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作者: ACC-HE 時間: 2010-4-20 09:51 標題: 2011 Ford Fiesta, what do u think?

本帖最後由 ACC-HE 於 2010-4-20 10:07 編輯

I was researching for a subcompact for a friend and I bumped into Ford.ca and saw the 2011 Ford Fiesta. Wow, even more affordable than Yaris, and it looks cool inside and out.

What do you think? here's a cool Top Gear video of it inside a Mall!

[youtube]tLhnLJl4TZA[/youtube]

I like their dual clutch gearbox...

Not here yet, coming in a couple of weeks the Ford dealer said.
Any word on when will Mazda 2 be available for purchase?

作者: Lik 時間: 2010-4-20 10:24

The DCT in the Fiesta is a very appealing feature. Kudos to Ford for putting it into such an affordable car.

On the other hand, the style of the car does very little for me. In particular, in sedan form, the car is just UGLY, esp the way the trunk is shaped. It is just far too high, and looks like an ungainly lump tacked on to the back. Interior styling is not my cup of tea either -- I think Ford is trying to appeal to a younger crowd here, and the more elaborate lines of the steering wheel, dash, driver console, etc. looks a little convoluted to my eyes. Quality of interior plastics are only average, but at least they don't feel cheap.

The Mazda2 is supposed to have arrived at the local dealerships. I really ought to go check them out.

-Lik

作者: Catpiano 時間: 2010-4-20 10:26

VER NICE la.. nice style .. and Ford is doing a good job now .. much better quality then before .. this cute litte cheap car is nice! ^_^

Of course, can't compare to car from our GREAT MOTHER COUNTRY!

Um .. as u said .. Mazda 2 is a good choice too .. nice looking car!

作者: ACC-HE 時間: 2010-4-20 11:17

It shares its platform (new Ford global B-car platform) with the Mazda 2.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fiesta

huh!

作者: peter236 時間: 2010-4-20 13:45

VER NICE la.. nice style .. and Ford is doing a good job now .. much better quality then before . ...
Catpiano 發表於 2010-4-20 10:26

I saw some Mazda 2 when I visited mainland China. It is very stylish, just like the Mazda 3. The Mazda 2 will take sales away from the Honda Fit etc.

作者: ACC-HE 時間: 2010-4-20 15:34

本帖最後由 ACC-HE 於 2010-4-20 15:36 編輯

According to the Ford dealer in Richmond, they will start making them in May, and will be arriving in July....

作者: ACC-HE 時間: 2010-4-20 17:24

I think that's the engine...
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作者: Catpiano 時間: 2010-4-20 19:14

I saw some Mazda 2 when I visited mainland China. It is very stylish, just like the Mazda 3. The Ma ...
peter236 發表於 2010-4-20 13:45

Ok .. this time ..

Makes sense Peter! ^_^

作者: pkphilip 時間: 2010-4-20 21:52

Ford is always a luxorious model in Europe, not sure how Ford will market it in here, if it can retain the same equipments as the European models, then they might have a chance of selling them well.

The Mazda2 doesn't really need selling, Mazda just sell the "zoom-zoom" feeling and people tend to "get it". It's just funny.

I am sure Mazda and Ford will tune the car differently.

Philip

作者: Lik 時間: 2010-4-20 23:25

IIRC, early reviews (based on European models, I think) are saying that the Fiesta has been tuned to give a sportier ride than the Mazda2. Also, don't forget that the Fiesta is slightly longer than the Mazda2 even though they are built from the same platform.

-Lik

作者: ACC-HE 時間: 2010-4-21 07:13

very slightly longer....

作者: ACC-HE 時間: 2010-4-21 10:09

本帖最後由 ACC-HE 於 2010-4-21 10:11 編輯

Let the auto cross begin...

作者: jj123van 時間: 2010-4-22 14:08

Really!?!? Ford is selling this version in Canada?

If they keep all the specs and tunings as the European version, it's gonna be a great car. It feels very solid, unlike the traditional American and Japanese economy cars. The handling feels more like a VW or Fiat.

I drove this car from Milan, Italy to Munich, Germany.... this car is so much fun through the mountain roads... a little slow, but it's alot of fun around the bends.

作者: ACC-HE 時間: 2010-4-25 01:12

What do you guys think about Ford in general?

作者: Lik 時間: 2010-4-25 11:25

Ford and GM (to a similar but lesser degree), has been on a hot streak. IIRC, initial quality rankings has placed Ford fairly high (I seem to remember it being higher than Toyota, but I am not 100% certain), and it has a series of exciting new cars coming to the market. The Fiesta, Focus, Focus MAXX, etc. The Fusion just won COTY, and the thoroughly updated Mustang has been universally praised, esp the 300+ hp V6 model.

