John Voelcker from Green Car Reports.com reviewed the New Fiesta after his April 2009 test drive in NYC. Overall he was impressed by the new mini Ford and amazed at how much better it is than some other US automaker’s recent attempts at producing a quality small car. Take a look at the review below.
2011 Ford Fiesta
John Voelcker,
Editor-in-Chief, April 6th, 2009
For far too long, small cars were the homework US automakers didn’t want to do. Think back to the grim, joyless Chevrolet Chevette, or the first Ford Escort–and even today, the breathtakingly mediocre 2009 Dodge Caliber and its misbegotten half-brother, the 2009 Jeep Compass.
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Auto Express Magazine named the New Ford Fiesta the Car of the Year for 2009. This makes the wait for the 2010 US introduction seem even further away. Enjoy the article below.
2011 Ford Fiesta
Ford’s Fiesta subcompact has garnered yet another award. This time, it’s British car mag Auto Express bestowing its Car of Year 2009 award on the Fiesta, along with its Best Supermini award.
The new Fiesta went on sale last September in Britain, and more than 77,000 have been sold since then. So far, the car has won nine awards, according to Ford.
“Expectations of the latest Fiesta couldn’t have been higher–but it hasn’t disappointed. The sleek exterior makes many rivals look dated, while the cutting-edge cabin is as distinctive as it is attractive. And that’s before you even consider the Fiesta’s dynamic prowess: the nimble chassis and beautifully weighted controls mark it out as something very special,” Auto Express Editor in Chief David Johns said, according to a Ford press release. Read more…
Take a look at CAR’s April review of the Fiesta Zetec-S!
The black wheels and yellow mirrors may not be everyone’s cup of tea but some of these mods would be nice additions to personalize your Fiesta.
Zetec S Moutoune
Ford Fiesta Zetec-S Mountune (2009) CAR review
By Chris Chilton
23 March 2009
Ford’s brilliant new Fiesta only has one problem – the lack of an ST model. Actually the real problem is that there isn’t one coming – Ford canned it to concentrate on green cars like the Fiesta Econetic. I’m sure Ford has done its sums but given how many of the old-shape STs you see charging around Britain’s towns, it seems an odd, and certainly disappointing, decision.
But worry not, because now Mountune offers a Ford-approved tuning kit to turn the mild-but-fun Zetec S into an 18-year-old’s wet dream, complete with a drainpipe exhaust and other subtle tweaks. It’s a great car, but don’t leave home without your earplugs.
What’s this Mountune nonsense? Where’s the new ST? Read more…
You’ve seen various magazine reviews of the new Fiesta but take a look at what everyday readers of “What Car” have to say about the car!
While not as amusing as the TopGear review, enjoy the Fifth Gear take on the new Ford Fiesta.
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From the 2009 Chicago Auto Show, Cars.com’s Kelsey Mays takes a look at the 2011 Ford Fiesta.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6528431482563145567
The UK’s iMotor reviews the Ford Fiesta Zetec S. Enjoy the video.
Business Week, September 4, 2008 article about how the US won’t get the diesel Fiesta available in Europe. This article is about 11 months old so the fuel price descriptions are a bit higher than today. In any case a 65 mpg rating is still much higher than the new Prius! Enjoy the article.
By David Kiley
September 15, 2008
Ford’s Fiesta ECOnetic gets an astonishing 65 mpg, but the carmaker can’t afford to sell it in the U.S
If ever there was a car made for the times, this would seem to be it: a sporty subcompact that seats five, offers a navigation system, and gets a whopping 65 miles to the gallon. Oh yes, and the car is made by Ford Motor (F), known widely for lumbering gas hogs. [break]
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Dutch Mandel from Autoweek, reviews the 2009 Ford Fiesta.
http://www.dailymotion.com/videox86x0i
Aftermarket tuning specialist Mountune Performance has developed an upgrade kit for the new Fiesta 1.6-litre Duratec Ti-VCT Zetec-S and Titanium models. Available through selected Ford dealership…
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