2010 Ford Fiesta [continued]

**jetrone** · October 29th, 2010 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by tidus1203

Pero sa US diba lumabas na din ang Fiesta and the Focus sa 2012 pa?

To be honest the Fiesta is too small and not powerful enough to handle U.S. highways, that is why Midsized cars like the Camry, Sonata, Accord are popular though they handle quite as good as the Fiesta, I'm hoping the new Focus mixes great handling from the Fiesta with a little more size and power. I was also looking at the Fusion, but it really does look old and doesn't sport the Kinetic design from Ford. Surprisingly the 2012 model of the Focus will be release early 2011, while the Asian markets as always will get it "on time" for 2012.

**AG4** · October 29th, 2010 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by jetrone

To be honest the Fiesta is too small and not powerful enough to handle U.S. highways, that is why Midsized cars like the Camry, Sonata, Accord are popular though they handle quite as good as the Fiesta, I'm hoping the new Focus mixes great handling from the Fiesta with a little more size and power. I was also looking at the Fusion, but it really does look old and doesn't sport the Kinetic design from Ford. Surprisingly the 2012 model of the Focus will be release early 2011, while the Asian markets as always will get it "on time" for 2012.

I think the Fiesta is doing ok in the US considering its only offered with a 120hp 1.6.

The new 2012 Focus Mk3 should be good since its platform is a development of the one used by the Mk2 Focus currently sold in Europe and Asia (should have good ride and handling).
The 2012 Focus SE Manual with the "SE sports package" looks interesting.

The current Fusion will probably be replaced for the 2013MY, its expected to be merged with the next Mondeo.

**jarrieta** · October 29th, 2010 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by redsafariguy

Where else can you find a better deal, all for an additional 50K?

But I have to warn you, before you get paranoid about it:screwloose: like someone else, that the gas lid cover is not lockable.

Thanks I have read about it on the Thai website as suggested and the price difference is indeed justified between the Trend and Sport. Regarding the gas lid it would be good if Ford provided the lock but if they don't I'll just buy the lock from the US if it's still not available here, that's if and I do buy a Fiesta next year.

**cktlcmd** · October 29th, 2010 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by tidus1203

I would avoid #3 as its not necessary. Since modern engines don't need idle warm ups. The best warm up is to drive almost immediately but drive smoothly... I think nasa manual yan...

As for your heavy foot, baka gusto mo na maglagay ng kahoy sa ilalim ng pedal so the heavy foot can be tamed.

hehehe...

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**jarrieta** · October 29th, 2010 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by jetrone

To be honest the Fiesta is too small and not powerful enough to handle U.S. highways, that is why Midsized cars like the Camry, Sonata, Accord are popular though they handle quite as good as the Fiesta, I'm hoping the new Focus mixes great handling from the Fiesta with a little more size and power. I was also looking at the Fusion, but it really does look old and doesn't sport the Kinetic design from Ford. Surprisingly the 2012 model of the Focus will be release early 2011, while the Asian markets as always will get it "on time" for 2012.

When I was in the US late last year, I saw a lot of Honda Fits but none of the other sub-compacts available here. With it's 1.6L engine, I suppose the Fiesta would "fit" in quite nicely.

**desert fox** · October 30th, 2010 06:38 PM

sakto sa Manila driving ang Fiesta....

at last i saw one in my area.....Pinoy owner....

**tidus1203** · October 30th, 2010 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by jarrieta

When I was in the US late last year, I saw a lot of Honda Fits but none of the other sub-compacts available here. With it's 1.6L engine, I suppose the Fiesta would "fit" in quite nicely.

Sa US Nissan Versa ang #1 selling sub-compact. The Fit is #3 ata... I am sure the Fiesta will challenge them bago pa lang sa market and like us here they also have supply issue over there...

**anonemus** · October 31st, 2010 09:03 AM

Consumer Report on the US Fiesta. So far, the most objective review with both pros and cons of the US version. Take note of the rear seat space:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abP5kNGl3-M"]YouTube - 2011 Ford Fiesta Review from Consumer Reports[/ame]

**tidus1203** · October 31st, 2010 09:08 AM

Yeah the rear seat space issue was already known even here, but then Amerikano yan so talagang masikip. Satin naman bearable to tight...

**jarrieta** · October 31st, 2010 05:16 PM

Jeremy Clarkson seemed to fit in just fine and he's around 6'5" I think. Best way to know is to do the sit-in test. Anyway, if this doesn't meet a person's space needs then this isn't the car for you.