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As mentioned in the initial impression report, this is the sport variant in the Fiesta line-up and you feel it once inside its cabin -  the dash made of Ebony blue and black with a hint of brushed aluminium lend it a sporty touch.Ford engines sound very different to the Japanese ones (we’re hinting at the new Honda City we drove a while ago) and this one is no exception. The sporty character of the moving force under bonnet is felt as you crank the motor and tap the throttle – the engine grunt signals this is no ordinary Fiesta.The Fiesta S has a very able  engine and gearbox. We managed to touch the 3 figure speeds in 2nd gear!

An engine that revvs to the 6k mark is a sign of a true performer. Stiffening of the suspension and alterations in the chassis works very well in making the ride at high speeds positive and the new-found handling is totally different to the other Fiestas. Steering is responsive and the feedback is perfect. In the sub 10 lakh lot, you can’t get a better driver’s car. Top speed we achieved was 170kmph and the engine though making all that noise, never felt liking giving way. Cornering ability is awesome, body roll is diminutive and the feedback on the steering is 10/10 for the Fiesta S.

Once you’ve come down the winding roads back into city limits, the perfectly placed paddles and soft clutch make for easy driving.

Suspension is stiffened and the ride is hard, so over bumps in the city, your spine sometimes won’t like the extra punishment. Seats are big with ample support available in the right areas, driver’s seat is height adjustable.

The gear lever looks drab and we would have liked something smaller and rally-car like. The operation is good, the changing is precise and smooth.

Rear seat comfort is not sacrificed because this is a sport variant. Apart from the suspension and engine, it is a regular Fiesta from every other angle. The back rest is designed better compared to the Ikon. Individual headrests are absent but the in-built ones do the job very well.