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Ford introduced Ford Fusion has an advanced Duratec Engine. The 16 Valve, 1.6 L, light weight alloy block engine generates a maximum power of 101 ps. The engine has been developed and calibrated specifically for Ford Fusion to provide a balanced combination of drivability and low emissions. Ford Fusion has a 1596cc petrol engine, with dimensions of 4018(L) X 1720(W) X 1529(H) mm has a ground clearance and a wheelbase of 198mm and 2486mm respectively, a turning radius of 4.9 meters.

Fusion has the looks of a mini-SUV from the front. The bonnet line is high more akin to an SUV than a car, with a prominent grille and the twin-compartment lozenge-shaped headlamps which stand out and give the car a rugged look. Fusion’s body structure has been designed to minimize foot well intrusion in a frontal crash and a decoupling brake pedal assembly has been designed to minimize the potential for injuries to the lower extremities. With an aluminium block and head, it is one of the smallest, lightest and the latest of the engine designs from the Ford family. The Fusion Seating capacity is of five adults comfortably, the 60:40 split rear seats enable you to carry both passengers and luggage simultaneously. The shoulder and leg room ensures a comfortable and relaxed journey.

From the side, Fusion’s Day Light Opening (DLO) window arrangement has a one-piece appearance, which gives the Fusion a feeling of space and added to the sporty and dynamic roofline give the Fusion entirely new look.

The large, vertical stalk goes down so low that there is no place on the bumper to accommodate the rear number plate which has been housed on the tailgate. A stand-alone, enlarged Ford oval below the ridge and under the tail lamp line adds welcome relief to the wide and plain expanse of the tailgate above the niche for the number plate. A very thoughtful design element is that the tail lamps are mounted vertically, high on the C-pillars so as to stand out in the traffic and increase safety as well as to ensure that they do not get damaged in the bump and grind of normal city traffic or while parking in cramped spaces.

The front has a rigid sub frame, which supports the lower A-arms of the suspension as well as the steering rack. This lays the foundation for Fusion’s handling, and also helps to isolate road harshness from the body. The car’s MacPherson strut front suspension incorporates Ford’s newly developed techniques for better road performance and handling speed-breakers. These techniques include dual-path top mounts that enhance steering precision as the large-diameter springs are offset to be in line with load inputs. Ford Fusion comes with hydraulically operated and power assisted steering system. The steering assist characteristics have been optimised to provide comfort leading in its class, in parking and driving, together with smooth and progressive feedback at cornering. The optimised steering gear combined with its very low turning circle of 9.8 meters is ideal for making it a very handy vehicle around the city. Its leather-wrapped steering wheel takes only 3.3 turns from lock to lock.

The car takes you 100kmph in 12.74s and to 150krnph in 33.39s. Quarter mile comes up in 18.20s while it gets to the one kilometer mark in 33.88s. Top speed though is a respectable 174kmph which it gets to in fourth gear. The car is definitely much quicker than its sibling though. On-road performance is good and given its top end grunt, it is as easy to drive on the highway. But one has to keep shifting to keep it in the power band. If the revs fall below the 2000rpm mark, especially in the higher gears then you are in trouble. Some slick shifting allows you to derive the best from this otherwise good performer.

The air conditioning system has the same mechanicals that are used in the Ikon - so cooling is excellent but what is most annoying is that one has to press the re-circulation button each time either the system or the car is switched on. It may be a good thing for it to be in the fresh air mode most of the time but in the polluted Indian cities it works the other way round. There will be just a few occasions every week when one can use the fresh air mode without gagging or taking in fumes. One remembers that the button has to be pressed only when one wonders where the smoke is coming from. So it will be a good idea for the engineers at Ford to put the recirculating mode as default.

Ford Fusion comes with a factory fitted air conditioner, heater, music system and has additional features like power steering, power windows (front and rear), adjustable steering wheel, tachometer, light on or off reminder, front fog lamps, rear windshield wiper, washer and defogger, leather steering wheel, alloy wheels, trip meter, low fuel warning indicator, wheel caps, molded floor and trunk carpets and is available in 4 colours. It has security features like central door locking system, high mounted stop lamp, child proof rear door locks, engine immobilizer, keyless entry with auto re-locking, side impact beams and front and rear seatbelts.

