@amoddedblue Learning what makes a car practical can also be of use for understanding our own ways of comfortability with other transportation such as public ones, they simply help innovate and give interesting insights on technology as well, at least that's what I think. I still don't have a car, but watching these videos definitely help me to narrow down what I would ever need, in a practical basis as well since I look for an ecological future, so I'm only trying to get the best of what I really need :p
I have the Fiesta Active with the same 140hp engine and I did achieve 63 mpg (4.5L/100km) once, but the car was on economy mode, had to maintain a constant speed as long as possible, anticipate every stop, accelerate (very) gently and not exceed 70mph (110km/h). After 6,200 miles (10,000km) the car averaged 45 mpg (6.3L/100km).
FYI the rear seats aren't lying flat because you've got the headrests lying on the seat cushions, you're supposed to raise the headrests so that they fall into the gap between the front and back seats, then the rear seats lie practically horizontal.
The new Fiesta is only marginally bigger than the previous model. I have owned the Vignale for 4 months now and compared to the previous Titanium I owned there is no comparison. The new one is vastly superior in every aspect which surprised me as I loved the Titanium (2015). The gearbox has much better ratios and the 6th gear is a real bonus as is the brilliant 124hp engine. It is a fabulous car, easy to drive as well as having a much more modern infotech system. The B&O sound system is incredible. Now, is the previous model better - ABSOLUTELY NOT.
If car makers are going with the trend of adding touch screens at least integrate it into the interior. It looks like a cheap after thought just sticking out of the centre console.
A true petrol-head The difference between these shit screens and someone putting a GPS on the windshield is the car doesn't come with GPS on the windshield out of the factory.
I've got the 1.5 TDCi 120bhp Vignale version, full extra, except the sunroof (I needed the extra headroom), winter package (I live in a warn country), full leather seats (warm country again) and 18" wheels (standard 17" are overkill) and it cost me 21k EUR or 18.3 GBP. I added BLIS, top stereo B&O, and the dealership gave me some extra gifts. I do a lot of km/miles and my average so far for 3k km or 1800 miles is 5.2l/100km or 54.3mpg. On the highway, if you won't go above 60mph, you get around 3l/100km or 94mpg. The engine is superb. You don't understand that it's diesel. Instead, you get a good push from the torque of the engine on all the rev range. For next year, Ford hopefully will replace the 1.5TDCi with the new 1.5EcoBlue which is around 15% more powerful and economic, but they changed the method of measuring the CO2 and you get around 91+gr CO2 rated car. Mine is rated at 89gr. The new engine will have 4 valves on each cylinder instead of 2 of the current, off center crankshaft, precision diesel injection and more psi at the diesel pump. Sync3 is very good system, but spotify is removed since January. You can use Android Auto which is what I reccomend. Another update that may come in the Vignale version will be the led headlights, which are not available currently, but current automatic headlights are superb. In general, the car is ridiculous fuel efficient, and needs service every 30k km or once a year as the dealership told me, but I'll change an oil filter and oil every 10k.
Stop making practical bigger cars . Sick of seeing small cars gettin larger these days. Let this be the option to have a small brilliant to drive little hot hatch. If u wanna find a practical car look somewhe else . Big car sacrifices everything!
I agree. If you want a big car buy a focus. Wonder when the day people buy a fiesta and say to ford “Why is it so big now” when its them asking for a bigger car
Usually I agree with Mat's views and although this is not different in this case, I decided to go for Vignale (I shall have my head checked soonest!). In my country the Vignale does not come with all that kit (no sunroof or B&O as standard) and so the price difference from Titanium (which normally offers the best VFM option) was very small. The fact that I wanted navigation made the difference negligible, as the price of Titanium plus Navigation was almost equal to the price of Vignale and Vignale has Navigation as standard plus a lot of more extras. I believe Ford's move to offer a Vignale edition is smart because there are a lot of customers who would pay a couple of thousand more to get a clearly 'richer' version - if you intend to keep the car for more than a couple of years, in the longterm it is not a bad investment if it makes you feel better every time you get into your car. And in any case, if you want to go a little more luxurius in a small car, Fiesta is currently the only choice. Otherwise, the car is ok on the outside and very very nice on the inside, I totally disagree with negative opinions about the central touchscreen, it really adds to cars functionality and is very well built. Room is not as good as in competition but it is enough and if do not normally carry adults in the back this becomes irrelevant. Built quality is good and reliability is at least not bad - japanese and korean cars are more reliable but the quality of materials is clearly inferior, design is dull and handling is very compromising, so I still prefer european and the Fiesta has been a reliable car for such standards. In addition, Ford pricing is quite reasonable - on average any extra in the Fiesta is at least 20% cheaper than in their german competitors. And to comment on some other comments, if I may, yes, at the same price of a Vignale you can buy an A1, but an A1 with a minimum kit and essentially 8-years old technology, thus actually you will not go for an A1, you will go for a Polo (at least until the new A1 arrives next year). Ibiza I think is the main competitor, if you like the spartan interior (not cheap but more simple) and you do not care that much about equipment (at same price Fiesta is better equipped) then Ibiza is a great choice and a roomier one.
Another excellent and unbiased review by Mat. If you consider buying a car you should most definately get its review by Mat. You cannot go wrong. I test drove the Fiesta among others and it is excactly as he describes it. Titanium is the edition you should go for if you decide this is the one for you. Helped me a lot in choosing mine, however not being the Fiesta mainly because of the actual limited back space and smaller trunk compared to competition but admired its handling and comfort.It was a tough choice but finally went for the Polo having more space at the back for two and marginally three adults,even with a sunroof as mine,and more boot space which is important for me, not to mention the DSG auto box which is the best in the class.Got it also with the electronic adjustable suspension which kind of makes up for Fiesta's excellent handling although still not a match.
