Ford Fiesta Sedan (2010-2019)

There is a bit of contradiction in Fiesta sedan’s overall appeal – while it looks absolutely smashing on the outside, things are not as attractive and timeless on the inside. The dashboard looks a bit cluttered and dated in today’s day and age, which might be a turn off for many.

While the three-spoke steering wheel and pod-like instrument console do look sporty, the layout of the meters looks very simple. The center console looks cluttered and dated, with a slanting layout for the buttons of 2-DIN audio system and a small monotone MID screen positioned at the top center of the dashboard. However, the butterfly inspired layout for the center console with music system and AC vents with mixed silver and piano black finish looks distinctive.

Another issue with the Fiesta sedan is its space – while it looks quite big on the outside, the inside cabin isn’t too spacious to begin with. The legroom at the rear is cramped, and the high window-line makes the cabin feel a bit claustrophobic. Despite its age, the Fiesta sedan is well equipped with some basics like push-button start with keyless entry, height adjustable driver’s seat, tilt adjustable steering, automatic climate control, 6-speaker 2-DIN audio system with Bluetooth and Ford’s SYNC system, leather upholstery and automatic climate control.

The Philippine-spec Fiesta sedan, to be honest, is in existence now for quite a long time, as the all-new generation model which has succeeded it is already available in some of the global markets. However, one can’t deny the fact that it still remains one of the sportiest cars to look at.

At the front, the Fiesta sedan sports an Aston Martin-inspired hexagonal grille with chrome slats in the middle. Lifted off from its hatchback version, the headlamps are curvy and are slightly sweptback, which add some aggressiveness to the frontal view of the car.

Ford has stretched the wheelbase and stance of the Fiesta platform for the sedan version, due to which the Fiesta sedan gets a very aerodynamic and forward pouncing stance. The side profile gets a very prominent character line, in an upswept form from the front fender to the rear tail lamp. The only grouse here happens to be the boring design for the multi-spoke alloy wheels.

At the rear, the Fiesta sedan comes with a stubby boot with large curvy tail lamps and a nice thin chrome garnish between them. The high mounting bay for the boot makes the car look sporty and chubby at the rear.

All the shortcomings of the Fiesta sedan vanish out completely as soon as you sit on the driver’s seat, for the Fiesta sedan has got spot- on ergonomics and fantastic driving dynamics. The car is blessed with Macpherson struts with stabilizer at the front and a twisted beam at the rear, which are set on a stiffer side, thus giving it precise stability and pliancy on the roads.

Unlike the hatchback version which gets two engine options, the Fiesta sedan does with only the 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, and misses out on the fantastic Ecoboost engine. Available with both 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic gearbox options, the 1.5- litre petrol motor belts out a maximum power output of 112 PS and a peak torque of 140 Nm.

All the shortcomings of the Fiesta sedan vanish out completely as soon as you sit on the driver’s seat, for the Fiesta sedan has got spot on ergonomics and fantastic driving dynamics. The car is blessed with Macpherson struts with stabilizer at the front and a twisted beam at the rear, which are set on a stiffer side, thus giving it precise stability and pliancy on the roads.

The Fiesta sedan covers up all the basic safety features, such as dual front airbags, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Program, Hill Launch Assist, keyless entry, and reverse parking sensors.

When it comes to modernity and novelty factor, the Fiesta sedan loses out a number of brownie points, for the fact that it lacks the freshness in its cabin and a number of contemporary features like a touchscreen infotainment system. However, the car is an absolute delight to look at and is an even bigger delight to drive in any kind of condition.