Ford Fiesta Cars Review, Eco-Boost, Read before Act
There are more Ford Fiestas on our roads than any other model, but Ford aren’t happy to sit back on their laurels with their best seller. The big news here is the Ecoboost engine rather than the rather mealy-mouthed design work.
Ford aren’t keeping quiet about it either. A huge grille announces the Ecoboost’s signature feature, something that looks more suited to an Aston than a supermini, no matter how nippy it is.Value stretcher
Good value is the key to the Fiesta’s continued success, backed with one of the biggest, most trusted names in the business and an enormous dealership infrastructure.
You can get the cheapest Fiestas for under £10,000, but the Ecoboost name boosts the starting price up to £12,295.
That entry model comes with the Zetec trim. To step up to the 99bhp whacks an extra £600 onto the price and with the Titanium trim, you won’t get much change from £15,000. The extras include a voice controlled Sony stereo, air conditioning, LED running lights and a heated windscreen. A £200 City Pack – amidst a host of possible options – is worth a look with its rear parking sensors and heated mirrors.
Is it easy being green?
The Ecoboost name tells two stories. One, it’s environmentally friendly. Two, it’s not boring. The two have been mutually exclusive in the past.
However, the Ecoboost does well on the liveliness front. It’s got a turbocharger and fuel-injection and can more than stand up to any of its rivals. The top speed is 114mph and the 0-62mph can be completed in 11.2 seconds.
The eco part of the equation looks great on paper. The Ecoboost 99bhp is so CO2 light that it is actually exempt from road tax. Ford says that the fuel economy is 65.7mpg. As is common on many cars these days, there is a stop start system to turn off the engine when you don’t need it.
What it says on the tin
Those figures might look too good to be true, because they probably are. Ford may have managed them on a test track, but no British roads will provide such perfect conditions.
Each time you fill up, a computer will estimate how long you can drive before stopping at the pumps again. Testers have rarely seen the 600 miles that Ford’s claimed mpg would suggest. In fact, the Econetic 1.6-litre TDCI diesel may be easier on your wallet.
Fun, fun, fun
Don’t be downhearted though, the Ecoboost is great fun to drive and a real improvement on its predecessors. You will have a wonderful time throwing this power-steering assisted little thing round city corners.
You’ll ride smoothly too and with brakes that you can really rely on. As well as its value, the fun the Fiesta offers to drivers remains a prime selling point and one that is not diluted at all in this incarnation.
Refined inside
The noise proofing on the new Fiesta is excellent and the quality of its build is probably best in class.
Where it does loose out to competition from VW, Renault and Peugeot though is on the dashboard. Ford remains wedded to a rather old-fashioned approach here, there are no concessions to touch screen technology, if you need to work it, you probably need to find a button for it.
Insurance help
These cars are so cheap that it’s hard to imagine them taking up too much space on the car leasing deals websites. But, for a premium model, why not take a look for a good car lease deal. One nice touch is a ‘MyKey’ system aimed at parents, who can set their own top speed and stereo volume before handing over the keys to junior. It could help lower insurance premiums for young drivers.
There is no reason why this sporty little step up shouldn’t help keep the Fiesta at the top of the sales charts for a while longer.
Ford Fiests cars - Ecoboost Feature
Ford aren’t keeping quiet about it either. A huge grille announces the Ecoboost’s signature feature, something that looks more suited to an Aston than a supermini, no matter how nippy it is.Value stretcher
Good value is the key to the Fiesta’s continued success, backed with one of the biggest, most trusted names in the business and an enormous dealership infrastructure.
You can get the cheapest Fiestas for under £10,000, but the Ecoboost name boosts the starting price up to £12,295.
That entry model comes with the Zetec trim. To step up to the 99bhp whacks an extra £600 onto the price and with the Titanium trim, you won’t get much change from £15,000. The extras include a voice controlled Sony stereo, air conditioning, LED running lights and a heated windscreen. A £200 City Pack – amidst a host of possible options – is worth a look with its rear parking sensors and heated mirrors.
Is it easy being green?
The Ecoboost name tells two stories. One, it’s environmentally friendly. Two, it’s not boring. The two have been mutually exclusive in the past.
However, the Ecoboost does well on the liveliness front. It’s got a turbocharger and fuel-injection and can more than stand up to any of its rivals. The top speed is 114mph and the 0-62mph can be completed in 11.2 seconds.
Ford Fiesta cars are going Green
The eco part of the equation looks great on paper. The Ecoboost 99bhp is so CO2 light that it is actually exempt from road tax. Ford says that the fuel economy is 65.7mpg. As is common on many cars these days, there is a stop start system to turn off the engine when you don’t need it.
What it says on the tin
Those figures might look too good to be true, because they probably are. Ford may have managed them on a test track, but no British roads will provide such perfect conditions.
Each time you fill up, a computer will estimate how long you can drive before stopping at the pumps again. Testers have rarely seen the 600 miles that Ford’s claimed mpg would suggest. In fact, the Econetic 1.6-litre TDCI diesel may be easier on your wallet.
Fun, fun, fun
Don’t be downhearted though, the Ecoboost is great fun to drive and a real improvement on its predecessors. You will have a wonderful time throwing this power-steering assisted little thing round city corners.
You’ll ride smoothly too and with brakes that you can really rely on. As well as its value, the fun the Fiesta offers to drivers remains a prime selling point and one that is not diluted at all in this incarnation.
Refined inside
The noise proofing on the new Fiesta is excellent and the quality of its build is probably best in class.
Insurance help
These cars are so cheap that it’s hard to imagine them taking up too much space on the car leasing deals websites. But, for a premium model, why not take a look for a good car lease deal. One nice touch is a ‘MyKey’ system aimed at parents, who can set their own top speed and stereo volume before handing over the keys to junior. It could help lower insurance premiums for young drivers.
There is no reason why this sporty little step up shouldn’t help keep the Fiesta at the top of the sales charts for a while longer.
