The Fiesta has been one of the most popular Ford models in the new car market for the past couple of years. After all, this car has a nice appearance, a good interior, and, in addition, it feels great on the road. Ford Fiesta is now becoming a frequent visitor to the second-hand market, where it competes with Hyundai Getz, Skoda Fabia and Opel Corsa. Is it worth buying this car or is it better to look at other models?

We can tell right away that the main competitor of Fiesta in our market is not Getz, Fabia or Corsa. The role of the main rival of Fiesta in Russia belongs to the Ford Focus, which is assembled near St. Petersburg in the town of Vsevolozhsk. And many buyers preferred (and still do) take the larger and more prestigious Focus over the smaller Fiesta. And Fiesta was often taken only because they liked it more externally or because of the unwillingness to drive a car assembled in Russia. However, despite serious competition from its older brother, Fiesta was bought in Russia in fairly large quantities. Therefore, there are enough cars with Russian registration in the secondary market. Although these cars are brought from Europe, where they were in great demand.

The new generation Fiesta, which appeared in 2001, which had the internal designation Mk 6, did not make any sensation. At the turn of the century, many expected that after the revolutionary Focus was introduced, Ford would continue to experiment with design and deliver something extraordinary. However, this did not happen. At the beginning of the century, the Fiesta looked very nice, but nothing more. To date, this model does not even make passers-by turn their heads. Although, if you think about it with your head, it turns out that thanks to its conservative design, the Fiesta does not irritate the vast majority of drivers. In addition, the Fiesta does not have the image of a classic women's car, so men are not forbidden to ride it. And for the buyer of a used car, this is a big plus - it will be much easier to sell the car in a year or two.

If you have no complaints about the appearance of this model, then you will not scold the salon. In general, it should be noted that Fiesta has one of the best salons among 3-5-year-old B-class cars according to the European classification, which are found in our secondary market. This applies to everything - design, ergonomics, finishing materials. No, the interior is not made of expensive soft plastic, but outwardly the front panel looks very good, especially for the modernized cars that appeared in 2005. And, most importantly, there is enough space in the cabin. Even an adult and rather tall man can sit on the back sofa and not touch the front seat with his knees! And the trunk is also present here - it will fit 285 liters of cargo.

The base Fiesta was actually quite modest, which provided a low starting price. Cars in the Ambiente version had only one airbag, power steering, a rear seat folding in parts, an immobilizer. In fact, that's all. And for such things as additional airbags (there could be 4 pillows + 2 curtains in total), ABS, stabilization system or air conditioning / climate control had to pay extra. However, there are not very many very poor Fiesta on the secondary market (and even then they are mainly brought from Europe). Russian buyers preferred cars with electric drives, music and air conditioning. Such cars, of course, are preferable to "naked" Fiesta, but they also cost much more. There are no questions about the reliability of the operation of electrical equipment. And, perhaps, the only complaint about the build quality of the cabin concerns the creaks that appear on some cars that come from the right front seat (you need to lubricate, although it does not always help).

On sale you can find two variants of the Fiesta - with a 3- and 5-door body. Theoretically, you can buy and… a sedan. Yes, in 2004, Fiesta began to be made in such a body, but such cars were sold only in South America and India. Moreover, they could be equipped with a 1.0-liter engine with a compressor, which produced as much as 95 hp. (on the South American Fiesta, they also installed atmospheric engines with a volume of 1.0 liters (66 hp), 1.6 liters (105 hp or 111 hp) and a 1.4-liter diesel engine (68 hp .).

The 5-door model, of course, is more practical, and in beauty it does not lose too much to the 3-door. Therefore, if you choose a used car, then it is best to stop your gaze on the Fiesta with five doors. No serious problems with the body have been identified yet. But still there is one "sore" that annoys many Fiesta owners - the hood lock does not work well, which sometimes refuses to perform its functions at all. Naturally, usually the fact that the hood does not open or close is found out at the most inopportune moment ... The lock is usually treated with grease. Although the owners of Fiesta have not as many complaints about the hood as, say, the same owners of Focus. There, we recall, the hood is not opened as usual with a cable from the passenger compartment, but with the help of a special lock located under the emblem (of course, dirt, salt and other nasty things constantly get into the lock).

