At just 1.0L, Ford’s all-new engine is the smallest for sale in Canada, and at about 11 inches, it will fit into a piece of luggage – really!
It’s available only on the Fiesta, which was all-new last year, so, same interior and exterior styling, and new Aston Martin inspired grille.
* this 1.0L engine is available only in manual.
Interesting huh. I’m fine with that, but considering 80% of Fiesta buyers choose automatic transmissions, hmmm. Certainly though, it helps with its excellent fuel economy, which is the purpose of this engine – gas powered that’s fun to drive, while still achieving a low rating.
Read my full review on Autonet.
My driving partner for this test was Jeremy Sinek… Mega Test Team, UNITE.
I’ve tested more cars with him than anyone else, and it’s a good match because we are opposites.
At 1.7 years of auto journalism, I’m still the new kid, and at 40 years, he’s a veteran. He’s into hyper-miling, whereupon I “drive like a pig” (I actually got that line in the paper ha.)
Read his review here, that’s me he’s talking about, 9th paragraph.
Best part of the test was the track.
I hurled the little guy around, and there was even some clapping after one particular hairpin.
(photo: Jeremy Sinek)
I’m nothing special behind the wheel, but as I’ve said before in video, I have great enthusiasm, and the appropriate amount of aggression.
My new skills were thanks to my trainers.
Left is Paul Caravello, and right is Daniel Bois, welcome to my blog guys!
How’s this for a closing-post shot?
Add the 1.0 L engine, the “SE Manual EcoBoost Package”, for $1,295
