Ford Fiesta 2013-2017 review | Mat Watson Reviews

The Ford Fiesta stands firm in a stacked supermini class featuring popular vehicles such as the Volkswagen Polo, Vauxhall (Opel) Corsa and, Peugeot 208. However, the Ford Fiesta is starting to look a little long-in-the-tooth in terms of design, and come 2017, Ford will be releasing an updated model. With this in mind, can the Ford Fiesta still hold firm, or are newer superminis read to take the title of one of the UK’s best selling cars? Does the interior and design feel outdated, or can the Fiesta stand the test of time? Find out all my thoughts in this in-depth video review.

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[leeeeeeeeeee]

Used to drive a Fiesta ST model. I know it is not really fast, but for me still the most nippy and fun to drive car in my life

[iCoolaxe]

Lol, I can confirm that sometimes the car doesn't want to go in to reverse.

[Goodchappy]

I had a 1.6 Fiesta Titanium for 4 years, I loved driving it, I had no problems at all then bought a
1litre 125bhp Titanium, I loved driving it once I got used to the tall gears. I now have a 1 litre red/black edition 140 bhp and really love driving it, the engine just wants to keep accelerating to the red line but I would agree the infotainment system is a mess and the sat nav is confusing to use compared to the Tom Tom I have. I think Ford put too much into the technical side of things that nobody will use, like "My key" and the voice recognition which is pointless. I don't like the fact the rear seats don't go flat and rear leg room
is not good. It seems expensive for what you get but in my opinion despite its age, it is the best looking car on the road and is great to drive. I would buy another one but only if I got a few thousand off the price. If the Japanese manufacturers could design a good looking car, I'd probably buy one, but I think they are all ugly.

[AashishBharat]

This is the guy who should co-host top gear!

[reece_murphy]

Got one in black 125psi, with all extras. Great car for someone of my age 20-21. Insurance is a nightmare for anything higher power at my age and location

[FLRSKLVR]

Outside still looks good after all these years, inside is very poor tho.. new one is on the way.

[seipai]

Ambient mood lighting. Who needs an S class! 😀

[davidhayes]

Pity the interior lags others. The seats not folding flush is a bit grim for Yet they get the hard bits right : the handling and the looks! Does Ford employ engineers with IQs of 150 and interior designers with IQs of 50 ? Come on Ford, let your engineers loose because they do fab work

[markfire]

The exterior still looks fresh after nearly 10 years. The interior not so. This is its final year anyway so it's done it's job.

[d]

6:02 I remember Mat brought up exactly the same point when he was reviewing this car for Carbuyer!

[Subjohny]

Thank you for such a great review! I just don't like couple things here:
1) 1:00 - how you kick the suitcase!
2) 2:25 - how you jump out of the car putting all your weight on the door!

But again... all in all - very very informative!

[RichOe]

Couldn't agree more! I've got a 14 plate, 1.6TDCI econetic Zetec. Do lots of motorway miles(around 70%) and get an average 65mpg! Also got the upgraded Sony DAB infotainment which does improve the interior.

[livc]

Still a really good car despite its age! I wouldn't buy one but Ford got this one spot on considering the previous gen was coma inducing

[kobbetop]

The interior is dated but it's still fun to drive and the heated windscreen is awesome here in Finland right now. The new Fiesta looks too similar to this and the back of the car looks boring, like a small Mondeo..

[roadtripboy]

I have a 2017. Here in the US by 2017 the only engine offered was the 1.6 non turbo gas engine. And most (including mine) were sold the 6 speed twin clutch auto. It's an interesting transmission. The first 2 gear changes are sort of abrupt but after that they're smooth. Overall I love my Fiesta.

[MrFlazz]

Having bought a (used) 2014 model Econetic, I'd agree with the comment about the relatively firm ride (especially having owned Renaults previously), but disagree with the comments about the boot space (it's smaller than most competitors) and the driving position (I'm accustomed to a higher seat position, but when I jack the seat up then the view forwards is obstructed by the low top edge of the windscreen). Not only that, but because the seat cushion is very thin and mounted very low, there is no decent resting for the right leg unless the seat is moved a long way backwards, which means that the gear stick is a long way away (and it almost annihilates the rear legroom) - and I'm barely six feet tall. Also the rearward view is terrible - the combination of tinted glass, odd-shaped door mirrors and the B-pillar position in my 5-door model makes for not only claustrophobia but also a hideous blind spot (I have had to train myself to physically turn my head and peer round the B-pillar because passing cars literally disappear otherwise). Lastly, why NO room to rest the cluch foot? Honestly, that's a shocking deficiency in what is always touted as a great driver's car. It's not only a lack of space in the footwell, but also the clutch pedal crank is offset to the left, thereby unnecessarily taking up space to the left of the pedal. I never thought I'd say it, but I miss my Renault Clio which had a clutch foot rest, decent leg support and better stowage space in the cabin. The Fiesta is a mess by comparison. I bought it for the theroretical economy potential, but it won't give me better than 67mpg and that's scant improvement on my (more powerful, more tractable, altogether more usable) Clio.

[gypsyemperor]

worth mentioning that all 1.0 ecoboost engines are identical except for mapping, so mountune can take all to 155 bhp without invalidating the warranty.

[prateekbhatt]

Hi mat, will you review Renault Clio 2017

[dorianalushi]

You should stop doing reviews of 3 door cars, everyone knows that they have bad knee and head room...