Fiesta sold in Europe were equipped with not only gasoline, but also economical diesel engines. Such units with a volume of 1.4 liters (68 hp) and 1.6 liters (90 hp) were very popular in Europe, but they were not officially sold here, and ferrymen do not really like to bring them to Russia. diesel cars. They are simply harder to sell than the traditional gasoline Fiesta. But the masters who had experience of dealing with diesel Fiesta assure that there are no complaints about the reliability of the engines. Diesel cars are great on their own - powerful, with tremendous torque, and very economical.

The most modest gasoline Fiesta, which, incidentally, are rare, had a 1.3-liter engine (70 hp, although in some countries cars with a 60-horsepower version of this unit were sold). I must say that even this 8-valve engine is enough for quiet urban operation. But it is still better to buy a car with a 1.4 liter (80 hp) engine, which are only slightly more expensive than the Fiesta 1.3. Cars with a 1.6-liter engine, which produced 100 hp, are not uncommon. However, this power unit was installed only on Fiesta in the coolest Ghia configuration, which, of course, is reflected in the price. But, believe me, if you shell out and buy a Fiesta 1.6, you will never regret it. After all, this Fiesta is rightfully considered one of the most "driver" cars in the "B" class. And this is provided not so much by a powerful motor as by a very well-tuned suspension and steering. On flat roads, the Fiesta 1.6 is a pleasure to drive (although at high speeds it is annoying to lack adequate noise isolation).

Well, a few words should be said about the most "charged" Fiesta ST150, which had a 2.0 liter engine (150 hp). However, the chances that you will meet such a car (and even in relatively good condition) tend to zero. Fiesta ST150 should be specially searched for and ordered abroad, best of all in Germany, where they were sold the most.

The reliability of all gasoline engines is at a very good level. It is even difficult to name the weak points of these units. Perhaps only the fuel pump sometimes required replacement after 40-60 thousand km. But again, the problem with the fuel pump on the Fiesta was not of such a massive nature as on the same Focus. You can also note the spark plugs, which are sometimes not enough even for 15 thousand km. But maintenance on the Fiesta is recommended to be carried out every 20 thousand km, and therefore some drivers drive with spoiled candles until the time when it becomes necessary to make a scheduled visit to the service. And the use of "dead" candles does not reflect in the best way on the condition of the entire power unit. When buying a car with a mileage of more than 100-120 thousand km. ask the technicians to check the condition of all belts, because with such a run, they may already require replacement. Do not delay with this, especially since the work is not too expensive. You can also distinguish ignition coils (one for each spark plug), which occasionally fail.

The Fiesta was equipped with three types of gearboxes. The most optimal is "mechanics", which, by the way, is considered the most reliable and is distinguished by excellent clarity of work. When buying a car with a mileage of 100-120 thousand km, do not be surprised if the clutch breaks. At a branded service station, they will ask for about $ 600 to replace the kit, which is quite a lot. Even with the same mileage, the intermediate bearing of the drive may break ($ \u200b\u200b150 with work). However, girls very often like to drive a car with an automatic transmission. And here there are two options - the traditional automatic transmission and the so-called "semi-automatic" called Durashift. The latter is a 5-speed "mechanics", where the electronics are engaged in the inclusion of speeds. However, it must be said right away that the Durashift, which is found only on cars with a 1.4-liter unit, may not please everyone. In automatic mode, Durashift does not work well and slows down noticeably when changing gears. Therefore, the best choice would be a car with a 1.6 liter engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission. But in general, there are no special questions about the reliability of the "semiautomatic device", although the masters note that there were cases of its breakdown.

We have already said that the Fiesta has a very good suspension, which still allows us to call this model one of the most "driver" in its class. But at the same time, the Fiesta's chassis is not oak, as on some sports coupes, but more or less comfortable. Moreover, it is still relatively simple and, most importantly, reliable. There is a well-known McPherson in the front, and a semi-independent beam at the back. Experience shows that even on Russian roads, the suspension does not require attention up to 100 thousand km. But if the owner of a brand new Fiesta can not worry about the chassis, then the buyer of a 3-4-year-old car should not relax. Experience shows that it is at the turn of 100-130 thousand km. Owners often change parts such as shock absorbers, hub bearings, tie rod ends. But the levers were more reliable. They serve about 160 thousand km, which is a very decent resource for our conditions. Parts on the Fiesta cost more or less acceptable money, even at a branded service station. For example, the original shock is sold there for $ 167, although the front levers, of course, could be cheaper, because each of them costs $ 280.