Funny how the reviews these days downplay 1.1L engines. I have a Zetec and despite the lack of a turbocharger, I've had no issues pulling away from junctions or entering motorways/dual carriageways. Sure you can't speed away but let the car get up to speed and it's absolutely fine. Carriageways and motorways not a problem with 85Bhp. If you drive your car properly, you'll be fine. Major benefits of 1.1L engines include lower insurance costs, lower CO2 emissions, zero turbo lag and generally lower maintenance cost.
Agreed, I Borrowed 1.1 non turbo fiesta mk8 for a day, coming from my 130hp tuned VW Up I have to say what a laugh it was down the backroads keeping your foot hard down while barely breaking the speed limit. Still has plenty of power for merging or overtaking, just need to give it some revs
Agreed I just bought a 2020 ford fiesta titanium 1L petrol and it gets up to speed very fast. I had a 2016 peogot 208 before hand and it too was a 1L petrol and all I can say is the difference is crazy. The ford fiesta doesn't feel like a 1L at all.
I really love the new fords right now. I have test driven this new fiesta (basic model) and it still drives like a proper ford. Still sharp and nimble and great fun on the roads. I really like the looks of the new fords and I know a lot of you out there don’t like new ford design I am 99% sure it will grow on you like the mk2 mustang. As far as reliably my experience with past fords have been perfect. None of my fords have broken down and one of my current cars a el xr8 ute is still running fine on original engine and tranny with 196k on the clock. I don’t understand what people are talking about with fords reliablity
Mate, they continued with the same design with the new mustang hence why people still like it. I own an Mk2 XR5/ST and its the best thing ive ever had, after that shape reliability did infact go out the window because they went all "ecoboost". Design went out the window too...how they go from the most previous focus and fiesta to this tame almost dull looking design on both cars is a shocker, not to mention the fact that there is no true "ST" anymore just an "ST Line"(this applies to the focus).
Daniel True but I quite like the new design and engine. But I agree that nothing beats the xr5 turbo. What a beast. I was thinking of buying a xr5 but I thought the el xr8 Ute was better for me judging that was my favourite Ute as a kid. But definitely thinking of buying a xr5. The st-line is just a sportier looking ford. Like what BMW does with the m line and nearly every other car manufacturers. The st isn’t dead.
From India here. I love the presentation so much I don't mind watching it knowing these models won't be released in India ever & many details are irrelevant to me. Just love the channel for its entertainment factor ☺️
Almost as old as the Fiesta?! You don't look a day older than the Audi Quattro! Also, the new Fiesta looks a thousand times better than the old one and I like the fact that Ford are keeping their supermini actually small. Thank you for another fantastic review Mat!
best thing about this car is Mat's FIAT 126 in the r/h column of other vids to watch. This isn't a cheap car - thats a Vignale that Ford kindly provided - cost now @ £22k. Currently got an ST Line Fiesta on hire ( £17.5k ) and I can agree with all the issues Mat brings up here. The major issue I have with all these large touch screens is that we are predominantly right handed so trying to operate left handed whilst being jiggled about is a nightmare !
I really don't understand the Vignale versions for the Fiesta or Focus. Realistically someone who buys an Audi A1 or A3 (the type of car I assume Ford is trying to compete with) is not going to buy a Ford. They have a good thing with the Fiesta and Focus being the UK top 2 most popular cars of 2017, they should maintain that and forget about chasing the big germans with 'luxury' versions of those cars. Personally, I think if they invested all that time and money into the other versions, they could have combated the practically issues with the cars, like the boot space and rear seat passenger comfort to bring it level with the Polo, but have the edge in driving experience to make it the all round better car. A lot of people will buy a Polo for more space rather than the Fiesta for fun driving.
Leicestershire Dash Cam It still doesn't make sense because if what you described is what someone is looking for they can get it in a Titanium, there's no need for another model higher than that in my opinion. I think Ford made a mistake but if they sell then I guess they were right. I have configured an A1 out of curiosity and for a 1.4 tfsi 6 speed manual with 18 inch alloys it's coming out as just over £21'000.Yes optional extras might add a couple of thousand, but perhaps not all that much cheaper in comparison, especially when the quality isn't quite level with the A1. I don't think I'll ever understand the Vignale Fiesta.
I agree Ford should scrap Vignale and focus on their ST and RS models which are great and very popular. Who is seriously going to buy a Vignale when you can get into an ST for £2.5k less? I just don't get it! Ford always run rings around VAG for fun drivers cars but vice versa on luxury or quality so it just seems a pointless exercise to me.
New Ibiza looks too much like the old Ibiza, which was a good looking car, but it hasn't moved on. It suits me I have a 2011 and it isn't looking dated. Best looking superminis for me are the Clio and Micra.
Class leader for what? People have different values when it comes to cars and the new Polo, just like the old one, is an atrociously boring car to drive. The new Fiesta is a very strong contender now that its interior quality is actually decent. And how did Ford not study its competitors? They addressed their most major flaw compared to their competitors: the interior quality. I don't get all this Ford dissing going on. Is it because it's an American brand?
Sergiu-Lucian Petrică individuals will have their preferences for sure, But class leader simply means over all, the polo does the most right in its class. Yes the fiesta is a brilliant little car to drive and looks decent and is good value for money but the polo isn't that much more expensive on average across the range, imo better interior quality, more space, more brand appeal, Arguably better looking, Better range of engines. No dissing going on here the polo is the better car.
