Ford Fiesta 2011 - a new Ford Fiesta - a review and photos

Remember that time when all the extra features the car came down to heated rear window and install a receiver? And it was only a few years ago. 2011 Ford Fiesta SES with their options would have been classified as a premium car - although options such as Bluetooth, SYNC, and so on at the time did not even exist. Of course, any automaker can crammed with trinkets car with mediocre platform. Is it a Ford Fiesta 2011 model year? Or a car worthy of attention? Let's look at the pros and cons ...

We have, with their weaknesses inherent to man always want to, so sweet, you're going to eat was not only delicious, but also looked aesthetically pleasing, and, moreover, was in a pretty wrapper.

Designed by Ford Fiesta 2011 model year is fully consistent with the above and provides a first impression on a solid five-plus. Ford has seen fit to offer all the eye-popping colors that work only in not taking themselves seriously projects. Green, purple and yellow metallic (optional - $ 300) available in the Fiesta create a daring visual effect. By car large, expressive headlamps, combined with excellent air intakes, which pass into the clean lines of high profile leading to the back of a fine vertical stoplights. By design 2011 Ford Fiesta is clear that the automaker focuses on the refined style car.

Interior of Ford Fiesta is also good. This is a pleasant place finish which is made of high quality and soft to the touch plastic. Two large analog gauge display information about the modes of operation of the vehicle on the background of three-spoke, leather steering wheel, which allows you to manage the 2011 Ford Fiesta is not looking up from his hands. Display browser and multimedia system is recessed into the panel, making it a perfect sunny weather in the visible and the original design of control CD combined with chrome accent on the black lever controls five-speed manual gearbox and trim on the steering wheel.

Capacity 2011 Ford Fiesta is unfortunately not distinguished by an abundance of space. The front seats are quite comfortable, but it's no secret that competitors offer more space for rear passengers and luggage. Unlike the Honda Fit and Nissan Versa, Ford chose the priority internal space - aesthetics. So when choosing a car that only you can solve the most important. On the other hand, if you are looking for tow truck for many families, this is clearly not the same class of car you want. It should also recall another competitor Ford Fiesta - a Mazda 2, which is cheaper, with less fuel, but on it you will not find any additional options. Mazda has focused on the direct purpose of the vehicle - drive you to your destination. You can read a review of the Mazda 2.

Controllability of the Ford Fiesta and a first-class ride shows what a great job done automaker. It is necessary to drive a few miles and soon becomes apparent that the architecture of a compact car is one of the toughest. With the passage of bumps on the road or sharp bends the impression that the chassis can pass these barriers is much faster than the engine offers. Ford knows it too, and reported the appearance in the near future, more powerful engine EcoBoost.

Engine 2011 Ford Fiesta is not so weak. In the configuration with the 1.6-liter 16-valve 4-cylinder engine, the car develops 120 horsepower. For a small model, which has the flexibility and sophistication is quite competitive class of engine. On the freeway, the fifth speed the car goes quiet, comfortable and the hand is not looking for sixth gear. But on the rise you will have to think about the clutch pedal.

Suspension Ford Fiesta - a front MacPherson strut and rear independent suspension provides a rigid platform, and the electric power steering in a pair of tires Hankook Optimo leads to a surprising confidence in the behavior of the vehicle on the road. In the model, weighing about 1,100 pounds front disc 10.2-inch and 7.9-inch rear drum brakes easily and confidently operate in any mode of driving. Moreover, you will be surprised how easy it can drive Ford Fiesta intricate part of the road without sacrificing the speedometer.

Architecture Ford Fiesta 2011 also allows a very reduced level of noise. The car did not hear any of the wheels, no wind, no rumble of the engine and exhaust mutterings. Surprisingly, the minicar segment B has the same qualities inherent in the vehicles is much higher class.

