Comments on: 2009 Ford Fiesta Review

By: Ian

Ian — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:37:54 +0000

Totally Fugly! The previous one was a lot better!

By: Simon

Simon — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:15:35 +0000

“Beth Donovan, a small car expert from the US” hehehe – that could be read “a lady of small stature” why pick on her size!?!? :o)

By: Golfschwein

Golfschwein — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:44:13 +0000

We know it’s a part of Ford’s Europe division, Frank, but everything we’ve read states that the car shares its platform with the Mazda 2. There’s no reason that can’t be true. There are hundreds of examples out there in automotive history.

By: Frank

Frank — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:25:11 +0000

Contrary to comments above, this car has very little to do with Mazda, this is a part of Ford’s Euro division. Between this and the new Focus, Ford is really putting out some nice product even with their bad marketing. Clarkson on Top Gear loved this car saying it has a VW feel about the way it handled, a good thing for Ford.

The new Focus RS is also really hot in Europe right now: http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.co.....ll-muscle/

The new Fiesta looks even more impressive in person.

By: Eddie

Eddie — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:45:53 +0000

Seems like all the comments about Ford marketing are true. I don’t go out of my way to look at new models from manufacturers but I like to think I generally keep up with most things from Ford/Holden/Mitsu… etc.

I haven’t seen ANY advertising for the new Fiesta and had no idea what it looked like. A week ago I realised I needed a new car and because I’m in no position to buy what I want (Holden/Ford V8), I decided to go cheap and get a new Hyundai Getz until I’m ready to get a V8 again. Thankfully my local Hyundai salesman wasn’t too enthusiastic to make a sale so I wandered off to the Ford dealer to have a sticky beak. An hour later I was happy to spend the extra money for a Zetec Fiesta.

It was the only car in it’s class that made me want to own it. C’mon Ford marketing….you nearly lost a sale here.

By: g

Sun, 17 May 2009 06:30:19 +0000

the fiesta looked good on tv, so i went to check it out. yuck, not a fan.

By: Andronicus

Andronicus — Wed, 13 May 2009 23:57:53 +0000

Will there be a comprehensive review of this any time soon? Especially an Auto. LX model?

By: Danny

Danny — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:04:56 +0000

This is a great little car. Pitty they didn’t have the Squeeze Zetec with the 17-Inch alloys (that’s the model I’m holding out to see). Can’t find any decent shots of it yet. The inside looks great, the outside is nice (slightly fussy and is more feminime than the last model IMO which is a turn off). The pricing and specs are all on par or above its compeditors, although I still think $20,000 for a car this size is a stretch (am I the only one who thinks car makers are making a bit more than we think off these cars?) Apart from the pricings, which is comparable anyway, the slightly fussy and feminine exterior (c’mon they could have made it a bit tougher looking) this is a top rate car. can not wait to drive it. Pitty there will be no XR4 (that Ford will admit to yet anyway). If it drives as well as my current Zetec, I’ll put down a deposit. Top review guys.

By: t

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:30:51 +0000

i should put all my replies in one post…. i will next time… promise lol

my Jazz has rear drum brakes…… i can make ur eyeballs land on the dash with absolutely NO lockup or braking problems… i was a bit concerned at first… NOT NOW

its done 100 thousand HARD kays now…. i havent even checked the disc pads, let alone the rear linings.

drums are fine by me, ( on the back! )

By: t

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:26:54 +0000

and Marcus

i have a JAP made honda jazz…..

my cousin has a THAI made honda jazz….

mines had a few issues..HERS HASNT!!!!

By: t

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:25:05 +0000

This WILL sell like hotcakes, its funky, fresh AND cheap!

everyone i know thats seen it so far is impressed.

TOP GEAR LOVE IT…. series 12 episode 6 ( i think ) they get one and flog the piss out of it. CLARKSON LOVES IT which was a BIG surprise.

yaris watch out….

if ford can actually market this think ( AS IF LOL!! )

By: Bret

Bret — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:25:53 +0000

Marcus,
Just like every “jap” ute and many Honda sedans!
Build quality will be fine.
It’s not like it was designed and built by Daewoo…..

By: Geni

Geni — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:43:17 +0000

actually Marcus the 2009 models are made in Germany, the 2010 models are made in Thailand.

By: Marcus

Marcus — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:53:09 +0000

Don’t worry guys, the Fiesta will have second rate poor build quality, it’s being made in third world Thailand ……hahahahahaha

By: Frenchie

Frenchie — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:55:08 +0000

Too much for a little car. The CL is very basic not like the Zetec in the photos.
I don’t like the new look either on first impressions.

By: Falcodore

Falcodore — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:22:26 +0000

Motorhead, the Mazda 2/3 is based on the SAME platform as the Fiesta/Focus, not a cheaper version. The Mazda6 has its own unique platform not based on the Mondeo platform, contrary to popular belief.

By: Bret

Bret — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:57:23 +0000

Simon T,
Actually you are almost right.
In fact:
Mazda have Ford to thank for the Mazda 2.

By: Bavarian Missile ( . ) ( . )

Bavarian Missile ( . ) ( . ) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:07:59 +0000

hahaha well I didnt think it was a site……..it is under construction so looks like you will have to wait Matt!

By: Bavarian Missile ( . ) ( . )

Bavarian Missile ( . ) ( . ) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:04:31 +0000

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
WTF ,reported!

You dont like the site then head off too http://www.boringtoyota.com!

By: Simon T

Simon T — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:27:27 +0000

I think Ford can thank Mazda for this.