Ford Ikon Review
Posted on December 28th 2010Welcome back!
| The all new Ford Ikon is here which has undergone a make up procedure. Well this is the same car which rocked the town with its mighty engine and performance. The car has new looks which look far better than the previous version. The car has all those features which you are looking for in a mid size sedan, in terms of performance the car has improved a lot and delivers the right type of acceleration. This is the standard variant which is available in petrol version. Features like ABS, alloy wheels, EBD and leather interiors are missing from the list. The car is striped down to basic features which provide comfort and performance delivery. One thing about basic variants is that they are the fastest in the entire league. The reason behind this logic which even Ford has used is that weight of unwanted accessories and decoration is not present which can affect performance. These are some of the small and tiny features which do affect performance. To know the basic fundamentals regarding Automobile Engineering Ford might be the best example to study, they ensure to keep the car on diet when it comes to performance and mileage.
Tubular doors are given to the Ikon which sort of increases the safety of the car. The 1.3 ROCAM edition is superb when it comes to fuel efficiency. Mc Pherson struts are given which ensure the stability of the car to be précised. Power steering is given which can ensure the car to be driven with less strength. The car has one of the best stability and handling systems on board. Central locking feature is also given which keeps the car away from unauthorized access. Now you can park your car in unknown places too with the use of central locking system you can be dead sure about the car’s safety. Store all you luggage in the 400 liter boot space given in the rear end of the car. If you wish to go for a trip with your family then using the Ikon is the best option.  The interior section is carved to perfection, lots of features in the basic variant too which are given exclusively by Ford. Boot lamp is given which shows you exactly where you can store your luggage. A 12V outlet is given which can be used for charging your cell phones or light a cigarette. The odometer in the Ikon is LCD based, it ensures to display data in broad day light. The entire instrumental panel is revamped and given a new looks. The instrumental cluster in the previous model is no way close to the recent one as this has advanced looks and features. Two tone interiors are given which look sporty and classy; it gives a different type of look to the car. Chrome finish ensures the gear knob to looks stylish and trendy.
The exterior of the car is designed according to safety of the car. The overall design of the bumpers and rear end spoiler gives an added advantage to stability. With the use of a spoiler the car has a low drag end. It stays stable and ensures there are no immediate movements when the speed increases. Apart from all these features the new face lift does look well when you are in the mood of driving. Overall beauty has definitely made a mark on our mind.
Performance of the Car This is the section where the Ikon comes into action. The inline 4 cylinder engine delivers 69 BHP of raw power. 5 speed gear box is given which ensures to deliver an average of 14kmpl which is quite decent. The Ikon has one of the best responsive engines ever built for the Indian segment. The car looks more aggressive and brutal when red lining, the overall setup is similar to the previous model but has some type of cosmetic changes. Value of the Car The car comes with a 2 year warranty which can be used when faced with technical problems. The car seating position delivers the right type of comfort, 3 adults can easily accommodate themselves. Apart from all the interiors and exteriors the Ford Ikon does look appealing and the best car in the mid segment, the looks and overall performance play an important role. Driving the car is very easy with the use of a power steering, handling it at high end speeds does have a different type of feel. Verdict Go for it as the new Ikon is loaded with features that can help in providing with high end drive features. The overall looks and speed of performance are simply superb. The warranty given covers the car when faced with technical problems. Long lasting performance will be given as the engine is Ford and it has been proved in the past.  Ford New Ikon 1.3 Rocam Engine
Ford New Ikon 1.3 Rocam Transmission
Ford New Ikon 1.3 Rocam Suspension System
Ford New Ikon 1.3 Rocam Exterior Dimension
Ford New Ikon 1.3 Rocam Interior Dimensions
Ford New Ikon 1.3 Rocam Steering
Ford New Ikon 1.3 Rocam Brake System
Ford New Ikon 1.3 Rocam Fuel
Ford New Ikon 1.3 Rocam Tires
Ford New Ikon 1.3 Rocam Other Specifications
Ford New Ikon 1.3 Rocam Payload & Towing
General Ford New Ikon 1.3 Rocam Car Details
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