Consumption of Ford Fiesta in the urban mode is 9.7 liters / 100 km and 7.4 liters / 100 km on the highway. With the 6-skorosnoy PowerShift transmission, things a little better - 9.4 liters and 7.1 liters per 100 km - city / highway. In the combined cycle is about to count to eight and a half liters per hundred kilometers.

Price Fiesta 2011 - this is the second stumbling block after a limited space for rear passengers and luggage. The cost of a sedan starts at 13,320 dollars, and the hatchback will start at 15,120 dollars. 2011 Ford Fiesta SES with optional SYNC, Sirius, and 16-inch wheels are already worth 17,120 dollars. This price, which already allows to look toward the C-segment, such as the Mazda 3, not to mention the Ford Focus. And if the car is complete with leather seats - 715 dollars, heated seat package, function entry / keyless start, alarm system, chrome trim and metallic colored in yellow, the cost rises to 19,605 dollars. That's a lot for a small car, but when you try the new Ford Fiesta in action regret not have spent.

The new Fiesta 2011 model year, a great little car that has a smooth motion and excellent handling, a quiet, cozy interior and elegant external appearance. In addition, the first time in the history of compact car has won the highest score on security, which had previously lacked a car of this class. Surely the happy owners of 2011 Ford Fiesta will appreciate the tremendous work of specialists to Ford.

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new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle

In the Volkswagen Group's ambitious plans for the near future, nothing is left to chance, even the smallest niche, such as the New Beetle, a model which in time will inevitably fell by the wayside. On the occasion of renewal, the New Beetle will create a whole new family of models that include more than the sedan and convertible, also a completely new type roadster.

Although it is quite similar to the previous model (a kind of deep restyling similar to what's been on the Mini), the future New Beetle will not arrive before 2012. Among the main new features that stand out in this rendering offered by auto, motor und sport, should be reported to the front air intake greatly inspired by the Volkswagen Up! and the headlights are no longer hosting the round LED headlamp.
For the rest, most of the news is not immediately visible. One of these will be up, stretched compared to the current Beetle, to provide more space on board. The technical basis is that of the Golf and New Beetle finally receive the latest fruits of Volkswagen technology, such as FSI, TSI small (almost certainly the 1.4) and new TDI, as well as the double-clutch gearbox DSG, all measures will help to rejuvenate not just the technical package which now has the car.

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2012 Fiat 500C (Cabrio)

Here is new Fiat 2012 500C (Cabrio) in the New York International Auto Show (NAIAS). The vehicle is based on the U.S. version 500Coupe with special roof spoiler and automatically retractable soft top that can be removed at speeds up to 60 miles / hour (97 km / h).

"The new 2012 Fiat 500Cabrio perfectly timed for the arrival of spring and warm weather, expanding our product line, while a tribute to the rich heritage of the brand in the open air convertibles that deliver style, value and driving pleasure," said Laura Soave, head of FIAT brand in North America. "The new Fiat 500C has been intelligently designed specifically for our market, now with added dose of sunshine and a panoramic view by pressing the button," she added.

2012 Fiat 500C US powered by a 1.4-liter engine with MultiAir 102PS (75 kW) and 133Nm (98 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is available with either a 5-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic transmission. A new 6-speed automatic transmission has a "Sport" mode that allows you to quickly switch gears. A unique map throttle improves engine responsiveness and allows each gear to be near the red line for a longer period.

The interior boasts air conditioning (AC), power windows and locks, soft leather steering wheel and Bluetooth / USB connectivity. TomTom navigation with BLUE & ME Handsfree communication system has an innovative 4.3 "(10.9 cm) screen on the top of the dashboard of the new 2012 Fiat 500C's. Especially for women, you can optionally set the rhinestones on the steering wheel and some places are covering.

500C is a small city car, so it has only 153 liters of luggage space, but it can be extended to 663 liters when the rear seats folded.

2012 Fiat 500C appear on the U.S. market this spring with a price tag of $ 19 500

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2012 Mini Countryman

Continue to widen the range Mini: after the debut of the new crossover Countryman, the British manufacturer is making it the coupe.

