Ford Fiesta 2019 in-depth review - Carbuyer

[@davidthompson4346]

I've yet to meet someone who puts crisps in the glovebox.

[@benrgrogan]

David Thompson it's a scale. we all know how big a big packet of crisps are therefore, we know, we could fit equivalent sized items in there

[@DC_Aviation_Daily]

pissing myself

[@DC_Aviation_Daily]

+benrgrogan So, to measure my weight - with your theory - I can stand on a packet of crisps? You say it's a scale.

[@benrgrogan]

What are you on about? You surely know there is more than one use of the word scale? In this situation, a scale is something used to add a context for size. In the same way a human, may be used in a diagram as a scale, to show how big a building or a dinosaur would be in comparison to it. Or how one nanometre would be used as a scale to give an idea of the size of bacteria under a microscope. Surely this is not a new concept to you?

[@ts.exotics642]

David Thompson I do

[@galaxy5801]

Please stop using filters...

[@Grumpycat95]

Better than using snapchat filters..

[@patriotbarrow]

I'm fine with colour grading, just.. not with this one.

[@CheeseTwist1]

thought it was just me, how annoying!

[@aspiknf]

I didn't even know they were using filters, lol

[@livc444111]

The Sun isn't a newspaper, its toilet paper at best.

[@tombenton3977]

@Rory Alejandrohaha pawn on Instagram or Instagram on paw

[@cameronm4201]

The pen holder is for a handle on coffe cup

[@Sebibo31]

Elon Musk innit😂 what pen is that wide😭

[@marksapollo]

I have the current, well old now ST and I saw the new Fiesta at Good Wood FOS and I have to say, the back is much better looking, the front isn't bad either, and the interior and infotainment is miles better. The B&O sound system sounds good too! Great car.

[@Sindarul]

While I am very accustomed with 3 cylinder non-turbo engines with up to 70 bhp, I would love to drive and feel a car with 100 bhp from a such small engine. It must be a big step forward. Anyway, nice review as usual. 10 minutes of concise information. And for me, James is the best presenter for this channel. Keep up the good work, you and the entire team!

[@DaveWestMedia]

Sindarul I can confirm the 100bhp Ecoboost is an absolute peach. Takes you by surprise I can tell you 😁👍

[@owenchappell4504]

Sindarul we have the 140bhp

[@adamburns1077]

The styling has really grown on me the more I have seen it, and in the metal it does look a hell of a lot better. The inside feels premium despite the hard plastics on the door, I know how much Ford loves their hard plastics. The dynamics are great too, I'd get one if I wasn't broke af 😂

[@jraw7199]

Adam Burns i don't mind the hard plastics, but makes up for it in comfort.

[@plym1969]

As a driving instructor I've had a Zetec 1.0 ecoboost 100bhp for a year now. 30k miles. I've had Fiestas since 2012. The model before this one was as close to perfection to drive as any small car could hope to be. This model is worse to drive. The 6 speed gearbox has very strange ratios so at 30-36mph in 4th there is a terrible rumble in the cabin so you have to high rev it in 3rd before going into 4th around 40mph. The 6th gear adds very little, don't understand why it's not 2000 revs or less at 70mph. But my main grip is the seats! They are TERRIBLE!!!! The wing mirrors are tiny. They changed the switch for full beam so it's very easy to flick on full beam by accident when indicating. The build quality and plastics are much better and the touch screen Sync system is very good. But again I must mention the seats.There is no point making a class leading handling car if after 2 hours you get out feeling like rigamortis has set in.

[@forza223bowe5]

What’s the fuel consumption like, does the fuel Gauge barely move ?

[@plym1969]

@@forza223bowe5 I get 41 miles to a gallon.

[@infinity4774]

@@plym1969 I am 1 year late but since I'm getting my first (used) car soon I Just wanted to ask you... Which fiesta would you recommend? The previous model (mk7) or this gen model (mk8) as shown in the video? I am talking about st line versions for both.

[@plym1969]

@@infinity4774 I would definitely get the Mk8 if going for the ST line, especially if you can get the hybrid.

[@infinity4774]

@@plym1969Thank you very much for your quick response! Sadly, the hybrid is out of badget, but I guess since it is a mild hybrid the difference between it and the normal one shouldn't be that big.

[@DerpEye]

is that the british summer?

[@joebowen2270]

DerpEye . Yep. That's the summer! Enjoy!