Our research has shown that the latest generation of used Ford Fiesta is available. This car has a perfectly tuned chassis, good engines, a fairly spacious and beautiful interior. And the reliability of the Fiesta is also okay. At least, some frankly weak points in this car have not yet been identified. The best option is the Fiesta with a 1.4- or 1.6-liter engine with a manual transmission. The traditional “automatic” also showed itself quite well, but it is probably better to refuse from cars with robotic “mechanics”.

Excursion
The first generation Ford Fiesta was introduced back in 1976. This car received the in-house designation Mk1. By the way, the first Fiesta was sold not only in Europe. Since 1978, this model has been supplied to the United States, although it did not go there - the Americans, despite the seriously increased fuel prices, did not want to change into such small cars. Therefore, in 1980, sales of the Fiesta in the United States were discontinued. The first generation Fiesta was equipped with 1.0 liter, 1.1 liter, 1.3 liter and even 1.6 liter gasoline engines. The last motor produced 84 hp and was installed on the most charged version of the XR2.

The Fiesta Mk2 premiered in 1983. By and large, this was just a modernized first Fiesta, which received a slightly different body and interior. But the car could be equipped with a 125 hp engine.

The Fiesta Mk3 was shown in 1989. The model received a new body and interior, as well as a large number of all kinds of "bells and whistles". So, this car was equipped with airbags, ABS and many others. It is also worth noting that Fiesta Mk3 began to be made not only in a 3-door version, but also with a 5-door body, as well as in the form of a Fiesta Courier cargo "heel".

Another Fiesta was shown in 1995, but the previous model was sold in some countries for another two years under the name Fiesta Classic. The Fiesta Mk4 was seriously different from its ancestors. Its main advantage was that it had a chassis tuned for fast driving on asphalt. In 1999, the Fiesta underwent modernization (the car began to be designated Mk5).

The last generation Ford Fiesta was presented at the end of 2001, but this car went into production only in 2002. This car was built, as they say, from scratch and had a completely new chassis. The Fiesta Mk6 was equipped with 1.3 L, 1.4 L, 1.6 L and even 2.0 L engines. The last power unit produced 150 hp, and it was installed on the ST150 version (by the way, there is information that the Ford Fiesta ST150 from 2008 may start selling in Russia). In 2002, the premiere of a car called Fusion took place. It is based on the Fiesta, but has a different look and increased ground clearance. In 2005, the Ford Fiesta underwent a modernization.

Well, in 2008 the premiere of the new generation Fiesta is expected. Ford representatives have already said that this model will not be radically different from the Verve concept presented in September 2007.

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The Ford Fiesta is a well-known model in the automotive market, production of a lightweight compact car started back in 1976. The first cars were produced only in 3-door hatchback and van bodies, equipped with a liter engine (957 cm?), The model was assembled in Great Britain, Spain and Germany. Since the launch of the Ford Fiesta series, six generations of this brand have changed, in 2016 the car company is already working on the seventh version, and according to unverified data, the new car will grow in size.

The Fiesta-6 has been produced since 2008, but according to the classification in the UK, this car is known as the Fiesta-7. The controversy began with the Mark IV, when the restyled version of the Fiesta-4 was considered a new, 5th model in the United Kingdom. Ford Fiesta 2008 was created on the B platform, and initially the sixth generation car was produced in Germany (Cologne) and Spain, then the car was assembled in China, Thailand, Mexico, Vietnam, India and Brazil. The brand turned out to be truly international, in Russia (the city of Naberezhnye Chelny) its production has been mastered since the summer of 2015, cars in sedan and hatchback bodies (5-door version) roll off the assembly line.

In 2013, the "sixth" Fiesta underwent a facelift, the main changes were made to the front end of the body. The updated model received a wide trapezoidal grille, other headlights and a bumper.

Ford Fiesta sedan assembled in Russia

In 2009, when the Fiesta-6 first appeared on the Russian market, it did not gain popularity in the Russian Federation, and there were two main reasons for this:

• the unremarkable exterior design looked standard, the car was somewhat reminiscent of the Opel Corsa D;
• the price of a pre-styling car was somewhat overstated, and this turned out to be a decisive factor influencing the purchase of a car.

The new radiator grille added charm to the car in the restyled version, and now the new Ford Fiesta has become attractive to Russians, besides, the cost does not bite so much. The sedan is specially designed for Russian users; it is in this body that cars are most popular among motorists.

