Ford Fiesta Final Farewell | Still Worth Buying In 2024? (UK) (4K) Carcode

[@youraveragejoe1]

Very strange choice from ford to abandon a car that’s been highly successful for half a century. Even if the made it into an electric version

[@Carcode]

It is but unfortunately rising production costs, means that is passed onto the consumer. Also the SUV market has dominated every sector, hence the Ford Puma (based on the Fiesta) is doing so well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGrLq39rnqd9r9kfeature=shared An electric Puma is due to arrive late next year, I think an electric Fiesta may be something we will see in the future 🤞🏻especially with how devestated consumers and media alike have been at the discountinuation of the Fiesta.

[@youraveragejoe1]

@@Carcode ah the cost side of it makes sense. I hadn’t considered that so much. Fords especially have definitely gone up a lot in price - the focus now starts at £28,500 so slightly more than the BMW 1 series although it may be a bit higher spec

[@peterdebel7379]

Ford are demanding too much money for their cars ? Peugeot and Fiat gave e208 end e500. Why can"t Ford ?

[@peterdebel7379]

Ford are demanding too much money for their cars ? Peugeot and Fiat gave e208 end e500. Why can"t Ford ?

[@peterdebel7379]

Ford are demanding too much money for their cars ? Peugeot and Fiat gave e208 end e500. Why can"t Ford ?

[@Beko500ProGolover]

I have a relative who doesn’t have a fiasta but does have a B-Max and even that car is great. Also feels very safe in that car if the worst were to happen.

[@baltvdb]

Sorry to see it go, always a fun drive. Great review👍

[@Carcode]

Thank you, yes it is sad, but there’s so many out there to enjoy and cherish! I’m also looking forward to seeing what Ford release in the future. I will miss it though 🥲

[@TREVLACMAN]

Great video young man, very informative. I was actually looking at a model exactly the same as you roadtested.

[@Carcode]

Thank you, what are the chances aha! 😄

[@davidgg90]

Soo sad I remember my mum passed in one and so did I and it was even my mum and brothers first car. Great video mate as always

[@youraveragejoe1]

Freedom blue was very nice I agree… wish they kept it

[@Carcode]

Thanks for watching! I agree, hopefully we will see it come back, it looks as though a similar colour is on the flagship Explorer EV arriving next year.

[@R-S2021]

Great video 👍 Mum n dad had a MK1 fiesta 950 popular. I used to use it from time to time,. usually as my MK1 Escort was broke😢My dad used to say ,it couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding 😅

[@Carcode]

It’s nice that pretty much everyone has memories of the Fiesta! I’m glad you liked my review 😊

[@F4Insight-uq6nt]

@@CarcodeThe Old popular was much more reliable than any ecoboost engined ford. That's why you want the 1.5 TDCi in Titanium Spec with 120 or 140PS. Free Tax, 55-80 mpg and ULEZ Compliant.. No Brainer.

[@AndrewKNI]

A great review Sam. 🙂

[@Carcode]

Thanks Andrew 😄

[@zivcohen9299]

Great car and reliable

[@kerstboom20000]

Excellent review

[@vhira]

How tall are you? I am surprised you found it roomy at the back as many car reviewers have said it’s feels really cramped at the back.

[@Carcode]

Hello, I’m 5’8 it’s not the most spacious car in the rear and the dark headliner definitely makes it feel smaller, it’s not as roomy as the Volkswagen Group boxier cars but it is actually even roomier than some small SUVs such as the Nissan Juke and Toyota C-HR. Hope that helps! 😊

[@oiyou5870]

Was chatting to sales guy why they cancel the fiesta and he said its because Ford can't electrify the platform its too small. Funny that Toyota can with a Yaris an equally small sized car. 🤔bs.

[@Carcode]

Thanks for watching! The Puma EV is coming next year is on the Fiesta platform, however I understand it may not be possible to make an electric Fiesta as although the Puma is on the same platform, it’s is quite a bit larger! The Yaris is a self-charging hybrid and was also built from the start with that in mind, which of course means it is more expensive.

