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New Fiesta and all competitors

The most dangerous rival of the new Ford Fiesta, which recently appeared in our open spaces, is not, not Mazda2. And not Opel Corsa. The most buyers from the new Fiesta will take Ford Focus. Of course, Ford representatives will assure that they have no internal competition. But judge the Focus assembled in Vsevolozhsk in the back of a 5-door hatchback with a 1.6-liter engine in a decent GHIA configuration costs 505,700 rubles today. And for Fiesta in the same GHIA with a 1.4 liter engine, they are asked for 28,300 rubles. smaller. By current standards, this is $ 850. The difference is minimal, given that Focus is noticeably larger.
Yes, the main advantage of Focus is the size. And, of course, a very good price/quality ratio. However, there is one nuance that someone may not like it. Ford Focus filled all the streets. There are a lot of them, a lot. And Fiesta is still new, besides, it is truly beautiful. And not only outside, but also inside.

It was the salon that pleased most of all. We ourselves were in shock, but it really has a very decent soft plastic inside Fiesta! For a car in class in European classification, this is almost the first case in history (a pleasant plastic is also put on the Renault Clio, but only on the model in expensive trim levels). Of course, you can endlessly talk about whether such expensive decoration materials are really needed in small cars. From a logical point of view, there is no sense in their necessity. After all, you do not constantly feel the salon and do not evaluate the structure of the material (only automobile journalists usually engage in a rather idiotic affair, who are sure that these actions will help them understand the essence of the car and write an article themselves). It used to be believed that hard plastic creaks. Perhaps thirty years ago it was so, but now on a well -assembled car hard plastics do not make any crickets even after several years of operation. But still it is worth noting soft materials of the interior decoration is pleasant. It is they who largely give the feeling that you are sitting in a quality car.
But take a look at the photo. Fiesta pleases not only with soft plastic, but also with design. Only the Musical System control panel that looks like

a big joystick from some computer console, which is only worth it. It’s interesting to sit inside this machine! Especially when it comes to expensive trim levels with good music and a USB port.
It's nice that Fiesta has an on -board computer that communicates with you in Russian. Agree, Russian, he is somehow dearer. In addition, the computer allows you to regulate something that usually drivers of class B cars are not allowed, for example, the owner of Fiesta decides how many times to blink the turn signal during the rebuilding from the strip in the strip with the so -called half -worship on the lever.
There were no big questions to ergonomics, although, given the unusual design, they could be. The seats were not tired even after eight hours of continuous movement (one pleasant nuance range of adjustment of the chair in length and height in the new model became noticeably wider than before). I was pleased with the devices. They are not only beautiful, but it is also convenient to read the information from them. Although there are some disadvantages. For example, the glove compartment here turned out to be quite small on the old Fiesta, he was larger. Although, believe me, against the background of a new design, this is nonsense.
Ford Fiesta is based on the same platform on which Mazda2 is built. However, this information is given simply for general development, because everyone understands that one platform does not mean at all that the machines are the same. For example, Mazda2 and Ford Fiesta engines are completely different. Four units, including a 1.6-liter diesel, which produces 90 hp, supplied to Russia, will put on Fiesta. (In Europe, cars are sold with a 1.4-liter diesel engine, 68 hp). However, diesel fiesta is the most expensive. They cost as much as 35,000 rubles. More than the most powerful gasoline 1.6-liter car (120 hp, which is a very good herd for a small fiesta). Therefore, it is not surprising that, according to preliminary forecasts, the diesel engine will have a minimum number of sales. But the 1.2-liter gasoline engine (82 hp) will be in the list of outsiders for another reason. The fact is that it will only be put on

the simplest version of Ambiente, and many Russian dealers simply refuse to sell such cars. She is usually not even in the price list! Therefore, the Russians will choose between two gasoline engines: a 1.6-liter and more calm volume of 1.4 liters, which produces 96 hp. (The difference between them is quite adequate - 20,000 rubles).

Well, let's finally see how the new Fiesta is traveling, and not in even European paths, but in our directions. As expected, a 1.6 -liter engine is good. Even more. The car accelerates confidently, and the supply of torque here is in a fairly wide range of revolutions! It is enough to simply bring the tachometer to about 3000 rpm and all Fiesta turns into a kind of rocket. She really excites blood. Yes, and turns the car also passes great. There is enough feedback on the steering wheel to instantly understand what is happening with the machine, the reaction to pressing the gas pedal is accurate and fast. It is also pleasant that the stabilization system (on our Fiesta it was) works only when slipping has already begun, allowing you to feel a little rider. Of course, this system will not suit professional athletes, but 99% of drivers will like it. Both safely, and you can show off before the girl. In general, great. Although, to be honest, in the new Fiesta something is missing from the old one. There is no complete unity with the machine when it becomes your second skin (in a straight line it is not to understand this for this you need to find some deserted winding path).
But is it so bad? Yes, maybe Fiesta has lost a little of her former sports, but at the same time it became more comfortable! It would seem that a small car should shake with the whole body when traveling our pardon and broken railway crossings. But this does not happen. Of course, the driver feels perfectly that there was just a pit under the wheels, but compared to the old model of smoothness there are more. Noise insulation has improved, which also should not be forgotten. And in the end, on our roads with ordinary movement from home to work, the new Fiesta surpasses its predecessor!