[@sullysullivan1187]

DerpEye Yes we only have 2 weeks at most of summer days here. Lol

[@Damocles178]

That's lucky in Ireland we get just 1 day of Summer :)

[@awesomedingo100]

Damocles178 try Scotland we get an hour 🙄😂😂

[@aydo7941]

Yes :D

[@sejirbenothmen7652]

i love james's reviews ... he's very professionnal with a very light sense of humor .... plus he covers almost evrey area in his tests ... him and mat are the best quite frankly !!

[@Gandalf606]

James Batchelor as a Car Reviewer? I like him. His style is interesting, knowledgable, thorough and, perhaps most importantly (in a sea of other reviewers) he is entertaining. Keep up the good work James!

[@shroomyesc]

Even though the comments of youtube videos say it's worse than the previous, the silent majority agrees it looks better.

[@pashton76]

Stop with the filters.. and the dramatic music.. it's a fiesta, not Russell Crowe

[@ewaf88]

I'm not sure why reviewers keep on quoting the totally inaccurate official figures. The ecoboost is notorious for not attaining anywhere near it's claimed mpg.

[@stephandolby]

You can tell when a car is going to get a good reception when you get a Hans Zimmer-esque score.

[@LifeOfNathan]

What’s up with the colour grade?

[@joebloggs4191]

It might still be a hoot to drive but what the hell have they done to the styling?

[@lgbak20]

I just got one and I love everything about it

[@jo05dk]

I don't like ther polished version of the older design, but i love the upgrade to the interior and that it's an overall better car to spend time in. Kudos Ford.

[@picklesrule69]

New dash looks a lot more fresh and less cluttered. Still not so sure about the outside looks though

[@DavidHughes-op6zl]

Did you detect ANY squeaks, creaks, groans or rattles in the cabin...?

[@TheHDStation]

I'm assuming that groove in the cupholder is for the handles on travel mugs.

[@Bladebreak3r]

What is up with the filter? I'd like to see everything clearly, please. I hate it

[@TestAutomobila]

Fiesta is the best for driver, style inside OK outside is more elegant less sporty, good review regards from Serbia.

[@Joker-yw9hl]

Was really against this new Fiesta until I drove one earlier today. Incredible

[@darrenwilson8042]

The crisps budget on these shoots must be massive

[@mariailemosoglou6168]

I loved your review! Well done! I have ordered this beauty and expect to have it within a couple of weeks. Can’t wait!

[@UsualDrew]

Maria Ilemosoglou what version?

[@ohemaao195]

Hi how you finding the car? I have been thinking of buying it

[@mariailemosoglou6168]

@@ohemaao195 We've had it for almost two years now and we love it. It's a great value for money! We haven't had any major issues with it, apart from 2 (!) breaks and subsequent changes of the front glass due to stones, which may or may not be relevant to winter life in Sweden. The CarPlay, driver assistance, cruise control etc that other brands charge a lot to include, Ford had it included in a regular model. The ecoboost is remarkable - very low consumption, especially in open road and then if you turn it off you suddenly get a car that feels very powerful for its size. That being said, beware of its size. It's average to small, so if you're looking for a big car, look again. Other than that, Can't recommend it enough!

[@ohemaao195]

@@mariailemosoglou6168 aww thank you for the response

[@Funkofon]

I love the new camera work. However, post processing is questionable. Though I do like the look, a lot of times it's too contrasty and it crushes the dynamic range. Awesome review as always. I personally dislike the new design of the exterior and interior, I think it lacks character compared to the old one.

[@zaidtareen3982]

A cracking car with a cracking review. Well done matey.

[@h3684]

The previous gen shape.. Was perfect..

[@g00dfeeling]

Peugeot 208 looks like 2020 prototype compared to this.

[@Vulpez1984]

I think the older model looks more sporty, the rear looks... dulled down, like what they did with the Ka. Still looks great though. Cheers for the review.

[@jim.....]

The Sun is not Britains favourite newspaper, for shame!

[@PianoandCarcrack94]

I have one, it's brilliant! The looks have grown on me, and the car definitely has better proportions than the old one. Notice the Rear fender flares.

[@kevinoxlee9107]

Whatever filters you have on the camera or post -process it just looks horrible. The colours are just way off.

[@aspiknf]

No they're not!

[@peterdebel7379]

Better driving than Ibiza and polo

[@mp3bee]

Always enjoy your reviews. Good job!