External appearance

The wide radiator grille in the form of a trapezoid first appeared on this particular model by Ford, and only then this style was adopted by Mondeo and Focus. The "Russian" looks very noble, and if you don't take a closer look at the front, you might even think that this is a premium car, of course, if it has a rich configuration and alloy wheels.

The radiator grille is chrome-plated, oblong headlights-drops stretched along the sides of the hood, along the upper edge of the front fenders, LED lights are hidden in the front optics. By the way, Ford Fiesta headlights are lensed, and this is the prerogative of expensive cars. Round fog lights are built into the front bumper, the wheel arches protrude in a sporty way over the tires. Landing of the bumper is high, and they will not have to "catch" the curbs. But the rear part of the body spoils the whole picture: the trunk lid looks dull, looking at it, you immediately remember the cars of the late 90s and early 00s, the taillights are completely similar to the ZAZ Sens optics.

Salon and trunk

The interior looks good - the plastic is of decent quality, the audio system is modern, fits perfectly into the interior, the steering wheel is three-spoke, small and neat. The dashboard is simple, but informative, the devices are large, semicircular. On-board computer with a small screen, it is controlled by a switch on the steering lever.

The Fiesta's salon is cramped, not designed for tall and large people. On the back sofa, three people can hardly be accommodated (a high tunnel interferes in the middle), and if the front seat is pushed back, the passenger in the back will rest his knees on the back of the seat. The glove compartment on the passenger side is small; even a sheet of A4 paper cannot fit into it without crumpling. An armrest is installed between the front seats, there is lateral support on the front seats, but it is purely symbolic. It is pleasantly pleasing that the steering column is not only adjustable in tilt, but also extends to the desired length, and therefore the driver can sit comfortably behind the wheel.

The full-size spare wheel is located in the luggage compartment, and the cargo compartment has a capacity of 455 liters. The luggage compartment is generally small, but the European hatchback has even less, only 295 liters. The backrests at the rear fold down at an angle of 40 degrees, which allows you to transport long loads up to 170 cm.

Engines and transmission

The range of Ford Fiesta engines is very diverse, there are both diesels and gasoline internal combustion engines of 1.0-1.6 liters, but in Naberezhnye Chelny, a car is produced with only one engine volume (1.6 liters, gasoline), however, with different forcing:

• in the basic configuration, an 85 hp engine is paired with a manual transmission. from.;
• The 105-horsepower internal combustion engine is supplied with both "mechanics" and "robot" Powershift;
• 120 horsepower engine is available only with a robotic transmission in the "coolest" configuration.

The gearboxes on a Russian-assembled car are present in two versions:

• Manual transmission "pyatistupka";
• robotic gearbox, six steps, with 2 clutches.

The manufacturer has modified the Powershift manual transmission, and now the transmission creates much less problems for the driver than before:

• gears are switched without noticeable jerks;
• no noticeable freezes.

But the smoothness of driving is achieved with a quiet ride, with dynamic driving, twitching is still felt. It's too early to talk about the reliability of the robotic transmission on the Fiesta, the mileage on these cars is still small.

Ford Fiesta 2016 prices and equipment

The sedan from Ford in Russia in 2016 is presented in four trim levels:

• Titanium;
• Trend Plus;
• Trend;
• Ambient.

"Ambient" is a basic modification, an 85-horsepower internal combustion engine and a manual transmission-5 are installed here, the vehicle is equipped with:

• two frontal airbags;
• ABS / EBD;
• front ESP;
• electric mirrors;
• two standard speakers;
• immobilizer.

Fiesta Ambiente is equipped with R15 steel rims, for the metallic color you will have to pay extra, this is considered an additional option. Of course, the basic equipment is poor, but an attractive price, you can buy a Ford Fiesta in the basic version from 629 thousand rubles.

The Trend modification is presented in two versions - with a manual transmission or a robotic gearbox, only one motor is installed here - 105 hp. from. Added air conditioning, CD / MP3 audio system, 6 speakers installed, there is a central locking. Trend Plus is equipped with the same engine and transmission, there are additionally the following systems:

• HHC - assistance to the driver on the rise at the start;
• ESP - exchange rate stability.

Fog lights and alarms are installed as standard, all power windows are electric, there are heated mirrors, windshield and front seats. The price of such a configuration is from 768 thousand rubles, for an additional fee, the packages "Comfort" and "Radio package" are available in two versions.

