2011 N.A Ford Fiesta

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11-30-09, 03:01 PM

JessePS

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2011 N.A Ford Fiesta

ABOUT ****ING TIME!

We better be getting the RS version also or someone at Ford getting a nasty letter!

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The U.S.-style three-bar grille is thankfully not present in these official pics, though the hatch and sedan do wear different grilles (we like the hatch's version better, for what it's worth). The rest of the car remains as good-looking as the Euro-spec version ever did, and the interior will be a big draw for this car – along with solid MPG numbers, of course. For those of you who hoped Ford would bring the Fiesta over from Europe pretty much intact, it appears your wishes have been granted. We'll have all the details from LA right soon.

(Courtesy of Autoblog)

11-30-09, 04:18 PM

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Where's the sedan version that was a rumored years ago.....

11-30-09, 04:39 PM

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This is one car I'm excited to see at the L.A. Auto Show.

We need a good competitor in a sea of non-American sub-compacts.

Ford's on a roll...

11-30-09, 04:41 PM

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we need RS versions of both this and the Focus. They are very popular in europe but here the Civic rules

11-30-09, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by IS-SV

Where's the sedan version that was a rumored years ago.....

forgot to post it my bad

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11-30-09, 05:17 PM

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Sure beats the '78 Fiesta I learned to drive in.

Just hope the American public embraces the car.

11-30-09, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JessePS

forgot to post it my bad

Thanks for posting that, that's the one I really like.

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11-30-09, 06:38 PM

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mmmm spunky hatchback!

12-01-09, 12:44 AM

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Can't wait! It's gonna give the Honda Fit a run for it's money

12-01-09, 12:50 AM

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to remind ourselves the awesome that is the Fiesta

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_KIqdS1SO0

Top Gear's Full Fiesta Road Test.

12-01-09, 03:00 AM

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there are some dissapointing things about fiesta - complicated ergonomics and poorly used space inside. I wonder how well will american market accept it.

12-01-09, 03:15 AM

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Clarkson said its back seat doesn't fold flat, which is bad news considering the Honda Fit's versatile rear seat.

But the Fiesta looks better and probably drives better than the Fit.

12-01-09, 03:58 AM

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Clarkson said its back seat doesn't fold flat, which is bad news considering the Honda Fit's versatile rear seat.

But the Fiesta looks better and probably drives better than the Fit.

it looks fine.. thing is, it is very small car in general, it is not as in your face as in those pics... maybe NA market does not have so many small cars so it will be more noticable, but here in Europe, it blends in. Its sister - Mazda 2, has even more agressive styling, but again, you see it in real life, and it does not leave that impression as it is pretty small car.

I wish they spent more time on space utilization, trunk and back seats are inferior to the competition, you can not use it for more than 2 people... while many other cars in the class you can use as family cars.

12-01-09, 06:49 AM

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Another headlight trying to touch the A-pillar....

12-01-09, 06:54 AM

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Agreed. Time indeed for a real American brand to release its subcompact vehicles (cause the Aveo is a joke; no offense GM but its half-assed effort).

I wish Ford the best and I have confidence that this vehicle can deliver well.

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