Ford Fiesta 2020 detailed in-depth review | carwow Reviews 

Even though I have no interest in buying these cars, I still watch for the quality of these reviews!

I have the Fiesta Active with the same 140hp engine and I did achieve 63 mpg (4.5L/100km) once, but the car was on economy mode, had to maintain a constant speed as long as possible, anticipate every stop, accelerate (very) gently and not exceed 70mph (110km/h). After 6,200 miles (10,000km) the car averaged 45 mpg (6.3L/100km).

FYI the rear seats aren't lying flat because you've got the headrests lying on the seat cushions, you're supposed to raise the headrests so that they fall into the gap between the front and back seats, then the rear seats lie practically horizontal.

Welcome back mr camera man

The more I see these on the road, the more I like em! Great Review as always 😀

Smells like a future head2head video between the Fiesta, Ibiza and Polo

I wouldn't have said that you are more than 42 years old Mat, I'm impressed !

I do not see the point of making a small car bigger. It is supposed to be small. If you want a bigger car why not buy a focus or Golf.

The new Fiesta is only marginally bigger than the previous model. I have owned the Vignale for 4 months now and compared to the previous Titanium I owned there is no comparison. The new one is vastly superior in every aspect which surprised me as I loved the Titanium (2015). The gearbox has much better ratios and the 6th gear is a real bonus as is the brilliant 124hp engine. It is a fabulous car, easy to drive as well as having a much more modern infotech system. The B&O sound system is incredible. Now, is the previous model better - ABSOLUTELY NOT.

If car makers are going with the trend of adding touch screens at least integrate it into the interior. It looks like a cheap after thought just sticking out of the centre console.

I can't wait to see you review the Fiesta ST 2018 mate 😉👀

I remember travelling in the back of a Volvo 480, imagine being 6'5" ish (195cm) and going a 25 mile trip...that is headroom hell.

I just passed my test in a Ford Fiesta and I’m in love and want my own 😂👍

6:45 Love that! 🤣 Best presenter by a mile.

Thank you James Milner, keep up the good work

Usually I agree with Mat's views and although this is not different in this case, I decided to go for Vignale (I shall have my head checked soonest!). In my country the Vignale does not come with all that kit (no sunroof or B&O as standard) and so the price difference from Titanium (which normally offers the best VFM option) was very small. The fact that I wanted navigation made the difference negligible, as the price of Titanium plus Navigation was almost equal to the price of Vignale and Vignale has Navigation as standard plus a lot of more extras. I believe Ford's move to offer a Vignale edition is smart because there are a lot of customers who would pay a couple of thousand more to get a clearly 'richer' version - if you intend to keep the car for more than a couple of years, in the longterm it is not a bad investment if it makes you feel better every time you get into your car. And in any case, if you want to go a little more luxurius in a small car, Fiesta is currently the only choice. Otherwise, the car is ok on the outside and very very nice on the inside, I totally disagree with negative opinions about the central touchscreen, it really adds to cars functionality and is very well built. Room is not as good as in competition but it is enough and if do not normally carry adults in the back this becomes irrelevant. Built quality is good and reliability is at least not bad - japanese and korean cars are more reliable but the quality of materials is clearly inferior, design is dull and handling is very compromising, so I still prefer european and the Fiesta has been a reliable car for such standards. In addition, Ford pricing is quite reasonable - on average any extra in the Fiesta is at least 20% cheaper than in their german competitors. And to comment on some other comments, if I may, yes, at the same price of a Vignale you can buy an A1, but an A1 with a minimum kit and essentially 8-years old technology, thus actually you will not go for an A1, you will go for a Polo (at least until the new A1 arrives next year). Ibiza I think is the main competitor, if you like the spartan interior (not cheap but more simple) and you do not care that much about equipment (at same price Fiesta is better equipped) then Ibiza is a great choice and a roomier one.

Own one. Cannot complain. Yes, there are bits and pieces that could be improved but in overall it's extremely fun to drive.

Another excellent and unbiased review by Mat. If you consider buying a car you should most definately get its review by Mat. You cannot go wrong. I test drove the Fiesta among others and it is excactly as he describes it. Titanium is the edition you should go for if you decide this is the one for you. Helped me a lot in choosing mine, however not being the Fiesta mainly because of the actual limited back space and smaller trunk compared to competition but admired its handling and comfort.It was a tough choice but finally went for the Polo having more space at the back for two and marginally three adults,even with a sunroof as mine,and more boot space which is important for me, not to mention the DSG auto box which is the best in the class.Got it also with the electronic adjustable suspension which kind of makes up for Fiesta's excellent handling although still not a match.

I own one and it’s by far the best car I’ve had

This was superb, Mat. The car looks slightly better

It is soooo cute to have a fiesta! Lovely car forever! And it makes me happy when driving it! Always!!!

