http://otoreview.blogspot.com/2010/10/close-up-new-ford-fiesta.html
AND HERE:
http://otoreview.blogspot.com/2011/02/ford-malaysias-biggest-ever-roadshow.html
I now present a series of Videos review and 2 owner's review from carsurvey.org/. Enjoy!
Video 1: Whatcar?
http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/ford/fiesta-hatchback/video/25846-5
Video 2: TopGear Ford Fiesta Road Test Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Zy78tFPQwQ
BBC Top Gear Ford Fiesta road test Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYIyCmcuQno
Video 3: iMotor Ford Fiesta Test Drive
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KJFp681kU0
Without further ado, let's proceed to Owner's review.
Owner's review 1: from carsurvey.org:
2009 Ford Fiesta Zectec S review from UK and Ireland
"The best car I have ever driven"
General comments?
The car is great, I only paid £11000 for it after the scrappage scheme and general arguing over the price, and have all the extras like the 17" wheels, USB bluetooth, leather interior, metallic paint and some other bits. Got it brand new and have not once been disappointed with it.
Was really surprised how good it is on fuel, seeing as it's the highest BHP engine they do, getting about 38MPG.
Never had a car with low profile tires and lowered suspension before, and the first few days of having it I thought that something was wrong, as it felt very rough on some roads, but talking to friends they said it's normal, and it's just the bad roads in Cornwall. Take it on a proper tarmac road and the handling is better than my brother's Golf GTI. Never once has it under or over steered or got out of shape, but I backed off as I was to chicken to push it any harder LOL.
Acceleration is good, but it really kicks in in 3rd gear at about 4000 revs, where you feel the car just surge forward.
Brakes are perfect; went onto a quite road and did an emergency stop to see if I could feel the ABS working, not a thing!!! The car didn't even skid and I never felt the ABS working, but I knew it was as the light came on the dashboard.
The interior is good, really comfortable with the racing seats, and the stereo/phone controls are all voice activated, so no need for looking across at buttons.
The speakers in the car are very good; my last car I fully kitted out with subs and speakers with the intention of doing the same to the fiesta. There is no need unless you want to spend £1000 on your sound system; don't bother because you won't beat the quality you already have.
Boot not the biggest, but can still get a body board in the back with extra stuff, and the room for the rear passengers is surprising good from what it looks like outside. My 6'3" mate had no problem in the back when I had a car full.
The one minor thing I will say about the car is with the 17" wheels the turning circle is not the best, moving in and out of car parks and garages normally takes two shunts, but that could just be my bad driving.
All I can say is get yourself down to the Ford dealership and have a test drive and a fiddle with all the stuff on the car, and see if it is for you, but I haven't found anyone that hasn't liked it yet.
Look on youtube for Top Gear's review of it; after seeing that I got the car.
OWNER 2:
2010 Ford Fiesta Titanium review from UK and Ireland
"A quality family car that never fails to impress"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No faults yet, but obviously still running in.
General comments?
Having been driving the previous model Fiesta for 2 years, a diesel model, I felt confident that the new car would live up to my expectations. After all, the New Fiesta was just a facelift of the previous model?
How wrong I was!
The car has by far exceeded my expectations, right from the minute I collected it.
The paintwork, in Hot Magenta, is striking. It appears a different colour in different light. It varies between magenta, purple, and burgundy. Also the finish of the paint is again impressive. It is the smoothest finish I have ever seen; not a hint of any "orange peel".
The interior is so welcoming, with everything so well placed. Most of the switchgear is standard Ford layout, so within seconds I knew where everything was. The central information panel is so useful, displaying everything from temperature, to fan speed, radio station, climate control settings, and, when the Bluetooth is activated, my whole mobile phone's contact list!
The voice activated controls are amazing. I still find it hard to believe that I can use my phone, control the radio, and the climate controls, using voice activated commands. (Of course you can do it manually - the old fashioned way!).
The 1.4 Duratec engine is quite surprising in its performance, and I would say it produces the same power of earlier 1.6 engines. Economy, at an average of 38mpg (it's still running in), is very good. More amazing is the smoothness of the engine. It's inaudible on the road, and it's quite easy to believe the car has stalled in traffic as it's so quiet. Not a hint of vibration.
Seating is extremely comfortable, although I would say that rear legroom is a little tight if the front seats were to be pushed back. O.K. for children, but possibly a little cramped for an adult. However, since this is a family car, I guess the rear seats would be occupied by children anyway. Rear seat is comfortable though.
For a standard spec car, I thought the specification was faultless - climate control, power fold mirrors, heated windscreen, heated mirrors and washer jets, cruise control, bluetooth, voice activated controls, auto headlights and auto wipers, ambient lighting, footwell lights, quality Sony stereo with 6 speakers with remote control, alarm... the list goes on.
I can honestly say that I just LOVE driving this car, and look forward to the drive to work each morning.
It's comfortable, quiet and refined.
Steering is light, and the suspension firm without being too hard. There is good feedback to the driver.
Space is far better than the previous model, and together with good storage locations, the car remains uncluttered inside. Boot is average size, taking 2 large suitcases without the need to fold the seats down.
As I say, I have only driven 900 miles in the car so far, so can't comment on longevity.
But if the first 2 months are anything to go by, this car will be with me for a long time.
End of post:
That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry...
How wrong I was!
The car has by far exceeded my expectations, right from the minute I collected it.
The paintwork, in Hot Magenta, is striking. It appears a different colour in different light. It varies between magenta, purple, and burgundy. Also the finish of the paint is again impressive. It is the smoothest finish I have ever seen; not a hint of any "orange peel".
The interior is so welcoming, with everything so well placed. Most of the switchgear is standard Ford layout, so within seconds I knew where everything was. The central information panel is so useful, displaying everything from temperature, to fan speed, radio station, climate control settings, and, when the Bluetooth is activated, my whole mobile phone's contact list!
The voice activated controls are amazing. I still find it hard to believe that I can use my phone, control the radio, and the climate controls, using voice activated commands. (Of course you can do it manually - the old fashioned way!).
The 1.4 Duratec engine is quite surprising in its performance, and I would say it produces the same power of earlier 1.6 engines. Economy, at an average of 38mpg (it's still running in), is very good. More amazing is the smoothness of the engine. It's inaudible on the road, and it's quite easy to believe the car has stalled in traffic as it's so quiet. Not a hint of vibration.
Seating is extremely comfortable, although I would say that rear legroom is a little tight if the front seats were to be pushed back. O.K. for children, but possibly a little cramped for an adult. However, since this is a family car, I guess the rear seats would be occupied by children anyway. Rear seat is comfortable though.
For a standard spec car, I thought the specification was faultless - climate control, power fold mirrors, heated windscreen, heated mirrors and washer jets, cruise control, bluetooth, voice activated controls, auto headlights and auto wipers, ambient lighting, footwell lights, quality Sony stereo with 6 speakers with remote control, alarm... the list goes on.
I can honestly say that I just LOVE driving this car, and look forward to the drive to work each morning.
It's comfortable, quiet and refined.
Steering is light, and the suspension firm without being too hard. There is good feedback to the driver.
Space is far better than the previous model, and together with good storage locations, the car remains uncluttered inside. Boot is average size, taking 2 large suitcases without the need to fold the seats down.
As I say, I have only driven 900 miles in the car so far, so can't comment on longevity.
But if the first 2 months are anything to go by, this car will be with me for a long time.
End of post:
That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry...
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