Ford Fiesta Vignale 1.5 Tdci 5Dr Diesel Hatchback

Ten Second Review

Ford's Fiesta has always been affordable and great to drive. But state of the art? It's that too in this all-new seventh generation form. Beneath the smarter styling lies some clever user-friendly technology - and cabin quality that'll make down-sizing into one of these less of a chore. This is how you right a best seller.

Background

This Fiesta may still be a small car but these days, it thinks big in almost every way, starting with styling designed to make more of a statement in the supermini segment. Under the bonnet lies an impressively clean and frugal range of petrol and diesel units. Plus there's a more up-market cabin, safety technology that can automatically brake the car for you even at night and a pokier diesel engine option. Ford has also broadened the appeal of the range with an 'Active' Crossover bodystyle, plus variants more specifically aimed at customers wanting luxury and sportiness. And as well as all that, the brand reckon that it'll be even more fun to drive than its predecessor. This is, in short, on paper at least, a thoroughly well thought out piece of supermini design. But will it be enough to keep Ford at the top of the sales charts? Let's find out.

Driving Experience

Variations on the Fiesta theme may come and go but before driving any version of Ford's definitive supermini, there's one thing you almost always know for certain: that it'll be a great steer. This new generation model is 15% stiffer and both front and rear track measurements are wider. The engineers tell us that the chassis now offers 10% more cornering grip, supported by Electronic Torque Vectoring Control, which enhances the driving experience by applying a small amount of braking to inside wheels to assist traction and stability when cornering. Braking distances at 62mph are reduced by more than 8%. There are freshly developed five and six-speed manual gearboxes. And rear disc brakes feature on models with engines developing more than 100PS. Ah yes, engines: you'll want to know about those. The three cylinder 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol unit is carried over, here offered in 110, 125 and 140PS guises. Sharing this poweplant architecture is a lesser 1.1-litre normally aspirated unit, available at the foot of the range in 70 and 85PS guises. The 1.5-litre TDCi 85PS diesel unit is familiar from before too, but this time round, this powerplant is also being offered in a pokier 120PS guise.

Design and Build

If you go by the maxim that if something looks right, it is right, then you'll probably like the look of this seventh generation Fiesta. As before, it's offered in both three and five-door bodystyles and both are tidy pieces of styling with evolutionary styling and a bolder, wider front grille. The side profile is more settled and less wedge-shaped, combining with 71mm of additional body length and 12mm of additional width to give what Ford hopes is a longer and more premium appearance. Inside, it's completely different from what went before. Gone is the previous button-heavy fascia with its cheap plastics. In fact, the number of buttons on the centre console has been reduced by almost half, with many connectivity and entertainment controls relocated to a freshly developed 'SYNC3' 8-inch touchscreen. A semi-translucent piano black insert stretches all the way from the instrument binnacle to the centre console, giving the cabin a touch of class. Rear seat passengers benefit from 16mm more knee room, supported by new slim-back seats that are softer, and offer greater side-to-side support. This Fiesta's tailgate is wider for easier access to the boot, and improved storage for personal belongings is delivered with a 20% larger glovebox and a 1-litre media bin in the centre console.

Market and Model

As before, there's a choice of either three or five-door bodystyles. Expect Mk7 model Fiesta pricing to start at around £13,000 for entry-level 'Style' models, but most private customers will buy in at the mid-range 'Zetec' level that starts at just under £15,000. Beyond that, there are 'Titanium', 'Titanium X', 'ST-Line', 'ST-Line X' and 'Vignale' specification options. Plus 'Zetec' and 'Titanium' models can be ordered with a 'B&O Play' audio system upgrade. And of course, you can talk to your dealer about the sporty 'ST' version and the Fiesta 'Active' variant that offers SUV styling cues that target the growing Crossover market. Whatever your choice, you'll be offered some up-scale equipment options, examples including an openable panoramic glass roof. There's sophisticated safety too, including a Pedestrian Detection system that can even prevent collisions at night. And 'Active Park Assist' with brake interventions to prevent low-speed collisions when parking hands-free. As for standard equipment, even base models get features like air conditioning, Bluetooth, an 'Emergency Assistance' system and a 6-speaker stereo.

