ഫോർഡ് ഫീയസ്റ്റ Classic 1.4 Duratorq CLXI

Ford India is a reputed brand name in the Indian auto market with several impressive vehicles in its stable. One such top quality sedan from their fleet is Ford Classic 1.4 Duratorq CLXI which is performing very well since the time it was launched. This elegant sedan has spacious insides and can fit in five passengers effortlessly. Ford India offers this premium sedan in a number of trims for the buyers to pick from, which have high quality safety and comfort features. This sedan Ford Classic 1.4 Duratorq CLXI is the mid level version in the model lineup and has been bestowed with a proper mix of features, which will be definitely liked by the buyers. The company has equipped this premium sedan with a power packed 1.4L Duratorq diesel power train, which is made up of aluminum alloy that makes it lighter than the other standard motor's. This premium sedan is very good in terms of handling and maneuvering as well as with its remarkable mileage. This sedan Ford Classic 1.4 Duratorq CLXI is being offered in glossy and high quality metallic colors, which adds to the attractiveness of this car. This sedan also has quite a few impressive accessories at an extra price, which makes the sedan look better and adds to its appeal. This sedan, Ford Classic 1.4 Duratorq CLXI has been in the country's car market for a few years now and has been doing consistent sales and the company wants it to go on with the same momentum for many years ahead.

Some of the impressive features that have been included in this elegant sedan are a powerful air conditioning unit, adjustable power steering (tilt adjustable), rear defogger, audio system with 4 speakers to enhance the in-cabin entertainment level and many other such thrilling features, which will positively entice the buyers. Along with all these convenience features, Ford India has also given impressive safety and security features as well to keep the passengers along with the sedan safer. Another benefit for the customers will be a 2 year or 1,00,000 kilometer warranty with this sedan. There is also an option to buy extended warranty for the customers, which will certainly decrease the maintenance and repairing cost of this striking Ford Classic 1.4 Duratorq CLXI. Apart from this very advantageous feature, there is also a 24 hour helpline, which is offers road side assistance program for all the car owners across the country.

Exteriors

The Ford Classic 1.4 Duratorq CLXI is the mid level trim in this model series and has some striking exterior features. The complete silhouette of this splendid sedan is aerodynamic and very neatly designed. The front grille has the insignia of the company embedded in it and is flanked by a large head lamp cluster. This radiant head lamp cluster has been equipped with the advanced crystal barrel head lights. The body colored front bumper has a curved design with the provision to fix a pair of fog lamps in it, but these are at an extra cost. The front windscreen has been equipped with intermittent wipers that work efficiently during rains to give the driver clear visibility. The sides have a few notable features as well with the body colored external rear view mirrors along with body colored handles, which add to the panache of this superb sedan. The cleverly designed wheel arches have been fitted with sturdy steel rims with sturdy tyres. The rear end has a dazzling tail lamp cluster with dual rear fog lamps, which have been integrated with the other lights. The boot lid is accurately designed and has a lot of space inside it to keep quite a few things. The number plate can be fixed exactly in the center of the boot lid between the tail lamps, which is just above the body colored rear bumper. The overall dimensions of this sedan are very spacious and roomy with a long wheel base that makes this one of the most comfortable sedan in the country. The overall length of this sedan is 4282mm along with a total width of 1686mm and a total height of 1468mm. apart from these, the wheel base is of 2486mm and this Ford Classic 1.4 Duratorq CLXIhas a remarkable ground clearance of 168mm. The large boot space has the capacity to store close to 430 litres, while the big fuel tank can house close to 45 litres of fuel in it. This wonderful sedan, Ford Classic 1.4 Duratorq CLXI has small turning radius of 4.9 meters which is just perfect for the Indian roads.

