Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI) invites 17 media tried to direct the Fiesta sedan test drive in the event of Jakarta - Bandung went home yesterday (22-23/5). Participants depart from the office of the FMI in Pondok Indah, South Jakarta. Each car filled with 3 people and KompasOtomotif had the opportunity to drive to Bandung.
Acceleration and stability
Group leads directly to the toll booths Pondok Indah. Because it is not necessarily a convoy, the car directly in-bejek just measure acceleration. While doing the kick-down, round up first and then respond with increasing speed without pounding.
Drove straight at speed of 120 kph was stable. But when they wanted to switch lanes or following another vehicle, the symptoms seemed a bit bewildered. The condition is more pronounced again in the rear passenger. However, when entering the toll Padaleunyi, specifically between km 80-100, many turns faster type of maneuver, the symptoms of body roll (body roll) is noticeably larger than the Fiesta hatchback.
Ford Fiesta sedan complete with electronically Stability Program (ESP) to help the driver stabilize the car when the tire grip is reduced. For subcompact sedan, Fiesta gternyata first use. .
To find out its value, at km 90-94 (most common location of the accident), this sedan to maneuver at a speed of 120 kph. When entering a corner, butt the car is moving faster (oversteer), but ESP corrected quickly.
Down Hill Assist
Another technology included was down hill assist (DHA), serves to maintain engine speed or engine brake (engine brake) while sliding in the derivative. The system is equipped with a button on the right side lever persnelling. When activated, the indicator also appears on the panel meter. If performance is still not, the position can be directed to L. The result, brake work to be lighter.
To find out the performance, during a trip back to Jakarta - many derivatives - we activate the feature. Hasilnmya, the driver does not need frequent pressing the brake pedal to menguruangi speed.
Such features can also be used when, especially when it jammed. Car will not move backwards when the foot brake pedal position of the gas. Condition is very helpful, do not have to bother anymore activate the emergency brake.
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