The most expensive car, the Fiesta, is offered in the "Titanium" trim, this is the only car with R15 alloy wheels. There are additionally side airbags, rain / light sensors, the steering wheel is lined with leather, and the air conditioner is replaced by climate control. The Ford Titanium is equipped with a multimedia system with a color display, although the screen is small. In the top version, only the Powershift gearbox is used, two engines are offered to choose from - 105 and 120 hp. from. The price of a 2016 Ford Fiesta in the most "charged" version is from 881 thousand rubles, in the version with a more powerful engine, the car is more expensive.

Main technical characteristics

The Ford Fiesta sedan produced in Russia is a compact B-class passenger car, a little over 4.3 meters long, 1.7 meters wide and almost 1.5 meters high.With a wheelbase of 2489 mm, the minimum turning radius is 5.05 m. the clearance is 167 mm (for markets in other countries, the clearance does not exceed 140 mm).

The suspension on the Fiesta is standard: front - MacPherson strut, rear - semi-independent type. The brakes on the front axle of the sedan are disc brakes, but the rear ones are drum brakes, although the hatchback is equipped with fully disc brakes. The steering is electrically assisted and the standard tire size is 195/55. The curb weight of the car is 1125 kg, in the maximum loaded state the car weighs 1535 kg.

Ford Fiesta reviews

Owners of Fiesta sedans leave conflicting reviews about the car, reading them, it can be noted that not all car owners are very happy with their car. Most of all complaints about the build quality:

• the gaps between body parts are uneven;
• although the model is released recently, but in the salon of many cars crickets have already "wound up";
• there are imperfections, for example, the door seal is not tucked into place.

Ford has a small trunk, yet they "eat up" the trunk loop space. There is not much space for passengers on the back sofa, at best two people will normally fit there. There is practically no anti-corrosion treatment from the factory, after purchasing the car you need to immediately drive it to the anti-gravel machine. There is no lighting in the trunk, the side mirrors are small, you have to get used to them.

What are the advantages of a sedan:

• the standard audio system is of high quality, the sound is especially pleasing in the configuration with six speakers;
• the suspension is soft, the bumps in the road are almost not felt;
• sound insulation at a decent level, taking into account the class of the car, it can be estimated at 5;
• fiesta drives confidently on the road, but at speeds over 120 km / h it starts to “sail”;
• the ground clearance is high, and the permeability is not bad, it is convenient to park on the car, the car does not cling to the curbs with bumpers.

Opinions about fuel consumption among car owners are ambiguous: on the Ford Fiesta highway it uses gasoline sparingly, but it “eats up” a lot of fuel in the city, especially when driving in traffic jams. The design is also controversial: the car in front is a handsome man, but in the back it is somehow incomprehensible, as if the trunk was stuck on the wrong car.

In general, the car turned out to be good, and most importantly, it definitely costs its money. And to get a very comfortable car with impressive dynamics, you need to buy a luxury car.

Ford is a must-have brand in the Russian car market. Automobiles of the "Ford" concern have established themselves in our country as strong inexpensive foreign cars. Ford Fiesta is incredibly popular in our country, especially in the aftermarket. Let's consider this model in more detail.

History

The model is sold in many countries around the world. Ford Fiesta belongs to the class of subcompacts. The model began to be developed in 1972, the car was supposed to be the cheapest Ford of the time. There were also some requirements for its dimension. Within a year, the model was fully developed and prepared for release. The company decided to stop at half a million pieces a year. The assembly of the Ford Fiesta of that time was established in Spain (Valencia). The famous Ford founder is said to have chosen the name himself. In 1976, Ford Fiesta took part in the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans.

First generation

The cars went on sale in 1976. Five years later (1981) the model was restyled. The most noticeable change is the enlarged plastic bumpers. From the very start of sales, there were two body options for the Ford Fiesta: a classic hatchback (3 doors) and a van with two doors (without a row of rear passenger seats and with no rear windows). There were brake discs in front, drums were installed in the back. The car was front-wheel drive.

There were two engines for the first generation Ford Fiesta, both gasoline. Volumes of power plants: exactly one liter and 1.1 liters. A manual transmission was offered.

Second generation. New interior

In 1983, sales of the 2nd generation Ford Fiesta started. The car's interior was seriously redesigned, attention was paid to aerodynamics, which was lame, and the front part of the body and optics were also worked out. The gearbox had five steps. New engines have appeared, it is noteworthy that the first diesel engine for "Fiesta" has appeared. The brakes and steering rack have also changed.

