For
The Fiesta is great to drive, rides comfortably, and is the most refined car in the class. It's stylish inside and out, and cracking discounts mean you won't pay the earth for one.
Against
Trails some rivals for space and versatility, and some of the plastics in the cabin are of questionable quality. Could do with more safety kit as standard, too.
What Car? says
5
out of 5 stars
It's a great drive, the engines are clean and it should be cheap to run. However, rivals do better for space and versatility.
One of the all-time great superminis thanks to a zesty driving experience, easy on the wallet running costs and a cabin that cheers you up just by looking at it.
There's an almost bewildering range of engines to choose from in the Fiesta range, but for us the best of the lot is the more powerful 1.25-litre unit. It's pokey enough and reasonably priced.
Effectively, there are two types of Fiesta – a standard set-up with more compliant suspension and speed-sensitive steering, and the firmer Zetec S, which has consistently weightier steering. Either way, it’s superb, but we'd recommend the standard car.
Whichever model you choose, make sure you shop around, as there will always be good deals to be found. Ford's own website is a good place to start, as here you can find all the latest company offers, such as free equipment and low-rate finance.