Re: Ford Fiesta : Test Drive & Review Quote:
Originally Posted by vb-san The GC bit is updated in Page 1 of this thread.
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The above mentioned points are good enough for a sensible buy. I feel the 1.5/1.6 case is more about expectations. But the original 1.6 (120ps) would have made a huge difference in the petrol car scene. Petrol anyway is the low volume segment, and hence they would have ditched the tuned for FE philosophy.
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I feel the biggest deterrent still is the price. Even folks who have booked the car are going for a cancellation without doing a TD. |
Thanks for the update and link on the GC, @Vb.
When I say letdown, it really is not limited to the sales. And given that our expectations change based on what we pay, to me, the engine really didn't feel up there with the price; as you may have read.
About people giving up the car without a TD may be based on:
1. People booking this over the Verna based on expectations of a low price
(please keep in mind that we are talking about people who are sharing their views on Tbhp)
2. Given all the talk about the engine not being good enough, it would have made expectations of an even lower price. More talk about the engine not feeling powerful enough after other's test drives too would have been discouraging. Also consider some people live in places where it may not be easy to take TDs.
3. The other things were largely known, except the price. People may have accepted other drawbacks expecting a Figo like VFM, which really didn't happen.
The above three points are quite similar really. Quote:
Originally Posted by Pyrotek On the whole, I am afraid this car has no idea who it needs to target. It just stands out for feeling fresh and different, but once that dies down, the going could get tough. The interiors are simply deplorable. I can safely say some parts of it were even worse than my Punto!
This car costs as much (or slightly more) than a City of comparable spec. In my view, the Trend Variant is as loaded as the City V. Yet, if I had to choose between the two, I would be severely tempted to go with the City. if only then can work some magic with the Fiesta's interior quality, and I might tilt the ball in its favour, just so slightly. |
About whom this car is for/targets, am quoting from the TD report on the Driven! thread: Quote:
Originally Posted by Poitive But that doesn’t sum it up enough. So who is this car for?
A family which doesn’t have tall people or is a couple with a kids and wants a car with some FTD, is looking for a car with some sense of style, image and good FE. Something the neighbors will look at. Someone who does go on highways and enjoys driving and still wants to stay away from Tata service.
If there aren’t tall people pushing the seats back, the rear bench should surely feel better than the Verna. The Verna may feel better if there are more tall people, as basic legroom is something one needs – an airy feel and under-thigh support is what one can relatively do without. |
About the petrol, the City seems to be a more practical choice, even though I haven't done a 'proper' TD of the City or the NFF Petrol. It is just that the cabin of the City is so much better and the NFF only seems to score on the handling front. Worse in most other significant aspects (not talking gadgets here). Quote:
Originally Posted by prabhuferrari * Excellent handling. Could ride over speed breakers potholes with minimum fuss and it was very comfortable. If at all I buy this car my body will definitely bless me ![Smile](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.png) |
After testing (all?) the cars in this segment, after the Optra, I think my marks would go to the NFF for a composed ride across various speeds. (Again after the Optra) has an excellent package of ride and handling - very mature.
Edit: @aravind, Did you not tell the Ford chaps about your tag line on Tbhp: Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently. -Henry Ford. ![Wink](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.png) LOL
Last edited by Poitive : 28th July 2011 at 01:26.
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