2009 Ford Classic 1.4 diesel review, test drive

Ford is known for its  driving dynamics. Cars like the Mondeo, Focus and even our home-grown Ikon are living, rolling proof of this outstanding ability and know-how. And the Fiesta, fine-tuned to Indian tastes, is no different. Now keen to appeal to a wider customer base, the car has been tuned to erase every bump and broken patch Indian roads can throw at it. And the taller springs and tuned dampers have the desired effect.

The ride quality over poor sections of the road is simply superb. The Fiesta blots out most road noise over poor sections, the severity of the bumps and pitching is greatly reduced and most importantly, this has been done without the suspension getting floaty.
The Fiesta is also extremely accomplished at low speeds, a crucial attribute in our driving environment. And the best part is that low speed ride does not compromise high-speed stability.
  
You can turn the Fiesta into a corner with more confidence, assured in the knowledge that it will provide enough feedback to allow you to carry the speed out of the corner without losing any hair. But it’s no Ikon. Not keen on snappy changes in direction and with no running commentary on the state of grip on the front wheels, the Fiesta’s ride-centric set-up means this car is nowhere near as entertaining to drive as the Ikon.