A year after the start of sales of "Ford Fiesta-2", the XR2 version came out, it was a kind of top-end version, it was equipped with a 1.6-liter engine and 5 manual transmissions.

A van version was also produced. The variant was marked as Fiesta Express, and a Ford Fiesta hatchback with three doors was taken as a base. At the start of the sale, only a 1-liter gasoline engine was installed on the van. Only later did the Ford Fiesta van with a 1.1 liter engine become available.

In 1986, the restyled Fiesta MK2 appeared. The bumper and engine line have been changed on the model.

Third generation. 5 doors

The appearance of the third generation dates back to 1989. From this generation the Fiesta was available not only with three doors, but also with five.

The third "Fiesta" lasted longer than all other generations of the model. In 1991, a van based on the Fiesta was released, it was named the Ford Courier.

In 1994, Ford Fiesta was restyled, it was dedicated to the safety of the car. Now the car was equipped with two airbags, side impact protection and seat belt pretensioners also appeared.

Fourth generation. New body

Production began in 1996. In this generation, the car was first available as a sedan. A year later, the "Ford Puma" (coupe based on the 4th generation Fiesta) was released. The coupe was equipped with a 1.7-liter engine. Two years later, "Fiesta" was restyled. The model was made similar to the "Focus" of those times.

Fifth generation. New engine

On the "Fiesta" of this performance, five engine options were offered. The smallest had a volume of 1.2 liters, the most voluminous - 2.0 liters. Between these two power plants there were also engines with volumes of 1.3 liters, 1.4 liters and 1.6 liters.

In 2004, the Fiesta ST was shown in Geneva. It came with the same powerful engine in the engine line of that generation, with a volume of 2.0 liters. The power of the power plant was equal to 150 "horses". The ST design was refined, given a certain sportiness and r17 alloy wheels were installed. The brakes were disc (front and rear).

In 2005 Fiesta was restyled. We changed the bumpers (front and rear), the radiator grill, installed new optics, and juicy bright body colors appeared.

Sixth generation. European assembly

Sales started in 2008, for Europe the models were assembled in Germany and Spain. Five years later, restyling followed, during which a new radiator grille appeared and a new line of engines came out. Since 2015, this model has been assembled in Russia (Naberezhnye Chelny) for the domestic market of Russia.

Seventh generation. Powerful motor

In 2016, the next generation of Ford Fiesta was released. The car has become larger and safer. This generation saw the release of two new versions (the Fiesta Active, which is a hatchback-crossover. A luxury version of the Fiesta Vignale).

In 2017, it became known about the technical characteristics of the Ford Fiesta ST. Now it is planned to install a 1.5-liter engine (200 hp) on it. Impressive for a compact car. It must be said, though, that it's not just the performance of the Ford Fiesta ST that is impressive. The company always generously equips its models, in terms of power, which are marked ST or RS.

Ford Fiesta Reviews

What generation of "Fiesta" we would not talk about, the reviews will be about the same. This car does not require a lot of investment in it. It is as strong, durable and simple as possible at the time of its release. Fiesta always ranks above all of its classmates.

At the moment, the sixth generation Ford Fiesta is the most popular in our country. The 1.4 liter engine is the most popular powerplant on these machines. If this car and this motor are popular, then we will consider the reviews about them in more detail. First, let's talk about the engine. This is an atmospheric simple engine, power - 96 liters. with., not too much, but not so little for such a compact machine. This engine will not be able to “ignite”, but this machine was not created for this at all.

There are reviews that criticize the robot box. But there are also comments from the owners of this car, who know how to make sure that the box does not cause problems and lasts a long time. If stopping the car involves more than five seconds of parking, then the gearbox handle should be switched to the "parking" or "neutral" position, such simple actions can almost significantly extend the gearbox resource.

Another feature that the owners talk about is the high cost of servicing the car at the dealer, but there is a way out. You can always find a good service with acceptable prices for services. But it should be borne in mind that many "classmates" of this car have even higher prices for the services of an authorized dealer.

If you own a diesel "Fiesta", then you can feel all the problems with the fuel system due to the quality of the fuel at our filling stations. The solution will be to refuel at proven gas stations, where they sell decent fuel.