Called Canyon, two-door version of the countryman could be presented to the Detroit Auto Show, held in January 2011, or next March during the Geneva Motor Show.

The new Canyon to steal customers would point to the new Range Rover Evoque, thanks to a dynamic line, with only three doors and the presence of four-wheel drive.

Under the hood the new Mini Canyon to see the debut of the 1.6 diesel engine with 140 horsepower, as Cooper SD.

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2012 BMW M1

The top-level technology and body design of environmentally friendly materials is expected to attract attention bortadan designed as a motor. Bavarian manufacturer's 3.0-liter engine that was developed by working on the power unit, BMW's M-series models will replace the 8 and 10 cylinder engines.

"What does it mean to be environmentally friendly vehicle?" If you ask some detailed answers to give to. First, lower fuel consumption and therefore it will serve to support the technologies M1. Direct injection of energy produced during braking "Smart Battery" and with a different battery system that allows the storage of "Brake Regeneration" system, and of course the stop / start system will take place this super car. M1, according to the received sensations just like the new 5 series will have low fuel consumption and C02 emissions.

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new 2012 Lamborghini Estoque

According to leaked in recent days, the house in Sant'Agata Bolognese have officially given these days to the project which involves the production, from 2014, the Lamborghini Estoque, a concept presented at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, which previously had never seen the light.

The Estoque is a four-door coupe that among the fans had been a great success, and perhaps for this hour of the house of Taurus engineers have decided to produce it. Sedan from the roof very sloping, the Estoque is characterized by the same style of the last cars built by Lamborghini. The super sedan that takes its name borrowed from the deadly sword of the matador will then, and apparently Maserati Quattroporte, Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapide will perhaps one day with a rival brand of bull. We assume a 10-cylinder engine of 5.2 liters for 600 horsepower, and all the way here, we're always talking about Lamborghini and then the power can not surprise us that much, even if the property Audi leaves open several possibilities in this direction . While other music you would expect on the side lines of the design. In this field it seems Lamborghini designers love leave everyone gaping mouth. The four-port solution seems to confirm this trend. Few other cars, see Aston Martin Rapide, were able to keep grit and grace of a true grand tourer while switching to an atypical four-door configuration.

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New 2012 Ferrari FF

The new Ferrari FF is presented again, after the debut of Virtual Jan. 21, with an unusual gallery of images that are less hieratic and most dynamic of the above: the shooting brake designed by Pininfarina for the Prancing Horse will be officially shown at Geneva Motor Show 2011 (between March 3 and March 13 the next) and will be marketed later (still no news of the details of sale, such as price, time and volume). Four replaces the supercar Ferrari 612 Scaglietti: it does so with a very particular body, with a modern engine and a four wheel drive system.

Ferrari FF was afforded, in fact, a mechanism to transfer torque to the tires of all sports coaches (the 4WD system is called, without too much imagination) and at the same time, to balance the distribution of masses ( 1,790 kilograms) of Ferrari sports shooting brake Four (broken down by around 47% of the front axle and rear axle about 53%). The output from the new engine is handled by the front automatic gearbox double clutch seven-speed, already installed on the new Ferrari California convertible Ferrari 458 Berlinetta and Italy.

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2012 Honda Civic Si concept coupe

Here for new Honda Civic Si Concept Coupe and Civic Sedan made their world debut today at the North American International Auto Show, offering a first look at the direction of the official style of the ninth generation of models of 2012, completely renovated, which, as announced, will go on sale this spring. The Civic Si Concept Coupe is a project that concerns only the U.S. and will not be sold in Europe, while the Civic Sedan concept shows the styling direction of a model that will later be sold in a small number of European countries.

Civic for the European market, that for the next generation will continue to be built in the United Kingdom, from the point of view of mechanism is not connected to American models and their introduction has no impact on future European sales of the sedan.

