2011 Ford Fiesta Preview article - GreenHybrid

GreenHybrid Editors · #1 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 02:43 PM

Hey guys,

The point is fuel-efficiency, right? Whether it's a Prius or a Fiesta, the job is getting done. The latter is much more modest, and the price reflects it; it also runs only on fuel.

What are your feelings on an efficient non-hybrid? Are you driving a hybrid for its environmental impact alone? It is sometimes hard to argue the value of saving money on gasoline when the Prius costs so much more than a Fiesta. Is there an "image" attached to even eco-conscious vehicles? Is the Fiesta unappealing simply because it isn't "cool"? Would you consider getting one?

Check out all the articles on the homepage, including the one on the upcoming Fiesta!

There are an alarming number of threads on Ford's involvement in the hybrid and fuel-efficient automobile market. Check them out!

Red · #2 (**permalink**) 10-15-2009, 08:27 AM

I got to inspect/drive the 2011 Fiesta at the Ford Regional Office North of Atlanta on Tuesday. What a great vehicle. Roomy enough for 4 adults and tons of fun to drive, especially with a manual transmission. Way Cool.

Frodo · #3 (**permalink**) 10-24-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenHybrid Editors

Hey guys,

The point is fuel-efficiency, right? Whether it's a Prius or a Fiesta, the job is getting done. The latter is much more modest, and the price reflects it; it also runs only on fuel.

What are your feelings on an efficient non-hybrid? Are you driving a hybrid for its environmental impact alone? It is sometimes hard to argue the value of saving money on gasoline when the Prius costs so much more than a Fiesta. Is there an "image" attached to even eco-conscious vehicles? Is the Fiesta unappealing simply because it isn't "cool"? Would you consider getting one?

Check out all the articles on the homepage, including the one on the upcoming Fiesta!

There are an alarming number of threads on Ford's involvement in the hybrid and fuel-efficient automobile market. Check them out!

It's not about JUST FE - if it were, a 50cc motorbike would suffice, or for that matter a 500CC twin in a 2-seat roller-skate on wheels.

Schlepping more than 2 people in anything resembling comfort wastes lots of fuel with a conventional drivetrain. Cars like the Fiesta are not as much of a rolling penalty box as small cars 'back in the day', but it's still relatively noisy and rough-riding. With today's technology, a hybrid power train is the most effective way of having a reasonable combination of room, performance and FE.

HybridGuru · #4 (**permalink**) 11-11-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Frodo

With today's technology, a hybrid power train is the most effective way of having a reasonable combination of room, performance and FE.

True, I totally agree with you..

Regards,
H Gro..