2011 Ford Fiesta: A Subcompact with Style and Spunk

What’s New:

The European-designed Fiesta returns to the American market, after first making its debut in 1978 at the height of the oil crisis, when gas was at a premium. This time around the 2011 Fiesta returns as a sturdy, well-built, funky-looking subcompact sedan and hatchback, with an estimated 38 mpg on the highway, according to fueleconomy.gov.

Must Have Goodies:

For the U. S. market, the Fiesta is available in four trim packages: S, SE, SEL and SES. Unlike many subcompacts, this one offers a number of premium features usually reserved for more expensive vehicles: keyless entry and a push-button engine starter.

Additionally, the Fiesta features Ford’s exclusive capless fuel-filler door, leather seats, heated front seat cushions (not the back), heated exterior mirrors, integrated blind spot mirrors and a power-operated sunroof.

And, for the techies, the Fiesta offers MP3 capability, an audio input jack for the USB and a voice-activated SYNC system, helping to keep driver’s eyes on the road when making calls or sending (or receiving) text.

Furthermore, the Fiesta can be customized with a number of unique packages. There is an Interior Accessory Package or a Metallic Accessory Package that includes lighted (or metallic) front-door sill plates and a lighted (or metallic) automatic gear-shift. Oh and we can’t forget the Tattoo Graphic Package which is also available.