Ford Ikon

By Puneet - Sat Jan 17, 12:52 am

Edited byPuneet

The Ford Ikon was launched in India way back in 1999 and to day remains one of the more fun to drive sedans in the country. The major facelift came along in 2003 when Ford revamped the interiors with better quality trim and more equipment and the 1.6 ROCAM engine was also re-tuned for better economy.

Ford has been on a constantly evolving over the years. The changes in the external front section are substantial with all new front, revamped interiors and slightly revised rear end. The short stubby grille at the front give it an aggressive look while the new head lights do their bit accentuate the aggression. New model is available in both petrol and diesel priced at Rs. 459000.00 & Rs. 520000.00 respectively.

New ford models have been loaded with accessories. Just to mention a few all new front with clear headlights & new bumper, clear Tail Lights, a factory fitted CD Player, full wing Spoiler and to round it off a chrome boot lid.

The subtle front has styling cues taken from the European Fiesta. The rear has been left almost untouched but it has been slightly redesigned tail lamps. The interiors are very much the same too except for the instrument cluster which gets all new dials & factory fitted CD Player system.

The suspension layout is following the highly successful Ford MacPherson strut configuration, with lower A-shaped arms, to improve running refinement and dynamic control. The twist beam rear suspension design matched to the front suspension provides well-balanced handling.

Over the years ford has been the top selling model in its segment and with the advancement of technology, the performance of the car would only improve.

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