[amolathalye]

Hi all ,

This is my first thread on Team BHP. I have used the IKON for last almost 6 years and still love it very much. I had used Esteem before and found ikon much better and fun to drive. After testing SX4 , ANHC and the Fiesta SXI , i once again chose to buy another ford as i loved the way it feels while driving it and yes the package was good with lovely interiors. However after the purchase i could not stop myslef from comparing it to my ikon all the time and i think one must consider following points beofre taking a similar decision. I am not talking about the pros of fiesta over Ikon as they are obvious.

IKON NXT petrol
1) Great, fun to drive engine 2) Superb suspension and 178 mm ground clearance gives you piece of mind , it absorbs all the potholes3) Clutch position is such that you do not need a rest peddle and still feel comfortable, while using clutch lifting the foot is minimum 4) Lever for reclining is good and can be used with one hand 5) Steering wheel has a soft feel material. 6) Cost if just above 5.0 Lacs

FIESTA 1.6 PETROL
1) Engine is good but not as JOSH as ikon 2) suspension good but car shakes over potholes at slow speeds ,less ground clearance 3) clucth is without a rest peddle for expensive car like this one and one needs to lift the foot too much , painfull in traffic jams.4) reclining lever is poor and typical where one needs to use both hands for adjustments.5) Steering wheel is good to hold but material is hard 6) cost if 8.0 Lacs

I would like to have view from peole who have used both cars

regards

Amol