Leach says, "This new small car from Ford wouldn't be a Fiesta without being a joy to drive, the result of Ford's healthy obsession with driving quality." So extensive engineering has been devoted to the new Fiesta's body structure, suspension and steering systems.
"Its strong twist-beam rear suspension has been honed for interior package efficiency while delivering class-leading handling capabilities," Leach says, adding that "Its front suspension and steering systems have been scrutinised for friction reduction and compliance management."
As a result, Leach claims that the new Fiesta combines the fun handling of the Ford Puma sports coupe with the chassis-engineering excellence found in the acclaimed Ford Focus, "and adds a little something extra, a feeling of large car comfort. It is a combination that makes for a truly entertaining small-car surprise."
