Ford Fiesta
Just about everyone has been in a FORD Fiesta at some point in their life. It’s one of the UK’s best-selling cars, and the latest version also happens to be one of the best-value cars around. It’s full of the kind of tech new car buyers want, but at an affordable price and with a superb drive.
But like a child at an ice cream shop, you might be struggling to choose between the many flavours of small car. Alternatives include the Vauxhall Corsa, Renault Clio, Seat Ibiza and Volkswagen Polo, each with their own merits and drawbacks.
The Ford comes in three and five-door hatchback forms, along with the rugged Active version and the sporty ST. Those latter models we’ve reviewed separately.
In low-spec form, the Ford Fiesta looks smart enough, if a little on the plain side. ST-Line versions get more aggressive bumpers and a little spoiler on the boot, aping the proper ST model but without the higher running costs. The expensive Vignale versions get a plusher interior.
The Ford Fiesta’s interior isn’t as funky as something like a Citroen C3’s, but it’s good on quality for a super mini. That’s because the Fiesta’s dashboard is covered in soft-touch materials that feel more expensive than the plastics in a SEAT Ibiza – and the Ford’s standard 8-inch color touchscreen infotainment system is sharp and easy to use.
It’s spacious enough in the front seats, but the Ford Fiesta’s back-seat practicality isn’t as good as in some alternatives. The rear seats are a bit cramped, even in five-door models, and the VW Polo and SEAT Ibiza are better in this area. The Ford’ boot isn’t as big as the Polo’s or Ibiza’s, either, but it’s not too far below par for a super mini.
Trend
The Trend starts the FORD FIESTA range with 16-inch alloy wheels and LED daytime running lights. Rear privacy glass is included, as is manual air conditioning and safety features such as lane-keeping assistance and automatic headlights.
3 engines available with the Trend trim 1L & 1.1L
Titanium models get 16-inch alloy wheels and lots of kit compared to cars lower in the range. That includes an 8.8-inch infotainment screen with fully integrated sat-nav (and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto), climate control, cruise control, keyless start, auto wipers and a 4.2-inch digital display in the instrument binnacle.
3 engines available with the Titanium trim 1L
The Ford Fiesta ST Line Edition comes with a sportier bodykit than the standard car, 17-inch wheels, lowered sports suspension and tinted windows. Inside, you'll find air conditioning, a flat-bottomed sports steering wheel, metal pedal trims and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto built in.
3 engines available with the ST-Line Edition trim 1L
In Active guise, the Ford Fiesta Active Edition comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, raised suspension and chunkier bumpers. Inside, you get a leather-trimmed steering wheel, air conditioning and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto built in.
3 engines available with the Active Edition trim 1L
Titanium X models bridge the gap between the normal range and the relatively luxurious Vignale model. They get rear electric windows (on five-door models), part-leather seats, a heated steering wheel, keyless entry and go, a reversing camera and a super-powerful 675W B&O stereo.
3 engines available with the Titanium X trim 1L
The Ford Fiesta ST Line X Edition comes with the same bodykit and sports suspension as the standard ST Line car, but adds larger 18-inch wheels. Inside, you'll find air conditioning, a flat-bottomed sports steering wheel, metal pedal trims and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with an upgraded B&O stereo, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto built in.
3 engines available with the ST-Line X Edition trim 1L
Pick an Active X Edition version of the Ford Fiesta, and you get 18-inch alloy wheels, raised suspension and chunkier bumpers. Inside, you get a leather-trimmed steering wheel, air conditioning and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with an upgraded B&O stereo, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto built in.
3 engines available with the Active X Edition trim 1L
Hi-spec Vignale Edition versions of the Ford Fiesta come with remodelled Vignale-badged bumpers and plenty of extra chrome around the windows. Inside, you get a leather-trimmed steering wheel, air conditioning, extra Vignale badges and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with plenty of built-in features, including a B&O stereo, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
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