Lik

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

Lik

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

Lik

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

Lik

First review here:

http://jalopnik.com/5524168/

Lik

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