2013 Ford Fiesta 1 25 Zetec Hatchback 5dr | Review and Test Drive

[@alextoft9199]

This is an old video but I drove one yesterday. Just confirms my love for Ford. It was a blast to drive, gearbox superb but also comfortable. It was almost like a hot hatch in the way it drove.

[@matthewsmith2787]

My fiesta is 10 years old, it’s extremely reliable. The gear change is very smooth and effortless, and feels great to drive. I don’t understand why Fords get a bad reputation

[@cadco1996]

In the US they got a bad rep because their automatic transmissions were garbage for many years. I’ve heard good things about the manual transmissions though. I think I’m going to get a used 2013 Fiesta with the manual transmission next week.

[@bitTorrenter]

@@cadco1996 Not all Fords are made in the US though. Or designed by US staff.

[@cadco1996]

@@bitTorrenter That's really not relevant to my comment.

[@Aluja77]

Ford is also beloved in Germany. The handling is great and from what you get per Money is also great. Ford is probably the best American car with Jeep out there. Only problem is obviously the Quality of the Enterior and all that stuff which cant hold up with some German cars

[@footballchants5756]

Been practicing in my dads fiesta, the drive is great and the gear change is effortless

[@bitTorrenter]

I love the gear ratio of the 2013 model which I learned in.

[@johnblackledge4009]

I just bought one but can't pick it up for a week. Your video allowed me to get used to the car and the controls. Thanks! (Bluetooth and heated front window? They never mentioned those! :-)

[@Burago2k]

The car that im driving for my license...its really good, although it was rough getting use to cause its really sensitive.

[@scaniagriffin4312]

I love when putting the fiesta into 2nd to here the whistling sound at 2000rpm

[@BarrieCrampton]

Sporty little car. always makes me want to drive faster than i should

[@matthewsmith2787]

I love it, I think it’s the gearbox rather then the engine

[@bitTorrenter]

Isn't it the turbo?

[@gamesmaster1060]

@@bitTorrenter no turbo on this, you're thinking of the ecoboosts

[@allanbriggs9007]

I find it still is a little underpowered. You really have to rev it out in each gear. Very sluggish with a load. But, hey it's a great little car for around town

[@jamiecockayne2892]

Love the no indication on joining the road at the beginning hahaha

[@BarrieCrampton]

Jamie Cockayne who would i be indicating to? The house across the road or the rest of our used car stock behind me?

[@jamiecockayne2892]

@@BarrieCrampton probably those on coming cars coming from both sides so they knew which way you'd turn??

[@BarrieCrampton]

@@jamiecockayne2892 im on our forecourt, there are cars parked on both sides of me, i waited till nothing was coming then i pulled out when it was safe to do so, no one had to brake, no one had to swerve etc, etc but thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment

[@hello-jc1rx]

@@jamiecockayne2892 Jesus mate nowt better to comment

[@matthewsmith2787]

You only indicate if there is other cars or pedestrians about

[@redladybug9180]

I passed my driving test about 2 weeks ago and tomorrow I’m going to ford to test drive a 14 plate Ford Fiesta Zyrtec I’m excited and nervous.

[@BarrieCrampton]

Great little car, easy to drive don’t be nervous

[@-ZED-]

So did you get it ?

[@redladybug9180]

@@-ZED- I got a Ford Fiesta 2013 2 years ago 😂

[@-ZED-]

@@redladybug9180 lol what happend thought you were getting the 14 plate 😂

[@-ZED-]

@@redladybug9180 in also looking at a 13 plate ford fiesta z Tec 1.25 found one for around £2.7k with 27k milleage :) just needs front fender replacing

[@ROH1897]

Best car I've ever had for handling. I don't like the reverse gear. It doesn't slot in well at all.

[@BarrieCrampton]

Gearboxes are usually great, if you put it into first, then reverse does it go in easier, if so it could be that your clutch is the problem

[@robertadair8461]

That must just be ur car

[@Harryd06]

neither, mine sometimes dosent engage, i think its quite common. a problem with the synchros

[@scottcameron-baker6800]

My b max is the exactly the same with the reverse gear ( it's based on a fiesta) it's very common problem and it can be embarrassing sometimes 😂

[@allanbriggs9007]

@@BarrieCrampton Have same problem with reverse. Even when the "bip" goes to show you are in reverse sometimes it's not quite in. Not a major problem - just a bit annoying. Gearbox is generally good. Just don't buy the automatic. The gearbox is a disaster.

[@lucasblezard8245]

I’m watching the review on the same car I have then i reslise your driving around my local area in bamber bridge

[@BarrieCrampton]

yes we are in Higher Walton, we were in Walton Le Dale

[@nonplus102]

Does it have cruise control?

[@Bunfire123]

Thank you for this video, very insightful!

[@BarrieCrampton]

Bunfire123 thankyou and thank you for watching my videos

[@gregormartin565]

I have a fiesta style 1.25 2013 but its a 60 bhp was wondering if the 80 bhp would save more fuel because it doesnt struggle as much with carrying more weight on it? Because on the market places both trim levels say they have the same fuel economy but someone told me the 80 Bhp gives better fuel economy than the 60bhp

[@GoogleGebruiker]

I guess it depends on how many rpm. But I'm an idiot on this.

[@Harryd06]

i have the 1.25 version, and its sounds awesome considering its only a 1.2 ha

[@directorhm]

Hitting 5th gear on a 20 Road smh

[@BarrieCrampton]

Hussein Maher yep, I’m a smooth economical driver

[@bwmim9709]

Literally , I’m watching this guy thinking wtf

[@yusufknowsit7674]

@@BarrieCrampton how good was this mpg wise and fuel wise

[@robtennant98]

@@BarrieCramptonthat’s not how you drive

[@Matty12333]

What are the Ford Fiesta 1.25 engines like on petrol ??