Ford India introduced Mondeo Ghia Duratec.The Mondeo is the first Ford to be created digitally using C3P, a Ford computer engineering tool. It is a 2 litre Ford Duratec H E engine that surpasses stringent emission standards. It is coupled with the enhanced Ford M T X-75 manual transmission defined for low shifting effort and sporty feel. Ford Mondeo has the all new dashboard, soft touch front fascia and interior environment. The 2.0-litre Duratec HE engine fitted in the Mondeo launched in India is an all aluminium in-line four unit having four valves per cylinder and a double overhead cam. The engine is rated for a maximum power output of 143bhp at 6000rpm when running on 95 octane unleaded petrol.  Even though maximum torque is 190Nm at 4500rpm, the best part is that 90 per cent of this is available throughout the rev range beginning from a low 2000rpm right up to 6000rpm.

Ford Mondeo’s Engineers have used a new friction-welded nylon intake manifold with equal length runners, featuring devices called charge motion control valves or simply tumble flaps. The equal length runners also have a great effect on the NVH characteristics. The stumble flaps are fitted in each of the intake runners close to the cylinder head flange. Controlled by a solenoid actuator, they are shut during light load conditions like idling, gear shifting and deceleration, to maximize combustion efficiency, fuel economy and emissions performance. The valves are fully open during higher load conditions to maximize volumetric efficiency and power output. The design of the intake manifold is further enhanced by the new air cleaner system. Featuring a supercharger-type layout, via a performance-tuned, bell-mouthed, cold-air pick-up duct at the very front of the vehicle, a large NVH-tuned resonator in the wheel-arch and organ pipes designed to selectively feed back sporty sound under high throttle conditions. Other improvements pertain to the EGR system as well as the use of stainless steel exhaust manifolds which eliminate the need for a close-coupled catalyst even to meet the stringent European Stage IV norms as well as increase fuel efficiency.

Duratec HE’s debut in the Ford Mondeo also marked the appearance of the new engine management computer module from Visteon-Levanta. Reflecting the quick advances in the computer industry, its speed and capacity is more than double that of its predecessor-a huge jump ahead even for the folks at Ford. It has a 32-bit Motorola MPC555 microprocessor and works via a CAN-bus to the chassis controls for the intelligent vehicle dynamics features such as ABS. The speed and capacity of the new electronics provides the ability to fine tune the engine’s performance with more extensive and sophisticated algorithms. The Duratec HE engine features an all aluminium-alloy construction and has many weight saving features that makes it 18kg lighter than the Zetec E engine it replaced. Cylinder head construction is of aluminium-silicon alloy with an asymmetrical four-valve per cylinder design. The double overhead cams are driven by a silent chain drive, actuating the valves by mechanical tappets. Though the engine itself is highly refined, it is mounted via a three-point torque-roll-axis to add to the smooth and quiet operation of the car. There are various features that enhance the life of the battery, do away with chain maintenance over the life span of the engine and increase oil service intervals to much higher levels. The engine offers excellent tractability and drivability throughout the rev range. Torque is reminiscent of an oil burner while the refinement of the engine reminds one of Japanese engineering rather than European. The MTX-75 manual transmission features an innovative cable-shift mechanism for higher efficiency and greater shifting precision.

Ford Mondeo achieves 100kmph in just over 10 seconds; that is just about as quick as the Mercedes-Benz E240 with its V6 engine. The petrol Mondeo is pretty frugal for a 2.0-litre luxury car returning 7.9kpl in the city and 11.2kpl on the highway. The fuel consumption does not increase much with the AC switched on and that the car is very fuel efficient at high speeds. This would be also because of its very low coefficient of drag as well as the great amount of work put in for good response to cross winds. It also shows that the engine has a good torque spread; facilitating the staying in higher gears for longer stretches both in the city as well as on the highways.

