USA Today: "Fiesta's the best subcompact car you (soon) can buy in the U.S."
Have you heard? The new Ford Fiesta will be arriving in early June at Landers Ford Lincoln Mercury!
USA Today's James R. Healey recently put Fiesta to the test, and concluded, "Fiesta's the best subcompact car you (soon) can buy in the U.S." Here are some highlights from the story:
"The ride was composed, neither harsh nor sloppy, with sure-footed handling that imparted confidence on the many snaky lanes Ford selected as a test route."
"You might suspect the base 15-inch wheels and tires would underperform. But they performed with more than sufficient crispness and precision..."
"Electric-assist power steering, instead of the normal hydraulic-assist, delivered a nicely centered feel that was responsive without being twitchy. As many automakers have shown, it's tough to correctly program electric steering. Electric assist is desirable because it improves fuel economy by eliminating the drag of a hydraulic pump spun by the engine via a belt."
"Interior noise was minimal. Testing with a decibel meter likely would find it sets a new standard for the class."
"Ford claims it's quiet enough to best cars a size bigger, which usually get more refinement goodies because they cost more and buyers expect more."
"The four-cylinder avoided the dentist-drill drone and ruckus that abound as automakers rush to downsize to more fours without proper concern for their sound and feel."
"The five-speed manual shifted easily, precisely."
Click here to read the entire USA Today story, and below is a gallery of Fiesta pictures for your viewing pleasure! Ford's official Fiesta site is here.
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