[@topgeararchive2880]

Tom Jardine mine at best does 50 mpg but if you stay in 5th around 40mph you can get 70mpg

[@thew4rrior5code]

My 1.25 Mk6 fiesta is nippy but you got to rev them fairly high to reach the power though, and there's not much torque.I'm not sure about these newer versions if they're any good. Mpg wise with Petrol around town you'll be lucky to get 30mpg motorway driving economically I'd say 40-50mpg but I rarely go on the motorways in my fiesta so can't be 100% on that. It's a car that makes you want to rev high and have fun not really to drive economically in my opinion.

[@bokichko]

my fiesta 1.25 82 horsepower wastes so much fuel even tho i dont drive it that hard

[@allanbriggs9007]

@@thew4rrior5code That's a pretty good summary. Petrol consumption is average at best. Part of that is that you need to rev it out in each gear. Also a small petrol tank.

[@hjyto9504]

love it

[@BarrieCrampton]

thank you

[@rossmurrayfam1568]

i just bought a 1.6 ford fiesta zetec in the same colour had 3 fiestas so far, these things are quite nippy

[@turbo2656]

Could anyone give me a review on their 2014 1.2 fiesta if you own one. Thanks

[@andyd1237]

From a driving and reliability perspective, which is a better car the 1.6 tdci, the 1.4 zetec petrol or this 1.25 zetec petrol?

[@BarrieCrampton]

I would go for the diesel, they dont drive quite as good as a petrol, but are more economical and last longer

[@andyd1237]

@@BarrieCrampton Brilliant, cheers Barrie

[@matthewsmith2787]

1.25 engine is very reliable go for that

[@littlemissgroove]

Just test driven a ford fiesta 1.25 zetec 2014. It seemed very high up almost like a van. Also seems slow and sluggish compared to my seat ibiza 1.4 sport.. Maybe just that I'm not used to it? What do other people think please?

[@mintysmithmrsmithfromtheLCA]

I wonder why

[@AR-ds8kr]

How would this car do on motorways?

[@BarrieCrampton]

its great, all round

[@matthewsmith2787]

No problem at all. I drove from Newcastle to Leeds without any issues

[@directorhm]

You don’t need to always hit the highest gear... you’re going to fuck up your engine

[@BarrieCrampton]

Hussein Maher Hussein Maher Really? Tell me more? How do you fuck up an engine by reducing the work it does, accelerating gently and driving smoothly, erm you don’t, and you actually prolong the life of the gearbox and running gear too, let me know if you need to know you’re welcome, ps anything else about engines and driving give me a shout

[@afc8981]

It's a good idea not to accelerate sharply in a high gear at low rpm (

[@shayans7_491]

@@afc8981 but this is naturally aspirated...

[@bitTorrenter]

@@shayans7_491 Are you sure? I'm pretty sure this has the Ecoboost engine.

[@shayans7_491]

@@bitTorrenter it says 1.25 in the title my guy

[@bradleyncube3065]

Which is better, the fiesta ecoboost zetec 1.0 or the zetec 1.25 and why? For my first car

[@forza223bowe5]

1.0 is more powerful and economical, however the 1.25 is probably cheaper to insure and still is a smooth and nippy enough engine

[@bitTorrenter]

I think you'd appreciate the extra HP from the 1.25

[@gamesmaster1060]

@@bitTorrenter the 1litre has more horsepower than the 1.25 lol

[@Harryd06]

the 1.0 will be quicker, but the 1.25 will be alot more cheaper to run, insure, and will be more reliable by far!

[@doodsydoodsy5370]

​@@Harryd06 Nah the ecoboost has wet belt issues.

[@ismailraihan2587]

I personally think from own experience inside the Ford Fiesta When your on the motorway it’s too loud

[@matthewsmith2787]

Mine isn’t bad at all, maybe you need new tyres on it? Add some extra sound insulation if it’s an issue

[@Mozez_777]

Honda make the best gearboxes

[@matthewsmith2787]

Yep and Fords

[@Bates.N1]

Superior to polo and Corsa

[@BarrieCrampton]

better equipped I grant you, but as far as longevity goes I would still think the Polo is the better car

[@Bates.N1]

@@BarrieCrampton depends I know someone who's had a 2013 fiesta done 75 thousand miles and still going I think the facelift fiesta is a lot stronger polos vws aren't that good anymore

[@LewisBrown-jn9pb]

Barrie Crampton Fiesta also batters the Polo and Corsa for how fun it is to drive and that’s the most important factor for me (18 yr old) this is the main reason why I have one 👌🏻

[@simonelsey]

@@BarrieCrampton i know its old post , but polo bonnets rust buckets

[@Harryd06]

@@LewisBrown-jn9pb i can agree, on the fiesta you get so much more, when compared to a polo or a corsa, it just feel superior, interior in general feels low quality, and the polo is just a bit dull.

[@officialrealistyoutube]

I have had this exact car for 3 years and its the engine is just too small. Its got no power and fuel consumption is bad as the engine is too small

[@BarrieCrampton]

good for round town

[@topfloorflat502]

Horrible car review a 2019 bmw 1 series or 2018 bmw m3 competition or 2017 bmw 5 series

[@jaconeill673]

its not a bad first car since it has low insurance and practically no tax

[@gamesmaster1060]

We found a BMW fanboy

[@Harryd06]

what do u expect, ur comparing it to a near luxury car bud

[@rossmurrayfam1568]

Its cheaper to run thats a Bonus 😂