It has a well built and  intelligent protection system featuring adaptive dual-stage front airbags with an advanced detection system that analyses frontal crash severity, driver position plus passenger-seat occupancy, side air curtains for front and rear seat occupants as well as chest protecting airbags for front seat occupants, a collapsible pedal structure, system optimized to support a wide range of body profiles, three-point belts in all seating positions as well as ISO-fix child seat attachment point besides a host of other features. Ride quality is superb at high speeds and very good at low speeds.

The car has even undergone extensive testing and has as a result been imbibed with the ability to soak up the jerks from speed breakers, something that is a boon for Indian road conditions. Not only does it take speed breakers in its stride but also the undulations and bumps of the expressway, high speeds not with standing. Handling is superb and the steering gives excellent feedback at all times. The car goes around corners with a light hint of understeer which is reassuring by its presence and makes the car a joy to drive fast. The Ghia trim is luxurious but black all around is perhaps the only negative point about its interiors which are comfortable and roomy, with rear legroom being at the top of its class.

Ford India launched 3 L Rocam Petrol Ikon 1.3 Flair that generates 70PS @ 5500 rpm and 105 NM of torque @ 2500 rpm. It has a computer controlled engine management - EEC V - for improved power and fuel efficiency. The Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection (SEFI) plays a vital role in emission control by injecting metered quantities into the inlet tract for each cylinder at the optimum point in the combustion cycle.

The flair lacks a music system and left side mirror but comes equipped with power steering, central locking and power windows. Central locking is offered as standard across all the variants and can be operated using the key on either of the front doors. The remote locking fuel filler cap is connected to the central locking on all the series.

The Ikon’s air-conditioning system operates with environment friendly refrigerant R134A with no chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). The air-conditioning system is integrated with the ventilation system and heater - optimal for India’s extreme climate. The Ikon is the only car in its segment with a dedicated AC vent for its rear seat passengers.

Compared with the Hyundai, the Ford has more room for back seat occupants, plastics and other trim materials used in its interiors feel better to the touch, its 70 horsepower makes for adequate motive power, and the chassis/suspension/steering combo is nice and communicative. The flair with the 1.3 Rocam engine is no doubt good value at the price and is a great alternative to those looking for ‘Josh’ at an affordable price.

Ford launched its Ford Fusion+ (ABS) combine SUV styling with the touch-up of a hatchback and the utility of an MPV.

This 4-cylinder all aluminum engines develops maximum power of 100PS at 6500rpm and 143NM of torque at 3400rpm. This more modern engine has been adopted in keeping with the positioning of the Fusion and features throttle-by-wire technology. The engine breathes through 16 valves (intake being 30.1mm and exhaust 24.1mm) which are controlled by belt driven double overhead camshafts. The car gets to a 100kmph in 12.74s and to 150krnph in 33.39s. Quarter mile comes up in 18.20s while it gets to the one kilometer mark in 33.88s. Top speed though is a respectable 174kmph which it gets to in fourth gear. The car gave over 9kmpl in the city; it returned just 15.5kmpl on the highway with the air con switched off. If this figure had been close to the 20kmpl mark.

Alloy wheels come as a standard fitment in Fusion+ (ABS). Besides imparting impressive looks to the Fusion+ (ABS) they also help in vehicle performance by virtue of them being stronger and lighter weight as compared to normal steel wheels. Its sized 15-inch wheels and tyre combination - 195/60R 15 tyres. Fusion’s vertical tailgate goes down so low that there is no place on the bumper to accommodate the rear number plate which has been housed on the tailgate. A stand-alone, enlarged Ford oval below the ridge and under the tail lamp line adds welcome relief to the wide and plain expanse of the tailgate above the recess for the number plate. A very thoughtful design element is that the tail lamps are mounted vertically, high on the C-pillars so as to stand out in the traffic and increase safety as well as to ensure that they do not get damaged in the bump and grind of normal city traffic or while parking in cramped spaces. The B-pillar has been designed to provide high strength in its centre and crushability in its lower and upper joints. This ensures that the structure has inherent capability to absorb crash energy.