[@THEBASS_SINGER]

I just managed to buy a brand-new one from Bridgend Ford yesterday

[@Carcode]

Lucky you!! I’m sure you’ll love it, thanks for watching 😄

[@shauncorless8965]

Why get rid of one of the best selling cars ever ,,I've had 8 no problems ,,

[@Carcode]

Sadly, they have to sell many more small cars to make the same they do for a smaller amount of larger more expensive vehicles! In the last few years the issues with the chip shortages, leading to long delays etc have also ramped up the cost of production and materials which is passed onto the consumer. It is sad to see it go, I can imagine with you having 8 of them it’s not good news. The Puma is similarly priced to how the Fiesta was before it ended production, so that way it ‘lives on’ in a way!

[@297exotics]

Kinda sounds like they were a problem if you say you had 8 of them haha. But yes i totally agree!

[@shauncorless8965]

@@297exotics 8 over 35 yrs

[@marcus.H]

Literally the most popular car in the UK. GONE forever just because they wanted more profits. Feels unfair in a big way

[@geraldoram2453]

Is there an option for a spare wheel as that would be a deal breaker if not.

[@Carcode]

Thanks for watching. Yes a spare wheel could be fitted from factory on new cars at a cost of £200, but you can retrofit one yourself if your potential car doesn't have one!

[@MegaVector2011]

Are you sure you have to put your foot on the brake to start up the car on stop start on the MHEV? I think you just have to put your foot on the clutch, engage gear and off you go. Well I know you do, I have one.

[@TREVLACMAN]

Can you fit a spare wheel end of this car or not?

[@Carcode]

Yes a spare wheel could be fitted from factory on new cars at a cost of £200, but you can retrofit one yourself if your car/potential car doesn’t have one!

[@amnril]

I just picked up a low mileage 18months old Fiesta Vignale MHev 155 (in a colour called ‘magnetic’) and the unused space saver wheel from my old Mk7 Fiesta is identical to the mk8’s as is the toolkit moulding etc so I swapped over the spare with the rubbish spray can that was sitting in the boot😢. I also swapped the car mats from the MK 7 as they are also identical. I don’t know if the car in this video has the eco, normal and sport mode but if it did, the reviewer should of tried the sport mode as it transforms the car into a bit of a beast…. In the 155 model at least.

[@amnril]

That’s a Vignale not an ST line X and it has 18” alloys, not 17” as specified in the video.

[@colinanderson7384]

Looks like an ST-Line X to me. It does have 18'' wheels though.

[@Chris7uk00]

Think it's a big mistake by Ford to get rid of it imo!

[@Carcode]

Yes it’s a shame but with the original 2030 plan for full electrification as well as rising cost of production, the price of the Fiesta had gone up significantly! I wonder if the plan stuck to later electrification, the Fiesta may still be around for maybe a few more years. Fortunately it’s not quite over for the Fiesta, with many new models still available to buy and the Puma is on the same platform: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGrLq39rnqd9r9kfeature=shared Thanks for watching!

[@seanf12012]

i think it s a big mistake ending the fiesta.

[@Carcode]

It is a shame it’s gone 🥲 but unfortunately it seems it just wasn’t making financial sense for Ford.

[@iangascoigne8231]

Not really, the sales had fallen off a cliff.

[@Matty12333]

@@iangascoigne8231Down to cost of living unfortunately.

[@iangascoigne8231]

@@Matty12333 Possibly, or it could be there’s no full hybrid or electric versions.

[@peterdebel7379]

When Fiat can make a 500e and Peugeot a e3008. Why can't Ford make a electric Fiesta sized car ? Electric cars does not have to be BIG ..

[@petercrowther8480]

18” alloys not 17”

[@gerrybrennan7205]

are u jumping this video deliberately?

[@Carcode]

I’m not sure what you mean “jumping this video”?

[@gerrybrennan7205]

@@Carcode watch closely when he is standing by the car his body position changes and on my monitor is looks like a jump, ie an eit. I use a 27" dell ultrasaharp with dell desktop 3.8ghz chip but be careful if you cant see it dont look for it as it will drive you mad. I am watching other videos llke toyota yaris and they are divine

[@adrianbrown1492]

5 doors look better

[@Carcode]

I suppose it’s personal preference! 5 doors certainly is more practical, but I much prefer the look of a 3Dr 😅

[@madmax6413]

How old is he? He looks way too young to be able to drive 😂😂😂

[@Carcode]

I’m 20

[@madmax6413]

@@Carcode Fair enough