[@bankox4]

The previous Fiesta looked fresh when it entered the fray in the dark ages, even if the cabin was the stuff migraine's are made of with it's array of knobs, buttons and switches. The new cabin is so much better but when compared to most other new cars it's still too fussy for me around the dash. No doubting thought the quality looks classy. The new car styling looks dated. I'm amazed Ford haven't appeared to realise that wedge shape is long gone and has been dropped by all other rivals. Lots of other cars are now really nice to drive and the motoring press's obsession with singling out Ford as the drivers car is beginning to get a bit boring. Most drivers won't even notice especially on UK roads where the brakes are probably more important than the accelerator ;)

[@Matty12333]

I wonder how reliable this updated model will be?

[@adamburns1077]

Tom Jardine Hopefully as reliable as the old one.

[@Matty12333]

The mk7 fiesta is reliable especially the petrol versions.

[@Theworldisreal]

James,you are a Great reviewer.

[@joebowen2270]

I am who I am gg

[@lgbak20]

I just got one and absolutely love it

[@OtomobilANLATICISI]

Rear cup holders not for pen, for big phone

[@redbadger2656]

majority of turbocharged cars have a bit of turbo lag, doesnt matter what car

[@mymocs61]

Please stop with the background music

[@evan6036]

I love it, can't wait to see one in person. Great review👍

[@3381-c5v]

why does ford makes the best front(light,bumpers, etc..) but the worst backs ie: Focus,Mondeo and this..

[@4viruz]

I have a fiesta iV and i love it. We can buy better with the same price, but fiesta is fiesta

[@mrlilmatt123]

That touch screen is horrendous! Looks worse than the one Merc slaps on their dashboards.. and that's saying something O.o

[@ponygt6629]

U really havent used it, I ve used it and its brilliant far better than a lot of other craps in this segment

[@mrsmith5846]

The Merc's one is not touch screen

[@mrlilmatt123]

I'm talking about where it's placed and how God damn ugly it looks, christ 😂

[@mrsmith5846]

Yea it would better if they could drop down or fold away. Like the one in your picture does

[@shoeane]

To me it looks better than the one in the Merc, but worse than the Audi

[@RetroGamerVX]

The colours seem very under saturated on this video for some reason.

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

I guess we know this is the car you’d buy, clearly you like a sporty car that corners well. But what about other people? What’s the ride like? What’s the sound proofing like? It looks ugly outside, not so bad inside. I drove several nearly new Fiestas 6+ years ago, horrible cars, noisy, rough ride, plasticy interior.

[@coses4957]

Is it always that foggy in England?

[@jraw7199]

Coses Gaming yes, even now in the middle of August

[@grantmarshall3026]

Did you back any winners? Always check the papers for the runners and riders! My first driving job was driving a fiesta van,no power steering and a non turbo 1.8 diesel engine, that was in 1997. I'd quite like one of these. Good review mate,you and Rebecca are my favourite reviewers.

[@korgond]

great review... an affordable and sharp handling car

[@andersjson4380]

who needs place for a 1,5 liter bottle in the door?

[@RN-sw9lh]

3:36 - "not to dificult" ??? it was as onion in a vacuum cleaner pipe... :) The Fiesta is to small inside.. for example vs Seat Ibiza..

[@danielwalker2613]

If you sit nice and low you will benefit from the central armrest if fitted and also the drivers door shelf, but not the window ledge which then is far too high and impossible to reach without stretching your arm up to an impractical and uncomfortable height. ..... So you can't have the best of both in this new Fiesta - there is no happy medium between the two.

[@viktordtz2080]

This car is very very nice. Every time I drive it I have a smile on my face. And I agrée the doors mirrors are too smal and create dangerous blindspot...

[@Ngamer834]

I hate "The Sun"....I hate Walkers crisps...This car looks drab, but at least the glove compartment holds a bag of crisps.

[@freelancergin]

the "penholder" holds change quite well

[@jamiep61]

Great Video Review. I also like the location that was used for the Road Test

[@Matty12333]

Nice car, have yet to see any new ones out on the road though

[@soundseeker63]

Is it just me that thinks its lost some of its looks? I personally don't think the big touch screen plonked onto the dash is "elegant" at all. Ok its still better than the Corsa (fugly) and Fabia (deathly dull). But somehow less fun than the old car.

[@stuart4143]

I jusr hired the 2020 Active Eco Boost & it very impresive, for a small engine.

[@florianjeromin1760]

Which version is that?

[@4june9140]

Is that Kemble Airfield ?

[@vx4716]

Can you do a review of the latest Corsa please James thats my favourite supermini it would be great! I know its not new but a review of it from you would be brilliant and useful to compare to this car.

[@asiffarooqui6789]

James why were there a few Infiniti Q50s there on the proving ground? Intrigued.