Fusion+ (ABS) sports body colored outside mirrors, rear and front bumper cladding, body colored door handles and tailgate handle. The look is further accentuated by stylish body colored wheel arch and rocker panel cladding. Fusion’s body structure has been designed to minimize footwell intrusion in a frontal crash and a decoupling brake pedal assembly has been designed to minimize the potential for injuries to the lower extremities. Fusion’s MacPherson strut front suspension incorporates Ford’s newly developed techniques for better road performance and handling speed-breakers. These techniques include dual-path top mounts that enhance steering precision as the large-diameter springs are offset to be in line with load inputs. This full lateral compensation reduces operating friction and facilitates optimal damper operation. Monotube dampers are fitted as standard equipment on Fusion’s rear suspension. The dampers are also compact, which helps to minimize their intrusion into the vehicle’s luggage space. The cabin itself has a number of cubby holes and storage spaces, with the glove compartment itself not being too small. There are a couple of power outlets - useful for charging mobiles and the Fusion Plus comes with a removable centre console for the rear seat which can serve as an armrest as well as a cup holder and storage for knick knacks. In case four people use the car this can be left on all the time but in case the fifth seat is needed it can be removed and stowed in a custom-made bag that comes with the car.

Ford Fusion used the standard power-assisted steering system that optimized for significantly improved steering feel and for reduced effort in low-speed manoeuvres. A hydraulic power-assisted steering system, with a high-pressure/low-flow engine-driven pump, gives Fusion superior feel and strong linear response characteristics plus low parking effort. The optimized steering gear combined with its very low turning circle of 9.8 metres is ideal for making it a very handy vehicle around the city. Its leather-wrapped steering wheel takes only 3.3 turns from lock to lock. With a view to provide the driver with the confidence of predictable handling characteristics the twist-beam’s toe-correcting pivot bushings have been optimized at an angle of 25° to achieve strong lateral compliance. The seats are comfortable and supportive with the front seats being adjustable for height. That combined with the steering adjustment, it is very easy to arrive at a good driving position in no time at all. Except that you do not know what to do with the left foot because there is not much space to put it on the left of the clutch pedal. So you have to withdraw it and then push it under the clutch pedal - a process that feels quite laborious perhaps because one is not used to it. The Fusion+ comes fitted with an Audio CD player and radio system. The CD system is connected to 4 factory fitted speakers.

The air conditioning system features the same mechanicals that are used in the Ikon - so cooling is excellent but what is most annoying is that one has to press the re-circulation button each time either the system or the car is switched on. It may be a good thing for it to be in the fresh air mode most of the time but in the polluted Indian cities it works the other way round. There will be just a few occasions every week when one can use the fresh air mode without gagging or taking in fumes. One remembers that the button has to be pressed only when one wonders where the smoke is coming from. So it will be a good idea for the engineers at Ford to put the recirculation mode as default.

Ford launched its Ford Fusion+ combine SUV styling with the touch-up of a hatchback and the utility of an MPV. 

This 4-cylinder all aluminum engines develops maximum power of 100PS at 6500rpm and 143NM of torque at 3400rpm. This more modern engine has been adopted in keeping with the positioning of the Fusion and features throttle-by-wire technology. The engine breathes through 16 valves (intake being 30.1mm and exhaust 24.1mm) which are controlled by belt driven double overhead camshafts. The car gets to a 100kmph in 12.74s and to 150krnph in 33.39s. Quarter mile comes up in 18.20s while it gets to the one kilometer mark in 33.88s. Top speed though is a respectable 174kmph which it gets to in fourth gear. The car gave over 9kmpl in the city; it returned just 15.5kmpl on the highway with the air con switched off. If this figure had been close to the 20kmpl mark.

Alloy wheels come as a standard fitment in Fusion+. Besides imparting impressive looks to the Fusion+ they also help in vehicle performance by virtue of them being stronger and lighter weight as compared to normal steel wheels. Its sized 15-inch wheels and tyre combination - 195/60R 15 tyres. Fusion’s vertical tailgate goes down so low that there is no place on the bumper to accommodate the rear number plate which has been housed on the tailgate. A stand-alone, enlarged Ford oval below the ridge and under the tail lamp line adds welcome relief to the wide and plain expanse of the tailgate above the recess for the number plate. A very thoughtful design element is that the tail lamps are mounted vertically, high on the C-pillars so as to stand out in the traffic and increase safety as well as to ensure that they do not get damaged in the bump and grind of normal city traffic or while parking in cramped spaces. The B-pillar has been designed to provide high strength in its centre and crushability in its lower and upper joints. This ensures that the structure has inherent capability to absorb crash energy.

