- sedan 88,960
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- Brownsville, TX
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- 1,948 below average sedan 88,960 gasoline silver manual
2014 ford fiesta review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Outstanding subcompact hatch and sedan get new look. introductionfor 2014, ford fiesta gets a freshened look, along with two new thrifty engines, upgraded in-car technology and a revised interior. boasting the title of best-selling subcompact across the globe, the ford fiesta is a fierce competitor in the small car market. Available in both hatchback and sedan versions, the two body styles make distinctly different statements. a new wide, horizontal front grille is the most noticeable change on the 2014 ford fiesta, bearing a strong resemblance to the latest-generation fusion sedan. Headlamps and taillamps are new, too, and the refreshed styling helps to make the fiesta 5 percent more aerodynamic than before, which helps with fuel economy. Fuel economy is an epa-estimated 27/38 mpg city/highway with the standard 5-speed manual transmission, or 29/39 mpg with the 6-speed automatic. This engine carries over from the 2013 model. however, two new engines make their debut on the 2014 ford fiesta: on the efficient end of the spectrum, ford's 1. 0-liter three-cylinder engine will be available late in the model year with 123 horsepower and fuel economy projected to be a class-leading 30/40 mpg city/highway. Unlike a traditional automatic transmission, this gearbox is actually an automated manual that uses two dry clutches. The result is faster shift times and improved fuel economy. It's the best of both worlds for people who are enthusiastic about driving, but for whom stop-and-go traffic kills the notion of a traditional stick shift. With this option, there's no clutch pedal to continuously pump, yet drivers can choose to change gears manually for a sportier, authentic shift feel. inside, the 2014 fiesta gets updated with a new instrument panel ford designers say was inspired by the look of a mobile phone. Seats are comfortable and have enough bolstering to offer support, without affecting passengers' ability to get in and out. Quality of interior materials is par with other cars in its class. Top-of-the-line titanium models get standard features one would normally expect to find on bigger, fancier cars, including leather upholstery and the myfordtouch interface with 6. 5-inch touchscreen with hd radio and sirius satellite radio capability. Roomy enough for a six-foot driver, fiesta provides slightly less headroom but slightly more legroom than the nissan versa note, making it a good choice for the long-legged. we found the fiesta feels right at home driving around town and while running weekend errands. The base engine's 120 horsepower isn't mind-blowing, but it's enough to tackle the daily commute in stride. Ride quality is smooth. Wind and road noise is decently muted, but did hear noise from the tires when traveling at moderate and higher speeds. However, the fiesta isn't as roomy as some, even in the hatch body style. Those considering the sedan might also want to look at the chevrolet sonic, hyundai accent or nissan versa. Fans of the hatchback should also consider the honda fit or the all-new nissan versa note hatch, especially if cargo space is a concern. lineupford fiesta seats five and is available as a sedan or a hatchback. A 1. 0-liter three-cylinder engine will be available in late 2013. fiesta s sedan 14,000) and hatch 14,600) come with cloth upholstery, manually operated air conditioning, manually operated windows, power door locks, power sideview mirrors, message center with lcd screen, a six-speaker audio system with cd player and auxiliary audio jack, the ford sync voice recognition system, a 60/40-split folding rear seat, hill start assist, and 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers. Hatches also get a rear windshield wiper. fiesta se sedan 15,450) and hatch 16,050) get upgraded cloth upholstery, power windows, remote keyless entry, leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, a trip computer, a different center console, multi-colored ambient lighting, power sideview mirrors with turn signal indicators, an alarm system and painted 15-inch aluminum wheels. A 6-speed manual is the only transmission choice. The upper and lower grilles have swapped proportions. Now, a large, big-mouthed upper grille grabs the most attention, with the same horizontal lines seen on the ford fusion sedan. The lower grille is low and long, and flows nicely into reshaped foglamp housings. Headlamps are new too, but retain the upswept back corner found on the outgoing model. Deep hood lines give the fiesta a more athletic look. The net result is a bolder fiesta with more european flair, although in this variation it doesn't pull off the aston martin-esque air that the fusion carries. Fiesta st replaces the grille insert with black mesh. lines on either side of the large upper grille flow around the front quarter panel and into wide, flared front fender arches. Viewed from the side, both sedan and hatchback versions of the 2014 ford fiesta are mostly unchanged. They keep the deep, slightly rising character line that runs through the front and rear door handles. Hatchbacks keep the same silhouette: a slightly arcing roofline accented by the little turned-up tail of the rear deck lid spoiler. Changes to the hatch are tougher to spot. interiorupgraded materials make their way into the 2014 ford fiesta's redesigned cabin. A mix of this material and harder plastic is also found on the side doors. controls inside the 2014 ford fiesta fan out in a winged v shape. Instead of toggling through audio functions, there is a separate button for each (cd, radio, etc.). Below the audio controls are the climate control functions, laid out in a large central circle, flanked by round temp and fan speed knobs. the display screen on the fiesta se is set back deep into the instrument panel, which shields it from glare. We found it easily readable in bright sunlight. The voice-activated sync system comes standard on all models and allows users to control the audio system and pair. Climate Control✔ Power Locks✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Player✔ Aluminum Wheels✔ Bluetooth✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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