I just wanted to say, the first video I watched of this dude I almost thought it was satire or something... But now he may be my fav car dude.. Something about him man..
Fords new design language is definitely not to my taste, I’ve seen these new fiestas on the road and the front oval led lights are not to my liking. The old fiesta was a much better looker in my opinion.
This is why I think the thing (is it called a swivel wheel?) near the shifter as seen in BMWs and Audis which helps you control the infotainment system are superior to touchscreens. You don't even have to reach out to the screen either.
Sergiu-Lucian Petrică Yep that's true although latest high end models like the new Audi A8 A7 have scrapped that now and there's 2 touchscreens.. I drive a tiguan and I have no real problem with operating the touchscreen it's very intuitive but as said before it does get smudges on the screen now and then, which is something I can live with
I love how this looks. Sorry others don't like it. Everyone will love it with time. Hopefully they fixed the reliability on this and the upcoming focus, as those are really the only unreliable newer fords. You never see these in the US, or any small cars for the most part, it's mostly sedans, suvs, sports cars and trucks. Hopefully I see more of these on the road.
Man, the comments section on this one...comparing VW with Ford is like comparing apples to oranges, or Apples and Samsungs. They are similar products for people with different tastes: it's pointless to try and convince someone from the other camp that you are right. Is there anyone here who actually owned cars from both companies?
I have, and it pretty much boils down to this: if you want a boring car with no personality but practical, get a Polo. If you want a fun car that you'll fall in love with, get a Fiesta.
I have the active model and it is brilliant for me and I can agree with the space in the back but I only have 2 people in the back occasionally on short distances
You can't say that a Polo or Ibiza is more practical and has more room in the back. At least this car is making an effort to be small, unlike VW, they just stretch the back out, and hey I wonder how it has so much room in the back, both for the passengers and boot. The new Polo is the same size as the Golfs from a few years back!
Nafone14 I agree. Ford wanted to keep the sharp handling characteristics they have always had but VW being a boring brand does what most people want a “big” small car. If you want a big hatch buy a golf. VW makes it for a reason
Nafone14 Actually the new Ford Fietsa is almost as long and almost as wide as new Polo Ibiza, and yet its pathetically small inside..not just tge Fiesta all Fords are shit when it comes to pampering back seat users and when it comes to practicality and comfort, the biggest reason why Ford is loosing money in Europe is because of this, eg Mondeo, its almost as long as a superb but gas space just as much as a VW Jetta inside, pathetic design by Ford, no wonder they are going downhill, I wish Fords stupuid engineers hear this because I like good driving cars,but when they become too much impractical it becomes a joke
I completely agree with you. I had 13" alloys in my '89 Fiesta, and it looked absolutely great with them! Max 15" is appropriate for this size of a car.
Got a 2019 version at the moment, I was actually surprised that the steering felt a little heavy at least compared to Seat Ateca and a 2018 Clio I have been using allot this year. And the instrument cluster is kind of strange seems to point more at your chest than your face, other than that though seems a decent car.
Greetings from South Africa. The sad thing for me is that you can't get a proper and straight-forward 1.6l 4 cylinder petrol engine for these cars. The 1.6l 4 cylinder petrol engine is the sweet spot in my opinion.
Fiesta Vignale is the best supermini car. Polo is better only in backroom seats which is more spacious. Fiesta Vignale has better equipment, better engine than Polo and its more fun to drive car. The interior of the Polo is everywhere plastic.
Ford is apparently cancelling the Fiesta in America soon due to low demand. Ford is cancelling 4 more models too in America. Only good thing with Fiesta is it’s good to drive and it’s cheap.
Christopher O'Grady I know that 😒 but Mat usually does a POV test drive even after weeks of his usually reviews 😒... That's y i said that if he gets his hands on an A class again he should definitely do a review with the proper camera man !!!!
Just changed my car and the Fiesta was at the top of my initial shortlist. Right up to the point that I got to poke around one in the metal. Incredibly disappointing as there's far too many compromises that put it way behind rivals. Some are touched on here (the lack of space in both boot and rear seats is genuinely surprising considering what, say, a Honda Jazz brings to the table) but general build quality felt poor and, frankly, cheap. That touchscreen looks like something found on far cheaper rivals, the gloss black plastic was already scratched to hell on all three showroom cars and the door trims felt like they were from the 90's! For a car that's priced around the same as the VW Polo that's really not good enough (think there's around £400 difference between the Titanium recommended here and the equivalent SEL). It may well be much better to drive but the vast bulk of my mileage is motorways and town driving. I suspect I'm not alone in this and would far rather sacrifice a little dynamic ability for refinement. Such a shame as they were on the right track with this car but it feels like they're costing on the popularity of the model and know they don't have to pull out all the stops. Good enough will do (and, I'm sure, is better for the bottom line). In short if you're thinking of this car by all means go ahead and audition it but I'd urge you to have a look at what else is available before putting down the deposit.
Shut up people. This looks so much better than the old one. The interior is very up-market and finally on par with the competition. The engines are punchy and very economical. The old one was practical and reliable but the new one is better in every aspect. I don't know how people can call this rear end ugly, it looks totally good and much better than the old one...
I have the previous version of the fiesta and l think it looks more stylish than the new one. I would rather have the c3 or the Ibiza thought.The c3 for value and the Ibiza for practically.
Help me reach 100 subscribers with no videos You have to admit, its slightly boring and bland. It’s a car which is ageless, but certainly doesn’t look modern compared to the new fiesta or focus for example
Fantastic. I had the previous model and it is far better. If you can I would get the Vignale as it is defiantly worth the extra. By far one of the best cars I’ve had. My daughter has just ordered one as well.