Fusion+ sports body colored outside mirrors, rear and front bumper cladding, body colored door handles and tailgate handle. The look is further accentuated by stylish body colored wheel arch and rocker panel cladding. Fusion’s body structure has been designed to minimize footwell intrusion in a frontal crash and a decoupling brake pedal assembly has been designed to minimize the potential for injuries to the lower extremities.  Fusion’s MacPherson strut front suspension incorporates Ford’s newly developed techniques for better road performance and handling speed-breakers. These techniques include dual-path top mounts that enhance steering precision as the large-diameter springs are offset to be in line with load inputs. This full lateral compensation reduces operating friction and facilitates optimal damper operation. Monotube dampers are fitted as standard equipment on Fusion’s rear suspension. The dampers are also compact, which helps to minimize their intrusion into the vehicle’s luggage space. The cabin itself has a number of cubby holes and storage spaces, with the glove compartment itself not being too small. There are a couple of power outlets - useful for charging mobiles and the Fusion Plus comes with a removable centre console for the rear seat which can serve as an armrest as well as a cup holder and storage for knick knacks. In case four people use the car this can be left on all the time but in case the fifth seat is needed it can be removed and stowed in a custom-made bag that comes with the car.

Ford Fusion used the standard power-assisted steering system that optimized for significantly improved steering feel and for reduced effort in low-speed manoeuvres. A hydraulic power-assisted steering system, with a high-pressure/low-flow engine-driven pump, gives Fusion superior feel and strong linear response characteristics plus low parking effort. The optimized steering gear combined with its very low turning circle of 9.8 metres is ideal for making it a very handy vehicle around the city. Its leather-wrapped steering wheel takes only 3.3 turns from lock to lock. With a view to provide the driver with the confidence of predictable handling characteristics the twist-beam’s toe-correcting pivot bushings have been optimized at an angle of 25° to achieve strong lateral compliance. The seats are comfortable and supportive with the front seats being adjustable for height. That combined with the steering adjustment, it is very easy to arrive at a good driving position in no time at all. Except that you do not know what to do with the left foot because there is not much space to put it on the left of the clutch pedal. So you have to withdraw it and then push it under the clutch pedal - a process that feels quite laborious perhaps because one is not used to it. The Fusion+ comes fitted with an Audio CD player and radio system. The CD system is connected to 4 factory fitted speakers.

The air conditioning system features the same mechanicals that are used in the Ikon - so cooling is excellent but what is most annoying is that one has to press the re-circulation button each time either the system or the car is switched on. It may be a good thing for it to be in the fresh air mode most of the time but in the polluted Indian cities it works the other way round. There will be just a few occasions every week when one can use the fresh air mode without gagging or taking in fumes. One remembers that the button has to be pressed only when one wonders where the smoke is coming from. So it will be a good idea for the engineers at Ford to put the recirculation mode as default.

Ford introduced its 2006 Ford Focus ZX4 ST. This Ford’s zippy 2.3-liter DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine that develops 151 horsepower at a spirited 5,750 rpm. Coupled with a smooth-shifting five-speed manual transmission Good four-cylinder engines like this are great to drive because they’re responsive as well as thrifty; the engine is EPA-estimate rated at 31 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg in the city. The Focus’s alloy engine design contributes to the car’s low 2,718-lb. curb weight—another performance advantage. Its front-wheel drive maximizes traction across a broad range of road conditions, and its compact layout helps free up interior space.

Focus buyers will get one of two engines, depending on the trim level. Most models use a 2.0-liter/136-horse four, sourced from Mazda. It’s well mannered, but not a rip-snorting performer. The other available powerplant is an enthusiastic 2.3-liter four, another Mazda engine, which packs 151 horsepower. The base engine can be combined with a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual, the latter offering quicker acceleration and better fuel economy. The 2.3-liter powerplant comes only with the five-speed manual. Fuel economy for both engines is not as good as that of the thriftiest small cars.

