Seems quiet and stable. Last time I drove a Fiesta was my girlfriend’s in 2011. It had a 1.4 NA engine with auto box. I always remember it felt quite nippy, handled really well, superb steering and ride quality.
I have an ST-Line MHEV 125. Two years and 54000km later I can say that the Fiesta is a very nice car, and very fun to drive. But this car deserves to be manual, it feels much better.
actually many manufacturers due this with the purpose of not distracting the driver with constantly changing numbers - it wouldnt be a technical problem to show a real time readout. but i am with you, i believe even older people are now used to smartphones etc. so a smooth display would be welcome.