THE NEW FORD FIESTA TEST DRIVE & REVIEW

The new Ford Fiesta will be launched in India in Q3 2011. The price has not yet been disclosed.


What you'll like about the Fiesta:

• Futuristic front-end & stylish dashboard design
• Great feature set including voice activation, auto-fold mirrors, cruise control, and more
• ABS and Dual-airbags are standard across the range, including the entry variants
• Ford’s torquey, fuel-efficient diesel engine
• Excellent driving dynamics and impressive steering feel for an EPS


What you won't:

• Disproportionate rear end due to excessive bulk behind the rear wheel arches
• Interiors at the rear look and feel like they are from a segment lower
• Lackluster petrol engine, a disappointment for enthusiasts when compared to the old 1.6
• At low speeds, the suspension firmness accentuates the imperfections of the road 

This should clear all your doubts about how big the new Fiesta is

Interiors

Petrol Engine

The Duratec Ti-VCT (Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing) has an output of 108 BHP @ 6045 RPM and 140 Nm of torque @ 4500 RPM. It redlines at 6,000 RPM and has an 11.1 compression ratio.

Diesel Engine

The 1498 cc Duratorq TDCi puts out 90 BHP (@ ~3,850 RPM (though Ford doesn’t mention this anywhere) and 204 Nm of torque @ 2000 - 2750 RPM. It’s a SOHC engine with a fixed geometry turbo and an intercooler.

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