The most dangerous opponent of the new Ford Fiesta

The most dangerous opponent of the new Ford Fiesta, which has recently appeared on our open spaces, is ... No, not Mazda2. And do not Opel Corsa. Most buyers at the new Fiesta takes ... Ford Focus. Of course, representatives of Ford Motor Company will be assured that domestic competition they have. But judge for yourself - going Vsevolozhsk Focus in the back 5-door hatchback with a 1.6-liter engine in a decent complete Ghia is now £ 505,700. And for the Fiesta in the same Ghia with motor 1,4 l asked for 28,300 rubles. less. By today's standards, it is $ 850. The difference is minimal, given that the Focus is much larger.
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Yes, the main advantage is the size of the Focus. And, of course, very good price / quality ratio. However, there is a caveat that some people may not like it. Ford Focus deluged with all the streets. There are many, very many. A Fiesta is still a novelty, moreover, it is really beautiful. And not only outside but inside.
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Most pleased with is lounge. We ourselves were shocked, but it's true - inside the Fiesta is a decent soft plastics! For a car class "B" on the European classification is perhaps the first time in history (nice-touch plastics used to put on Renault Clio, but only for models in expensive trim levels). Of course, one can argue endlessly about whether or not needed in small cars are so expensive finishing materials. From a logical point of view, they need not make any sense. You do not feel constantly salon and did not assess the structure of the material (like a rather stupid thing involved is usually only automotive journalists who believe that these actions will help them understand the essence of the car and himself to write an article). Previously it was assumed that the hard plastic creaks. Maybe thirty years ago, so it was, but now the well-assembled car hard plastic does not emit any "crickets", even after several years of operation. Yet it is worth noting - soft materials trim it nicely. It is in many respects they give the feeling that you're sitting in quality cars.
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But look at the pictures. Fiesta pleases not only soft plastic, but also design. Only one remote control music system, which resembles a large joystick from some computer consoles, which only costs. Inside this machine is interesting to sit down! Especially when it comes to expensive complete with good music and USB-port.

Pleased that the Fiesta has on-board computer that communicates with you in Russian. Agree, a Russian, he once more native. In addition, the computer allows you to adjust it to what is usually car drivers "B" class is not allowed - for example, the owner of Fiesta decides how many times flashing turn signals during the changeover from the strip into the strip at the so-called "damper" on the lever.



Ergonomics big issues have not arisen, though, given the unusual design, they could be. Seats are not tired even after eight hours of continuous movement (a nice nuance - the range of adjustment for seat height and length in the new model has much wider than before). Pleased devices. They are not only beautiful, but they also conveniently read information. Although there are some drawbacks. For example, a glove here was rather small - on the old Fiesta, it was bigger. Although, believe me, against the background of the new design is erudna.

At the core of Ford Fiesta is the same platform on which to build Mazda2. However, this information is given only for the overall development, because everyone understands that one platform does not mean that the machine gets the same. For example, engines of Mazda2 and Ford Fiesta are totally different. To be supplied to Russia Fiesta will put four units, including 1.6-liter diesel engine that produces 90 hp (In Europe are selling machines with 1.4-liter diesel engine, 68 hp). However ... diesel Fiesta obtained the most expensive. They cost as much as 35,000 rubles. more than the most powerful petrol 1.6-liter car (120 hp, for a small Fiesta a very good herd). It is not surprising that on diesel, according to preliminary estimates, will have the minimum number of sales. But the 1.2-liter gasoline engine (82 hp) appears in the list of outsiders for any other reason. The fact that it will be put only on the simplest version of Ambiente, and many Russian dealers simply refuse to sell such machines. It usually does not even have a price list! Therefore, the Russians will choose between two petrol engines: 1.6-liter and calmer volume of 1,4 l, which gives 96 hp (The difference between them is quite adequate - 20 000 rub.).



Well, let's finally see how goes the new Fiesta, and not on flat European tracks, and on our "directions". As expected, the 1.6-liter engine - is good. Very much so. The car accelerates steadily, with the stock torque there is a fairly wide range of speed! Simply bring the tachometer needle to about 3000 rpm and all ... Fiesta turns into something like a rocket. It really stirs the blood. Yes, and turns the car is too cool. Feedback on the steering wheel enough to instantly understand what's happening with the machine response to throttle accurately and quickly. Nice and that stabilization system (in our Fiesta she was) is triggered only when the slide has already begun, allowing the driver to feel a little bit. Professional athletes, this system is, of course, not satisfied, but that 99% of drivers like it. And safe, before the girl can show off. In general, cool. Although, frankly, the new Fiesta something is missing from the old. No full communion with the machine when it becomes your second skin (on the line do not understand - it is necessary to find some deserted twisty track).



