Best value car in hatchback segment. Review on Ford Figo Duratorq ZXI 1.4

I am not a automobile expert. what I am sharing here is only experience happened in last 1 year with my first self earned CAR. I bought Ford figo Zxi diesel model on 10th May 2012 after doing little research on available choice. It took me more than 6- 8 months to finalize this choice.

My preference was for a hatchback variant with good sitting arrangement and an investment which is for coming 5 years. I have selected 4 cars as my final choice.

1. Maruti ritz

   
   




2. VW polo

   
   




3. ford figo

   
   




4. Chav Beat

   
   

After doing evaluation and test ride. zero on Figo and Beat.  I will say, beat is  really good value for money with irresistible offer of cash less maintenance for complete 3 years. Best looks, never before tall boy. Perfect car for a college guy. steering control was excellent. fuel efficient,  everything is great but it accommodate only 4 people. Fifth one is always unwanted pain.

Figo win the race as l become bias on the executive professional look. Large inner space. Good boot space. Decent fuel efficiency. Today I have completed 1 year and almost 1 month. Few observation:

1. No doubt I enjoyed each drive on my car. It’s a good bargain I had for this car as this car never let me down in last complete year.

   
   




2. Fuel efficiency is good I get with AC in city at an average 16-18 kmp/l and on highway comfortable 22-24 kmpl.

   
   




3. 5 people at average 70 kgs sit comfortably for long drive of 150 to 200 kms.

   
   




4. No sharking no jerk at speed of 110 – 125 kms speed. Maruti Ritz start shaking.

   
   




5. I changed cars Headlamps and horn along with heat preventing film on wind shield. Cost me 25k  altogether.

   
   

Cons :

1. It hurt me really bad when car hit the Bangalore road humps. Believe me Bangalore got  only humps on road, in 2 kms distance you find atleast 10 of them. First 2 month my speed never exceed 30- 40 kms. Until I got a mechanic who lifted my car chassis by 2 inch. No doubt he charge me good figure but I had peace of mind and good average then after.

   
   




2. I am not happy with car stereo when I compare with other car with same range.

   
   




3. Interior is again average as same look for basic model and top end model. Over all in one year I drown only 9k which include daily office to home and 4-5 long trip to various picnic spot around bangalore. There is lot to explore  as handling this beauty is a pleasure. Car is very handy and overall value for money. Regards