I think the old one looks better. Especially the rear end

I have the active model and it is brilliant for me and I can agree with the space in the back but I only have 2 people in the back occasionally on short distances

i like that you put your humor at your videos Mat hihi

From India here. I love the presentation so much I don't mind watching it knowing these models won't be released in India ever & many details are irrelevant to me. Just love the channel for its entertainment factor ☺️

Was looking for a car for University, thanks for all the tips, I finally found what I was looking for!😍😍😍

I have a MK6 58 Plate I love the headlights and it’s a 1.4 TDCI

Came here from SLS Black Series review. And I gotta say, I'm good with you Matt, me and a Ford Fiesta also.

I think i will be getting one of these when i grow up 😊

Camera man is back

i did my first driving lesson in this car. such a nice car

Looking forward to your review of the new ST.

This car looks really pretty as it always has.

I got an actual shock when you said avoid it, but then you said its only for the vignale

You got the Vignale edition here. The most luxurious Fiesta to date. Imagine installing massage seats in to one of these things.

best thing about this car is Mat's FIAT 126 in the r/h column of other vids to watch. This isn't a cheap car - thats a Vignale that Ford kindly provided - cost now @ £22k. Currently got an ST Line Fiesta on hire ( £17.5k ) and I can agree with all the issues Mat brings up here. The major issue I have with all these large touch screens is that we are predominantly right handed so trying to operate left handed whilst being jiggled about is a nightmare !

Stop making practical bigger cars . Sick of seeing small cars gettin larger these days. Let this be the option to have a small brilliant to drive little hot hatch. If u wanna find a practical car look somewhe else . Big car sacrifices everything!

Funny how the reviews these days downplay 1.1L engines. I have a Zetec and despite the lack of a turbocharger, I've had no issues pulling away from junctions or entering motorways/dual carriageways. Sure you can't speed away but let the car get up to speed and it's absolutely fine. Carriageways and motorways not a problem with 85Bhp. If you drive your car properly, you'll be fine. Major benefits of 1.1L engines include lower insurance costs, lower CO2 emissions, zero turbo lag and generally lower maintenance cost.

I've got the 1.5 TDCi 120bhp Vignale version, full extra, except the sunroof (I needed the extra headroom), winter package (I live in a warn country), full leather seats (warm country again) and 18" wheels (standard 17" are overkill) and it cost me 21k EUR or 18.3 GBP. I added BLIS, top stereo B&O, and the dealership gave me some extra gifts. I do a lot of km/miles and my average so far for 3k km or 1800 miles is 5.2l/100km or 54.3mpg. On the highway, if you won't go above 60mph, you get around 3l/100km or 94mpg. The engine is superb. You don't understand that it's diesel. Instead, you get a good push from the torque of the engine on all the rev range. For next year, Ford hopefully will replace the 1.5TDCi with the new 1.5EcoBlue which is around 15% more powerful and economic, but they changed the method of measuring the CO2 and you get around 91+gr CO2 rated car. Mine is rated at 89gr. The new engine will have 4 valves on each cylinder instead of 2 of the current, off center crankshaft, precision diesel injection and more psi at the diesel pump. Sync3 is very good system, but spotify is removed since January. You can use Android Auto which is what I reccomend. Another update that may come in the Vignale version will be the led headlights, which are not available currently, but current automatic headlights are superb. In general, the car is ridiculous fuel efficient, and needs service every 30k km or once a year as the dealership told me, but I'll change an oil filter and oil every 10k.

I just wanted to say, the first video I watched of this dude I almost thought it was satire or something... But now he may be my fav car dude.. Something about him man..

Are you going to make a separate video on the Fiesta ST?

I really love the new fords right now. I have test driven this new fiesta (basic model) and it still drives like a proper ford. Still sharp and nimble and great fun on the roads. I really like the looks of the new fords and I know a lot of you out there don’t like new ford design I am 99% sure it will grow on you like the mk2 mustang. As far as reliably my experience with past fords have been perfect. None of my fords have broken down and one of my current cars a el xr8 ute is still running fine on original engine and tranny with 196k on the clock. I don’t understand what people are talking about with fords reliablity

I have one and love it

As a Fiesta lover. I would buy it!

Next test will be the fiesta vs polo vs ibiza

0:18 Ford will smile again 😁

I see you are already doing a comparison with the Ibiza and the Polo. That auto parking bid gave it away.. :) Cheers mate!

I have the 1.1 version, and granted yeah it's a bit slow however it's perfectly fun for town driving and fuel economy has been great

I have a Ford Fiesta which is 8 years old and never broke down yet, is that good going ?

Almost as old as the Fiesta?! You don't look a day older than the Audi Quattro! Also, the new Fiesta looks a thousand times better than the old one and I like the fact that Ford are keeping their supermini actually small. Thank you for another fantastic review Mat!

the colour of the car is amazing!

Hello, can you talk a bit about buying older versions of cars when the new version comes out. What kind of a discount can be expected from a dealer?

I'm gonna wait for the ST.

Look at the smudges on that screen

I'm more interested in where Mat got his coat from, though looking at the parking demonstration, I'll be waiting for the Polo and Ibiza review, as similar as they might be.

I love your videos Mat

Got a 2019 version at the moment, I was actually surprised that the steering felt a little heavy at least compared to Seat Ateca and a 2018 Clio I have been using allot this year. And the instrument cluster is kind of strange seems to point more at your chest than your face, other than that though seems a decent car.

