New Ford Fiesta 1.5TDCi Trend Test Review

The latest generation #FordSouthAfrica #FordFiesta was launched last month in SA. After our brief launch drive, we put the #diesel version in mid spec Trend through its paces for a week. Most impressive features are the customary Fiesta handling and ride aplomb plus amazing fuel economy. We achieved a figure of only 5.4L/100km over the week in normal, real-life commuting and driving

[@Deauclerc]

The sound quality is really great

[@georgetech380]

Is it good this engine with the 85hp? ...I can't really know why but the previous model you could choose the 75hp or the 95hp ....but this has only the 85hp........the 120hp diesel is very rare to find

[@HappinessLight]

At the security dimension in this car : if you have this advanced tactile Tv in it, it's critical ti be stolen by thefts. Ford fiesta it's so hard to be stolen or not ?

[@rajindernijjer]

Has anyone had the problem of the wrench light coming on the 1.5 diesel? Ford told me that I don't do enough mileage. It's had 2 oil changes at 3000 miles.

[@nevilleloubser5857]

With a diesel you need to do mileage.this is for the dfr reticulation.basically the engine needs mileage to clean itself.short trips arent enough to complete the cycle.check the owners book.it explains it in there.a long distance trip twice a month helps it

[@rajindernijjer]

@@nevilleloubser5857 no the tench light means service is due you can take it off from the options.

[@anwarmathe2766]

For a diesel, 175Nm is lousy. I had a 2015 i20 CRDi with 220Nm.

[@MotorMatters]

Anwar Mathe it may seem low but it performs very adequately without any sign of lack of torque

[@anastasiosomirou9159]

It is 215Nm not 175

[@bhekayaka8753]

Saves on you on tires. Too much torque wears the tires quicker.