2011 Ford Fiesta test drive and review

Automotive journalist Scott Newell takes a test drive in the 2011 Ford Fiesta, Includes an accident avoidance maneuver demonstration in the parking lot of Candlestick Park.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• 2011
• ford
• fiesta
• test
• drive
• review

[Aspireonthego]

Fiestas are really nice cars, personally I think they are the best in class.

[e45630]

i'm not fond of small cars, but new fiesta is something different. Donn't know how good it is sold in America, but Germans really like it .

[nigelcb1300]

I "expected" it to be built like it wasn't thrown together in a hurry !.

It's irrelevent now, as it is history !.

[TheIanBroadcast1993]

@nigelcb1300 and what did you expect a small car to be like?

[lffit]

I have just ordered one in France, a middle range model the "Trend Pack" with optional velour carpets, tinted glass and rear reverse beepers, the Americans models have a larger engine a1600cc, and the grille is different there, they are selling damn well in Europe, I like the styling and top reviews they are getting!

[T966ER]

@Argantonis Starts at $13,200 in the US

[Argantonis]

It seems to be very expensive in the US. Here in Finland the base model costs about 13000 euros and we have a really high car tax. It should be something like 8000-9000 dollars in the US.

[lydiadrnys]

can't wait to welcoming my new fiesta.

[AndyPFTW]

My girlfriend has a 2010 fiesta, and i personally love it. Its fun to drive and its just an overall great car.

[andhuy]

Does it have a spare tire?

[nigelcb1300]

Bought our fiesta about six weeks ago and to be honest, I DON'T LIKE IT !. don't like the gearbox, first gear is far too low and only 5 gears means it's not as quiet or economical as it could be.

the handling feels secure but the ride is bone jarring hard.

the parking sensors are basic and the sensativity seems to vary.

It is economical (compared to the much larger grand picasso I had previously) but don't expect to get the mpg figures ford qoute. Not as good as first appears.

Going soon !

[lffit]

selling thousands in Europe great reviews too; love the look!