Indian Automobiles: FIESTA

Ford Fiesta Price : Rs 6,23,000* - Rs 8,21,000*

2011 Ford Fiesta unleashed in India in the midst of applause and cheers. The US sedan which will be availble in two versions petrol TiVCT and in diesel TDCI option. New 2011 Ford Fiesta seems to have transformed in terms of looks and features. In first glance it seems a coupe but is a five seator beautiful sedan. Fiesta interiors are stylish and savvy giving the perfect looks to the car. The steering wheel act as the right hand of the driver which gives him the maximum control of the car. It includes cruise control, voice activated control and more. The central console resembles mobile's keypad which displays all features, also has bluetooth connectivity, USP pod, iPOD connectivity and more. It works on voice recognition which adds to the exclusivity. Ford recently launched Ford Fiesta Classic in four variants on April 7, 2011. The sedan starts with a price tag of Rs 5,49,030 to Rs 6,89,000 (ex-showroom), New Delhi. These sedan will churn against the likes Maruti Swift Dzire and Toyota Etios in domestic auto market.

Overall

Style, comfort, better engine ride are the things which are being offered by the Ford Fiesta Classic. In mid-size car category Ford Fiesta provides high stability while on the drive with high comfort level. Solid body of Ford Fiesta can withstand in even the most severe collision. Fabrics of Ford Fiesta are very high quality with very cool and elegant interiors. Cup holders, cigarette lighter jacks, anti roll bars and the music system are some of the standard features of Ford Fiesta Classic. Moreover the driver side seat is adjustable so that it can offer safe ride even in the harsh situations. This car is attempting to conquer a segment that demands everything, style, engine ride, comfort among other things that make for a good car. It has nice smooth flowing lines, and unlike say the Indigo, Ford Fiesta Classic head light this car was always designed to be a 3 boxer.

Description

Ford FiestaThe front of Ford Fiesta Classic has a slightly mundane look, save for the 'cut into the hood' headlamps and the aggressive fog lamps. The boot is now not as high as the Ford Ikon, fabrics and plastics have been well thought out, there are small little cubby holes here there everywhere, there are 2 reversing lights, there are anti-roll bars, the music system is improved and overall, the car seems quite deserving of the effort that has gone into it. This car has been thoroughly engineered, from tip to toe. Very fresh interiors; with loads and loads of chrome thrown in liberally. The air conditioner vents of Ford Fiesta Classic are different and resemble the ones on the Chevrolet Aveo; which close completely shut, which we have already tested; which came first is not really the issue here.

Ford has incorporated many clever features to the dash, such as the cigarette lighter jack is tucked away from immediate field of vision, the cup holders integrated into the rear arm rest, the single cup holder that becomes two on demand and so on. The driver side seat is adjustable for height, but the mechanism is bit peculiar. It almost feels like you are using a Ford Fiesta Classic tail light roadside hand pump; but yes it is quite effortless when compared to some which have rotating knobs. Further, the front seats have a lot of play which allows for people who are very tall or very short to be able to find a comfortable position, another advantage of the high amount of seat play is that when the front seats are moved all the way forward, huge amounts of rear leg room is liberated. The rear seats fold all the way forward, but are not split. Few things that do bother me include the boot open lid that is on the other side and the fabric on the ZXi model which really could do better, also the single CD on such a high priced car, perhaps also bigger alloys to suit those large wheel wells.

Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

Ford Fiesta Classic is available with both petrol and diesel engine option. The petrol variants of Ford Fiesta are equipped with the 1.6L Duratec petrol engine with a five speed manual gearbox giving high engine performance with better fuel efficiency - it provides 11kmpl mileage in city road conditions while on highway it provides 15.3kmpl mileage on the other hand the diesel variants of Ford Fiesta Classic are powered by a 1.4L, Duratorq TDCi diesel engine with two-stage fuel injection system with APC (Accelerometer Pilot Control) giving smooth riding with increased fuel efficiency and offers mileage 14.9kmpl in city and 17.8kmpl mileage on highway roads.

Power

Ford Fiesta EngineFord Fiesta Classic is available with two different powered engine options. As we it is available with seven variants out of which its four variants are powered by petrol engine and rest three variants are powered by diesel engine. The petrol variants of Ford Fiesta are powered by a 1.6L, 1596cc, Duratec petrol engine that produces 101bhp power at 6500rpm and 14.9kgm of maximum torque at 3400rpm. On the other the hand diesel variants of Ford Fiesta Classic are powering by a 1.4L, 1399cc, Duratorq TDCi diesel engine with five speed manual gear-box that producing maximum power of 68PS at 4000rpm and 163kgm of maximum torque at 2000rpm.

Colors

Ford Fiesta Classic is available in seven exciting colors that are Diamond White, Moon Dust Silver, Sea Grey, Colorado Red, Panther Black, Morello and Chill Metallic.

Acceleration and Pick Up

The 1.6L, 1596cc Duratec DOHC engine which is powering the petrol variants of Ford Fiesta Classic producing excellent acceleration to break the barrier of 100kmph in just 11.43 seconds and make it able to achieve the top speed mark of 170kmph. On the other hand its another engine option a 1.4L, Duratorq, TDCi engine that is powering diesel variants of Ford Fiesta also offers good acceleration to cross the mark of 100kmph in just 12.8 seconds and are able to touch the top speed mark of 165kmph.

