Even though I bought my car in Oct 2009, I think it is not too late to write the initial review.
My initial budget was around 6 lakhs and I had short listed Swift Dzire as my choice. Accidentally I test drove Fiesta Diesel and I was bowled by its ride quality and handling. I checked with many of our friends here (http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/sedans…dzire-vdi.html) and finally took a decision and bought the Limited edition model.
The car has completed the first service (5000 km or 3 months, which ever is earlier). To date I have driven ~ 4200 km.
I thoroughly enjoy the car and one thing I must say is about the fuel efficiency. I am a very sedate driver and I am able extract great mileage. My general driving pattern is around 80% in highway and 20% in city with occasional use of AC. The mileage figures I have listed below is measured on tankful to tankful basis:
Initial Odo reading Odo reading at refilling Litres of Diesel filled Mileage
387 1348 44.07 21.81
2220 39.91 21.86
2877 30.36 21.62
3903 43.84 23.37
After the first service the mileage is yet to be checked. Great efficiency I think. What is your opinion?.
The happy beginning should have a bitter mix up. My happy story also has a bitter part. What is it? Wait till my next post.