New Ford Ikon TDCi brochure!

anachronix · 6th November 2008, 12:40

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Originally Posted by NOTORIOUS

can i have pros and cons of swift vdi vs ikon tdci please !!

Let the war begin

Path_Finder · 6th November 2008, 12:51

Folks, Compare the Ikon with Dzire, not the hatch Swift.

Yes - at times the pricing may tempt some hatch prospect to shift to a sedan, but then the considerations are very different. But for meanigful one-to-one comparision let it be with the Dzire.

evo · 6th November 2008, 12:54

aha, so Ford has heeded this thread!
They have gone ahead and done killer pricing, especially since I`m sure the 5.19 will become 5L very soon due to discounts.
Now atleast some taxiwallahs will surely buy, considering that the Dezire waiting period will probably drive them out of business!

Anyone thats driven both the Dzire Diesel and the Fiesta Diesel? How do they compare?

throttleking · 6th November 2008, 13:00

now thats something by Ford, Ikon has been always know for its drivability, with that minor face lift, duratorque diesel engine and nonetheless the best pricing sure its gonna win some hearts.

Palio_2005 · 6th November 2008, 13:06

I for one find the footwell of Ikon too cramped compared to any other car (maybe I have big feet) which prompted me to look at other cars.

Am I the only ine?

evo · 6th November 2008, 13:09

OT but I think the most cramped footwell award has to go to the Corsa

1100D · 6th November 2008, 13:34

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Originally Posted by anachronix

3. The best driver's car in this segment, thanks to the razor sharp steering!
4. Quality of built. My car is around 4 years old and I am yet to hear a rattle!

Same with me. Especially the handling, nothing comes close. Not a single rattle to attend to after 4.5 years. Speaks highly about the build quality.

Moreover even with those small ORVM's provides a great all round view. As regards nimbleness, there isn't any lacking in that department with the Ikon. The brakes aren't strong, but then the car does not loose poise underbraking, on top of it, for the Ikon, the brakes dont lock-up.

It might be old, but its got everything it takes, apart from a few ergonomic glitches which can be lived with, since the basic car really rocks.

sridak · 6th November 2008, 15:32

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Originally Posted by Path_Finder

Folks, Compare the Ikon with Dzire, not the hatch Swift.

Yes - at times the pricing may tempt some hatch prospect to shift to a sedan, but then the considerations are very different. But for meanigful one-to-one comparision let it be with the Dzire.

+1 to you. IKON should be compared with DZire VDI and not with swift.

benbsb29 · 6th November 2008, 16:25

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Originally Posted by sridak

+1 to you. IKON should be compared with DZire VDI and not with swift.

Dont you agree even there, the Dzire pales against the Ikon TDCi on the price front?

sridak · 6th November 2008, 16:48

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

Dont you agree even there, the Dzire pales against the Ikon TDCi on the price front?

Definitely. That’s the reason I would like to have a comparison between DZire VDI and IKON.
And the comparison should be in the areas of Price, , Performance, Comfort, Handling, FE, Features, Availability, Build Quality, A. S. S, frequency of spares requirement( Quality of the Spares), Spare’s cost, etc.,

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akshay4587 · 6th November 2008, 16:55

What is the price difference between entry level Ikon 1.4TDCI and entry level Fiesta 1.4 TDCI?

sammyboy · 6th November 2008, 16:57

aah for the first time I have read through 10 pages on Ford with people mentioning more pros than cons

. Now that we have said this, hats off to Ford for launching the Ikon TDCI at a killer price. The grouse I have is no ABS or Airbags, rear boot remote opener and rear defogger even as an option. But who knows, maybe after testing the waters they might include those things at a higher price.
One thing is sure though, I love the Ikon. It feels solid, no rattles or creaks in a little over 3 years I have had it and is an awesome handler.
Aah if only GTO had not started the thread on not changing cars too often ( I have decided to abide to his logic on this as it really feels right) I would have bought it with my eyes closed.

tez · 6th November 2008, 17:03

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Originally Posted by akshay4587

What is the price difference between entry level Ikon 1.4TDCI and entry level Fiesta 1.4 TDCI?

akshay, the price difference is almost 2 lacs between the on-road prices between the two cars. Moreover there is only one version in Ikon TDCI

akshay4587 · 6th November 2008, 17:11

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Originally Posted by tez

akshay, the price difference is almost 2 lacs between the on-road prices between the two cars. Moreover there is only one version in Ikon TDCI

with a 2 lakh price difference fiesta looks expensive now

sridak · 6th November 2008, 17:19

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Originally Posted by akshay4587

What is the price difference between entry level Ikon 1.4TDCI and entry level Fiesta 1.4 TDCI?

As of now, Only one model available in Ikon 1.4TDCi and the price is 5.19L Ex. Show room.

Fiesta Exi would cost you about 7.1L Ex. show room.

6th November 2008, 12:51	#137
Path_Finder BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 622 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Folks, Compare the Ikon with Dzire, not the hatch Swift. Yes - at times the pricing may tempt some hatch prospect to shift to a sedan, but then the considerations are very different. But for meanigful one-to-one comparision let it be with the Dzire.
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6th November 2008, 12:54	#138
evo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kolkata/Shillong Posts: 780 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	aha, so Ford has heeded this thread! They have gone ahead and done killer pricing, especially since I`m sure the 5.19 will become 5L very soon due to discounts. Now atleast some taxiwallahs will surely buy, considering that the Dezire waiting period will probably drive them out of business! Anyone thats driven both the Dzire Diesel and the Fiesta Diesel? How do they compare? Last edited by evo : 6th November 2008 at 12:58.
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6th November 2008, 13:00	#139
throttleking BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 804 Thanked: 447 Times	now thats something by Ford, Ikon has been always know for its drivability, with that minor face lift, duratorque diesel engine and nonetheless the best pricing sure its gonna win some hearts.
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6th November 2008, 13:06	#140
Palio_2005 BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 991 Thanked: 878 Times	I for one find the footwell of Ikon too cramped compared to any other car (maybe I have big feet) which prompted me to look at other cars. Am I the only ine?
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6th November 2008, 13:09	#141
evo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kolkata/Shillong Posts: 780 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	OT but I think the most cramped footwell award has to go to the Corsa
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akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,151 Thanked: 4,525 Times View My Garage	What is the price difference between entry level Ikon 1.4TDCI and entry level Fiesta 1.4 TDCI?
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6th November 2008, 16:57	#147
sammyboy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ggn/Dehradun Posts: 1,842 Thanked: 521 Times View My Garage	aah for the first time I have read through 10 pages on Ford with people mentioning more pros than cons . Now that we have said this, hats off to Ford for launching the Ikon TDCI at a killer price. The grouse I have is no ABS or Airbags, rear boot remote opener and rear defogger even as an option. But who knows, maybe after testing the waters they might include those things at a higher price. One thing is sure though, I love the Ikon. It feels solid, no rattles or creaks in a little over 3 years I have had it and is an awesome handler. Aah if only GTO had not started the thread on not changing cars too often ( I have decided to abide to his logic on this as it really feels right) I would have bought it with my eyes closed. Last edited by sammyboy : 6th November 2008 at 17:05.
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