Some people talk about a stiffer suspension, but this is a subjective point. A light car and a short wheelbase is what already predisposes to suspension stiffness. Well, it should be said that the suspension stiffness for each individual aspect. And even if the suspension seems stiff at first, then after about a year, you get used to it and say that it is normal. The only thing to remember is that the machine is small and should not be overloaded. But if you neglect this, then perhaps you will face all the misfortunes of the suspension elements. But this is not a feature of a particular model, this is a rule that works on machines of any brand.

The question of the durability of the suspension is also controversial, someone rolls over a hundred thousand mileage with their own suspension, and someone changes something in the chassis every twenty thousand mileage. Here, a lot determines the driving style and operating conditions of the car. Old "Fiesta" already have problems with sills and wheel arches, but if we consider the sixth generation of this car, then there are still no corrosive cars.

One drawback that is directly obvious on these cars is the coolant gasket, the owners say that it must be changed immediately, even if you take a new car from the passenger compartment. This means that such a problem exists on all machines, but somewhere it appears earlier, and somewhere later. It is not so difficult to eliminate the problems, but if you ignore this fact, you can get into a very unpleasant situation one day, when all the coolant leaves through this gasket and the car starts to warm up.

Outcome

The Ford Fiesta is a small car with a lot of potential. On it you can conveniently move around the city and leisurely travel to intercity directions. "Fiesta" is good as a budget car for every day or an additional car in the family. You will hardly be able to find a worthy competitor in its price segment.

The new Ford Fiesta immediately after its introduction caused a wave of controversial reviews. The transition from the 2007 and 2008 models to the updated design in the spirit of Aston Martin was too abrupt. The old Fiesta was visually consistent with the image of an inexpensive and practical car that did not claim to be the king of speed and comfort. Nobody expected this from him. It does not wait even now, because the class of the car has not changed.

If you do not take into account the charged versions of the RS and ST, which are already closer to Mondeo prices, the Ford Fiesta remains a small unassuming car with good characteristics both for city use and for short trips. Comfort in a modern car is highly dependent on options, so the average Fiesta is an average car, and will not jump above its head. Disguise yourself as a Mustang or an Aston Martin.

Specifications of the 2016 Ford Fiesta

If we talk about numbers, then you need to clearly understand the difference in two cars, one of which was bought in Moscow, the price of which was 700,000 rubles, and the second in London. Different configurations, different assembly, different positioning in different markets. As a rule, it is heated by the fire that is closer, so first let's look at the Fiesta, which is going to Russia and for the Russian buyer.

Video review and test drive Ford Fiesta

Given the traditional pathological love of our public for cars with a separate trunk, for sedans, that is, Ford also did not resist the temptation to push a new line of Fiestes, which have more prospects for sale here. Even the five-door Fiesta hatchback doesn't sell as well as the sedan, so Ford's marketing department decided to indulge the Russian buyer with a cheap, limited-edition car with a prestigious blue oval on the Aston Martin grille.

Thus, in the summer of 2016, the buyer will be able to choose between a sedan and a five-door hatchback built in Naberezhnye Chelny. The price of the car will be further reduced due to the higher percentage of localization - the engine for the Fiesta will be assembled in Yelabuga at a specially built plant. This "Russian" Fiesta is fully adapted to our operating conditions. Basically, all adaptation comes down to strengthening the suspension and installing the default low-temperature package on the base versions. Lovers of cheap gasoline will be pleased with the version with a 1.6-liter engine, tuned to use AI 92 gasoline. The price of the new sedan has not yet been specified, but the company promises to determine the price closer to the start of sales.

Ford Fiesta ST - closer to sports, further from the people

Ford Fiesta ST is the most powerful version of this line

The most powerful version of the little Fiesta, like all European small cars Ford, will be the ST version. Moreover, this year it will be released in both three-door and five-door versions. Of course, it looks different from a regular hatchback. These are, first of all, in a sporty way inflated wheel arches, a more prominent bonnet and sidewalls with deeper stamping. The radiator grille is made only in black, the bumper looks more aggressive, and the sills are covered with aerodynamic overlays. The standard wheel size is 17 inches.

But the most important thing is not plastic body kits, and not even the interior. The hatchback is equipped with a 1.6-liter gasoline inline-four EcoBoost version with a compressor and has two power modes. If you do not touch anything with your hands, then the engine quietly develops 180 forces. But once you press the Overboost button, the engine and turbine control parameters change so that the engine is able to show 197 forces at 5700 rpm. Even with such data, the engine is quite flexible in the middle range, and the maximum declared speed is 220 km / h. With such data, it is surprisingly economical - in the city it asks for only 7.9 liters, and on the highway it is enough for 4.8 liters per hundred. The ST version in Russia can cost at least $ 10,700, depending on the configuration.

