I miss the projector beam/xenons from the euro version, but otherwise this is full of win. Ford, you're doing awesome, please, please don't blow it on the Focus. If this is any indication though, the Cruze already looks tired.
@SRekauqh: Doesn't slot somewhere in between? Isn't the new Focus larger than the Cruze? Doesn't matter I guess...Fiesta beats Aveo and Focus beats Cruze. You lose Chevy...well actually I guess the American taxpayer loses.
You guys are going to love the Fiesta. One of the girls here has one, a Zetec S, top-line model, and that thing just grips and goes.
Ford are actually making cars which are too good for their market position. Really excellent, but often overlooked because of the badge, people would rather have the "prestige" of a VW or Mini.
The grille insert on the hatchback makes it look somewhat "Third World," like it's a generation behind but rehashed for buyers upgrading from a Chinese scooter.
And the grille on the sedan is downright insulting. Where's "Dave" so I can dropkick him in the teeth?
Besides these niggles, however, I'm glad not much else has been lost in translation and I hope as many people buy this as humanly possible. You hear me, fellow enthusiasts? It is your God-given duty to buy one after how much you've been begging Ford to bring it here. Well, they held up their end of the bargain; now it's time to hold up yours. It's the only way to ensure more Euro cars come here (and someday...the Falcon).
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Finally you Americans can have a slice of this happiness!
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@hermitizer: I'm with you...Fiesta is better than Cruze for me, mostly because the 5-door Fiesta looks so good.
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Ford are actually making cars which are too good for their market position. Really excellent, but often overlooked because of the badge, people would rather have the "prestige" of a VW or Mini.
Their loss....
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And the grille on the sedan is downright insulting. Where's "Dave" so I can dropkick him in the teeth?
Besides these niggles, however, I'm glad not much else has been lost in translation and I hope as many people buy this as humanly possible. You hear me, fellow enthusiasts? It is your God-given duty to buy one after how much you've been begging Ford to bring it here. Well, they held up their end of the bargain; now it's time to hold up yours. It's the only way to ensure more Euro cars come here (and someday...the Falcon).
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"Put some chrome on that bitch!"