Ford Fiesta wins the Ladies.

Gadgetman · 26-07-2013, 11:48 AM

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/07/25/f...ear/#continued

GASWAGON · 26-07-2013, 01:06 PM

So it should be with that 1.0 ltr EcoBoost motor.....Unbelieveable little car! Would'nt mind test driving one to see how well they go!

Moby Vic · 26-07-2013, 01:07 PM

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The Fiesta was praised by the panel for being a jack of all trades – judges described it as being stylish, fuel-efficient, fun to drive and technologically advanced – and having good value for the money, important factors that helped it beat the competition.

Not a word about color selection!

Gadgetman · 26-07-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Moby Vic

Not a word about color selection!

Mary K pink me thinks

GASWAGON · 26-07-2013, 01:49 PM

What a little ripper of an engine...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t908YJRebw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPh3AlvIUac

flappist · 26-07-2013, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Autoblog

It's official: A panel of female automotive writers has chosen the Ford Fiesta 1.0-liter EcoBoost as the Womens World Car of the Year, and it beat tough competition like the Mazda CX-5, Range Rover and Porsche Boxster S for the overall top spot.

The CX-5 and Range Rover won the SUV and Luxury Car categories, respectively, and the Boxster S laid claim to the Sports Car category, beating the runner up Audi RS5 and third place Toyota GT86/Subaru BRZ (or Scion FR-S). The Audi Allroad was named the Family car of the year.

The panel consisted of 18 female automotive writers from around the world tasked with picking the best car in each of eight categories, including top vehicle overall, using criteria that women utilize when shopping for a car. That includes safety, value-for-money, aesthetic appearance, storage space, child-friendliness, ease-of-driving, color, sex appeal and environmental footprint.

For 2013, the award's categories were changed, and the three-tier voting system helps to ensure cars are thoroughly vetted before they become category finalists or winners. Judges supply their own list of 2013 models they've tested, which are whittled down to a shortlist of finalists for each category. From there, judges pick their winner and two runners up in each category, which are tallied up for the official results.

The Fiesta was praised by the panel for being a jack of all trades – judges described it as being stylish, fuel-efficient, fun to drive and technologically advanced – and having good value for the money, important factors that helped it beat the competition.

Look at the competition it beat........

GASWAGON · 26-07-2013, 02:08 PM

It beat the Porsche boxster.... Of course it did its about a quarter of the price!

flappist · 26-07-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by EF_6

It beat the Porsche boxster.... Of course it did its about a quarter of the price!

Then how did the Boxter beat the GT-86 in the sports category?

Outbackjack · 26-07-2013, 03:23 PM

My wife has a 2005 LX two door Fiesta. Its done 114,000 klms now. It's only ever had normal servicing, even still has the factory brake pads. It has never missed a single beat. It's due for a bonnet and roof respray and the BIG 120,000K service but we will happily give the little buzz box all these with a happy smile.

The Fiesta (at least the German built ones) are a brilliant little shopping basket indeed.

Gadgetman · 26-07-2013, 04:31 PM

Great car. I actually prefer the Thai built versions (not cause their built in thailand or anything like that) but more so cause they use a 1.6 litre with a 6 speed DSG Auto as opposed to the 1.4 litre 4 speed auto in the German built ones. Either way, I am hanging to drive the new 1.0L and the ST.

GASWAGON · 26-07-2013, 04:48 PM

When they say the cam belt will last the life of the engine...I wonder how long Ford reckon that is...i'd love to know?

Cuyper · 26-07-2013, 06:31 PM

150,000 miles is how long an ecoboost belt is supposed to last. Not that much longer than the belt from the WS which was 100,000 miles. I wouldn't say it's the life expectancy of the car... I couldn't see any damage on ours at 180,000km

GASWAGON · 26-07-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuyper

150,000 miles is how long an ecoboost belt is supposed to last. Not that much longer than the belt from the WS which was 100,000 miles. I wouldn't say it's the life expectancy of the car... I couldn't see any damage on ours at 180,000km

Well that's excellent news then mate...thanks....will keep that in the memory bank.