£18k for the sweet spot fiesta. No thanks. So what's the ST going to be now.....£27k! Anyone notice the huge A-Class price increases over last year. The new Suzuki swift sport is £18k compared to previous generation as £13k. Anyone would think that manufacturers are trying to get everyone to lease! So they have a permanent income.
Car standards really changed on the past 5 years. Not just in the UK or Europe, but world wide.What ford really need to do is to redesign a new fiesta, like the mkIV to mkV difference (World Wide mkIV and V, as i suspect in UK you guys call the mkV, VI).But then again all they will do is SUVs for now on :(
Even though I have no interest in buying these cars, I still watch for the quality of these reviews!
@Hiii then what's the point of watching if you don't even need a car then huh?
How dare you call me a cunt!
Same
@amoddedblue Learning what makes a car practical can also be of use for understanding our own ways of comfortability with other transportation such as public ones, they simply help innovate and give interesting insights on technology as well, at least that's what I think. I still don't have a car, but watching these videos definitely help me to narrow down what I would ever need, in a practical basis as well since I look for an ecological future, so I'm only trying to get the best of what I really need :p
I have the Fiesta Active with the same 140hp engine and I did achieve 63 mpg (4.5L/100km) once, but the car was on economy mode, had to maintain a constant speed as long as possible, anticipate every stop, accelerate (very) gently and not exceed 70mph (110km/h). After 6,200 miles (10,000km) the car averaged 45 mpg (6.3L/100km).
FYI the rear seats aren't lying flat because you've got the headrests lying on the seat cushions, you're supposed to raise the headrests so that they fall into the gap between the front and back seats, then the rear seats lie practically horizontal.
I do not see the point of making a small car bigger. It is supposed to be small. If you want a bigger car why not buy a focus or Golf.
Daraius Murrell I know right. That’s why those cars exist
Supply and demand. It's what 'people' want
Budget mate
no there's KA or Up smaller cars still
Daniel Vasile bigger car is more expensive though
I wouldn't have said that you are more than 42 years old Mat, I'm impressed !
Welcome back mr camera man
Wellington Hamandawana I thought that too! 😂😂
The new Fiesta is only marginally bigger than the previous model. I have owned the Vignale for 4 months now and compared to the previous Titanium I owned there is no comparison. The new one is vastly superior in every aspect which surprised me as I loved the Titanium (2015).
The gearbox has much better ratios and the 6th gear is a real bonus as is the brilliant 124hp engine.
It is a fabulous car, easy to drive as well as having a much more modern infotech system. The B&O sound system is incredible.
Now, is the previous model better - ABSOLUTELY NOT.
The more I see these on the road, the more I like em! Great Review as always 😀
Smells like a future head2head video between the Fiesta, Ibiza and Polo
Smells like eMissions
If car makers are going with the trend of adding touch screens at least integrate it into the interior. It looks like a cheap after thought just sticking out of the centre console.
HG504 It’s done for ergonomic reasons, which is why nearly every newer luxury car has it too.
vw polo integrated it wayyy better and stil kept the ergonomics...
It really does look like shit. It looks like someone with a learning difficulty glued an iPad on the dashboard.
A true petrol-head The difference between these shit screens and someone putting a GPS on the windshield is the car doesn't come with GPS on the windshield out of the factory.
I hate it too.Both Audi and Mercedes do that.
I've got the 1.5 TDCi 120bhp Vignale version, full extra, except the sunroof (I needed the extra headroom), winter package (I live in a warn country), full leather seats (warm country again) and 18" wheels (standard 17" are overkill) and it cost me 21k EUR or 18.3 GBP. I added BLIS, top stereo B&O, and the dealership gave me some extra gifts. I do a lot of km/miles and my average so far for 3k km or 1800 miles is 5.2l/100km or 54.3mpg. On the highway, if you won't go above 60mph, you get around 3l/100km or 94mpg. The engine is superb. You don't understand that it's diesel. Instead, you get a good push from the torque of the engine on all the rev range. For next year, Ford hopefully will replace the 1.5TDCi with the new 1.5EcoBlue which is around 15% more powerful and economic, but they changed the method of measuring the CO2 and you get around 91+gr CO2 rated car. Mine is rated at 89gr. The new engine will have 4 valves on each cylinder instead of 2 of the current, off center crankshaft, precision diesel injection and more psi at the diesel pump. Sync3 is very good system, but spotify is removed since January. You can use Android Auto which is what I reccomend. Another update that may come in the Vignale version will be the led headlights, which are not available currently, but current automatic headlights are superb. In general, the car is ridiculous fuel efficient, and needs service every 30k km or once a year as the dealership told me, but I'll change an oil filter and oil every 10k.
I just passed my test in a Ford Fiesta and I’m in love and want my own 😂👍
Good for you my g
I own one and it’s by far the best car I’ve had
Stop making practical bigger cars . Sick of seeing small cars gettin larger these days. Let this be the option to have a small brilliant to drive little hot hatch. If u wanna find a practical car look somewhe else . Big car sacrifices everything!
Yes indeed, while the Fiesta is following the trend of getting larger, it isn't by that much compared to one of the worst offenders, the Polo.
I agree. If you want a big car buy a focus. Wonder when the day people buy a fiesta and say to ford “Why is it so big now” when its them asking for a bigger car
The cars went bigger. Polo and Fiesta are no longer the smallest cars in the range. Want something small? Get Up or Ka.
Get Ka. Promblem solved. Small cars needs to be able to sit family now. Fiesta is to small. Ibiza is perfect.
Everything but space
Own one. Cannot complain. Yes, there are bits and pieces that could be improved but in overall it's extremely fun to drive.
