That engine/transmission combination is good for 39.8 MPG (US) in the European cycle (expect a combined MPG figure in the mid 30s when it gets run through the EPA) and will hit 60 MPH from rest in 9.9 seconds, continuing on to a top speed of 120 MPH.
Second to the styling, the best thing about the Fiesta's is the way it drives. Automakers generally soften their cars' suspensions for the US market, but I'm hoping Ford will leave the Fiesta alone -- it's a great little handler, lots of fun to drive, and the ride is comfortable enough for American tastes. The Fiesta I drove had a 118 horsepower 1.6 liter engine with a 5-speed stick, which was pleasantly zippy, albeit a bit noisy and coarse. Hopefully Ford can certify this engine for US emissions rather than substituting something else.
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