GM is delivering / about to deliver a bunch of stella vehicles as well. From the compact Cruze, to the Volt, and the Buick Regal, GM has a strong line up for the next few years as well.

I should mention that for the first time in many, many years, a study in the States found that Americans are finally preferring American brands over Japanese brands for cars. That is really saying someone about how good Ford and GM cars are these days.

-Lik

作者: Lik 時間: 2010-4-26 11:00

First review here:

http://jalopnik.com/5524168/

作者: ACC-HE 時間: 2010-4-26 11:59

Ford Fiesta will be the best subcompact vehicle available in Canada

http://www.canadiandriver.com/20 ... 011-ford-fiesta.htm

作者: ACC-HE 時間: 2010-5-11 10:18

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作者: boss2007 時間: 2010-5-11 11:42

回復 1# ACC-HE

Did u check the car key problem issue ?

http://www.familycarguide.com/an ... sta-car-key-problem

作者: ACC-HE 時間: 2010-5-13 12:42

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http://www.yourkloset.com/featur ... eck-out-my-chassis/

作者: peter236 時間: 2010-5-13 14:57

Nice video

作者: ACC-HE 時間: 2010-5-13 23:19

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more here: http://www.egmcartech.com/2010/0 ... ping-zombie-attack/

作者: B2L2 時間: 2010-5-14 10:39

Wow.. Ford turned suspension at work... ultimate understeering... LOL

作者: ACC-HE 時間: 2010-5-17 09:40

2011 Ford Fiesta Gets 40 MPG Rating

To put that into perspective, the Fiesta’s highway fuel economy figure is 5 mpg better than the Honda Fit and 4 mpg better than the Toyota Yaris.

http://www.greencarreports.com/b ... -gets-40-mpg-rating

作者: B2L2 時間: 2010-5-17 09:49

So is your friend going to buy one or not?

作者: ACC-HE 時間: 2010-5-17 09:54

本帖最後由 ACC-HE 於 2010-5-17 10:04 編輯

she bought Cube already...

作者: Lik 時間: 2010-5-17 10:17

she bought Cube already...
ACC-HE 發表於 2010-5-17 09:54

Doesn't surprise me at all. From my experience, I find that 9 out of 10 times when people ask me for car purchase advice, they really already have something in mind. Instead of impartial and objective analysis, they merely want reaffirmation on their decision. But it never comes out that way -- instead, they'll all pretend to be impartial and completely objective at first. But the moment when you prod them a little more, the truth comes out.

Oh well~

-Lik

作者: ACC-HE 時間: 2010-5-26 17:27

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作者: ACC-HE 時間: 2010-5-27 10:49

本帖最後由 ACC-HE 於 2010-5-27 10:50 編輯

I went and checked it out.  They have one in white, but no test drive.

Touch and finish is good.  Size is small but usable.  Seats are made with those hard foam, light material with pattern.  The buttons on the panel are well made and doesn't wiggle.

Maybe 'cause Fit & Yaris has been out for so long, this Fiesta is fresh and fun.  Hope it works out well for Ford.

作者: fm9610 時間: 2010-6-9 13:39

本帖最後由 fm9610 於 2010-6-9 13:41 編輯

Ford and GM (to a similar but lesser degree), has been on a hot streak. IIRC, initial quality rankin ...
Lik 發表於 2010-4-25 11:25

I have no doubt about Ford quality because I owned a Ford Escort for 10+ years before and it was great before it got totaled by a C9 who did not know how to drive at night

I would buy the new Fiesta if it has the same carrying capacity as my Fit and if I can sell my Fit at a good price

作者: ACC-HE 時間: 2010-6-9 14:21

unfortunately Fiesta has less cargo space, and the seats don't fold flat.

作者: fm9610 時間: 2010-6-9 23:40

回復 31# ACC-HE

this was exactly the reason why I choose the honda fit over other brand: I doubted if any car can beat Fit's 'magic seat' versatility

作者: Davidcopperfeel 時間: 2010-6-20 23:58

double clutch on this car? wow thats pretty nice.. the cheapest car i know that has double clutch on it would be the GTI from VW. With 20k under $$ with double clutch .... omg wtf do you want more???

作者: chinabridge 時間: 2010-7-5 10:07

I had one in China. It was powerful even if the interior was not good enough.

作者: Davidcopperfeel 時間: 2010-7-14 02:49

I had one in China. It was powerful even if the interior was not good enough.
chinabridge 發表於 2010-7-5 10:07

They sell ford in china too? well for the interior what more do you want from a 10k around car?? I think its decent for its price

作者: mibu 時間: 2010-7-21 17:36

it still looks like a dumb american looking car

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