Cost of Ownership

The Ford Fiesta has garnered a reputation for being one of the cheapest superminis to run and this continues. In fact what's remarkable about this improved range is how so many models go below 100g/km. It's now the exception where you find a variant in this line-up that puts out more than the ton. Take the new 120PS 1.5-litre TDCi engine which returns a CO2 emissions figure of 89g/km - or 82g/km in 95PS form. That's down to optimised combustion chamber design, turbocharging - including variable geometry technology for the 120PS version - and sophisticated fuel injection that also enhances refinement. Smart Regenerative Charging enhances fuel efficiency by selectively engaging the alternator and charging the battery when the vehicle is coasting and braking. Ford's 1.1-litre petrol engine shares a three-cylinder architecture with the 1.0-litre EcoBoost unit, replacing the outgoing naturally aspirated 1.25-litre petrol engine and delivering more power and anticipated reduced CO2emissions from 101g/km. Fuel efficiency is further enhanced with AutoStartStop technology offered for all engines, and a clever Active Grille Shutter for 1.0-litre EcoBoost and 85 PS 1.5-litre TDCi engines. A new Eco button for manual transmissions adjusts engine and throttle settings to help drivers save even more fuel when desired. Underbody aero shielding further reduces aero drag.

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Key Standard Features*

• Special solid paint
• Cruise control
• Special solid - Frozen white
• Leather - Black
• 17" 10 spoke alloy wheels with luster nickel finish
• 17" alloy wheels with luster nickel finish

Specification

Body Glass
Rear privacy glass
Electric front windows/one touch facility
Electric rear windows
Quickclear heated windscreen
Rear wiper
Tinted glass
Automatic rain sensing wipers
Brakes
ESP + traction control
ABS+EBA
Hill start assist
Communication
Bluetooth system
Driver Aids
Electric power steering
Rear parking sensor
Rear view camera
Lane keep assist
Driver alert system
Traffic sign recognition
Driver Information
Trip computer
SYNC Emergency Assistance
Driving Mirrors
Body colour electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Electric folding door mirrors with puddle lamps
Entertainment
USB Connection
DAB with voice control
2 USB ports
Steering wheel mounted controls
Auxiliary input socket
Bang and Olufsen premium sound with 10 speakers and Ford SYNC 3 Navigation
Exterior Body Features
Body colour bumpers
Body colour tailgate handle
Chrome door handles
Body colour rear spoiler
Body colour door handles
Chrome beltline
Upper front grille chrome surround
Panoramic roof
Exterior Lights
Automatic headlights
Cornering front fog lights
LED daytime running lights
LED rear lights
Auto high beam
Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
Pollen filter
Air conditioning + Electric Auto Temperature Control (EATC)
Interior Features
Rake/reach adjustable steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Overhead console with sunglasses holder
Centre console with armrest
3 spoke leather steering wheel
Leather gear knob
Leather upholstery
Illuminated glovebox
Illuminated cup holders
Chrome inner door handles
Luxury woven headliner
12v Socket in centre console
Leather trimmed handbrake handle
Interior Lights
Footwell illumination
Load area light
Front map reading lights
Ambient Lighting
Packs
Comfort Pack - Fiesta
Safety
Seatbelt warning
Front side airbags
Curtain airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 point rear seatbelts x3
Driver and passenger airbags
Drivers knee airbag
Front passenger airbag deactivation
MyKey system
Seats
Front seatback pockets
Adjustable head restraints
Heated front seats
Rear centre head restraint
Driver/passenger seat height adj/lumbar support
60/40 split folding rear seat
Security
Keyless entry and keyless start with 2 remote folding keys
Thatcham Cat.1 alarm
Immobiliser
Remote central locking
Wheels - Spare
Tyre repair kit

Options

Entertainment
CD player	£150.00
Packs
Driver assistance pack with Adaptive Cruise Control - Fiesta	£200.00
Advance auto park assistance pack 3 - Fiesta	£200.00
Paint - Metallic
Metallic - Moondust silver	£245.00
Metallic - Magnetic	£245.00
Metallic - Shadow black	£245.00
Exterior Body Features
Metallic paint	£245.00
Special solid paint	Standard
Special Pearlescent paint	£495.00
Door edge protectors	£100.00
Interior Features
Variable boot floor	£75.00
Driver Information
BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross Traffic Alert	£350.00
Driver Aids
Cruise control	Standard
Exterior Lights
Full LED headlights	£600.00
Paint - Special
Special solid - Frozen white	Standard
Special pearl - Ruby red	£495.00
Special pearl - Milano grigio	£495.00
Trim - Leather
Leather - Black	Standard
Wheels - Alloy
17" 10 spoke alloy wheels with luster nickel finish	Standard
17" alloy wheels with luster nickel finish	Standard
18" 8 spoke alloy wheels with polished finish	£450.00

Performance

Performance
0 to 60 mph (secs)
0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.2
Engine Power - BHP	120
Engine Power - KW	88
Engine Power - PS
Engine Power - RPM	3600
Engine Torque - LBS.FT	199
Engine Torque - NM	270
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	121