Ford Fiesta (2008 to 2017) | Expert Rating

Model reviewed: Ecoboost (2013)
Score: 10 / 10
“The Fiesta has always been brilliant to drive, and nothing has changed in that respect. But a fantastic new engine and bold new styling mean it’s now also one of the most stylish, efficient and refined car in the class.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“One of Britain’s best-selling cars, the Ford Fiesta is a stylish supermini that’s brilliant to drive, cost effective to run and offers decent practicality.”
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Model reviewed: ST (2013-17)
Score: 10 / 10
“The Ford Fiesta ST hot hatch offers a sweet drive, good looks and great value.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“The top-spec Ford Fiesta Titanium is great to drive and comes with plenty of kit.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“The Ford Fiesta Style is a supermini that has it all: great looks, amazing driving attributes and a healthy regard for your pocket.”
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Model reviewed: 1.25 Zetec
Score: 9 / 10
“The Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.25 is a supermini that has it all: great looks, amazing driving attributes and a healthy regard for your pocket.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.8 / 10
“The Ford Fiesta is a class-leading supermini boasting fine handling, good looks and decent practicality. It is very hard to fault this popular model.” (Ivan Aistrop)
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual EcoBoost 100 ST-Line
Score: 8 / 10
“Ford is cashing in on the popularity of its Fiesta ST hot hatch by lending its name to this less potent model.”
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Model reviewed: 1.4i Style+ Auto
“The auto gearbox is far too eager to please.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“The seventh-generation Ford Fiesta is the UK’s best selling car, helped by frugal engines, handling verve and a big car feel.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0 Zetec
Score: 7 / 10
“New naturally aspirated three-cylinder Fiesta is reputed to match the turbocharged variant’s efficiency, but a £500 list price saving may not be enough to justify the downgrade.”
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Model reviewed: Titanium 1.4 auto 5dr
Score: 5 / 10
“Competent gearbox in a good car, but the Ford Fiesta Titanium is just too pricey for what it is.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6 TDCi Econetic Zetec
Score: 8 / 10
“Class-leading efficiency, though the Ford Fiesta’s 1.6’s refinement, price and performance all suffer to varying degrees.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol manual Titanium five-door
Score: 8 / 10
“Petrol Ford Fiesta a long way ahead of its diesel relatives for ride and handling.”
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Model reviewed: ST-Line 1.0-litre EcoBoost 140
Score: 9 / 10
“The Ford Fiesta ST-Line is the perfect compromise for drivers who want the look and feel of a hot hatch, without the drawbacks and expensive running costs of a proper performance car.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 9 / 10
“The Ford Fiesta is more exciting to drive than some of its main competitors, such as the Vauxhall Corsa and Volkswagen Polo.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.6 / 10
“If you’re in the market for a supermini, the only reason the current Ford Fiesta shouldn’t be on your shortlist is if you’re waiting for the all-new one to arrive.”
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“Opt for the automatic EcoBoost and the Ford Fiesta Titanium gives executive-car specification, but in a small package that is easy to park and frugal to run.”
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Model reviewed: Zetec
“The Ford Fiesta Zetec is reasonably priced and gets alloy wheels and chrome exterior trim that make it stand out from the basic model.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“The Ford Fiesta covers all the important small car bases well – it’s easy to drive, cheap to run and looks great for a 10-year-old car.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre Ecoboost
“It’s clever, this Ford Fiesta 1.0-litre Ecoboost.”

Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual EcoBoost Zetec S (2008-2012)
Score: 8 / 10
“The Ford Fiesta is a fun and funky little hatchback.”
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre diesel manual ST-Line
Score: 7 / 10
“The Ford Fiesta ST-Line is comfortable and predictable.” (Will Beaumont)
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Model reviewed: 1.0 Ecoboost
Score: 6 / 10
“Ford Fiesta’s three-cylinder engine is surprisingly feisty.”
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Model reviewed: Zetec-S (2008)
Score: 9 / 10
“The all-new Fiesta is a cracker.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual EcoBoost
Score: 9 / 10
“The Ford Fiesta 1.0-litre EcoBoost is a perfect match between car and engine, resulting in a vehicle that’s light, agile, fun, responsive, refined and efficient.”
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“The Ford Fiesta ECOnetic is officially the lowest emission five seat family car available in the UK, with just 98g/km of CO2.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“”You can’t go wrong with a Ford Fiesta. It has common-sense appeal by the bucketload, with few weaknesses and plenty of strengths.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“There are few small hatchbacks on the UK market that come close to matching the Ford Fiesta for all-round ability, efficiency and comfort. It’s driver-friendly, spacious and great fun on the road. Standard kit is also impressive, with base models getting air conditioning, hill-start assist and a body-coloured rear spoiler.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Ford Fiesta is well-built with an upmarket interior; enjoyable and involving to drive; and cheap to run with the 1.6TDCI ECOnetic.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 9 / 10
“The Ford Fiesta is reliable and handles superbly.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.8 / 10
“The Ford Fiesta is a great used hatchback for people on all budgets.”
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“The Fiesta remains the best handling supermini and is a really comfortable ride.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“The Ford Fiesta is one sleek and stylish car.”
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Model reviewed: Zetec S Red Edition (2015)
Score: 10 / 10
“The Ford Fiesta Zetec S Red Edition is a car filled with joy, and that’s a rare thing these days.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Don’t be put off by its everyman status: the Fiesta is the best supermini available, and that’s before you take the tempting pricing into account.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titanium 5dr
Score: 8 / 10
“The 125 sounds endearingly off-beat. To get decent economy, you have to keep the revs down and munch the torque; but rev higher, and it’s no slug. And you can have fun, because the Fiesta is always one of the most agile, willing and superb-cornering baby cars of all.”
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Model reviewed: (2013-17)
“The Ford Fiesta is already Britains best-selling car, but Ford has no intention of resting on its laurels as it introduces a raft of upgrades for 2013.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 10 / 10
“If you’re looking for a sensible used small car, it doesn’t have to be dull to drive, and a case in point is the 2008 to 2017 Ford Fiesta.”
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Model reviewed: Ecoboost (2013)
“Ford has introduced some major updates for the Fiesta. These include a new Aston Martin-style front grille, redesigned rear lights and upgraded interior trims, while new petrol and diesel engines also join the line-up.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“The Ford Fiesta’s range of talent and broad appeal make it easy to see why it reigned supreme in the UK sales charts. Dynamically, it’s fantastic, offering a blend of performance, comfort and safety that puts many larger cars to shame.”
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