"Civic is known for offering a balance between volume loading, driving pleasure and exceptional fuel economy, at an affordable price to those who acqusta its first car," said John Mendel, executive vice president of Honda America. "The redesigned Civic carries on this legacy and promises to have even better features."
2012 Civic meets the company's vision of a "Civic for all", a phrase originally coined to define the objective of the first generation Civic. With the wider availability of engines in its class, the 2012 Civic range will meet the needs of a growing band of buyers of compact vehicles, with a renewed vision of the concept of "Civic for everyone." The lineup includes a sedan and a coupe with the conventional gasoline engine, two sporty versions "Yes", along with a hybrid version and a variant of alternative fuel to natural gas. Providing all these alternatives, Civic offers a compelling balance between fuel economy, low emissions and exciting entertainment guide, and are distinct from any other vehicle. As a new interpretation of the design described as "one-motion" of Civic, the future ninth generation has an even more vigorous. The exterior styling of both the concept highlights the clean lines of the sedan, but sports is that of the coupe, with a steeply raked windshield and pronounced lines along the profile. The bottom line on both models extends toward the rear fenders to enhance the feeling of dynamic energy. The surface of the front fender and gives a three-dimensional look to further highlight a more refined style and depth of the headlights.

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New Mini cooper SD

The new Mini Cooper SD has the largest engine ever had that came from the famous car manufacturer of the English: it is the turbo four-cylinder 2-liter (143 hp maximum power, maximum torque 305 Nm) developed by BMW and now adopted on all Mini models (Hatch, Cabrio, Clubman and Countryman).

The engine, equipped with a supercharging system of ad hoc and common-rail direct injection of the first generation, it offers respectable performance that vary slightly depending on the version, while the construction point of view, the engine is similar to that 1.6-l fitted to the Mini One D and MINI Cooper D (aluminum crankcase to reduce weight and turbo with variable intake to optimize the supply at each speed of rotation).

The technical equipment is instead very similar to that of the classic Mini Cooper S with rigid structure and suspension system with McPherson front (though tuned differently to take account of the fact that a diesel engine over the post of 'front compared to a petrol) and multilink at the rear, however, is present in the SD Sport button that, once inserted, acts on the set up of the vehicle (suspension, steering, stability control, etc..) to enhance its dynamic qualities.

Even from an aesthetic point of view, the Mini Cooper SD are very similar to the Mini Cooper S, both externally and internally, in particular, the cabin has no variation, while the outside is just the logo on the tailgate to identify the SD version while for the rest (bumpers, hood, dual exhaust central, roof spoiler, etc..) there are substantial differences compared to the S range gasoline, which in fact represent a new sort of SD evolution, although a clear continuity but does not appear at all repetitive.

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Hyundai Veloster 2012

This hatchback is looking forward to with the premiere at the Motor Show in Detroit. The reasons for such attention to Veloster much. Chief among them - look. If you did not know at Hyundai Veloster not 3, and 4 doors.

Luggage compartment door with him, of course. Without it, you can not. From the driver's side door, as seen in the photo, is one. It remains the passenger side. That's right, there two doors. Agree, pretty strange to see a car with a different number of doors on the sides.

Another reason why so Veloster expect - a new system to Blue Link. It brings together all the entertainment and communication functions in the car. Through it you can configure an automatic connection to emergency services in case of accident, listen to Internet radio, set up remote lock / unlock doors, connect USB-drives and play them with video. In general, Blue Link from Hyundai is a true multimedia processor with advanced features and Internet access. Blue Link can even give advice on economical driving, based on your driving style.

Finally, the best thing about Hyundai Veloster - engine. Under the hood of the newly created "Korean" mounted 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine with direct injection. The power of this unit makes 138 hp, while torque is 166 Nm. Veloster will be the first Hyundai, which will be installed on a dual-clutch transmission. In versions of cheaper, though, is a 6-speed manual.

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