Interiors

The interiors of Ford Classic 1.4 Duratorq CLXIare done up very stylishly. This sedan might be the mid level variant in the model series, but has a well balanced set of safety and comfort features. The interiors are done up with a two tone color coordinated insides that are in ebony and jasper blue combination, which is quite elegant and makes this premium sedan look polished. The seating arrangement is very comfortable and this Ford Classic 1.4 Duratorq CLXI can easily accommodate five passengers. The seats are swish and are covered in premium fabric upholstery that adds to the classiness of the interiors. There are also quite a few storage spaces like bottle holders in the front door and several other such spaces inside it along with a large glove box. The central console has the AC controls along with the advanced music system and has a dark nickel painted metallic finish, which makes it look very modish. The driver seat is very comfy and can be customized in several different positions, which add to the convenience of the drivers of different height and built. The rear seat is completely foldable and increases the boot space to put up bigger things inside the sedan. This Ford Classic 1.4 Duratorq CLXI variant also has front and rear map reading lamps that add to the usefulness of this car. Apart from all the above given features, there are some more such exciting features, which will positively tempt the buyers to pick this striking and no-nonsense diesel sedan.

Engine and Performance

This premium sedan has been fitted with a performance packed In-line diesel mill, which is fuel efficient and power packed to take on any terrain. This all aluminum alloy based power train is of 1.4 L and has the ability to displace somewhere around 1399cc . This extraordinary engine has also been equipped with 4 cylinders that in total have been affixed with 8 valves and also has a single over head cam shaft. This commanding drive train also has an advanced common rail fuel injection system for augmenting the fuel efficiency and is skillfully coupled with a five speed manual transmission gear box. This influential power train has the ability to churn out a peak power output of 66.64bhp at 4000rpm in combination with a maximum torque yield of 160Nm at 2000rpm, which is quite excellent and authoritative. The company claims that this fuel efficient premium sedan gives an outstanding and class leading mileage of 32.38kmpl, under standard driving conditions, which is ‘class leading' for this segment. The top speed of this premium sedan is said to be in the range of 150kmph, which is quite remarkable. On the other hand, this outstanding power train has the capability to propel this stylish sedan from 0 – 100kmph in just about 15.5 seconds , which is quite impressive.

Braking and Handling

This is one of the most crucial as well as a very important part of any car and Ford India has bestowed this sedan with one of the most balanced suspension system along with a well built braking mechanism. The front wheel of this sedan Ford Classic 1.4 Duratorq CLXI has been affixed with ventilated discs, while the rear wheels have been given self adjusting drums for efficient and smoother braking. On the other hand, the front axle of this sedan has been equipped with independent McPherson struts, which also has an offset coil spring, whereas the rear axle has a semi independent heavy duty twist beam with twin tube dampers for enhanced comfort. Then the front as well as the rear shock absorbers which are fitted in this Ford Classic 1.4 Duratorq CLXI is gas filled to give better stability on bumpy and pot holed ridden roads.

Safety Features

This impressive sedan, Ford Classic 1.4 Duratorq CLXI has been fixed with a few very essential safety and security features. These protective features include a collapsible steering column, remote central locking, dual rear fog lamps which are inbuilt in the tail lamp cluster , fuel cut off inertia switch and the highly developed passive anti theft system (PATS) along with a programmable keyless entry, which also has a auto relocking feature. All of these important features along with a few more vital features make this sedan one of the safest vehicles in the Indian automobile market.

Comfort Features

The company has gifted this graceful Ford Classic 1.4 Duratorq CLXI with some very thrilling and realistic features, which will be very handy for the owners. The long list of these impressive features includes a very dominant and competent air conditioner with an electric re-circulation system and a heater as well. This premium sedan has been equipped with a power steering that can be tilt adjusted and is very responsive, power windows for all the doors, an electric boot lid release , an intelligent rear defogger, a rear center arm rest for added comfort of the rear seat occupants, easily adjustable rear head rests, a sophisticated audio system with 4 speakers that has a Aux-in and Radio FM . Apart from all these, this sedan also has a radiant instrument cluster that has quite a few notification and warning lamps. The list of these lamps include a DTE (distance to empty) display for the fuel, a tachometer, a head lamp ‘On' warning lamp when the ignition is off, door ajar warning lamp and also a low fuel warning lamp.

Pros

Very sleek and stylish exterior features, a powerful and fuel efficient engine, outstanding overall mileage.

Cons

Interior features can be made better and more advanced, engine NVH can be decreased, Price is on the higher side and features are lesser.