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2011 Ford Fiesta
2011 Ford Fiesta SES
By
Mathieu St-Pierre
April 23, 2010
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Great styling
Amazing drive
Choice of transmissions
Lack of low-end grunt
Difficult heel-toe
2011 Ford Fiesta SES
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Bertrand Godin
Sept. 22, 2010
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None
2011 Ford Fiesta SEL
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Rob Rothwell
Sept. 23, 2010
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75
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Outstanding value and economy
Remarkable refinement
Great driving dynamics
Plenty of room
Could use more power
The Hatchback is hotter
None
2011 Ford Fiesta SE
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Luc Gagné
Nov. 23, 2010
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Pleasant to drive
Good fuel consumption
Zippy acceleration
Easy-to-transform trunk area
Stylish body
Great bucket seats
Limited rear visibility
Small rear view mirrors
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2011 Ford Fiesta SEL
By
Charles Renny
Nov. 29, 2010
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77
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Eye catching design.
Manual gear box is a delight to use.
Does what ever you need it to.
Back seat space is a bight tight for larger occupants.
Engine seems a bit busy at high rpm and may make some feel uncomfortable using that many rpm.
You either love or hate the design.
2011 Ford Fiesta SES
By
Michel Deslauriers
Dec. 2, 2010
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Good looks
Rides like a bigger car
Great SYNC system
Some rivals are more spacious inside
Automatic transmission jerkiness
Rearward visibility reduced by back-seat headrests
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