Ford Ikon
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Ford Ikon is a stylish sedan which runs with elegance. Cpacious interior is enhanced with dual beige tone and accessories like rear reading lamps. The engine runs smoothly, making driving the car fun. The car has competent chassis, good ride and comfort. With good interior quality and mileage, owning the car is a thing of pleasure. Having responsive engine with good fuel efficiency, the vehicle is a pleasure to drive on Indian roads.
Design and Interior
Ikon has optimized suspension design, a balanced chassis and sharp steering precision. The car has independent McPherson Struts mounted on separate sub-frame and a heavy-duty twist-beam with strut-type coil spring/damper units on the rear. The suspension dynamics is excellent and the handling is predictable. Even on high speeds, the car is firm on highways. The engine growls and young drivers like to drive it.
In short, the car offers reliability and good handling in affordable price. The cabin has the passengers. The car provides a choice of small storage spaces inside the roomy cabin. The standard features of include power windows on all doors, fabric seats and air-conditioning.
Variants and Price
Ford Ikon is available in six variants - 1.3 LXi, 1.3 Flair, 1.6 EXi, 1.6 ZXi, 1.8 EXi, and 1.8 ZXi. The car is available in the range of Rs 4.9 lakhs and Rs 5.5 lakhs.
Engine
Ikon petrol version uses the 1.3L ROCAM (Roller Finger Camshaft) engine which generates 69 bhp@5,500 rpm and torque of 105 Nm@2,500 rpm. The diesel version comes with a 1.4 DuraTorq TDCi In-line 4 engine producing 67 bhp of power. In both variants, the engine is mated with a 5-speed manual transmission.
Safety
Highly developed Dynamic Safety Engineering (DSE) program has been incorporated in Ford Ikon. Some of the key safety features include side impact beams, crumple zones, a monocoque body and the latest in occupant restraint systems.
Technical Specifications
| 1.3L SOHC |
| Displacement | 1299 cc |
| Max. power | 70 PS@5500 rpm |
| Max. torque | 105 Nm@2500 rpm |
| Cylinders | 4 in-line |
| Fuel injection | SEFI |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 : 1 |
| Emission level | Stage III |
| Ford B5 manual five-speed transmission |
| Gear ratios: | |
| 1st | 3.58 |
| 2nd | 1.93 |
| 3rd | 1.28 |
| 4th | 0.95 |
| 5th | 0.76 |
| Reverse | 3.62 |
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| Final drive ratios: | |
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| 1.3 SOHC M5 | 4.06 |
| Front | Independent MacPherson struts with offset coil spring/damper units and lower L-arms in optimised vertical bushes mounted on separate sub-frame. |
| Rear | Semi-independent twist-beam with strut-type coil spring/damper units. Dual-path body mounts. |
| Type | Fixed ratio rack and pinion with power assistance (PAS) |
| Turning diameter (kerb-to-kerb) | 9.9 m |
| Type | Dual circuit, diagonally split, hydraulically-operated disc front and drum rear. Vacuum servo assistance. Rear brake pressure control valve. |
| Front | 240 mm dia. x 20 mm wide ventilated discs |
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| Rear | 180 mm dia. drums with 30 mm wide shoes |
| Overall length | 4140 mm |
| Overall width | 1634 mm |
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| Wheelbase | 2486 mm |
| Head room - Front | 982 mm |
| Head room - Rear | 968 mm |
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| Leg room | 1036 mm |
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| Shoulder room | 1325 mm |
| 1.3L SOHC |
| Fuel type | Unleaded petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity (Litres) | 45 |
Features
| S - Standard. O - Optional. na - Not Available. |
| Laminated windscreen | S |
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| Child-proof rear locks | S |
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| Front and rear side impact door beams | S |
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| Front and rear seat belts | S |
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| Headlamps-on warning buzzer | na |
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| Centre high mount stop lamp | S |
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| Sporty fog lamps | S |
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| Ford Dynamic Safety Engineering (DSE) | S |
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| Central locking and electric fuel cap release | S |
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| Sparkling clear headlamps | S |
| Comfort and Convenience | 1.3 Flair |
| S - Standard. O - Optional. na - Not Available. |
| 400 litre luggage compartment capacity | S |
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| Interior theme - truffle | S |
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| Instrumentation-black dials | S |
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| Smaller sporty steering wheel | na |
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| CFC-free air-conditioning | S |
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| Tachometer | S |
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| Power windows | na |
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| Two 45 watt speakers | S |
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| Boot light | S |
| Power and Performance | 1.3 Flair |
| S - Standard. O - Optional. na - Not Available. |
| Euro III compliant | S |
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| 5 speed manual transmission | S |
| S - Standard. O - Optional. na - Not Available. |
| Power steering | S |
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| 4.9 metre turning circle radius | S |
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| Front suspension - McPherson strut mounted on separate sub frame | S |
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| Rear suspension - Heavy duty twist beam with strut-type coil spring/damper unity | S |
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| Brakes: front disc/rear drum | S |
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