Ford launched the new Fiesta in India last month, and at the same time renamed the car it replaced as Fiesta Classic, which is cheaper than the new car. However, unlike us in ASEAN, the Indian market gets only the sedan version without the sporty five-door hatchback. The Fiesta is the first of eight global models Ford will be bringing to the fast growing market by 2015.
There are two engine options in India, the 1.6-litre Ti-VCT petrol engine with 120 PS or a 1.6-litre TDCI engine, an option we don’t have here in Malaysia. The diesel puts out 90 PS and 203 Nm of torque, which is about 30 horses less, but 51 Nm more than the petrol unit. The latter will certainly be felt more in urban traffic. No Powershift; both engines work with a five-speed manual.
Both powerplants are better than those in the Fiesta Classic, in line with Ford’s positioning. The older car makes do with a 101 PS 1.6 Duratec petrol and a 68 PS/160 Nm 1.4L diesel unit.
Aimed at the Honda City, the Chennai made Fiesta comes well equipped with Voice Control and all the kit our 1.6 Sport has. However, the Indian car adds on cruise control with buttons on the right steering spoke.
The instruments are identical, but they’re lit up in a light blue hue as opposed to white. The rim design is also new.
All very nice, but if there’s anything we envy, it’s the diesel option.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments express enthusiasm for the Ford Fiesta 1.6L TDCi with 203 Nm torque, praising its fuel efficiency and manual transmission option. Many highlight the absence of diesel models in Malaysia, citing fuel quality issues and governmental policies as barriers. There is a shared hope for the model's introduction, with some suggesting it would be popular if available. Overall, the sentiment favors more diesel offerings in Malaysia to match global standards.