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Ford Feista 1.6s Duratec : pimped it up

Ford recently launched the new look fiesta with a 101 PS engine, all-new colors, new aerodynamic styling kit, 15 inch alloys and all new ebony and jasper blue interior environment. And it should, the competition is tightening, even with fuel price hike, the SX4 is selling great and so does Hyundai Verna with its powerful diesel. Now, ford already had one of the best fuel efficient engines under the Fiesta Hood, so all it needed was a bit more styling.

Race track meets red carpet. Bruising egos with The New Ford Fiesta S.

What do you drive when you’ve arrived via the fast lane? What do you drive when you’ve earned the right to define success, instead of just emulating it? Answer: The Ford Fiesta S. A car that’s every bit what it looks like, and more. 101 PS, 0-100 in 11.43 seconds, five star rated for handling and stability… now in the skin of a true blue street rod.
With 15 inch alloy wheels, low profile rubber, aerodynamic spoilers, and a front air dam that will suck in enough to leave everyone on the outside breathless. And then there’s the inside. New ebony and jasper blue interior environment, a honeycomb instrument cluster, leather wrapped steering wheel and optimum aluminum finish gear lever. Punched alloy pedals, brush steel console and the refined aggression that only fine pedigree can bring. After all, when you’ve worked hard for the success you’ve achieved, you might as well enjoy flaunting it!

Yes, its really a cool looking fast car. But it isn’t fastest, I mean if you put some more into it, you could buy a chevy optra magnum which definitely a class higher, much more spacious, 0-100kmph below 10 secs and its a diesel ! I agree the chevy’s nose is not that attractive it used to be, but who cares if its the power, refinement, comfort and fuel efficiency you want. But truth be spoken, its a fantastic car with loads of features for its price !

Specification

Price Starting from Rs. 7.15 Lakhs with ABS

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length (mm) : 4282
Overall Width (mm) : 1686
Overall Height (mm) : unladen - 1468
Wheel Base (mm) : 2486
Ground clearance (mm) : 168
Body Style : 4-Door Sedan
Track Front (mm) : 1474
Track Rear (mm) : 1444
Kerb weight (kg) : 1110
Seating capacity : 5
Turning radius (m) : 4.90
Trunk Capacity (L) : 430
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 45

ENGINE
Cyllinder head & Block : Aluminium Alloy
Type : 4 Cyl. In-Line, 16-V DOHC
Fuel system : SEFI
Displacement (cc) : 1596
Compression Ratio : 9.75 : 1
Max. power (ps(kw)/rpm) : 101(75.3) / 6500
Max. torque (nm(kg-m)/rpm) : 146(14.9) / 3400
Emission : Bharat Stage III

TRANSMISSION & SUSPENSION
Type : 5 speed manual
Front : Independent McPherson struts with offset coil spring / twin tube gas damper units & lower L-arms with optimised bushes mounted on seperate cross-member with stabiliser bar. Dual-path body mounts.
Rear : Semi-independent heavy duty twist-beam with low package height coil springs & seperate twin tube dampers. Dual-path body mounts.
Shock absorbers (Front & Rear) : Gas Filled

Brakes (Front/Rear) : Ventilated Discs / Self Adjusting Drums
Tyres : 175/65R 14 (Tubeless)
Wheels : 15″ Alloys (4 Nos)

Central console Liquid Metal Finish, Front doors with bottle holder (1L X 2), Glove Compartment Stowage (card, coin & pen) , Magazine stowage in rear door trim, Parking Brake Button, Rear cup holder in floor console, Optimum aluminum on AC vent surrounds, Driver side stowage in console, Driver and passenger side sun visor with covered vanity mirror, Retractable grab handles with coat hooks in rear, Front 12-V power outlet (with plug) , Rear Cushion Fold-up, Passenger Seatback Pocket, Leather Wrapped Steering wheel, Driver seat height adjust, Rear seat centre armrest with cup holder, Optimum aluminum Cuffs on Steering Wheel Spokes, Tachometer, Distance To Empty (DTE) Display, Sporty instrument cluster with bright finish and optimum aluminium rings, Door Ajar Indicator, Low Fuel Warning Lamp, Headlmap on Key-off warning, 2 DIN MP3 player with Aux-in, Roof Antenna, 6 Speakers