Ford Fiesta Classic Exteriors

Exterior Appearance

The contemporary dynamic automotive design of Ford Fiesta Classic is a perfect combination of style and aggression. With a powerful and aggressive grille, a muscular bonnet, sporty wheel arches, chrome finished meaty side panels gives it an overall muscular look. Its body colored radiator grille, newly designed crystal headlamps and tail-lamps, 15" sporty alloy wheels, effortlessly mixes brawn with beauty.

Exteriors Measurements

The dimensions of the Ford Fiesta Classic are - its length is 4,282mm, width is 1,686mm, its height is 1,486mm and the wheelbase of Ford Fiesta is 2860mm with the turning radius of 4.9meters.

Ford Fiesta Classic Interiors

Interior Appearance

Ford Fiesta Classic carries very attractive and elegant interiors with the dual tone interiors, designed to make you feel that it is the best buy car in its segment. It is the spacious car with stowage space that can carry your favorite magazine or your refreshment bottle or store anything conveniently in it. The quiet interiors of Ford Fiesta Classicwith comfortable seats reduce vibrations, harshness and body motion of the car and offers comfortable ride. Its wooden, chrome and leather finished hydro graphic interiors with silver accents on AC vents and steering, leather steering, courtesy reading lights that perform round the clock to make you feel the lap of luxury.

Interior Comfort

Ford Fiesta Interiors

Ford Fiesta Classic is a comfortable and much luxurious car which is packed with lots of comfortable and advanced luxurious features. Its spacious cabin offers generous headroom and legroom so that one can free his/her leg (even for six feet tall person) and relax. Its height adjustable driver seat and tilt-able, adjustable steering wheel with leather cover and audio controls offers comfortable driving experience. Other comfortable features that Ford Fiesta Classic offers include Automatic Climate Control AC, Leather Upholstery, Audio System with In Dash 6-CD Changer and with Speakers, Remote Boot Release, Power Mirrors, Power Windows Hydrographic Finish, Front Courtesy Lamps that fade as the doors close, Integrated Map Reading Lamps in the front with the Individual Rear Reading Lamps that provide added passenger convenience.

Interior Measurements

Ford Fiesta Classic is an ultra spacious car from inside and it offers generous headroom of 940mm/925mm (Front/Rear), maximum front leg room of 1215mm with maximum rear leg room of 890mm with the shoulder room of 1330mm which are enough even for the six feet tall person. The boot capacity of Ford Fiesta Classic is 430 liters that can carry sufficient luggage in it.

Engine Capacity and Performance

As we know Ford Fiesta Classic is available with two different engine options that gives different level of power and engine performance. Out of seven, its four variants are powered by a 1.6L, 1596cc, Duratec petrol engine that produces 101bhp power, offering high engine performance that results excellent acceleration with smooth driving. The rest three variants of Ford Fiesta Classic which is powered by a 1.4L, 1399cc, Duratorq TDCi diesel engine that produces maximum power of 68PS at 4000rpm. Ford’s Dura technology offers high engine performance DuraVroom acceleration, DuraSmooth drive experience and DuraSave fuel efficiency.

Wheels

As for the wheels, the Ford Fiesta Classic is available with both option – Alloy Wheel and Steel Wheel. Its 15", 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels gives it more sporty and stylish look. The Ford Fiesta comes with the puncture resistant tubeless tyres with the tyre size of 195/55R 15 so that you can enjoy stress free driving even at the off-road conditions.

Braking and Handling

The front wheels of Ford Fiesta Classic are equipped with the ventilated disc brakes while its rear wheels of this car are equipped with the drum brakes. Its larger diameter ventilated disc brakes that is assist by ABS (Antilock Brake System) with EBD that de-accelerate car quickly with the guarantee that car will never skid out of control and enhances safety in case of hard braking.

Handling and Safety

Ford Fiesta Classic is said to be the safest car in its segment as around 400 crash simulations were done during the development phase of this car, with every simulation taking around 5 hours of a super computer. Also there are lots of advanced safety features present in Ford Fiesta Classic that includes Driver Airbag, ABS (Antilock Brake System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution), Anti-Theft engine immobilizer, Child Lock, Central Locking, Anti Submarine Seats, Fuel Cut Off in case of a collision and ELR (Emergency locking retractor), Seatbelts that tighten when the car senses a collision.

Stereo and Accessories

Ford Fiesta Classic is packed with the advanced 2 din audio system (6-CD Changer) with FM and speakers. Its advanced audio system is Aux in capable so that one can connect Pen Drive, Mobile our other devices with it.

Ford Fiesta Classic is packed with an effective and powerful climate control air conditioning system with heater that offers the convenient atmosphere to passengers.

Ford Fiesta Pros :

Better fuel economy, Stylish looking, Comfortable.

Ford Fiesta Cons :

Less spacious, High maintainence, Low ground clearance.

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