Usually I agree with Mat's views and although this is not different in this case, I decided to go for Vignale (I shall have my head checked soonest!). In my country the Vignale does not come with all that kit (no sunroof or B&O as standard) and so the price difference from Titanium (which normally offers the best VFM option) was very small. The fact that I wanted navigation made the difference negligible, as the price of Titanium plus Navigation was almost equal to the price of Vignale and Vignale has Navigation as standard plus a lot of more extras. I believe Ford's move to offer a Vignale edition is smart because there are a lot of customers who would pay a couple of thousand more to get a clearly 'richer' version - if you intend to keep the car for more than a couple of years, in the longterm it is not a bad investment if it makes you feel better every time you get into your car. And in any case, if you want to go a little more luxurius in a small car, Fiesta is currently the only choice. Otherwise, the car is ok on the outside and very very nice on the inside, I totally disagree with negative opinions about the central touchscreen, it really adds to cars functionality and is very well built. Room is not as good as in competition but it is enough and if do not normally carry adults in the back this becomes irrelevant. Built quality is good and reliability is at least not bad - japanese and korean cars are more reliable but the quality of materials is clearly inferior, design is dull and handling is very compromising, so I still prefer european and the Fiesta has been a reliable car for such standards. In addition, Ford pricing is quite reasonable - on average any extra in the Fiesta is at least 20% cheaper than in their german competitors. And to comment on some other comments, if I may, yes, at the same price of a Vignale you can buy an A1, but an A1 with a minimum kit and essentially 8-years old technology, thus actually you will not go for an A1, you will go for a Polo (at least until the new A1 arrives next year). Ibiza I think is the main competitor, if you like the spartan interior (not cheap but more simple) and you do not care that much about equipment (at same price Fiesta is better equipped) then Ibiza is a great choice and a roomier one.
Another excellent and unbiased review by Mat. If you consider buying a car you should most definately get its review by Mat. You cannot go wrong. I test drove the Fiesta among others and it is excactly as he describes it. Titanium is the edition you should go for if you decide this is the one for you. Helped me a lot in choosing mine, however not being the Fiesta mainly because of the actual limited back space and smaller trunk compared to competition but admired its handling and comfort.It was a tough choice but finally went for the Polo having more space at the back for two and marginally three adults,even with a sunroof as mine,and more boot space which is important for me, not to mention the DSG auto box which is the best in the class.Got it also with the electronic adjustable suspension which kind of makes up for Fiesta's excellent handling although still not a match.
Funny how the reviews these days downplay 1.1L engines. I have a Zetec and despite the lack of a turbocharger, I've had no issues pulling away from junctions or entering motorways/dual carriageways. Sure you can't speed away but let the car get up to speed and it's absolutely fine. Carriageways and motorways not a problem with 85Bhp. If you drive your car properly, you'll be fine. Major benefits of 1.1L engines include lower insurance costs, lower CO2 emissions, zero turbo lag and generally lower maintenance cost.
Many ppl forget that few years ago everyone was fine with 75hp 1.2 cars
Agreed, I Borrowed 1.1 non turbo fiesta mk8 for a day, coming from my 130hp tuned VW Up I have to say what a laugh it was down the backroads keeping your foot hard down while barely breaking the speed limit. Still has plenty of power for merging or overtaking, just need to give it some revs
Agreed I just bought a 2020 ford fiesta titanium 1L petrol and it gets up to speed very fast. I had a 2016 peogot 208 before hand and it too was a 1L petrol and all I can say is the difference is crazy. The ford fiesta doesn't feel like a 1L at all.
I think the old one looks better. Especially the rear end
Konrad Kowalczyk Completely agree with you. I don't know how it will compete against Polo and Ibiza.
Easy, Polo and Ibiza is VAG cars and they stink :-)
Ejan81 Polo is awesome, in my opinion
Imho the old gen of Ford cars look better than the new one in general. They looked meaner and tougher. Now they look too generic.
i agree 👌
Came here from SLS Black Series review. And I gotta say, I'm good with you Matt, me and a Ford Fiesta also.
I remember travelling in the back of a Volvo 480, imagine being 6'5" ish (195cm) and going a 25 mile trip...that is headroom hell.
I can't wait to see you review the Fiesta ST 2018 mate 😉👀
I really love the new fords right now. I have test driven this new fiesta (basic model) and it still drives like a proper ford. Still sharp and nimble and great fun on the roads. I really like the looks of the new fords and I know a lot of you out there don’t like new ford design I am 99% sure it will grow on you like the mk2 mustang. As far as reliably my experience with past fords have been perfect. None of my fords have broken down and one of my current cars a el xr8 ute is still running fine on original engine and tranny with 196k on the clock. I don’t understand what people are talking about with fords reliablity
Mate, they continued with the same design with the new mustang hence why people still like it. I own an Mk2 XR5/ST and its the best thing ive ever had, after that shape reliability did infact go out the window because they went all "ecoboost". Design went out the window too...how they go from the most previous focus and fiesta to this tame almost dull looking design on both cars is a shocker, not to mention the fact that there is no true "ST" anymore just an "ST Line"(this applies to the focus).
Daniel True but I quite like the new design and engine. But I agree that nothing beats the xr5 turbo. What a beast. I was thinking of buying a xr5 but I thought the el xr8 Ute was better for me judging that was my favourite Ute as a kid. But definitely thinking of buying a xr5. The st-line is just a sportier looking ford. Like what BMW does with the m line and nearly every other car manufacturers. The st isn’t dead.