The 2006 ZX4 ST has standard ABS and available traction control. Admittedly, these features are most often useful in areas with poor driving conditions—dirty roadways, rainy seasons, etc.—but even drivers in the Sunbelt states should relish the safety that these systems provide. The Focus ZX4’s ABS and traction control are computerized systems designed to help the driver maintain control in slippery conditions. By continually monitoring the rotational speed of the wheels, the computer can quickly determine if any wheel locks up under braking or if one of the front wheels suddenly loses grip (i.e., wheel spin) under acceleration. If this happens, the system automatically compensates via brake and engine torque control to restore traction. The Focus ZX4 ST also includes a performance-tuned four-wheel independent suspension. Combined with power rack-and-pinion steering, sporty-looking five-spoke 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels and aggressive 50-series Pirelli all-season tires, the suspension helps the ZX4 ST turn in quickly and grip the road tenaciously. It likewise features front and rear stabilizer bars to keep body roll in check.

Ford Focus providing ample room for passengers. Ford designers settled on a 102.9-inch wheelbase for the Focus, which provides crisp cornering together with ample door width, good entry and egress, and agreeable interior space. In fact, the ZX4 ST offers an impressive 40.7 inches of front legroom, a suitable 37.6 inches of rear legroom and generous headroom all around. This makes it comfortable even for tall drivers, while still accommodating adult rear-seat passengers as necessary. The placement of the wheel, pedals, shift-lever and ancillary controls is first-rate, and the standard multi-adjustable cloth seat is supportive and comfortable. Ford were the first of the major manufacturers to realize these and designed the original Focus to suit drivers of all sizes with wider opening doors and more headroom than the class norm. The multi-adjustable steering column helps in ensuring a comfortable driving position.

New ‘06 features include a standard CD/MP3 format player, while the optional six-disc audio systems now have steering wheel-mounted controls. For the true audiophiles, a Sony audiophile system is also available. Its dynamic body styling is enhanced for ‘06 with a pair of exciting new Street Appearance Packages, while a stylish and comfortable interior rewards driver and passengers alike with a high-quality environment.

The 1.6 Duratec petrol engine is an all-aluminum alloy construction, 16 Valve DOHC engine with drive-by-wire electronic throttle control for very smooth and most responsive driving experience imaginable. It also comes with an advanced knock sensing technology and twin hole injectors that ensure performance and fuel efficiency. A high performance petrol that delivers 101 Ps power & 146 Nm torque.

The suspension is specially tuned to better absorb road surface disturbances and minimize discomfort to passengers. The chesses of Indian fiesta have been significantly reinforced over that of European version. The pillar, rocker panels or running boards have been beefed up and there is an additional cross beam behind the instrument panel. The fiesta’s front suspension uses the tried and tested MacPherson struts, but their design has been optimised for Indian Condition and tastes. Taller springs, which have a large diameter, have been used to help low speed bump absorption; the spring have been optimised for lower friction and steering has been placed on a cross member for improved stability and steering wheel feel. All four corner use twin tube struts and dual path mounts, which halve the load sent to any one part of the body of the car when the suspension takes a hard knock. The rear twist beam suspension has bushes tuned specifically to provide additional stability.

 It is engineered to withstand severe collisions, the Fiesta’s crash worthiness is verified with over 400 virtual crash simulations.Optimised steel strength in critical areas along with structural reinforcement, ensures passengers and the driver are unscathed even in a frontal offset collision. The Fiesta also features ABS (Anti-lock brake system) and EBD (Electronic brake distribution).

The Fiesta 1.6 ZXI   comes with best-in-class front and rear room space, leather upholstery, 6 CD changer with speakers, power mirrors, hydrographic finish, silver accents on AC vents and steering, leather steering, reading lights and climate control with a variable displacement.

The 1.6 Duratec petrol engine is an all-aluminum alloy construction, 16 Valve DOHC engine with drive-by-wire electronic throttle control for very smooth and most responsive driving experience imaginable. It also comes with an advanced knock sensing technology and twin hole injectors that ensure performance and fuel efficiency. High performance petrol that delivers 101 Ps power & 146 Nm torque.

