Ford Classic Titanium Review – Why it’s an unordinary choice

Ford has been doing wonders with its Fiesta sedan and with the introduction of newer version of Fiesta; it renamed the older version as Classic. But with the current scenario of new cars selling like hot cakes, it couldn’t resist ending up it year’s long journey with older Fiesta Classic and brought out the brand new Ford Classic.

  

Ford Classic Titanium price is fabulously affordable and looking at the other new car prices, you can really dare to buy new Titanium!

It has a magic about itself and has been alluring the media, buyers and onlookers alike. This increases the confusion in your car buying decision further more. Here’s a short Ford Classic Titanium review to sue your difficulty and help you choose your car.

Engine Power & Performance
 New Titanium is available in petrol as well as petrol versions. The petrol version namely Classic 1.6 Duratec Titanium uses up 1596cc 4 Cyl. In-Line, 16-V DOHC engine that produces a peak power of 101PS @ 6500RPM and top torque of 146Nm @ 3400RPM whereas the diesel version namely Classic 1.4 TDCi Titanium comes loaded with a 1399cc 4Cyl. In-Line, 8-V SOHC engine capable of producing peak power of 68PS @ 4000RPM and top torque of 160PS @ 2000RPM. You get a great acceleration and pick up as it reaches from 0 to 100kmph in just 11.43 seconds and can be driven to a top speed of 170kmph.

Exteriors & Interiors

The luxury giving, stylish looking sedan has really classic exteriors. You get chrome surrounded crystal barrel headlamp, turn indicator on the outside rear view mirror, body coloured tailgate handle finish, and black radiator grill, etc.

The interiors are equally lavish with two tone colour co-ordination of ebony and camel and over all beige that includes the full fabric seats. You get driver’s seat with height adjust, front & rear map lamps, rear seat back that can be folded to a 100%. Air conditioning system with electric re-circulation and heater makes your journey most comfortable. The electric boot release, power steering with tilt adjust steering, electric adjustable outside mirrors, drive away lock, etc. are the other added comforts.

Ride, Safety & Handling

With its 175/65 R14 tubeless tyres along with stylish new allow wheels of 14 inches or 35.6 cms, you get a real smooth ride. The braking and handling part is equally satisfying. You have great safety features that include driver and passenger airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS) with EBD, central locking, PATS (Passive Anti-Theft system), front fog lamps, programmable keyless entry together with auto re-locking, etc.

Mileage & Pricing

If ARAI claims are to be believed you get a remarkable fuel efficiency of 21.27kmpl (maximum mileage) with the petrol version and of unbelievable 32.38kmpl (maximum mileage) for the diesel version. The pricing part is also very attention catching as 1.6 Duratec Titanium comes with the price tag of Rs. 6,86,400 and 1.4 Duratorq Titanium at the same time is tagged with a price of Rs. 7,82,000 both being Delhi, ex-showroom.

Competition

The other cars in the segment with which this new sedan from Ford will be competing include Toyota Etios, Tata Manza and Maruti Dzire. But with its astonishing fuel economy, classy looks, style, and comfort, it will do quite well. Though Manza is a class in its self, and Etios has its own place, Ford’s new sedan won’t have to worry much as it will be able to find own distinct place.

Verdict

The ride quality, performance, fuel economy, style and look – all constitute the sedan’s dynamism making it a great buying choice!