You should mate, best thing ive ever owned. Engines are near bulletproof
They're yapping about Ford having bad reliability because that's how it is in the NA. European Fords are quite reliable in contrast.
6:45 Love that! 🤣
Best presenter by a mile.
This was superb, Mat. The car looks slightly better
From India here. I love the presentation so much I don't mind watching it knowing these models won't be released in India ever & many details are irrelevant to me. Just love the channel for its entertainment factor ☺️
Almost as old as the Fiesta?! You don't look a day older than the Audi Quattro! Also, the new Fiesta looks a thousand times better than the old one and I like the fact that Ford are keeping their supermini actually small. Thank you for another fantastic review Mat!
Efe Berk Agree
Thank you James Milner, keep up the good work
This car looks really pretty as it always has.
best thing about this car is Mat's FIAT 126 in the r/h column of other vids to watch.
This isn't a cheap car - thats a Vignale that Ford kindly provided - cost now @ £22k. Currently got an ST Line Fiesta on hire ( £17.5k ) and I can agree with all the issues Mat brings up here. The major issue I have with all these large touch screens is that we are predominantly right handed so trying to operate left handed whilst being jiggled about is a nightmare !
I really don't understand the Vignale versions for the Fiesta or Focus. Realistically someone who buys an Audi A1 or A3 (the type of car I assume Ford is trying to compete with) is not going to buy a Ford. They have a good thing with the Fiesta and Focus being the UK top 2 most popular cars of 2017, they should maintain that and forget about chasing the big germans with 'luxury' versions of those cars. Personally, I think if they invested all that time and money into the other versions, they could have combated the practically issues with the cars, like the boot space and rear seat passenger comfort to bring it level with the Polo, but have the edge in driving experience to make it the all round better car. A lot of people will buy a Polo for more space rather than the Fiesta for fun driving.
Mark Wright They Have better fuel economy, cheaper to buy (Way Cheaper!) and easier to insure
Leicestershire Dash Cam It still doesn't make sense because if what you described is what someone is looking for they can get it in a Titanium, there's no need for another model higher than that in my opinion. I think Ford made a mistake but if they sell then I guess they were right. I have configured an A1 out of curiosity and for a 1.4 tfsi 6 speed manual with 18 inch alloys it's coming out as just over £21'000.Yes optional extras might add a couple of thousand, but perhaps not all that much cheaper in comparison, especially when the quality isn't quite level with the A1.
I don't think I'll ever understand the Vignale Fiesta.
A ford can’t compete with those cars in top trim level but a fully loaded golf could be better for some people compared to a pretty basic a3
The Fords don't seem to have as good sound deadening
I agree Ford should scrap Vignale and focus on their ST and RS models which are great and very popular. Who is seriously going to buy a Vignale when you can get into an ST for £2.5k less? I just don't get it! Ford always run rings around VAG for fun drivers cars but vice versa on luxury or quality so it just seems a pointless exercise to me.
Was looking for a car for University, thanks for all the tips, I finally found what I was looking for!😍😍😍
Curious, what did you get in the end?
Yh what car did u get in the end
Step back... Remember when Fiesta was by far the best looking small car? Oh, good old 2008.
Frano Kiso Still is. Just my opinion
Seat Ibiza, VW Polo, Audi A1...?
Frano Kiso All those cars look boring. But new small hatches that do look nice is the fiesta, Yaris and Mazda 2
Mazda 2 is by far my favourite in this generally ugly segment
New Ibiza looks too much like the old Ibiza, which was a good looking car, but it hasn't moved on. It suits me I have a 2011 and it isn't looking dated.
Best looking superminis for me are the Clio and Micra.
It is soooo cute to have a fiesta! Lovely car forever! And it makes me happy when driving it! Always!!!
Under 12k for a new fiesta 5 years ago. That’s now min 20k
You got the Vignale edition here. The most luxurious Fiesta to date. Imagine installing massage seats in to one of these things.
Camera man is back
As a Fiesta lover. I would buy it!
Next test will be the fiesta vs polo vs ibiza
Ashley Reid Polo will win. Ford never studied its competitors.
Arjen Kroos I agree, the polo is the class leader imo. I thought the fiesta would be better than it is. All in all an easy win for the vw
Citro C3 says Bon Jour. Best in class imho
Class leader for what? People have different values when it comes to cars and the new Polo, just like the old one, is an atrociously boring car to drive. The new Fiesta is a very strong contender now that its interior quality is actually decent.
And how did Ford not study its competitors? They addressed their most major flaw compared to their competitors: the interior quality.
I don't get all this Ford dissing going on. Is it because it's an American brand?
Sergiu-Lucian Petrică individuals will have their preferences for sure, But class leader simply means over all, the polo does the most right in its class.
Yes the fiesta is a brilliant little car to drive and looks decent and is good value for money but the polo isn't that much more expensive on average across the range, imo better interior quality, more space, more brand appeal, Arguably better looking, Better range of engines.
No dissing going on here the polo is the better car.
I just wanted to say, the first video I watched of this dude I almost thought it was satire or something... But now he may be my fav car dude.. Something about him man..
0:18 Ford will smile again 😁
I got an actual shock when you said avoid it, but then you said its only for the vignale
I have a Ford Fiesta which is 8 years old and never broke down yet, is that good going ?
5:05 Stop tryna put us off from buying the car 😂😂😂
Avoid The Vignale It’s Just Too Expensive - 10:49
i did my first driving lesson in this car. such a nice car
Fords new design language is definitely not to my taste, I’ve seen these new fiestas on the road and the front oval led lights are not to my liking. The old fiesta was a much better looker in my opinion.
In your opinion, in my opinion new redesign Fiesta looks more nice than old one.