Engines and boxes in the new Ford Fiesta

In addition to the engine, which will be assembled in Yelabuga, the company promises several more engines, among them you can even choose a 1.5-liter diesel one. The engine has a turbine, and develops a power of 75 horses, which should be enough for urban economical operation.

It makes sense to think about the choice of a gasoline engine separately, since in addition to the base 1.2-liter 82-horsepower engine, for the first time in our market, a small but nimble 1-liter engine with a turbine and EcoBoost system will be presented. This is one of the best-selling units in Europe, and here it will be presented in two versions - the regular version will have 100 horses, and the Sport version will have as much as 125 HP. and both motors will be mated to a five-speed manual. The set of gearboxes has now been added to the unit from the ST version, but the four-speed torque converter will be available for a while.

Ford Fiesta EcoBoost is the best-selling unit in Europe

If the price of the new Fiesta does not greatly exceed the price of the 2013 model, the car will definitely become a bestseller. Considering the fact that he is going to Russia, there is still hope for this. Smart, economical, inexpensive - what more could you want from a city car?

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Our boundless love for budget sedans has wiped out many compact hatchbacks from the market. Fresh losses include the Chevrolet Aveo and Opel Corsa. But if the General Motors concern curtails activity in Russia, then Ford begins to turn its face to the people.

It took two years for the Fiesta, which left the Russian market, to return to us in a new capacity, and in the company with a sedan, which is already known in China, India, Indonesia and the Philippines. During this time, the Ford people realized that you couldn't go far with the Focus alone, and were able to organize the assembly of Fiesta at the Ford Sollers plant in Naberezhnye Chelny: they make both a hatchback and a sedan in a full cycle. As soon as the first more or less suitable for expert evaluation Fiesta (they are not yet commercial) left the assembly line, we stole two of them for testing - a sedan and a hatchback, with different engines and gearboxes.

STYLAGES

The Fiesta sedan isn't the most photogenic car. She is much prettier alive! Only the trunk looks a little heavy - either because, contrary to the current fashion, the sedan's wheelbase was not stretched, or because next to a good hatchback any other option would seem secondary. One way or another, the couple came out stylish. What about the interior?

HIGH FORWARD!

Spoiled or not? We know what localization sometimes turns out to be: plastic is cheaper there, here the gasket is simpler ...

But neither at first glance, nor at the second glance, we did not notice the fundamental differences between the Russian Fiesta and those that were previously supplied to us from Europe. The massive front panel is still crowned with faceted instrument wells. The steering wheel - with a "donut" convenient for grip, is adjustable in inclination angle and in reach.

Soft-looking front panel ... Wait a minute! She's not soft-looking - she's really soft! Can you remember another B-class car with this plastic?

Fords have learned to make good seats long ago, and Fiesta ones are no exception. Excellent lateral support, good profile. Height adjustment is available as standard. And, which is also extremely important, the range of longitudinal adjustment is enough even for drivers under one hundred and ninety.

The back, of course, is cramped - both in the hatch and in the sedan. Passengers taller than 175 cm will prop up the ceiling with their heads. But the sofa itself is comfortable and folds in parts in the base (60:40). Too bad there are no ceiling handles - just hooks for clothes.

STRONG HEART

We got the sedan with a 105-horsepower Sigma engine and a five-speed IB5 mechanics. Complete set - Trend.

• limit the maximum speed of the car
• warn about low fuel level not 80 km before emptying the tank, but 120 km
• prohibit the shutdown of the automatic braking system and parking sensors
• limit the maximum volume of the audio system
• mute the audio system until the seatbelt is fastened.

Options: Wealth of choice

The most affordable version is a sedan with an 85 ‑ horsepower engine, a five-speed manual transmission and in the Ambiente version. Equipment: driver's seat height adjustment, steering wheel tilt and reach, heated mirrors, two airbags, split rear sofa back.

There is no air conditioner or radio, but they are included in the package of additional equipment.

The starter hatchback is sold with Trend equipment. Under the hood - 105 hp We will not have EcoBoost and diesel engines. Warranty - three years or 100,000 km. There is a roadside assistance program.