Ford Fiesta Zetec S

1. Ford Fiesta Zetec S
2. The engine is just 1 liter in size and has three cylinders, but it improves the performance of the four-pot 1.6 liter Zetec S that this model replaces thanks to the turbocharger. Its outputs 123bhp and £ 125 ft are up 5bhp and £ 13 ft, resulting in a 0-62 time of less than 9.4sec and a maximum speed of 122 mph higher. This is all combined with small tax band getting emissions 99g / km of CO2 and 65.7mpg supported, although we'll get back to that in a minute ...
   
   
   Standard equipment includes a thin, Fiesta ST-aping bodykit, air conditioning and MyKey. The latter is aimed at parents whose children will borrow the car, and allows items such as top speed, stereo volume and ESP deactivation to control when the car is started with a particular key.
   
   
   The price of the new Ford Fiesta ST - our hot hatch of medium size of choice - it seems incredible value next to this 1.0 EcoBoost, starting at £ 16 995 (only £ 1,600 more) with a turbocharged 1.6-liter 179bhp and 6.9sec 0 time -62. It is located four upper echelons with 137g / km of CO2 emissions and will command higher insurance premiums, sitting 15 groups over the EcoBoost, in insurance group 30. The latter is likely to make 1.0 more palatable for young buyers.
   
   
   Looking for a machine? Now there is the possibility of new dual clutch Powershift Ford - even if it is much slower, because of his state of 98bhp slightly less powerful song. The lack of steering wheel paddles hints at the lack of change in demand sports, and although it is quick off the mark offers little in terms of driver involvement. Which is a shame when the frame of the Fiesta is so playful.
   
   
   specifications
   
   
   3 cyl in-line engine, 999cc, turbo
   Maximum power 123bhp @ 6000rpm
   Max £ 125 ft torque @ 1400-4500rpm
   0-60 9.4sec (required 0-62)
   122 mph top speed (required)