But is it really that bad? Yes, maybe the Fiesta and lost little of its former sporting, but she became more comfortable! It would seem that a small car should shake the whole body when driving through our potholes and broken railway crossings. But this is not happening. Of course, the driver feels great that the wheels have just been well, but compared to the old model has become more smooth. And improved insulation, which is also not be forgotten. And finally on our roads during normal movement from home to work the new Fiesta surpasses its predecessor!

And most importantly, it is beautiful. And not only inside but also outside. About the appearance of Fiesta we like it even forgotten. But in vain. After all, this car really looks cool, not too different from a very tough concept shown at last year's Frankfurt Motor Show.



PRICES AND COMPETITORS

And what we've got to the price? Immediately warned - in front of you waiting for a lot of numbers, but, having mastered them, you'll be well guided in the machines "B" class.

I remember the old Fiesta was one of the most affordable models in its segment. Alas, the new has lost an important advantage. Now the easiest Fiesta is from 413 400 rub. But it is only in the brochures - the majority of the official dealers of Ford in its price lists do not even suggest such a car with a 1.2-liter unit in the configuration Ambiente. In fact, the most affordable 3-door Fiesta with a 1.4-liter unit in the version of Trend worth 438,400 rubles. And in such a machine will not be air conditioning, "music", ABS and many other joys. 5-door car in the same configuration Ghia («Kondeye, trip computer, fog lights and leather steering wheel) is 477 400 rubles. "Automatic"? Ready in 507,400 rubles! And behind these "half-lemon" is not the level of security to which the Europeans have become accustomed - in our market in equipping the Fiesta will go down only 2 pillows. It would be desirable to have seven airbags, including knee? Kindly get hold of the purse 16,000 rubles. For the ABS will also have to pay extra (10 000 rub.) Stabilization system, plus 22,000 rubles. And the easiest full-time "music" - 12 500 rubles.



And the result is that properly equipped Fiesta with "automatic" and "music", which provides for 5-star crash protection, costs about 550,000 rubles. (And since February the price of imported cars will rise again). In general, can not help but remember the Focus ...

Can competitors cheaper? Of course, in the class "B" is a more affordable model. For example, Hyundai Getz. Formally, this car is currently worth from 292 900 rub. (Incidentally, since February the price of Hyundai should again increase). However, Getz 1,4 (97 hp) with air conditioning, ABS, and electro equipment will cost in 406 890-417 890 rubles. (With automatic transmission - 434 390 rub.). Significantly cheaper than the Fiesta. But Getz is already past the automotive industry (besides the Koreans will soon begin selling a new model i20).



Chevrolet Aveo new generation compared with the old one just went up. Now "empty" 3-door car with the engine 1.2 liters worth 313,860 rubles. But the 5-door with 2 airbags, air conditioning, ABS, 15-inch wheels, elektrozerkalami heating - it is 375,260 rubles. The same car with the engine 1.4 liters (101 hp) - 397 040 rubles.

There are still Skoda Fabia, which meets in Russia and therefore has a very interesting price - from 319 000 rub. However, this is, as always, an advertising trap. Such Fabia too poor and thin. 429,000 rubles. - So much is on the Fabia worth watching (1,4-liter engine, 86 hp, 2 airbags, air conditioning, alloy wheels, ABS, protuvotumanki, etc). However, "Automatic» Skoda Fabia Elegance obtained are already very expensive - 499 000 rub., Though under the hood of the Czech machine will have 1.6-liter unit.



The cheapest Corsa with 1.0-liter engine sold for 384,900 rubles. But the 5-door with 1.4-liter engine (90 hp) in a good configuration Cosmo worth 519,500 rubles. (With automatic transmission - 544,500 rubles., A "robot" and the 1.2-liter engine Corsa Cosmo worth 524,500 rubles).. True, there is a caveat - in Cosmo already have "music", six airbags and ABS (5-door Fiesta 1,4 Ghia with a tape recorder, seven airbags and ABS will cost 515,900 rubles)..



As for Mazda2, everything here is simpler (the Japanese are not too spoiled us a choice of complete sets and motors). "Deuce" with 1.5-liter unit that produces 103 hp (There are 1.3-liter, 75 horsepower, but it only puts on the "empty" cars) in the version of Energy with six airbags, ABS, music, and bought extra air conditioning will cost 508,000 rubles. (With automatic transmission - 542 000 rub.). "Fancy" version of the same Sport, which has everything, including climate control, protivozanosnuyu system and 16-inch alloy wheels, worth 576,000 rubles. (And already 611,000 rubles. For the version with automatic transmission). For comparison, similarly equipped with a version of the Fiesta Sport, 120-horsepower engine and installed for extra money, "music", protivozanosnoy system, climate control and seven airbags for about 10,000 rubles. cheaper.