Ford Fiesta 2017 Review | Driver's Seat

[@driversseat659]

Click here for the full review and specification details: bit.ly/2vMPtgW

[@mrhpijl]

At first I didn't like the new design, compared to the facelifted version of the previous Fiesta (which we own). But in this colour, it looks quite nice actually

[@Damocles178]

Great review. Perhaps the best review I've seen on this new Fiesta yet. All attention is drawn to the immediate differences between it and the previous gen; exactly what I need to hear. It doesn't look as good as the previous gen but I do admit it's not too bad in real life. Some things just do look better in person than in videos. I'm not surprised the Seat Ibiza managed to have a bigger boot; apparently it's boot is even bigger than the current Ford Focus! The Focus has like 316 litres but Ibizas got 355 litres. True if the seats were put down on both cars the Focus would have more room overall but in a situation where the back seats are needed for passengers the Ibiza is a strong rival despite being a smaller car.

[@RobzTelecast]

What's the touchscreen like to operate whilst driving? My parents have the 2016 Focus and I find that very distracting whilst driving, I feel like simple tasks such as changing radio station or switching to auxilary/phone bluetooth audio take my eyes off the road too much, whilst the previous generation Fiestas had simple physical buttons which were much easier to use. Worries me slightly if large touchscreens become standard in cars, and such as in the new Tesla literally everything is controlled through, requiring many presses through different menus and sub menus.

[@danielwalker2613]

One of the best reviews I've seen so far. ... The centre armrest is pointless unless the seat is at the lowest setting, and then your right arm is far too low to rest comfortably on the window ledge, so it's a decision on how high or how low to have the seat. You can't have both in this car !!

[@GeorgeChatz]

Really great review. I'm in a great dilemma and i'm curious to know your thoughts if you had to choose between the Hyundai i20 1.0 100ps and the Ford Fiesta 1.0 125ps. Thanks in advance - Greetings from Greece -

[@kvoudias]

Personally I would go for the Fiesta. It's better equipped, the interior design is better by far and it's supposed to be the best fun to drive in it's class. What did you choose finally?

[@alexio9573]

και τα δυο ειναι πολυ καλες επιλογες,εγω προσωπικα θα πηγαινα για το fiesta.Ειναι το καλυτερο στο ειδος του λόγω της τεχνολογιας και fun drive αλλα και τα 8 χρονια εγγυησης/οδικης βοηθειας εναντι του ι20 που ειναι 5 και 2 οδικη.

[@kvoudias]

Συμφωνώ επακριβώς. Η επέκταση εγγύησης απο 2 χρόνια σε 8 κοστίζει 440 ευρώ, αλλα πιστεύω αξίζει το κάθε ευρώ γιατί έχεις το κεφάλι σου ήσυχο.

[@sejirbenothmen7652]

fiesta of course , hyundai is boring and anonymous

[@jezstokes8592]

Good review - I still wish you would say what mpg you achieve on test. I didn't like the shape at first but it is growing on me

[@driversseat659]

Jez Stokes many thanks. Mpg achieved was 42 on our test route (written under the claimed stats). Always try and say but often depends on sequence of filming.

[@jamiep61]

Great Video Review as always. The only things that let It down are the rear and the boot

[@funnyfiveminutes]

In your review of the Ka+, you highlighted the ride as being particularly excellent. I wonder, how would you compare it to the new Fiesta, in respect of the comfort option here in Titanium trim? Does the Ka+ win for comfort?

[@keithanthony8743]

Great review. Curious to know your thoughts if you had to choose between the Ibiza and the Fiesta!!

[@driversseat659]

Keith Fernandes many thanks. It would be the Ibiza. Before always the Fiesta but there is just something about the Ibiza. It's now a slightly smaller Leon, which is brilliant.

[@keithanthony8743]

Driver's Seat I just changed my 2014 Leon which I loved to a Golf. Bad timing as Ibiza FR would have been perfect for my needs. Thanks for sharing that. :)

[@driversseat659]

Keith Fernandes that's a shame but the Golf is a very good car, gives you that little bit more space and probably better residuals. Do let us know how you get on with it.

[@annuvynarawn392]

Having test driven Fiesta, Ibiza, Polo, Fabia and Corsa I have to say I prefer the Fiesta. I like the new one because the interior is so much nicer than the Mk7. The Fiesta has a driving feel that beats all those other ones listed and to me its all about what its like when I am driving.

