Ford Fiesta (Automatic) : Test Drive & Review

The Ford Fiesta Automatic will be launched later this year. What you'll like about the Fiesta Automatic: • Segment best dual-clutch 6 speed gearbox. Quick, seamless upshifts • Loads of fun in "L" mode. Outstanding engine braking for the driving enthusiast • Top notch safety : Electronic stability program, hill descent + brake hold controls, ABS and dual airbags • Great feature set including leather seats, voice controls, auto-fold mirrors, cruise control and more • Excellent driving dynamics and impressive steering feel for an EPS What you won't: • No Automatic transmission available with the diesel engine • Paddle-shift, Tiptronic controls & gear indicator are conspicuous by their absence • Disproportionate rear styling, due to excessive bulk behind the wheel arches • Interiors at the rear look and feel like they are from a segment lower • Lackluster petrol engine, a disappointment for enthusiasts when compared to the old 1.6L NOTE: Click any picture to open a larger high-res version in a new window.

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