Step back... Remember when Fiesta was by far the best looking small car? Oh, good old 2008.

Beautiful colour 😋

My aspirational car!

Matt can you choose between polo and fiesta...?

I really don't understand the Vignale versions for the Fiesta or Focus. Realistically someone who buys an Audi A1 or A3 (the type of car I assume Ford is trying to compete with) is not going to buy a Ford. They have a good thing with the Fiesta and Focus being the UK top 2 most popular cars of 2017, they should maintain that and forget about chasing the big germans with 'luxury' versions of those cars. Personally, I think if they invested all that time and money into the other versions, they could have combated the practically issues with the cars, like the boot space and rear seat passenger comfort to bring it level with the Polo, but have the edge in driving experience to make it the all round better car. A lot of people will buy a Polo for more space rather than the Fiesta for fun driving.

Mat would you do a mokka x review? Awesome vids cheers.

Vignale reminds me a bit of the Vanden Plas Austins etc!

Avoid The Vignale It’s Just Too Expensive - 10:49

Fords new design language is definitely not to my taste, I’ve seen these new fiestas on the road and the front oval led lights are not to my liking. The old fiesta was a much better looker in my opinion.

I see a new Ibiza and Polo in this video... hopefully a comparison video coming soon!

You can get a raised floor - its an option on the options list. I got it myself.

plz review the A class again , this time with the camera man !!!

Man, the comments section on this one...comparing VW with Ford is like comparing apples to oranges, or Apples and Samsungs. They are similar products for people with different tastes: it's pointless to try and convince someone from the other camp that you are right. Is there anyone here who actually owned cars from both companies?

Nice video. Beautiful car.

Is the steering wheel too big?! Peugeot has a concept for you, Ford: i-cockpit! Great review, Matt!!!!

The Vignale is pointless. The idea of a Fiesta is supposed to be good value, and that version just isn't.

18" wheels in a Fiesta?!? Why, oh why? Or then again, why not 20", or 24"?

03:19 Robert Parker? Great album! Nice taste in music! Especially for driving.

Excellent review. I've changed my mind about Fiesta after watching this video. 😑

Matt is 42? Don't be silly, Matt doesn't look a day older than 40

Under 12k for a new fiesta 5 years ago. That’s now min 20k

I passed my test first time and managed to do reverse parallel manœuvrer in just 3 shifts, but now whenever I can I avoid any kind of reverse parking 😂 Even in small cars.

Can you please make a review on Hyundai i20 2019 variant?

Fiesta is now £16,640, an increase or £3500 in less than 3 years, and they wonder why no one buys new cars

3:52 That dash leather stitching is rubbish

I love how this looks. Sorry others don't like it. Everyone will love it with time. Hopefully they fixed the reliability on this and the upcoming focus, as those are really the only unreliable newer fords. You never see these in the US, or any small cars for the most part, it's mostly sedans, suvs, sports cars and trucks. Hopefully I see more of these on the road.

The gears are lovely in it.

2008 fiesta is the best model ever from fiesta! The quality materials inside and the exterior in front is amazing.

What is happening to Ford's design language?!

Robert Parker on the infotainment screen - Mat Watson a confirmed Synthwave listener.

I was looking for a Klingon chat room and discovered this and stayed and watched it all 👍

20% easier to shut the door? 😂😂

Just changed my car and the Fiesta was at the top of my initial shortlist. Right up to the point that I got to poke around one in the metal. Incredibly disappointing as there's far too many compromises that put it way behind rivals. Some are touched on here (the lack of space in both boot and rear seats is genuinely surprising considering what, say, a Honda Jazz brings to the table) but general build quality felt poor and, frankly, cheap. That touchscreen looks like something found on far cheaper rivals, the gloss black plastic was already scratched to hell on all three showroom cars and the door trims felt like they were from the 90's! For a car that's priced around the same as the VW Polo that's really not good enough (think there's around £400 difference between the Titanium recommended here and the equivalent SEL). It may well be much better to drive but the vast bulk of my mileage is motorways and town driving. I suspect I'm not alone in this and would far rather sacrifice a little dynamic ability for refinement. Such a shame as they were on the right track with this car but it feels like they're costing on the popularity of the model and know they don't have to pull out all the stops. Good enough will do (and, I'm sure, is better for the bottom line). In short if you're thinking of this car by all means go ahead and audition it but I'd urge you to have a look at what else is available before putting down the deposit.

Blue Wave is my favorite, but Fiesta is not sale in my country (Japan) in the first place...

7:24 His Voice! 😂😂

Rear of the old car looked far better. This one looks like it has gained far too much weight.

I feel like the fiesta is one of the only 'small cars' that's actually small

Hodies look great on you!! You should wear them more often!

6:39 Shots fired 💥💥💥 😂😂😂

£21,000 for a posh fiesta or a well equipped Golf? There can surely only be one answer.

Test the auto - most popular transmission choice in Oz

7:00 *BANGIN' & OLUFSEN* 😂

I bought my Fiesta Titanium from Carwow and I got a cracking deal.