Ford unveils Fiesta Zetec S 'Celebration' in UK Model

Ford unveils Fiesta Zetec S Celebration in UK ModelPicture Of Zetec S Cars Celebration editionFord keeps throwing fiestas in honor of the Fiesta. It started back in March with the release of the yellow, checkered-flag-roofed Fiesta Zetec S Cars Anniversary edition. That 400-car limited run apparently went over well, so Ford's doing it again with the Fiesta Zetec S Cars Celebration edition. Again, it's limited to 400 cars, and yes, it receives the flag roof, leather seats, black mirrors and accents, sport appearance, 16" wheels, and 100 PS (98.6 HP) 1.6L four good for 43.5 mpg (Imperial) in the combined cycle (that's 36 mpg US, if you were wondering)....

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Ford bites MINI's flavour with UK model

Ford bites MINI's flavour with UK modelPicture Of Zetec S Cars AnniversarySo, the Brits have made the Ford Fiesta a force on the sales charts for 30 years, and to celebrate, Ford's cooked up a loaded Zetec S Cars "Anniversary" edition. The limited run of 400 cars is equipped with a 100-horsepower 1.6L Zetec, radian yellow paint, black mirrors, and some creature comforts like leather, A/C, and an MP3-ready auxiliary input jack. The icing on the cake, however, is the rooftop checkered chequered flag decal. Serious...

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Ford Fiesta Zetec S Anniversary Edition New Car Road Test End Part

Ford Fiesta Zetec S Anniversary Edition New Car Road Test End PartPicture Of Zetec S Cars AnniversaryThe driving position is fairly good, with light pedals and a height adjustable driver's seat. The way that Ford have raised the gearlever onto a pedestal places it quickly to hand. On a practical note, the seats are easy to fold down, those integrated rear headrests making the operation simplicity itself. Where the Fiesta falls down is in the lack of clever cubbyholes and the singular lack of any cup holders. Grab a takeout from KFC and you'd better get used to the Colonel's Hot Wings tasting of Fanta.Picture Of Zetec S Cars AnniversaryIf news...

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Ford Fiesta Zetec S Anniversary Edition New Car Road Test Part 4

Ford Fiesta Zetec S Anniversary Edition New Car Road Test Part 4Picture Of Zetec S Cars AnniversaryWhere the Fiesta really scores is in the handling stakes. Its road manners have been elevated to a position to challenge any existing supermini, whilst its ride and refinement is comparable with the class best - cars like the Renault Clio and Volkswagen Polo. The steering was obviously engineered by somebody who understands the needs of keen drivers, being nicely weighted and rich in feedback without becoming a wearing distraction. The seats are a different matter altogether, lacking lateral support at the sort of cornering speeds the excellent...

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Ford Fiesta Zetec S Anniversary Edition New Car Road Test Part 3

Ford Fiesta Zetec S Anniversary Edition New Car Road Test Part 3Picture Of Zetec S Cars Anniversary"Equipment levels are particularly generous"The asking price for all this is £12,595 which, according to Ford, gives the Fiesta Zetec S Cars Anniversary edition some £1,400 of free equipment. The yellow bodywork won't be to everyone's taste but that price tag and the fact that only 400 of these special Fiesta models will be available should prove a strong draw.Picture Of Zetec S Cars AnniversaryThough the standard Fiesta Zetec S Cars is available with a choice of petrol and diesel powerplants, Ford is only offering the Zetec S Cars Anniversary...

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Ford Fiesta Zetec S Anniversary Edition New Car Road Test Part 2

Ford Fiesta Zetec S Anniversary Edition New Car Road Test Part 2Picture Of Zetec S Cars AnniversaryThere's no doubt that the Ford Fiesta has come a long way over the years and the Zetec S Cars Anniversary edition is a good indicator of where it's at right now. You won't find these models hard to spot as the unique and rather vivid Radian Yellow paintwork is topped off with a full chequered-flag roof decal. It's that other throwback to motoring days past, BMW's new MINI, that has helped re-popularised the personalisation of small cars with exterior graphics and the current Fiesta is one of a number of rival models to get in on the act. The range-topping...

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