Still Fida over the Deisel Fiesta….

In 2006, when I had penned down my review on the Diesel

Fiesta, I was in awe of the fact that a Diesel vehicle could be so refined and

smooth, as against my initial expectations.

I was sure something would happen…..some glitch…..that would

indicate that this was a Diesel car like any other Indica or Indigo. So I

waited prior to passing any judgement on the Diesel Fiesta. But now…..the time

has come that I write the IInd Part of my feedback on this vehicle.

As I had mentioned in my previous review, the sole purpose

of buying this car was….KANJOOSI!!

....Firstly, Diesel is a cheaper fuel compared to

petrol…..Secondly, the average being delivered by the vehicle was quite

good….Thereby, the overall expectations from the car were…..NOTHING BEYOND PURE

SAVINGS!!

But…much to my surprise….the car gave me much more joy than I had bargained

for!!

I had mentioned some noteworthy highlights of the Diesel

Fiesta, which I still maintain and are elaborated briefly as under:

1. Absolutely mind boggling fuel efficiency (18.5 / 21) and

excellent pick-up…...Since the Naraina Flyover Project has started en route,

the mileage has definitely gone down to 16. However, driving this car on the

Highway is pure magic

1. Low noise powerful turbo charged diesel engine….working effortlessly absolutely

maintenance free

1. Good looks and styling……the car looks new age asainst the Logans on the road

   
   




2. Spacious interiors……I feel I should put on some weight for better

   
   

utilization of the unused space

1. Unique distance to empty feature…….helpful, but calculates &

re-calculates based on the fluctuations in speed / airconditioning etc.

1. Good quality upholstery (plush beige)…….very sturdy and still looks new and

unfrayed

1. Well placed clear front lights…..which are quite powerful too

   
   




2. Small nooks for little knick-knacks……not to mention the well placed bottle

   
   

racks and slots

1. Flat shelf in the rear with a slot for books etc…….never used by me as I am

always in the driving seat

1. Well placed mobile/laptop charger…….used extensively by me

   
   




2. High seating with divider in the rear seat containing glass holders……only

   
   

used when I am out attending meetings and prefer being chauffered

1. Adjustable power steering……..to facilitate a more relaxed driving mode…… Excellent steering…..a steering wheel so

pliable, I drive only with the tips of the fingers of my right hand

1. Very, very effective airconditioning…..problem-free till date

So, candidly speaking:

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This car has been driven 28000 kms. From mid-April 2006

till date and has saved me close to INR 88000 in fuel expense against the

Petrol vehicle I was initially driving

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Has not asked for any maintenance except the routine

service

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Has been through a very rough bang on the rear bumper

with minimal repairing cost

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Provides effortless drive on the long commute between my

home and workplace

Keeping in mind these factors, I hate to admit that no other car has caught my fancy…YET

And…..I AM STILL FIDA

OVER THE DIESEL FIESTA!!