Is it raining Lineas, or is it raining TDCis?

akshay4587 · 24th April 2009, 19:50

its raining Linea'a and Ikon's here.

Torque123 · 25th April 2009, 02:11

I travel almost 18 KMS everyday to work. I pass by the most crowded areas of the city (Sheshadripuram, Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon park, double road, wilson garden, Jaynagar, Bannerghatta RD) and i see more of ANHC and Ford Ikon Diesel. I have seen very few Lineas. I guess the Linea wave is catching up. But as of now its ANHC and Ford Ikon diesel.

My work place also happens to be next to a Ford showroom and everyday i get to see atleast 3 to 4 Ikon diesel waiting for delivery.I feel the sales of Fiesta Diesel has taken a hit because i see more Fiesta Petrols (especially the sports version) on road.

S_budhiraj · 25th April 2009, 11:42

I guess great products are receiving the kind of response they deserve.

Way to go for Tdci and Multijet

GTO · 25th April 2009, 12:49

Let's not overlook the fact that the Ikon is much cheaper than the Linea as well. Ford has done a fantastic job with pricing the Ikon TDCi; sheer value for money and a straight match to the Indigo.

ariendj · 25th April 2009, 19:24

the fiesta diesel was sure to take a hit when you get the same engine at a lower price in form of the ikon TDCi !!
at my place in kerala,its more of ikon TDCi,ANHC then coming to petrol fiestas and lastly linea but i do feel the lineas are increasing !!

downsouth · 25th April 2009, 20:38

Out here in Hyd its definately Linea's not the Icon TDCI, though Ford has done a brilliant job of the pricing and engine, IMHO the Ikon looks dated. You are trying to push a car which has been on the streets for a decade(correct me if I am wrong). It's time to move on, for Ford.

But there are definately a lot more ANHC than Linea's.

dipen · 26th April 2009, 03:44

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Originally Posted by GTO

Let's not overlook the fact that the Ikon is much cheaper than the Linea as well. Ford has done a fantastic job with pricing the Ikon TDCi; sheer value for money and a straight match to the Indigo.

IMO, it is better value for money than the Swift VDI too. I dont see anything lacking in it other than the fact that Swift offers a compact size(looks are subjective).

S_budhiraj · 27th April 2009, 11:37

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Originally Posted by dipen

IMO, it is better value for money than the Swift VDI too. I dont see anything lacking in it other than the fact that Swift offers a compact size(looks are subjective).

the reason I choose Ikon Tdci over the Swift. It is sheer value for money and despite being decade old its still amongst one of the better built cars in the segment.

benbsb29 · 27th April 2009, 13:44

After a rather long trip across Kerala i was able to spot a large number of the 'new' Ikons. Not at all surprising was the fact that they were ALL TDCis. Kerala being diesel-country this didnt strike me as odd.

I got to see a really large number of VWs as well on the roads, something which wasnt all too prominent in Bangalore. Lineas, i hardly say any in Kerala, although they do seem to be popular here in Bangalore.

silentscreamers · 29th April 2009, 20:06

i bought an ikon tdci around a month ago and have already covered more than 2000 kms in it.. the engine is amazing, very responsive and the car is (as expected) an awesome handler.. i own the fiesta tdci as well since the last 3 years, so went ahead with the ikon without a single doubt in my mind..

breezydrive · 29th April 2009, 23:36

Seeing the success of Ikon TDCI & fall in sales of Fiesta TDCI, ford should bring out a feature rich version of Ikon. Even at 50K more, this car will sell!

24th April 2009, 19:50	#16
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,157 Thanked: 4,722 Times View My Garage	its raining Linea'a and Ikon's here.
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25th April 2009, 02:11	#17
Torque123 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 499 Thanked: 1,133 Times	I travel almost 18 KMS everyday to work. I pass by the most crowded areas of the city (Sheshadripuram, Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon park, double road, wilson garden, Jaynagar, Bannerghatta RD) and i see more of ANHC and Ford Ikon Diesel. I have seen very few Lineas. I guess the Linea wave is catching up. But as of now its ANHC and Ford Ikon diesel. My work place also happens to be next to a Ford showroom and everyday i get to see atleast 3 to 4 Ikon diesel waiting for delivery.I feel the sales of Fiesta Diesel has taken a hit because i see more Fiesta Petrols (especially the sports version) on road.
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25th April 2009, 11:42	#18
S_budhiraj BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 275 Thanked: Once	I guess great products are receiving the kind of response they deserve. Way to go for Tdci and Multijet
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25th April 2009, 12:49	#19
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,795 Thanked: 322,485 Times View My Garage	Let's not overlook the fact that the Ikon is much cheaper than the Linea as well. Ford has done a fantastic job with pricing the Ikon TDCi; sheer value for money and a straight match to the Indigo.
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25th April 2009, 19:24	#20
ariendj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 525 Thanked: 159 Times View My Garage	the fiesta diesel was sure to take a hit when you get the same engine at a lower price in form of the ikon TDCi !! at my place in kerala,its more of ikon TDCi,ANHC then coming to petrol fiestas and lastly linea but i do feel the lineas are increasing !!
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25th April 2009, 20:38	#21
downsouth BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 0.1933333, 32.58333 Posts: 357 Thanked: 23 Times	Out here in Hyd its definately Linea's not the Icon TDCI, though Ford has done a brilliant job of the pricing and engine, IMHO the Ikon looks dated. You are trying to push a car which has been on the streets for a decade(correct me if I am wrong). It's time to move on, for Ford. But there are definately a lot more ANHC than Linea's.
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27th April 2009, 13:44	#24
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,105 Thanked: 14,205 Times View My Garage	After a rather long trip across Kerala i was able to spot a large number of the 'new' Ikons. Not at all surprising was the fact that they were ALL TDCis. Kerala being diesel-country this didnt strike me as odd. I got to see a really large number of VWs as well on the roads, something which wasnt all too prominent in Bangalore. Lineas, i hardly say any in Kerala, although they do seem to be popular here in Bangalore.
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29th April 2009, 20:06	#25
silentscreamers BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 83 Thanked: 56 Times	i bought an ikon tdci around a month ago and have already covered more than 2000 kms in it.. the engine is amazing, very responsive and the car is (as expected) an awesome handler.. i own the fiesta tdci as well since the last 3 years, so went ahead with the ikon without a single doubt in my mind..
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29th April 2009, 23:36	#26
breezydrive BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NOIDA Posts: 752 Thanked: 131 Times View My Garage	Seeing the success of Ikon TDCI & fall in sales of Fiesta TDCI, ford should bring out a feature rich version of Ikon. Even at 50K more, this car will sell!
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