2012 Ford Fiesta SEL Sedan Ride Report/Review
Jul 4, 2012, 5:26 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
2012 Ford Fiesta SEL Sedan Ride Report/Review
http://carrentingreviews.com/2012/07...sta-sel-sedan/
CCAR
29/39
PROS:
- Comfortable driving position with high mounted multimedia screen
- Sync equipped
- Excellent handling, good brakes
- Audio system sounds surprisingly good
- Abundance of cupholders in the cabin, standard arm rest
- Very good visibility
- Solid interior material quality & build
CONS:
- Sync button unobviously mounted on turn signal stalk
- Rear seats best for children
- Steering a touch too light
- Anemic acceleration, engine can sound buzzy when pressed
- Red font used in instrument cluster too slender; I mixed up “P” and “D” several times
CONCLUSION: A fun yet practical little sub-compact.
CCAR
29/39
PROS:
- Comfortable driving position with high mounted multimedia screen
- Sync equipped
- Excellent handling, good brakes
- Audio system sounds surprisingly good
- Abundance of cupholders in the cabin, standard arm rest
- Very good visibility
- Solid interior material quality & build
CONS:
- Sync button unobviously mounted on turn signal stalk
- Rear seats best for children
- Steering a touch too light
- Anemic acceleration, engine can sound buzzy when pressed
- Red font used in instrument cluster too slender; I mixed up “P” and “D” several times
CONCLUSION: A fun yet practical little sub-compact.
Jul 4, 2012, 5:43 pm
#2
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: UA Plat, National Exec Elite
Posts: 664
Have driven both and I thought the Focus is a vastly superior car. The fiesta's 1.6 engine is just too underpowered and buzzy compared to the focus's 2.0. The focus also has much better seats.
Jul 4, 2012, 5:43 pm
#3
Join Date: May 2012
Location: TUL
Programs: Hertz PC, National Exec Elite, HHonors Gold
Posts: 986
I rented the Fiesta last year with Hertz and it was an economy car. It was surprisingly roomy up front for a car of its size. I've rented a few other cars of its size Yaris, Accent, and Versa, and it was the best of the bunch. It was actually fun to drive, but lacked cruise control, so I would not take it on longer trips. This is a really great car to commute back and forth to work in. It does great on gas, is fun to drive, and is roomy enough for the driver.
Jul 4, 2012, 7:06 pm
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
True, but the Focus is also a larger car. I'd also prefer to take the Focus given that it has very similar fuel economy to the smaller Fiesta.
Jul 4, 2012, 7:09 pm
#5
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
I rented the Fiesta last year with Hertz and it was an economy car. It was surprisingly roomy up front for a car of its size. I've rented a few other cars of its size Yaris, Accent, and Versa, and it was the best of the bunch. It was actually fun to drive, but lacked cruise control, so I would not take it on longer trips. This is a really great car to commute back and forth to work in. It does great on gas, is fun to drive, and is roomy enough for the driver.