Comfortable Engineered specifically to adapt to demanding Indian road conditions. The suspension is specially tuned to better absorb road surface disturbances and minimize discomfort to passengers. Optimized steel strength in critical areas along with structural reinforcement, ensures passengers and the driver are unscathed even in a frontal offset collision. The Fiesta also features ABS (Anti-lock brake system) and EBD (Electronic brake distribution).

Their design, engineering and technology input from around the world and it is tested over 700,000 kms in 9 countries. The Fiesta’s GEM module (Generic Electronic Module) is the equivalent of having a computer managing the car’s engine diagnostics and electrical functions. It comes with GEM sensors that oversee all critical functions.

The console between the front seats runs the full length of the passenger compartment and reveals smartly-positioned cupholders, trinket trays, ashtray and pen stowage locations. Other stowage areas include a central and passenger side stowage shelf, side door stowage and cup holders in the rear centre armrest. The door pockets too are huge and large enough for a big bottle. The Fiesta comes with luxuries that include leather upholstery, 6 CD changer with speakers, power mirrors, hydrographic finish, silver accents on AC vents and steering, leather steering, reading lights and climate control with a variable displacement AC compressor. Ford is using a powerful 160cc scroll-type compressor, which is smoother than the conventional piston-type that tends to cycle in and out during idle. It has a powerful grille, a muscular bonnet, flared wheel arches, meaty side panels and ornamental headlamps and tail-lamps. 

Its front suspension has Independent Mcpherson struts with offset coil spring / twin tube damper units and lower L-arms with optimised bushes mounted on separate cross-member with stabilizer bar. Dual-path body mounts. And its rear Semi-independent has heavy duty twist-beam with low package height coil spring and separate twin tube dampers. Dual-path body mounts.

Ford India introduced Fiesta 1.4 ZXI (TDCi) with Advanced Duratorq TDCi incorporates (Turbo Direct Common Rail Injection) with a two stage injection using Piezoelectric injectors and an Accelerometer Pilot Control (APC) that adjusts fuel injection within 0.3 milliseconds for smoother, cleaner and efficient combustion. In addition, Noise Reduction Technology (NRT) makes it one of the smoothest, quietest diesels in its class. Ford 1.4 DuraTorq TDCi (Turbo Direct Common rail Injection) motor developed jointly by Ford and PSA (Peugeot-Citroen).The Duratorq TDCi features a drive-by-wire electronic throttle and delivers 68 ps and 160 nm torque, thus ensuring a spirited and refined performance with class leading fuel economy.4 TDCi engine fitted to the Fiesta, weighing as it does a mere 98kg. The handling certainly benefits from this lightweight power plant.  The Fiesta’s all-aluminium diesel is the lightest and smallest diesel offered by Ford.

When driven back to back with the 1.4-litre petrol Fiesta, the diesel version is infinitely more desirable, the additional muscularity of the powerplant making those annoying down changes on long uphill stretches virtually superfluous. The acceleration to 60mph is a fair deal tardier at 14.7 seconds. The suspension is specially tuned to better absorb road surface disturbances and minimize discomfort to passengers. Structurally engineered to withstand severe collisions, the Fiesta’s crash worthiness is verified with over 400 virtual crash simulations. At idle the DuraTorq engine is incredibly refined when warmed up, with vibrations and noise levels lower than any other diesel. Snick the delightfully smooth and short-throw gear lever into first and there are more surprises. The Fiesta springs forwards with admirable alacrity, with the turbo kicking in from as early at 1200rpm. Max torque is developed as low as 2000rpm, which makes the car incredibly tractable for such a small motor. The strong mid-range rush of torque and the turbo’s initial responsiveness and push make the Fiesta a fantastic urban diesel.

Optimized steel strength in critical areas along with structural reinforcement, ensures passengers and the driver are intact even in a frontal offset collision. The Fiesta also features ABS (Anti-lock brake system) and EBD (Electronic brake distribution). The Car with a BrainThe Fiesta’s GEM module (Generic Electronic Module) is the equivalent of having a computer managing the car’s engine diagnostics and electrical functions. It comes with GEM sensors that oversee all critical functions.

