The reason for extending the Fiesta was to address a common criticism of the previous car — that the rear seats were a little cramped. The seventh-generation Fiesta gained 16mm of rear knee room, which may be a small amount on paper but makes the rear seats of the latest car feel a lot more spacious than before, particularly on five-door versions.
The amount of boot space on offer has only increased by two litres, to litres with the rear seats in place. However, the additional rear seat space also means more luggage capacity when the seats are folded down — the latest car offers 1, litres compared to the litres of the previous model.
The Ford Fiesta was an excellent car, never far from the top of its class. Its successor promises to offer the same well-balanced package, but with extra polish to sharpen its appeal. Towing with an electric car, hybrid or plug-in hybrid - what's the capacity and can you tow a caravan? Electric car charging stations: a complete guide. Skip to header Skip to main content Skip to footer.
Ford Fiesta Styling Many onlookers will find it difficult to tell the difference between the latest Fiesta and the previous generation; the only design changes of any significance are at the back of the car. Running costs The sixth generation Ford Fiesta offered some of the lowest running costs in the supermini class, and the same EcoBoost petrol and 1. Engines and performance One of the greatest virtues of the previous generation of Ford Fiesta was the way it appealed to drivers.
Practicality and bootspace The evolutionary styling of the latest Fiesta disguises one important development, which is that it has gained a little bit of extra length. Verdict The Ford Fiesta was an excellent car, never far from the top of its class. Ford EcoBoost engines: what are they and should you buy one? Ford Focus hatchback 5 Nov New Ford Ranger pickup to be launched on 24 November.
Ford Ranger 1 Nov Ford Fiesta hatchback 25 Oct Ford Fiesta 14 Oct Most Popular. What is a DSG gearbox? Should I buy one? Fiesta ST and ST models are powered by a 1. ST-1, 2 and 3 models produce hp and use a six-speed manual gearbox. The ST produces hp, as the name suggests. Even the ST. But there are ECOnetic versions of the Zetec and Titanium trim levels available if you want the lowest running costs of all.
They use the 1. Plus, the diesels cost quite a bit more than the petrols to buy in the first place. The stars are the turbocharged EcoBoost petrols - with zero road tax and a decent amount of performance on offer. With that engine choice in mind - either the hp or hp version of the 1.
That means you may be able to find a higher-spec version for a lot less than the list price. In which, case a 1. Ford Fiesta review. Ford Fiesta Black Edition: long-term test. It comes in two forms; the standard Titanium and the upgraded Titanium X. On top of that, there are other luxuries, such as keyless entry and start — making life a bit easier — chrome detailing and cruise control, helping take the stress away from long motorway journeys. In both cars, there are four power units to pick from — a seven-speed automatic petrol, turbocharged diesel and a pair of hybrids producing either bhp or bhp — which are great for company car drivers.
For starters, in the lower-priced model, there are exclusive inch Rock Metallic alloy wheels, ST-Line scuff plates and unique ST styling including different front and rear bumpers, skits and a body-coloured spoiler. One downside about the ST-Line is the lack of unique sports engines. Instead, you get the same petrol, diesel and hybrids you find in the Titanium. The Active is a crossover-styled Ford Fiesta which looks more rugged and ready to tackle the road ahead.
The Active, on top of everything you get in the entry-level Trend, comes with black wheel arch protectors and black roof rails to make the car seem taller and more imposing. There are also more robust inch alloy wheels, which add to the explorer theme of the Active, and rough road suspension to help you glide over bumps and potholes. The Vignale is the most luxurious Ford Fiesta. Its name resembles a prestigious Italian coachbuilder from the s who prided themselves on the finer details.
As well, adaptive cruise control is standard — which keeps you at a pre-set distance from the car ahead to allow for a more relaxing drive — and Active Park Assist — taking the stress away from parallel parking through autonomous steering. Under the bonnet, you have the same four engine options as much of the range — the auto petrol, manual diesel and two hybrids producing bhp and bhp.
The ST is the hardest and fastest Ford Fiesta. Although it shares much of its styling with the cheaper ST-Line, in the ST-2, you get a lot of upgrades for your money.
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