And, most importantly, she is more beautiful. And not only inside, but also outside. We even forgot about the appearance of Fiesta. And in vain. After all, this car really looks cool, not too much different from a very cool concept shown last year at the Frankfurt car dealership.
Prices and competitors
And what do we have with prices? Immediately warn you a lot of numbers ahead of you, but by mastering them, you will be good to navigate in class V. machines
I remember the old Fiesta was considered one of the most affordable models in its segment. Alas, the new one has lost this important dignity. Now the simplest Fiesta costs from 413,400 rubles. But this is only in advertising brochures most of the official Ford dealers in their price lists do not even indicate such a car with a 1.2-liter aggregate in the Ambiente configuration. In fact, the most affordable 3-door Fiesta with a 1.4-liter unit in the Trend version costs 438,400 rubles. And in such a car there will be no air conditioning, music, ABS and many other joys. The 5-door car in the GHIA configuration (condo, on-board computer, fog lights and leather steering wheel) costs from 477,400 rubles. Machine? Cook already 507 400 rubles! And for these half the lemon, there will be no safety level that Europeans are already accustomed to in our market in the equipment of Fiesta will enter only 2 pillows. I want to have seven pillows, including the knee? Please get 16,000 rubles from the wallet. For ABS, you will also have to pay extra (10,000 rubles), the stabilization system plus 22,000 rubles, and the simplest regular music is 12,500 rubles.
And in the end, it turns out that a normally equipped Fiesta with automatic and music, which provides 5555,000 rubles in the accident in the accident. (And from February, the prices of imported machines will grow again). In general, how can you not remember here about focus
Maybe competitors are cheaper? Of course, in class in there are more affordable models. For example, Hyundai Getz. Formally, this car currently costs from 292,900 rubles. (By the way, since February, Hyundai prices should increase again). However, Getz 1.4 (97 hp) with air conditioning, ABS and an electric packet will cost 406 890-417 890 rubles. (with automatic transmission 434 390 rubles). Significantly cheaper than Fiesta. But Getz is already the past of the automotive industry (in addition, Koreans will soon begin the sale of the new I20 model).
The new generation of Chevrolet Aveo compared to the old one a little went up. Now an empty 3-door car with a 1.2 liter engine costs 313,860 rubles. But the 5-door with 2 pillows, air conditioning, ABS, 15-inch discs, electric locks with heating is already 375,260 rubles. The same car with a 1.4 liter engine (101 hp) 397 040 rub.
There is also Skoda Fabia, which is gathering in Russia and therefore has a very interesting price from 319,000 rubles. However, this is, as always, an advertising trap. Such Fabia are too poor and low -power. 429 000 rub. That is how much Fabia is worth looking at (a 1.4-liter motor, 86 hp, 2 pillows, air conditioning, cast discs, ABS, promoted vehicles, etc.). True, the automatic Skoda Fabia Elegance is already very expensive - 499,000 rubles, however, a 1.6 -liter unit will already be under the hood near the Czech car.
The cheapest Corsa with a 1.0-liter engine is sold for 384 900 rubles. But 5-door with a 1.4-liter engine (90 hp) in a good Cosmo configuration costs 519,500 rubles. (with automatic transmission 544 500 rubles, with a robot and a 1.2-liter Corsa Cosmo engine costs 524,500 rubles). True, there is one nuance - Cosmo already has music, six pillows and ABS (5 -door Fiesta 1.4 Ghia with a radio, seven pillows and ABS will cost 515,900 rubles).
As for Mazda2, everything is easier here (the Japanese do not pamper us with the choice of configurations and engines). A deuce with a 1.5-liter unit, which produces 103 hp. (There is another 1.3-liter, 75 hp, but it is put only on empty cars) in the Energy version with six pillows, ABS, music, and an additional air conditioning will cost 508,000 rubles. (with automatic transmission 542 000 rub.). The sophisticated version of Sport, where there is everything, including climate control, the contrasting system and 16-inch alloy wheels, costs 576,000 rubles. (and already 611,000 rubles. For a version with an automaton). For comparison, similarly equipped Fiesta in the Sport version, a 120-horsepower engine and music, a contrast system, climate control and seven pillows for about 10,000 rubles installed for additional money. cheaper.