Ford Fiesta 2008-2013 used car review

The Ford Fiesta is one of the best-driving small cars you can buy.

Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards
Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 3.5 out of 5 Drive , 3.5 out of 5 Safety , 5 out of 5 Value , 3.5 out of 5 Interior , 2 out of 5

Overall score , 3.5 out of 5

The good
  • Fun, nippy handling - great in the city or on a twisty road
  • Comfortable front seats
  • High level of safety features
The not-so-good
  • Power Shift transmission is notorious for issues
  • Rear headroom tight
  • Could do with more power

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2011 Ford Fiesta LX PowerShift

Price

$7,700 to $14,500 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

1.6-litre four-cylinder, 88kW and 151NM

Transmission

Six-speed dual-clutch automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star ANCAP rating

Servicing

12 months or 20,000km

Spare wheel

Repair kit

Fuel economy

6.1-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4067mm

Width

1722mm

Height

1473mm

Towing capacity

500kg (unbraked), 900kg (braked)

Turning circle

9.5m

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