@@aldodenigris3510 old ford design ws better
03:19 Robert Parker? Great album! Nice taste in music! Especially for driving.
2008 fiesta is the best model ever from fiesta! The quality materials inside and the exterior in front is amazing.
I was looking for a Klingon chat room and discovered this and stayed and watched it all 👍
Look at the smudges on that screen
Also on his face
That just comes with most cars... Not just fiesta
This is why I think the thing (is it called a swivel wheel?) near the shifter as seen in BMWs and Audis which helps you control the infotainment system are superior to touchscreens.
You don't even have to reach out to the screen either.
Sergiu-Lucian Petrică Yep that's true although latest high end models like the new Audi A8 A7 have scrapped that now and there's 2 touchscreens.. I drive a tiguan and I have no real problem with operating the touchscreen it's very intuitive but as said before it does get smudges on the screen now and then, which is something I can live with
No one buys a fiesta for practicality, you buy it for the fun that its rivals cant deliver
The new Seat Ibiza looks much better.
Taking a liking towards angular designs I see
Only problem with the Ibiza is that it's called the "Ibiza".
And much space
James B oh ,and fiesta is a beautifull name , isn’t it? 😂
But handles a lot much worse. Also I recommend you to see it in real with real eyes
I love how this looks. Sorry others don't like it. Everyone will love it with time. Hopefully they fixed the reliability on this and the upcoming focus, as those are really the only unreliable newer fords. You never see these in the US, or any small cars for the most part, it's mostly sedans, suvs, sports cars and trucks. Hopefully I see more of these on the road.
I'm gonna wait for the ST.
That headrest lift at 1:47 was smooth as fuck
I think i will be getting one of these when i grow up 😊
Mat and Doug should have a battle of the best car reviewers
Man, the comments section on this one...comparing VW with Ford is like comparing apples to oranges, or Apples and Samsungs. They are similar products for people with different tastes: it's pointless to try and convince someone from the other camp that you are right. Is there anyone here who actually owned cars from both companies?
I have, and it pretty much boils down to this: if you want a boring car with no personality but practical, get a Polo. If you want a fun car that you'll fall in love with, get a Fiesta.
I have the active model and it is brilliant for me and I can agree with the space in the back but I only have 2 people in the back occasionally on short distances
Are you going to make a separate video on the Fiesta ST?
Flashy Hope so
the colour of the car is amazing!
Matt is 42? Don't be silly, Matt doesn't look a day older than 40
Mohd Waqar Kassamali how do you tell the difference between a 40 yo and a 42 yo?
he's nine in my book..
Adam A nope, not a day over 29
Mohd Waqar Kassamali 42 likes right now lol
He looks younger than doug demuro and hes like 28
Get this guy on Top Gear.
3:52 That dash leather stitching is rubbish
I know this was 2020 but now a brand new Fiesta starts from 14.500 in Germany. Crazy
The vignale looks fantastic!
Wow, surprising considering your profile picture and the other comments on this video. Good taste sir!
Nafone14 what do you mean?
It's pretty obvious what he means
I have the 1.1 version, and granted yeah it's a bit slow however it's perfectly fun for town driving and fuel economy has been great
You can't say that a Polo or Ibiza is more practical and has more room in the back. At least this car is making an effort to be small, unlike VW, they just stretch the back out, and hey I wonder how it has so much room in the back, both for the passengers and boot. The new Polo is the same size as the Golfs from a few years back!
Nafone14 I agree. Ford wanted to keep the sharp handling characteristics they have always had but VW being a boring brand does what most people want a “big” small car. If you want a big hatch buy a golf. VW makes it for a reason
Nafone14
Actually the new Ford Fietsa is almost as long and almost as wide as new Polo Ibiza, and yet its pathetically small inside..not just tge Fiesta all Fords are shit when it comes to pampering back seat users and when it comes to practicality and comfort, the biggest reason why Ford is loosing money in Europe is because of this, eg Mondeo, its almost as long as a superb but gas space just as much as a VW Jetta inside, pathetic design by Ford, no wonder they are going downhill,
I wish Fords stupuid engineers hear this because I like good driving cars,but when they become too much impractical it becomes a joke
Fiesta 2013,14,15 are still best. Affordable,Reliable and Enjoyable
Matt can you choose between polo and fiesta...?
RoOs VS For me polo is better all-rounder.
i like that you put your humor at your videos Mat hihi
The Vignale is pointless. The idea of a Fiesta is supposed to be good value, and that version just isn't.
Robert Parker on the infotainment screen - Mat Watson a confirmed Synthwave listener.
Fiesta is now £16,640, an increase or £3500 in less than 3 years, and they wonder why no one buys new cars
Is the steering wheel too big?! Peugeot has a concept for you, Ford: i-cockpit! Great review, Matt!!!!
18" wheels in a Fiesta?!? Why, oh why? Or then again, why not 20", or 24"?
I completely agree with you. I had 13" alloys in my '89 Fiesta, and it looked absolutely great with them! Max 15" is appropriate for this size of a car.
I have a MK6 58 Plate I love the headlights and it’s a 1.4 TDCI
Got a 2019 version at the moment, I was actually surprised that the steering felt a little heavy at least compared to Seat Ateca and a 2018 Clio I have been using allot this year.
And the instrument cluster is kind of strange seems to point more at your chest than your face, other than that though seems a decent car.
I bought my Fiesta Titanium from Carwow and I got a cracking deal.
What is happening to Ford's design language?!
Andrew Rth-cam.com/video/P_lQ1lRQveE/w-d-xo.html
I tested it, i liked it actually.
The real question is, what's happening to Toyota's design language?
