Exclusive: New Ford Fiesta Powershift Mumbai To Bangalore Drive
- Thread Starter Iron Rock
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Great writeup bro. Loved it e every bit. Now same stretch in the.civic? :P how was 1.5 engine? I feel a tad underpowered actually. And how come u drove in l mode? Not standard D mode?
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. I am sure you would have enjoyed this drive.
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ARAI certified number for the Fiesta AT is a whopping 16.97, i am sure thats easily achievable practically as well
For the trip i got an overall 13.14 kmpl which is the worst you can get in the highway considering i used the low mode quite often and the speeds were high across most of the stretches.
Its such a shame to come to Bangalore and not being able to meet atleast some Bangalore TAIns - this trip was a short mad dash at a short notice, but hopefully there is a next time.
Its a fantastic handler for the segment coupled with one of the best A/T. Its funny that when we see cars of a particular brand we also think about the owners from the forum![[:)]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Smile.gif "Smile [:)]")
, thats some camaraderie!
Thank you gentlemen, a review is in the cooking and will be served shortly (though wont be a full comprehensive one as i have just spent a day with the car )
For the trip i got an overall 13.14 kmpl which is the worst you can get in the highway considering i used the low mode quite often and the speeds were high across most of the stretches.
Its such a shame to come to Bangalore and not being able to meet atleast some Bangalore TAIns - this trip was a short mad dash at a short notice, but hopefully there is a next time.
Its a fantastic handler for the segment coupled with one of the best A/T. Its funny that when we see cars of a particular brand we also think about the owners from the forum
, thats some camaraderie!Thank you gentlemen, a review is in the cooking and will be served shortly (though wont be a full comprehensive one as i have just spent a day with the car )
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Thank you
Thanks mate you seem to own a kinetic blue fiesta too ? where's your ownership review?
The 1.5 engine might sound a bit small, but does a decent job coupled with the dual clutch gearbox (which is like an automated manual, which ill describe more in a review shortly). I wouldnt say its underpowered, its reasonable, i havent talked much about the low mode(or for that matter any technical aspects), reserving that for the review. I used the low mode for downshifting and accelerating - that was some fun!! D mode should serve for all practical purposes. You will never need the low in a city practically.
thanks mate will post more pics and review shortly. I must also add the car was getting a lot of looks for its unique color and when i used the Low mode.
Thanks mate you seem to own a kinetic blue fiesta too ? where's your ownership review?
The 1.5 engine might sound a bit small, but does a decent job coupled with the dual clutch gearbox (which is like an automated manual, which ill describe more in a review shortly). I wouldnt say its underpowered, its reasonable, i havent talked much about the low mode(or for that matter any technical aspects), reserving that for the review. I used the low mode for downshifting and accelerating - that was some fun!! D mode should serve for all practical purposes. You will never need the low in a city practically.thanks mate will post more pics and review shortly. I must also add the car was getting a lot of looks for its unique color and when i used the Low mode.
@Iron rock:Buddy,I think you would have got my rating for the thread in your 'notifications' corner.
Still,let me speak it up again..it was really a mind blowing travelogue.Already I appreciate your writing style and this has increased the respect for you even higher.
But,shame on you..![[anger]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Anger.gif "Anger [anger]")
,you got an average speed of just 80 kph driving the best driver's car that also on the highways only!!Especially when the fuel was not paid by you..
BTW,I was searching for a pic of yours![[;)]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Wink.gif "Wink [;)]")
...again,shame on you..
Still,let me speak it up again..it was really a mind blowing travelogue.Already I appreciate your writing style and this has increased the respect for you even higher.
But,shame on you..
,you got an average speed of just 80 kph driving the best driver's car that also on the highways only!!Especially when the fuel was not paid by you..BTW,I was searching for a pic of yours
...again,shame on you..
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@Iron rock:Buddy,I think you would have got my rating for the thread in your 'notifications' corner.
Still,let me speak it up again..it was really a mind blowing travelogue.Already I appreciate your writing style and this has increased the respect for you even higher.
But,shame on you..,you got an average speed of just 80 kph driving the best driver's car that also on the highways only!!Especially when the fuel was not paid by you..
BTW,I was searching for a pic of yours...again,shame on you..
Still,let me speak it up again..it was really a mind blowing travelogue.Already I appreciate your writing style and this has increased the respect for you even higher.
But,shame on you..
,you got an average speed of just 80 kph driving the best driver's car that also on the highways only!!Especially when the fuel was not paid by you..BTW,I was searching for a pic of yours
...again,shame on you..
Also as i mentioned the average is the worst you can get in a highway considering i used the L mode frequently. For normal driving you would easily get 16+ in highways and for sedate even more.
The electronics were great and perfectly functional, more on them and interior pics will follow in review(second part)
The building under construction is Vikas Soudha for Legislative members, a replica of Vidhana Soudha in Bangalore.
Vikas Soudha 1 is located next to Vidhana Soudha, but this seems to be the other VS 2 near Belgaum-Ranibennur stretch.
That was a good review IronRock.
Now coming to the review part, i am not a fan of this dark blue color, looks are subjective.
Can you just elaborate the comfort factor of Fiesta.
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I got it,in fact I myself calculated and found that I was never able to cover 500 kms before 5 hours(It took 5:10-15 hours everytime) even in the continuous full night drives with very heavy foot.Hence I can say that 80 kph average is really great for the day time drives(Rest I myself have once done Mumbai to Khadakwasla in an Innova with 100+ avg(again it was a late night drive).
But yes,Iron rock can also drive with rock-heavy foot!!![[clap]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Clap.gif "Clap [clap]")
It looks like the i-vtec has got some serious competition then.
Its a sedan buddy,its a Fiesta,not a ....(I'll not mention the name,else you guys will be again behind me with double barrel guns)![[lol]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Laugh.gif "Laugh [lol]")
But yes,Iron rock can also drive with rock-heavy foot!!
It looks like the i-vtec has got some serious competition then.
Its a sedan buddy,its a Fiesta,not a ....(I'll not mention the name,else you guys will be again behind me with double barrel guns)
That was a really nice and detail report buddy. You would have definitely enjoyed driving the car as the road seems to be good. And your average of 80kmph which includes driving in the traffic is good enough.
Also how comfortable is the car for such a long drive?
Also how comfortable is the car for such a long drive?
mate thats amazing 962km in one day! hats of to you. Was the car comfortable? What was the top speed done on this trip. Think i should as well drive my verna to bangalore just for the scenic views.
WOW man it is just amazing, great write up to support the journey.
Too much amount paid towards toll !
Too much amount paid towards toll !