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Ford's desperation

The Fiesta now comes with a new 1.5-litre engine to attract first-time car buyers. But is it cool?

WHAT'S NEW?

Ford's B-segment Fiesta gets a new and third petrol engine model in its line-up: a 109hp, 1.5-litre complementing the 95hp 1.4-litre and 121hp 1.6-litre.

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  • davidh

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    Discussion 1 : 19 Jul 2012 at 15.551

    It's a shame that a car with such good looks - well the Hatchback - and very good handling and steering should have an engine allied to such a poor automatic transmission which lags poorly when the kickdown requires that boost for overtaking. With all its resources Ford could surely have done better.

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