Ford Fiesta Hatchback 2008-

The Ford Fiesta is one of the most popular vehicles in the market and has rightly built an excellent reputation throughout its history. The Fiesta provides strong build quality combined with style looks which makes it hard to beat. There are few cars that match this hatchback and it is commonly the car other manufacturers strive to beat. For a small car the Fiesta manages to somehow provide the feeling that you are driving a bigger car than it actually is.

The Ford Fiesta is a common choice for those who are new to driving or those that may be looking to downsize their car. The interiors are stylish and user friendly and it is clear that the car has been built to suit the masses. The car comes with all the modern refinements you would expect and offers a fair amount of standard features to make the car a smart and cost effective choice. The range of engines provided by Ford cap off this fine car with choices from the entry level 1.25-litre petrol engine which delivers 60bhp to the quicker 1.6-litre, 120bhp engines which offer faster speeds with good economy levels.

Pros and Cons:

• Enjoyable ride which is excellent for the price
  Cheap to run, tax and insure
  Has been refined over the years to offer an excellent overall car

• Back seats don't fold
  Very common cars
  Limited boot space

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Exterior and Interior

The Ford Fiesta creates a nice atmosphere within the vehicle and is comfortable enough to suit most people. The Fiesta offers all of the modern requirements you would expect including CD player, radio, voice controlled phone systems and an MP3 stereo. Although some of these features will cost extra, they are nice touches which help to make the car feel like it should belong in a category above its size. There are also multi adjustable seats, leather rim steering on higher specified versions which means you can choose a Fiesta to suit your needs and requirements.

On the outside the Fiesta continues to look the part and push the boundaries of the hatchback market. Both 3 and 5 door vehicle are available and many standard and optional extras will help to make the car look sportier such as alloy wheels.

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Engines

The ford fiesta is available in 1.25-litre (60bhp and 80bhp) and the 1.4-litre (91bhp) engines and 1.6-litre (120bhp) engines. The ECOnetic models are set to become very popular with their low CO2 emissions and good MPG economy levels. The new Fiesta range is completed by new Zetec model which had a new 120bhp petrol engine with new Duratec Ti-VCT which accelerates from 0-60mph in just 9.6sec, while still managing to deliver 47.9mpg and CO2 emissions of 139g/km. The range of petrol and diesel engines are available in the three different sized engines and will offer a wide range of choice which will suit a wide range of needs.

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Performance and Economy

The Ford Fiesta is a small car and the running costs mirror this making it hard to beat in the market. Petrol models are a good option for those who drive less than the 12,000 miles a year or stick to mainly town driving. The 1.25-litre petrol engines manage to give 52.3mpg. The 1.4-litre manages to give up to 49.6mpg and the 1.6-litre gives 47.9mpg. The ECOnetic model helps in exempting road tax because it emits 98g/km of CO2. Insurance groups range from 1 to 6 but are generally very reasonable.

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What it's like to Drive

The new Ford Fiesta is riot on the open road, and it's very advanced for a hatchback. The Fiesta makes you to feel like you're driving a bigger and more expensive car such as the Focus. The car provides a crisp handling on the road which re-assures the driver that they are in control. The car keeps the road noise low inside the vehicle, something which is quite uncommon of cars its size. The Fiesta provides a comfortable ride which will keep the passengers fresh even on long journeys.

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Faults and Repairs

The plastic material used in the door cards and dash boards can easily get marked. The stereo has a tendency to fail along with the ventilation and heating system. Dealers can fix both problems within the warranty period but it will be more expensive once you fall outside of this. Water leakage has also been registered as a problem for a few models. Servicing is fairly reasonable and should help to keep your motoring costs low.

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