New Ford Fiesta 2018 Review - the best small car? | Mat Watson Reviews

The new Ford Fiesta is here. In this video I take it for a full test drive, check out its new tech and see just how practical it is. The big question is though - is it better than the new SEAT Ibiza and does it do enough to take on the forthcoming Volkswagen Polo? Well watch my review and make up your own mind. In this video I am testing the three-door version in ST Line specification with the 1.0-litre ecoboost turbo petrol with 140hp. Needless to say I do a 0-60mph test to see just how quick it is, and check its economy too - but can I get close to the claimed figures from Ford?

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[KBH]

But can it escape from a bad guy in a corvette in a mall

[peterthwaites]

Why do they insist on making "small cars" larger with every new model? the Fiesta is now almost the size of a mk1 Focus, and the KA+ is bigger than a mk1 fiesta!

[kossak]

The interior really looks much nicer and cleaner but I'm not sure about the exterior, looks a bit dull compared to the previous model, like a cross between the new Ford Ka and the B-Max...I just think the headlights and the front grill don't really match.

[jannevaatainen]

I had a '89 1.0 Fiesta, and THAT was a fun little thing. Gotta love the simplicity of the old cars. The problem was, it rusted like crazy.

[thescranline]

I don't even like cars that much. I'm just in love with this guy. That accent!

[FuzeDzn]

I had to decide between 2017 ST-Line 140 or the new 2018 ST-Line 140. And overall, despite the lack lustre interior of the old one, I just loved the shape of the older one so much more that I had no choice. Especially given the wait before they're out for customers too. Now sure, in 2 years I'll more than likely switch my car to the new shape, but for now. I couldn't be happier with my epic white fiesta.

[MrAyrshire]

Great review as always mat. You Provide the service that top gear stopped doing years ago i.e. Testing cars that regular folks buy. Having said that I wish you had reviewed the fiesta Zetec as that's probably the one most people, myself included will be looking to own. Cheers buddy.

[arashk]

EVERY FUCKING CAR IS GOING LARGER WE WANT THE SAME SIZE AS THE LAST MODEL WE COULD'VE GOT A FOCUS IF WE WANTED MORE SPACE

[MinutePsychology]

I have recently driven the 100bhp, 1.0 version. It drives really nicely. I like the way it looks, I like the way it sounds. I don't really like the touch screen, though. Mat, great review as always!

[Happykillerrr]

Thanks Carwow! I've bought the Mk8 St-line today, thanks to this video. I wasn't to sure about the new exterior. Though at the dealer it was so much better. I love the alloy's and the interior so much. Great little car. 4 Months untill deliver.. but yeah, worth the wait.

[iot]

Brilliant. I'm convinced to get a Fiesta as my first car now. Looks great and feels well made. Not an ST though, but the normal Fiesta with a few useful options.

[prayerpowersr]

looks like a fiesta, until it turns it's back and looks like a c-max

[Sr.D]

There's a 3 doors option, just for that it's ahead of the competition for me.

[russianpenguins]

Thankfully those nasty buttons on the dash are gone! :)

[uzayramer]

what's really impressive is the fact that it comes with a Bang & Olufsen sound system which is usually found on premium vehicles like Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Aston Martin

[JoeDrinks]

Mat where is your nearest boozer mate? I'm free this weekend if you want a pint

[Birmingham_racing]

I prefer the looks of the old fiesta except the interior

[mrafeht]

The new Fiesta looks massive compared to the one I had 30 years ago.

[lucozade]

Looks like a mini focus, back looks like a Ford people carrier.

But the interior looks good, especially the dashboard