This is my 6th new car purchase during past 20 yrs. While all the previous cars were hatchback, I decided to settle for a sedan at sub 10 L category & this time decided to try diesel option as the daily run of the car will be around 60Km on weekdays and nearly 80 - 100 Km on weekends.
We took test drive for Ford Fiesta (Petrol & Diesel), Honda City, Verna (Petrol & Diesel) and then went for a repeat test drive for both version of Fiesta (for alomsot 60 km in two instances). The "Driver in me for 25 yrs" claerly made the decision, based on performance, handling & for the pleasure of driving Fiesta. While it is unfair to compare a diesel Fiesta with that of a petrol car, the diesel version will make one forget that he/she is driving a diesel car due to smooth pick-up in stop & go city condition.
In this category, Fiesta TDCi SXI offers best features with pleasing interiors, good music system, alloy wheels, adequate legroom & a power packed a/c which is sure to satisfy anyone with an excellent driver's feel & control on the vechile on city & highway driving, which possibly has influenced our decision to own a Fiesta. As with the completion of first 10,000 Km on Kolkata roads, I stand to confirm the same. Fuel economy is also fairly good 13 Km / L in city condition with a/c on always and over 18 Km on highways at speed exceeding 120 Km.
We were aware of the downsides - Ford service, a little dated model in the market & low resale value. Spare prices have come down but in certain cases you need to buy the full assembly (I am not too sure abount this in case of Honda city or Verna).
I recomend that one can surely buy a Fiesta TDCi to enjoy comforts and pleasures of driving in city or on highways!!
