Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Review - Engine sounds invite admiration. Chant rhythm when idle is very similar to the 4-cylinder engine. Smooth, with no 'impression crippled' like a normal 3-cylinder engine. When the machine is lauched in the idle state. No markers as small as 998 cc engine. Ford tackling the problem of vibration 3-cylinder engine with a focus on the front of the machine pulley and flywheel at the back, as well as the engine mounting.
Machine with a cross section A4 paper size is labeled turbo technology, direct fuel injector, and variable valve. His nickname is EcoBoost. In order to complete the keel thirst devotees, he is equipped with a dual clutch transmission 6-speed.
Density of power makes it able to complete the sprint from 0-100 km / h in just 10.67 seconds. Faster than 1.5 models 1500 cc engine that just carve 12.39 seconds. Even faster than version 1.6 of the initial generation 1600 cc engine which is only 10.80 seconds.
Traction control features 'difficult' our current acceleration test. Although it can be turned off, but we see the system still does not intervene in the engine by keeping excess spin at start. However, still 1 second faster than when the traction control is activated.
Density of torque is felt in the middle rounds. Very exciting raced between 2000-3000 rpm. Reinforced transmission, agility processing power makes you forget the little machine Fiesta.
However, feel difficulty when starting to move with a smooth driving style. Until the engine speed of 1,500 rpm, power feels empty. It is able to make the car move, but you have to be extra patient. So help turbo comes in, the car can move faster. With such a driving force transmission gear will move in the range of 2,100 rpm.
The result is 'only' able to print the fuel consumption in the city of 12.98 km / l. Remains more efficient than version 1.5 which 12.39 km / l. Even far outperformed the 1.6 version which is only 11.30 km / l.
Efficiency EcoBoost engine creates optimal explosive power when cruising. The car managed to carve fuel consumption 21.27 km / l on the highway. Very far from version 1.5 which is only 17.24 km / l, and version 1.6 which seboros 15.71 km / l.
Little 'bug' we found. Somehow, in some occasions occurred sudden power surge during acceleration. Especially when the 'stop and go' on the traffic. We thought, lack of pressure turbo exhaust system makes the engine still remains unused turbo pressure. As a result, the car suddenly moved so gas pedal.
Excellent control is the trademark Fiesta. Agility maneuver very tempting. Lighter steering wheel does not reduce tire feedback. Indeed, bantingannya was loud enough. But for your enthusiastic driver, the element of fun to drive Fiesta will cover the shortfall.
Features abound the main attraction. Ford SYNC not only facilitate communication via telephone, even also read incoming SMS. Complete with English accents are difficult to digest when reading SMS Indonesian.
External appearance and in similar version 1.5 SA / T as the most expensive model today. Distinguishing emblems only a small EcoBoost in the lower left corner of the trunk door.