[@Matty12333]

Only gripe with the ford fiesta i find they are heavy on petrol, and i don't drive particularly fast either. I hope the new version is more economical

[@adamburns1077]

Tom Jardine Mine is fairly good on fuel, I have a 2009 MK7 with the 82bhp 1.25 engine, it's only the style+ trim so it doesn't even have a trip computer, but I filled up yesterday, drove to the coast which is give or take 100 miles, filled it up again and it took just less than a tenner.

[@Matty12333]

Adam Burns How reliable has your car been ?

[@AhmedMahmoud-mx1xp]

which do you think is better, fiesta or the opel corsa ?

[@driversseat659]

Fiesta for us. Which do you prefer?

[@AhmedMahmoud-mx1xp]

idk i liked the corsa more, but you know better of course also, why is the fiesta cheaper even though it's 1600 while the corsa is only 1400 ?

[@Matty12333]

Ahmed Mahmoud Both are good cars in my opinion

[@pirateglam]

The prior version design looks much more hotter , i don't know why they copied Vauxal/Opel Corsa front back... make it actually uglier . We need to wait 3 more years at least for a new design :(

[@Matty12333]

I prefer the face lifted mk7.5 fiesta. This new car is growing on me but don't like the softer look

[@driversseat659]

Tom Jardine the last car was and still is a really good looking machine. ST-Line suits the new model. The new Fiesta will probably look smart in five or six years time with those softer curves.

[@Matty12333]

Driver's Seat True. It was kind of the same with the mk7 facelift, nobody really liked it at first but in the end everybody seems to have one

[@Hinjima92]

I agree, the mk7.5 face lift is really nice! way more aggressive, at least from behind. The new fiesta is growing on me as well and the interior is way superior to the old version, hopefully there will be some aftermarket splitters and defusers for the new model. Here is a photoshopped picture of the mk8 ST-line lowered 35mm and on white bola b1 18'' rims, it actually does look very good! ibb.co/jzdFRR

[@Matty12333]

Filip Lenz How reliable is the Ford Fiesta ?

[@5MinutePsychology]

I liked the review. It's very informative. One question, though: do different trims differ in level of sound insulation?

[@leonemesis87]

the back of the screen is gonna be a huge dust collector

[@woodnick8029]

Hello Matthew. How tall are you?

[@as-ow7vn]

i20 or Fiesta or baleno which is best

[@driversseat659]

Amalson George out of those three - we'd order them as: Fiesta, i20, Baleno

[@paulpugh___3946]

love this model. what is the amount of litres this holds? if you did say it in the video then i must of missed it.lol

[@megalomaniac7972]

Does the 2017 automatic still have transmission issues?

[@missminiskirtz3]

Stick the new front cabin in to the previous exterior of the ford fiesta and there you have a great car.

[@benjaminamnk]

Thoughts on vignale?

[@Kcimor78]

Focus better but this looks so good too.

[@shroomyesc]

8:17 Yeah but who needs parking sensors on a car this small, I don't think they need to be standard

[@titus322]

Now waiting for the new Ford Puma review... :-)

[@takitobutface6805]

first time i saw this car i was thinking 67 reg but looks like a 7 years old car

[@josephdan2850]

When does 2018 Ford Fiesta come to North America?

[@Keisha7612]

Joseph Dan never

[@josephdan2850]

Why is it never? What happened?

[@lloydcisco3027]

The don't sell in USA or the focus with that duel clutch junk

[@nastyscorp]

Ruby Red ?

[@driversseat659]

It is indeed. Good call.

[@1Steph]

It looks soft.

[@Biciide]

Nice

[@CapriciousCake]

Peel p50 is best car

[@ivanrodic2704]

Not a bad review, but hiw does one, let alone a car journalist and test driver see a manual for an auto climate control???

[@driversseat659]

Ivan Rodic hi there. Thanks for the comments. Check out 3:16, you’ll see it’s auto climate control.

[@glenross9467]

Don't like this generation of fiestas. The last generation was way better looking. More curves and more sporty looking. They've actually make it look worse instead of better.

[@Mp-zv3xc]

It looks like a fiat punto, you know the 2007 penis shaped one lol, i prefer the older one .

[@driversseat659]

It does have a Punto look to the front end. Hadn't noticed that before or its phallic similarities.

[@ALXMARTIN]

Why do the English get a better version of an American car?

[@edipires15]

Well this isn't an American car, it's an European car designed and made by Europeans (ie Germans)

[@jamiep61]

Great Video Review as always. The only things that let It down are the rear and the boot