They don’t have a good translator anymore.
Kagua I love Toyota’s latest designs... but I guess it’d be boring if everyone were the same, huh?
Greetings from South Africa. The sad thing for me is that you can't get a proper and straight-forward 1.6l 4 cylinder petrol engine for these cars. The 1.6l 4 cylinder petrol engine is the sweet spot in my opinion.
Fiesta Vignale is the best supermini car. Polo is better only in backroom seats which is more spacious. Fiesta Vignale has better equipment, better engine than Polo and its more fun to drive car. The interior of the Polo is everywhere plastic.
Harris Botonis but too expensive for a normal Fiesta, a Titanium is good enough
Edi Pires from this point of view you are right!
Ford is apparently cancelling the Fiesta in America soon due to low demand. Ford is cancelling 4 more models too in America. Only good thing with Fiesta is it’s good to drive and it’s cheap.
plz review the A class again , this time with the camera man !!!
YES PLS.........
this fiesta looks a bit like the a class and a kia cerato/forte from the back. cars need to stop looking the same
You can’t just take cars whenever you want, that a class review was a press launch abroad you plonker
Christopher O'Grady I know that 😒
but Mat usually does a POV test drive even after weeks of his usually reviews 😒...
That's y i said that if he gets his hands on an A class again he should definitely do a review with the proper camera man !!!!
6:39 Shots fired 💥💥💥 😂😂😂
Just changed my car and the Fiesta was at the top of my initial shortlist. Right up to the point that I got to poke around one in the metal. Incredibly disappointing as there's far too many compromises that put it way behind rivals. Some are touched on here (the lack of space in both boot and rear seats is genuinely surprising considering what, say, a Honda Jazz brings to the table) but general build quality felt poor and, frankly, cheap. That touchscreen looks like something found on far cheaper rivals, the gloss black plastic was already scratched to hell on all three showroom cars and the door trims felt like they were from the 90's! For a car that's priced around the same as the VW Polo that's really not good enough (think there's around £400 difference between the Titanium recommended here and the equivalent SEL). It may well be much better to drive but the vast bulk of my mileage is motorways and town driving. I suspect I'm not alone in this and would far rather sacrifice a little dynamic ability for refinement. Such a shame as they were on the right track with this car but it feels like they're costing on the popularity of the model and know they don't have to pull out all the stops. Good enough will do (and, I'm sure, is better for the bottom line).
In short if you're thinking of this car by all means go ahead and audition it but I'd urge you to have a look at what else is available before putting down the deposit.
Doug the type of guy to put crate of gourds in the boot then complain about rattling noise.
Shut up people. This looks so much better than the old one. The interior is very up-market and finally on par with the competition. The engines are punchy and very economical. The old one was practical and reliable but the new one is better in every aspect. I don't know how people can call this rear end ugly, it looks totally good and much better than the old one...
I saw one of these the other day, just seeing it made me want to pour petrol over it and put a match to it
I didn't like it when focus changed the rear lights. I still don't like what fiesta is doing to the rear lights. They are making it look boring.
I have the previous version of the fiesta and l think it looks more stylish than the new one. I would rather have the c3 or the Ibiza thought.The c3 for value and the Ibiza for practically.
Rear of the old car looked far better. This one looks like it has gained far too much weight.
Hamza Hersi That’s what I originally thought but the back end grew on me
looks like a kia.
Yep rear is the only bit I dislike lol
As an American in 2022, this reminds me a lot of the last Focus Ford sold here. Sadly, Ford isn’t selling ANY new passenger cars in the USA this year.
I feel like the fiesta is one of the only 'small cars' that's actually small
It's not that small
@@primessj it's small compared to its rivals like the VW polo
@@theblueeyes3889 not as small as a ford ka
Polo is also small inside. As well as Renault Clio
I’m looking between a Vauxhall corsa or the old Ford Fiesta for my first car yet it doesn’t stop me watching reviews for expensive cars like Tesla
£21,000 for a posh fiesta or a well equipped Golf? There can surely only be one answer.
QullVideo This is used mk7 golf gti money.
QullVideo The golf looks so boring though, but each to their own
@@Matty12333 no it doesn't, people just have this programmed in their head. And they are always saying that.
Help me reach 100 subscribers with no videos You have to admit, its slightly boring and bland. It’s a car which is ageless, but certainly doesn’t look modern compared to the new fiesta or focus for example
@@Matty12333Nope, I highly prefer the look of the golf. You call it boring, I call it classy
I've got the new fiesta (picked it up on Monday) and i have got an adjustable boot floor. I added it as an extra for £75
What do you think of the car so far? honestly. I am thinking about this car too
Fantastic. I had the previous model and it is far better. If you can I would get the Vignale as it is defiantly worth the extra. By far one of the best cars I’ve had. My daughter has just ordered one as well.
I´m saving up for the kia ceed or toyota auris too. I think it looks kind a feminine to me...
£18k for the sweet spot fiesta. No thanks. So what's the ST going to be now.....£27k!
Anyone notice the huge A-Class price increases over last year.
The new Suzuki swift sport is £18k compared to previous generation as £13k.
Anyone would think that manufacturers are trying to get everyone to lease! So they have a permanent income.
7:24 His Voice! 😂😂
Test the auto - most popular transmission choice in Oz
Malcolm Scott he's not in Oz though..
No one buys shitamatics in the uk
Car standards really changed on the past 5 years. Not just in the UK or Europe, but world wide.What ford really need to do is to redesign a new fiesta, like the mkIV to mkV difference (World Wide mkIV and V, as i suspect in UK you guys call the mkV, VI).But then again all they will do is SUVs for now on :(