Apr 21, 2010 08:49 PM
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(Updated Apr 21, 2010 08:49 PM)
Some of you might already know me by now through my Suzuki gs150r review. Today I am writing my experience of FIGO diesel test drive. I had just taken my bike from 5th service which is next to the ford showroom in Chennai. So just thought why not check out figo.I always love to test drive the cars which I am sure I cant afford to buy. I can call that fate or being careful not to commit for such higher loan amounts for my income. Unfortunately some dreams are hard to come true. Anyways, personal life apart.
The ford showroom had almost 5 figos in both diesel and petrol available for test drive. I had first tested the Titanium edition of figo diesel. The moment I stepped in , the car felt so spacious. I am 6ft tall and always feel that if there is a enough leg space to accommodate another person of my height at the rear while I drive, that is the most spacious car in this segment. No doubt figo is. Without hesitation, I hurried up and started the car which made me wonder for a moment if it’s a diesel or petrol engine.
The pick up was very good and fortunately I drove on a long stretch of road for 2 kms .Next came the stretch while I took a U turn. I immediately stepped the accelerator and within 10 seconds, I felt the adrenalin rush .Guess what? I have touched 125 km/hr speed. Believe me guys, all in the 4th gear. The engine still seemed to take more before making a roaring noise.Sales guy was so scared sitting next to me. Man, if it had not been for this traffic, I could have been flying on the road...He told me the maximum speed tested by them was 160 in the 5th gear. The steering was so responsive.AC felt never better .Cabin was so good and quiet that I didn’t want to come out of the car and just felt like driving it home.
Only difference between ZXI and Titanium is the ABS and Airbags. If your driving style requires high speeds and sudden breakings, the latter is the best model to choose from. I felt so jealous seeing families coolly driving their figos in front of me. The sales guy showed the boot space which is the highest in category. They had showed how to unfold the rear seat completely which created amazing space in the rear. Also, the speaker deck is easily removable and can be temporarily plugged to the top of the boot door to accommodate any taller contents of your luggage.
The horn is decent; the headlamps can be adjusted to 4 levels of height depending on your comfort. The wipers - front and rear come with 6 speeds to suit any weather conditions; the stereo comes with Blue and Me technology to play songs from your mobile. Mileage claimed is 17-18 with AC in the city for diesel version and 13-14 for petrol.
Then I tried the petrol version and didn’t find the pick up as sexy as the diesel car. Truly the diesel engine out beats the petrol version. Delivery time is 45 days...which I do not have to worry about cos I cannot afford one right now. You should have taken a test drive before reading this review till this point. Please don't wait. Rush and get crazy by driving this car.
So why wait, book this figo and feel proud to own this dream machine...else envy those who drive home in front of you.
