re: Review: 1st-gen Ford Figo (2010) Thanks guys, for your overwhelming responses. So the new Figo is the way to go for me then. Quote:
Originally Posted by Warwithwheels This shouldn't be a deal breaker IMO. The moment I got my Figo, the first thing I did was drive straight into my trusted accessory shop to upgrade the headlamps. It was just a 1.5K Job. The enhanced illumination takes care of all driving conditions. Just make sure you get it done from a quality installer. |
Thanks, but as another person answered above that it could void warranty, I guess I'll find out from Ford A.S.S. before going for an upgrade. I've already got a good rapport with them for the past 5+ years due to my Fiesta. Quote:
Originally Posted by Warwithwheels I find it adequate for most of the highway trips. Its is not a diesel rocket tho'. |
Yes, but it could present problems while overtaking. Let us say you are driving at 90 and want to overtake a truck moving at 80 on an undivided highway. I apprehend that it will take a lot of preparation to plan an overtaking manoeuver to cross the truck a.s.ap. It does happen to me on the WagonR, but on the Fiesta it is not a problem. Quote:
Originally Posted by Sheel I drive two ZDi's, Liva-D, Scorpio 2.2 & Safari 2.2 and would say, till 140kmph, it is evens. (Haven't pushed the others above 140kmph BTW)Have no experience of the i20 D, but it cocoons you. Much better than the Swift. The thick doors & window glass (relatively) isolates you. On the outside, if the A/C is on, its much louder than the competition.
No idea. |
Outside noise does not bother me, what matters is the in-cabin clatter. Quote:
Originally Posted by HighOctane As per Ford insider who interacts with me in other forum, the face lift Figo production has started. Hence Figo diesel is now offered with free insurance to clear old stocks. So the launch would be during October or max by Diwali & not beyond that.
Agree that clatter is heard inside a bit more than i20 & swift, but far better than Polo and Fabia. I have not experienced about clatter heard from Punto or Liva inside the cabin. |
Thanks for the information of the new features. Looks like Ford is really listening to customers. Quote:
Originally Posted by Parthasarathig You wont believe this. Yesterday i saw a Tdci parked in front of my car, in phoenix mall parking. When he started the engine, surprise surprise,
no clatter. Either he has used tons of dynamat or Ford has refined the newer engines.
Even my neighbor got a figo tdci recently and at idle you wouldnt even know if the engine is on.
I was parking my car in my basement and when I shut down my engine, i was taken aback. He was sitting in his car idling it but hardly any noise.
Dear Ford, you are making the diesel option now irresistible to us clatter haters
Hope this helps. Regards. |
Hmm, interesting to note this. But I do find the outside clatter a bit more than the Indica Vista, i-20 or Swift zdi when a cold engine is started. I am not sure if the latest batch has less clatter.
This apart, I suppose the clatter increases as the engine ages. I have a 5 year old Classic TDCI in my parking lot. It makes more clatter on the outside than the 5-year old Verna crdi beside it. Quote:
Originally Posted by blackfire_9 I would try to answer two of your questions (as quoted below) from my experience.
1. It does feel strained beyond 100 kmph if compared to the competition such as the Fiat multijet powered cars or even the ones that have the 1.5 DCi engine (Micra & Verito). i20 is in a different league altogether because that engine frankly loves to be revved.. |
Matches with what I've read on this forum. I've driven the i-20 and agree it is a rocket post 2000 rpm. Only thing that lets it down are the lifeless steering, Hyundai handling and weak AC. Quote:
Originally Posted by blackfire_9 2. The clatter noise in my experience is as follows:
i20 < 1.5 dCi (Micra or Verito) < 1.3 DDiS (Swift/Ritz) = 1.4 D4D (Liva) < 1.4 TDCi (Figo). |
I agree, but the Liva sounds worse than the Figo tdci on the outside. Quote:
Originally Posted by blackfire_9 My dream diesel hatchback today would be the Figo with the Renault 1.5 dCi mill in it. Sadly, some dreams just stay dreams. |
Exactly. I'll run faster than you to the dealer to book it, when available.
Edit: I forgot to mention that I cannot digest the looks of the Micra and detest its interiors.
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