Ford Fiesta (2017)

Expert Review by Maxabout

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Getting the right car should always depend on what you want and what you need. Oftentimes, people get lured to commercials especially when they do not know what they want in particular. If you are looking for a sleek car, then you may want to check Ford Fiesta, one of the best sedans in India. New Ford Fiesta is based on all-new platform and the interiors are also different with all-new design for central console, new steering wheel with audio controls on it and it also features automatic climate control system. Ford India has priced the new Fiesta more than the current generation Fiesta and they will sell both the models simultaneously. This is the best strategy to cash-in by selling two generations of cars like Hyundai did with Accent and Skoda did with Octavia.  

Ford India has kept its promise and has launched the automatic variant of New Fiesta Petrol at a price tag of Rs. 8.99 lakhs for the style variant and Rs. 9.70 lakhs for the Titanium variant. The automatic variant of Ford Fiesta is 6-speed dual-clutch auto gearbox (available in only petrol). Main features of Fiesta's dual clutch unit are: the car is much more responsive and shifts are quicker, it comes with a creep function, which lets you crawl in slow moving traffic without having to bother depressing the accelerator. Using the brake, one can creep forward or backwards using the creep function. It requires no maintenance for 240,000 kilometres, which is almost the lifetime of the car. The Fiesta Powershift automatic style variant is priced at Rs. 8.99 lakhs while the Titanium variant comes in at Rs. 9.70 lakhs. These prices are ex-showroom New Delhi. The tag-line for the Ford Fiesta Automatic: "Convenience of AT for economy of a manual".

Ford India launches New Ford Fiesta line-up to engage and elevate customers with its global quality, addictive driving dynamics and intuitive technology at an attractive price. Ford introduces an all-new variant – Ambiente to start the new line-up and builds on it with enriched content on the Style and Titanium+ trims. The simplified New Ford Fiesta line-up now comprises two petrol, two diesel and two automatic trims. At a starting price of Rs. 723,000 (ex-Showroom, New Delhi), All-New Fiesta Ambiente redefines value; the new Ford Fiesta line-up offers unmatched value to customers with its segment-leading features and class-leading fuel-efficiency.

Fast Facts about New Ford Fiesta

• Unveiled on 14th April, 2012 in New Delhi
• Launched on 14th July, 2012 in Mumbai
• Based on all-new platform, Features all new interiors, New design for central console
• Ford India will sell the old Fiesta as Fiesta Classic in India
• Available in six variants now - 4 of petrol and 2 of diesel (automatic available in only petrol)
• Both engines are of 1.5 litre displacement and are very fuel efficient
• Available in eight attractive shades

Ford Fiesta Exterior

As many car lovers would complement, Ford Fiesta comes in a remarkable shape. Every part of the car is intended to make the vehicle seem as if it is on the go, even when it is motionless. This is what Ford calls the Kinetic Design which most car companies are trying to imitate. Each Ford Fiesta comes with an exceptional design, proving that it has been created with such attention to detail. The details continue inside, as inspired by classy fashion and the look of leading-edge smartphones. Everything from exterior to interior is precisely synchronized. No one can resist exploring Ford Fiesta’s bodywork with its bold framework and chrome border, wraparound headlights and noticeable wheel curves. All of these add to Ford Fiesta’s authoritative and sporty look.

Ford Fiesta Interior

The internal dimensions of the vehicle are as follows: front headroom 39.1 inches, rear headroom 37.1 inches, front hip room 50.6 inches, rear hip room 49.2 inches, front leg room 42.2 inches, rear leg room 31.2 inches, front shoulder room 52.7 inches, rear shoulder room 49.0 inches and interior volume 85.1 cubic feet. It comes with a 12-volt power outlet in front and a fixed mast antenna. There is also a built-in audio system that has an AM and FM radio and a cargo area light. It has a cargo capacity of 12.8 cubic feet, with all seats in place. There are also front cup holders, floor consoles, and a carpet floor mat which makes it look more elegant.

Engine of Ford Fiesta

New Ford Fiesta is available with two engine options - 1 diesel and 1 petrol. The 1.5 litre petrol engine develops maximum power of 108 Bhp at 6045 rpm with maximum torque of 140 Nm at 4500 rpm. The 1.5 litre diesel engine develops maximum power of 90 Bhp at 3750 rpm with maximum torque of 204 Nm at 2000 rpm.

Ford Fiesta Mileage

Apart from being powerful and reliable, both the engines are very fuel efficient. The ARAI claimed fuel efficiency figures are 23.5 kmpl for diesel and 17 kmpl for the petrol version (manual), 16.97 kmpl for petrol version (automatic).

Safety Features

Each Ford Fiesta comes with ABS brakes or anti-lock braking system which can automatically sense when a tire has stopped turning under extreme decelerating. The system automatically modulates the brake pressure while allowing the tire to spin. This increases the driver’s ability to turn the vehicle to another direction when braking. It also comes with stability control that can automatically detect when the vehicle’s handling parameters have been overdone. It reduces engine power and applies select power-assisted brakes to inhibit the driver from losing control over the vehicle. Front-impact airbags have been put in place for both the driver and the passenger to protect the head during a frontal smash. Pretensioners that automatically tighten seat-belts have also been put in place so occupants are kept in an optimal seating position during a car crash. In case there are intruders, Ford Fiesta comes with a security system which controls an ignition disable device to prevent the engine from starting if the original car key is not used.

Ford Fiesta Variants

New Ford Fiesta is available in six variants now - four of petrol and two of diesel. The variants are Petrol Ambiente, Petrol Style Automatic, Petrol Titanium+, Petrol Titanium+ Automatic, Diesel Style and Diesel Titanium+.

Shades Available

New Ford Fiesta is available in eight attractive shades: Sea Grey, Panther Black, Diamond White, Chill Metallic, Moon Dust Silver, Kinetic Blue (New Shade), Squeeze (New Shade) and Paprika Red (New Shade).

Reasons to Buy Ford Fiesta

There more than a hundred reasons to choose Ford Fiesta over any other vehicle. It comes in elegant style, spacious interior, great speed and safety features that are exceptional. It is also fuel efficient so one can expect a lot of savings in the long run.

Verdict

If you are looking for a car with quality, then there is no doubt that Ford Fiesta is the right vehicle for you. It may be more expensive than most cars but the perks that you get are worth the money. On the other hand, if you looking for a regular sedan for the fraction of the cost, then you may look at other brands. Ford Fiesta is the perfect vehicle for high-end customers who consider value for their money and not just for the sake of having a means of transportation. Many customers in India love Ford Fiesta because of the fact that it lasts longer and does not give much headache when it comes to maintenance issues.