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12-02-2009, 01:47 AM | #1 |
Small cars are a big deal
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Ford Fiesta brings its A-game to the B-segment. USDM Fiesta specs announced
Well it looks like Ford should have a winner on its hands with the Fiesta.
119 hp, 109 ft./lbs. or torque 5-speed manual or 6-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox 30 mpg city, 40 mpg highway (with automatic) Pretty impressive. http://www.subcompactculture.com/200...ment-usdm.html
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12-02-2009, 02:05 AM | #2 |
Personally i think they should have changed the name to something cooler sounding. Many people may shy away from it because they dont want to be known as driving a ford fiesta. They dont have the highest reputation as a "cool" car. Hopefully this might change that image a bit.
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12-02-2009, 02:41 AM | #3 |
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Looks good, 119 HP and 40 MPG. What's the price?
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12-02-2009, 05:56 AM | #4 | |
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12-02-2009, 08:35 AM | #5 |
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Many cars sold in the US are built in Mexico. And I do mean MANY.
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12-02-2009, 10:52 AM | #6 | |
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But really why is it a big deal? Globalization is the name of the game when it comes down to international business. Cheaper labor = lower means of production = higher profits On Topic: Ive seen a few of them running around downtown LA, they look a bit weird to me, and I'm curious to see the real world MPG Last edited by hachi-roku_fan; 12-02-2009 at 11:18 AM. |
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12-02-2009, 01:10 PM | #7 | |
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lol.. fiesta means PARRTAYYY in spanish.. so its like driving a party :) |
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12-02-2009, 01:41 PM | #8 |
I'm gonna do some comparative research between the Yaris and the Fiesta...
Weight lbs Fiesta 2380 Yaris LB 2330 Hp/ft lbs Fiesta 115/? Yaris LB 106/103 Dimensions (length x width x height) Fiesta 156.0 x 68.0 x 58.5 in Yaris LB 150.6 x 66.7 x 60.0 Wheel Base Fiesta 98.0 in Yaris LB 96.9 Hp/Weight Ratio Fiesta 0.0483 Yaris LB 0.0454 Price Fiesta ???12,000? Yaris LB 12,355 Start MPG Fiesta 30/40 (we'll see) Yaris LB 29/36 some more up to date specs... http://media.ford.com/images/10031/2...esta_Specs.pdf Last edited by slothman86; 12-02-2009 at 02:08 PM. |
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12-02-2009, 01:44 PM | #9 |
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Saw some of these on a transporter on the 5 fwy couple of weeks ago.
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12-02-2009, 03:11 PM | #10 |
pink wheels are cool
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Ford also claims the PowerShift six-speed operates with sealed internal lubrication, making it maintenance-free. That means you'll never have to check or change transmission over the vehicle's expected 10-year, 150,000-mile lifespan.
that makes me never want to buy a ford http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/02/2...d-hits-40-mpg/ |
12-02-2009, 03:14 PM | #11 | |
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id rock one longer, wider, and lower than a yaris....better power/weight AND 30/40 yep, id hit it
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12-02-2009, 03:54 PM | #12 |
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12-02-2009, 04:21 PM | #13 |
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Too bad you can't get this car in the States... well at least as far as Fords go...
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12-02-2009, 07:55 PM | #14 |
pink wheels are cool
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and all that will be great when the car dies
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12-02-2009, 07:58 PM | #15 |
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12-02-2009, 09:49 PM | #16 |
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Yea but not at 150k miles lol NA rotories can do better than that
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12-03-2009, 05:10 AM | #17 |
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12-03-2009, 09:44 AM | #18 |
pink wheels are cool
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im glad there are a bunch of you who agree because thebarber is PMing about my "negitive comment" lol
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