Ford Fiesta vs Toyota Yaris

[1stToyota]

I was under the impression that it's been a Mazda 2/Demio [3rd Gen] in Europe/Asia long before [2007] Ford decided to call it their Fiesta

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda2

[specialeducator]

Originally Posted by 1stToyota

I was under the impression that it's been a Mazda 2/Demio [3rd Gen] in Europe/Asia long before [2007] Ford decided to call it their Fiesta

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda2

I thought maybe you were thinking of the old Festiva, which was a Korean export

[1stToyota]

Originally Posted by specialeducator

I thought maybe you were thinking of the old Festiva, which was a Korean export

I noticed that the Mazda 2 platform states "Mazda" ...but the Fiesta platform states Ford "global", to be built in Spain, China, Germany, Mexico (2010) & Thailand

I want the UK 200hp RS version [2010?]

[talnlnky]

Originally Posted by 1stToyota

I was under the impression that it's been a Mazda 2/Demio [3rd Gen] in Europe/Asia long before [2007] Ford decided to call it their Fiesta

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda2

Seriously? you are arguing if a ford is a ford or a mazda? Isn't that like arguing if somebody's H2 is a hummer or a GM (suburban)?

I mean... ford bought 51%... very nit picky.


too bad this car will only sport 118hp.... I think these cars should be made in two variations... sport (130-150hp) and eco (90-110hp). Would be cool to see some 3 cylinder turbos too.

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by talnlnky

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too bad this car will only sport 118hp.... I think these cars should be made in two variations... sport (130-150hp) and eco (90-110hp). Would be cool to see some 3 cylinder turbos too.

It's hard enough for these companies to squeeze out a profit in the econo market, adding an engine option makes it even more difficult. Options are always nice but it's easier said than done. 118 is a good balanced level. More power than the Yaris and still better fuel efficiency because of the 6-speed.

[talnlnky]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

It's hard enough for these companies to squeeze out a profit in the econo market, adding an engine option makes it even more difficult. Options are always nice but it's easier said than done. 118 is a good balanced level. More power than the Yaris and still better fuel efficiency because of the 6-speed.

true... just need more people to see the light and stop buying SUV's and trucks... once that happens maybe we'll see some options in the "hot hatch" sector.