[@MHBGT]

Strange how it was raining in the car. Must be the sunroof option.... lol

[@AWTransport276]

0:01 I’m so sorry that your break has been disrupted like that 😂😅

[@darkness485]

Still dont understand why this car is so popular. I really dont like its styling and its interior is about average at best.

[@mrhpijl]

The introduction with crisps somehow annoys me

[@combedpubes]

cwisps*

[@jaydeeentertainments2985]

😂😂😂😂

[@BritishRailways60163]

Very smart love the new front

[@ast5515]

It's not so small anymore. And it also costs a lot. It's only around 10% cheaper than the Focus when you match the spec.

[@ast5515]

The base price might be the same and maybe even the higher trims cost the same, but the key is the options list. If you add stuff like keyless entry, cruise control, front heated seats, power windows at back (all of which are optional even on the top spec in my country), you end up with a price that seriously begs the question of why this is any better than a Focus. And I'm not even being picky. I didn't configure a sunroof and auto parking with front and rear sensors and camera and blind spot monitoring. It just costs this much.

[@Matty12333]

All cars are getting bigger than their predecessors.

[@prayerpowersr854]

the head unit looks like a V-Tech toy I used to have as a todler!

[@cristianmendoza5774]

Please do a review of the new SEAT Ibiza

[@lightspeed72]

Top Gear test track?

[@Matty12333]

Disappointing that this new model, looks almost the same as the outgoing one. Certainly looks much softer, and less aggressive looking

[@florianjeromin1760]

Seems like the perfect car for me!

[@cmartin_ok]

The unpainted black plastic round the front foglights on the car being tested looks really cheap and degrades the whole car IMHO; smacks so much of cost-cutting

[@jamesstephenson3563]

Promotion of the Sun newspaper? Right, where's the unsubscribe button? I'm switching to carwow.

[@Unboxings13]

bye

[@DC_Aviation_Daily]

So what if it is promotional material? Why do you care so much? Plus, both carbuyer and carwow are great competition and I think it's a bonus that we have both.

[@davidflannagan3399]

Well The Sun is one of the most controversial media outlets in the country...poor choice of prop.

[@jamesstephenson3563]

True David Flannagan

[@whitenacho7868]

James Stephenson He didnt even say the name of the newspaper and as a non-brittish guy I had no idea what newspaper he was talking about

[@EscapeRouteMedia]

It's not a pen holder it's so you can fit a coffee flask with a handle. . .

[@robertl2856]

great review, i guess you liked it !

[@nudgenudgewinkwink3212]

6 gears about time too!

[@Matty12333]

Same here!

[@fishit3279]

I can't watch you without thinking of you in the catherham scared to death 🤣

[@runnyeggyolk6347]

Great review! thanks!

[@colinmorrison1507]

Great review, not sure which one to get,we are spoilt for choice.

[@Treeburnify]

Ford Europe really need to get themselves some better designers, they are being outmatched by competitors on design

[@friedwater4434]

looks like a cmax from behind imo

[@Memories-_]

Not even joking, I went straight to the cupboard and grabbed a bag of Walkers cheese and onion crisps

[@ianhackney3016]

Looks like ventilation is poor due to the steamy windowa

[@siddheshgandhi7668]

Looks like the crew took off parcel trays in superminis for him ever since he threw the tantrum with the Swift's "cardboard" parcel tray :P

[@truckerjames4749]

0:15,is that an astra in the background

[@rustyfrombluey]

Yooka: Probably.

[@kevinparr4823]

Really looked at this car really nice, but no way I'll buy one if you can't get a 1.5 litre bottle in the door bins... Terrible.... So went for a Kia Rio .... You can get a water bottle in the door bins no problems.....

[@Subjohny]

24P ?

[@LJG0305]

*LOOKS TOWARDS CAMERA* "Can I finish my break now please?" Lmao

[@florianjeromin1760]

Shame it doesn't have the brilliant instruments of the old one!

[@eyeballseesaws]

That car is far too big, it's not a supermini any more. It actually looks like a MPV now, the features of the styling look good, but the back of the car is too square, roofline needs to be a bit more sloped down to the bottom, maybe a 3dr would look better.

[@SameJas]

The British commoner wagon ✔️ #Get breakdown cover 🎯

[@Bates.N1]

love the new fiesta but it lacks the amazing character as the old one for me now the polo has totaly been ruined the ibiza would be perfect but its only available as a 3 door which is a deal breaker so id have this or a corsa

[@xxmoroccan]

Blurry effect on video unbearable 🙄

[@AltarenGalil]

Why say Ibiza "correctly" but pronounce Škoda "incorrectly"?