my fault (still trying to figureout what it is) 

Due to low power 65 PS overtaking needs to be done in a lower gear - but i have all the time in the world to wait and have a enough gap to overtake (so no issues personally here)

Ride Quality & Handling:

+Ve: The ride quality is amaizing no issues on it in long streches or in short drives in traffic. The stearing has amaizing feedback - i guess no other vehicle can beat Ford in the feedback. and drive quality.

-Ve: Need to be very careful with high speed bumps - the ground clearance is not that great. Given that it quite a long car in this segment it has its own drawbacks.

Final Words A good value for money car. Should buy it if you are looking for a car in the range of Rs. 5L. Would never repent buying it.

Areas of improvement NA.

Feedback from the steering is good, AC, Boot Space, Leg Room, Music System, fuel eco are all a ++Ground Clearance