Even the parcel shelf at the rear is now huge, reason enough for Ikon owners who swore every time their tissue box fell off to upgrade. The console between the front seats runs the full length of the passenger compartment and reveals smartly-positioned cupholders, trinket trays, ashtray and pen stowage locations. Other stowage areas include a central and passenger side stowage shelf, side door stowage and cup holders in the rear centre armrest. The door pockets too are huge and large enough for a big bottle. The Fiesta comes with luxuries that include leather upholstery, 6 CD changer with speakers, power mirrors, hydrographic finish, silver accents on AC vents and steering, leather steering, reading lights and climate control with a variable displacement AC compressor. Ford is using a powerful 160cc scroll-type compressor, which is smoother than the conventional piston-type that tends to cycle in and out during idle. It has a powerful grille, a muscular bonnet, flared wheel arches, meaty side panels and ornamental headlamps and tail-lamps. 

Presenting the Ford Fiesta for the very first time and designed and engineered globally for India. The 1.4 Duratec petrol engine is an all-aluminum alloy construction, 16 Valve DOHC engine with drive-by-wire electronic strangle control for very smooth and most responsive driving experience imaginable. The Ford Fiesta Duratec comes in two variants - 1.4 litre and 1.6 litre.The Duratec engine in Fiesta with its combination of advanced combustion technology, minimum weight, low internal friction and refinement. Provides enhanced fuel economy. Duratec 16-valver petrol, which is the same engine that powers the Fusion but has a remapped ECU. Ford has lowered the compression ratio and this engine is designed to run optimally on 91 octane petrol – the standard octane rating for the Euro III emission era.

Whether you’re driving on city roads or highways, the Fiesta’s performance is feisty and responsive. Engineered specifically to adapt to demanding Indian road conditions; the Fiesta combines its high stability with exceptional driving comfort. The front struts have low friction twin tubes that have been upgraded for better durability. A useful feature is a hydro-mechanical rebound stop, which prevents the wheels from hitting full extension over a speed breaker.  The suspension is specially tuned to better absorb road surface disturbances and minimize discomfort to passengers. Specifically to adapt to demanding Indian road conditions, the Fiesta combines its high stability with exceptional driving comfort. This element of ‘passive steer’ makes the Fiesta much nicer to drive and imparts a sense of stability. The top-end version of the Fiesta will come equipped with a four-channel ABS system as well as EBD.

There’s liberal use of chrome, which works well and gives the cabin a certain sparkle. The air vents with chrome surrounds stand out from the two-tone dashboard, the steering wheel borrowed from the Focus is spiked with chrome and the short-throw gear lever (shared with the Fusion) gets the shiny treatment as well. Total and trip distance odometers are clogged in at the centre of the instrument cluster as a tamper-resistant LCD panel, which also displays a Distance to Empty readout.

Ford’s designers have also taken every available bit of space and turned them into niches, cubby holes and trays. Even the parcel shelf at the rear is now huge, reason enough for Ikon owners who swore every time their tissue box fell off to upgrade. The console between the front seats runs the full length of the passenger compartment and reveals smartly-positioned cupholders, trinket trays, ashtray and pen stowage locations. Other stowage areas include a central and passenger side stowage shelf, side door stowage and cup holders in the rear centre armrest. The door pockets too are huge and large enough for a big bottle. The Fiesta comes with two levels of audio systems—a single CD player and an in-dash six CD-changer. The car with a brain The Fiesta’s GEM module (Generic Electronic Module) is the equivalent of having a computer managing the car’s engine diagnostics and electrical functions. It comes with GEM sensors that oversee all critical functions. It has a powerful grille, a muscular bonnet, flared wheel arches, meaty side panels and ornamental headlamps and tail-lamps. Fiesta passed through 700000 km of test drives and testing was done in nine countries—India, Korea, Australia, Belgium, Germany, UK, Spain, Sweden and Japan. It also gone through the unique water wading tests included leaving the vehicle in 450mm of water for eight hours. Structurally engineered to withstand severe collisions, the Fiesta’s crash worthiness is verified with over 400 virtual,Optimised steel strength in critical areas along with structural reinforcement, ensures passengers and the driver are unscathed even in a frontal offset collision.