Ford Fiesta 2004-2008 used car review

The Ford Fiesta is nice to drive for a small car.

Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards
Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 3.5 out of 5 Drive , 2.5 out of 5 Safety , 4 out of 5 Value , 2.5 out of 5 Interior , 2.5 out of 5

Overall score , 3.0 out of 5

The good
  • Spacious for a small car
  • Comfortable seats
  • Great ride and good handling
The not-so-good
  • Engine a little unrefined and low on power
  • Oil leaks and reliability issues common
  • Basic specification levels

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

New Zealand-new models

Japanese import models

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2006 Ford Fiesta Ghia

Price

$6,500 to $10,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

1.6-litre four-cylinder, 74kW and 146NM

Transmission

Four-speed automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Four-star ANCAP rating

Servicing

12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

7.5-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Width

1685mm

Length

1468mm

Height

1468mm

Towing capacity

500kg (unbraked), 900kg (braked)

Turning circle

9.3m

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