The Fiesta goes HYBRID! 🌱(Is it any good?)
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Күн бұрынThanks to Ford UK for letting me charge around (forgive the pun!) in this car for a week, and making this video possible. If you found the video useful, please let me know in the comments below!
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@JBCTR 3 жыл бұрын
This new engine really surprised me, and I actually quite like it. What do you think of the colour though? 🤔
@paulglastra1 3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to an honest review of this, especially the hybrid part. It has been for sale for some time now but this has not gotten the attention it deserves. I believe belgium has the 155bhp hybrid version, holland does not. Like the colour but i'd still prefer magnetic grey over this.
@heliumfreak5364 3 жыл бұрын
Looks similar to the silver fox colour they had on the mk8 St's, maybe a little more blue tint. Looks good.
@dragbag1616 3 жыл бұрын
Looks great, I didn't like silver fox in the flesh, so went with the red instead, but if this colour were an option I'd have specced it on my ST for sure.
@Andy-2022 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a silver fox, paint mismatch aside it’s the best colour on the ST. It makes the car look like a hot hatch. The rest of the colours just blend in imho
@jennydonne8946 3 жыл бұрын
Bloody awful colour. I had the titanium and had it in chrome blue which I liked in the end, I originally wanted deep impact blue but when I went to order my lease car, ford dropped deep impact blue. I actually ended up liking chrome blue. Mine was the 100hp ecoboost. I like the sound of 155hp ecoboost.
@soots-stayingoutofthespotl5495 2 жыл бұрын
This review features the 155bhp version in case anyone else was wondering about that (and doesn't want to spend 10 minutes looking for clarification like I had to).
@amrazing33 4 ай бұрын
155? I thought this was the 125? From what I understand, Fiesta's 1.0L EcoBoost Hybrid was never tuned to Focus' 1.0L EcoBoost Hybrid level; even the Focus only had 155 on the Powershift variant, the manual one had the 125.
@rajpopat3384 Ай бұрын
@@amrazing33fiesta do come in 155 BHP But not sure 🤔 your test drive was 155 ?
@amrazing33 Ай бұрын
@@rajpopat3384 after further research, I think they just lower the power output over time 🫤
@jonathanleach3914 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 125 bhp MHEV fiesta ST Line X. Very pleased with it. Very comfortable and much more torquey than my previous non hybrid fiesta 125.
@simonproctor7896 3 жыл бұрын
What sort of mpg would you say you average?
@Danimaz3211996 Ай бұрын
Hi random question my my cousin has a hybrid Hyundai and when he lets off the revs the rev gauge then goes backwards and goes into almost like a secondary rev gauge it's something I don't like do these fiestas have this ( which shouts I'm green ) or do they just have a normal rpm guage like a petrol car , like on my cousins car the top of the rev gauge is like 0rpm then the left have drops into like hybrid mode I just don't like it , I wanted to get one of these fiestas but I don't want in anyway to know it's a hybrid really , I wanted to just get the normal petrol version , but all I've heard is they all have wet belts and are shit engines
@patricknl7845 3 жыл бұрын
We also bought the Puma titanium x first edition with the 125hp mild hybrid engine. We had the same 125 hp ecoboost engine in our fiesta and our focus without mild hybrid and you can really feel that that little 48 volt battery gives it some extra punch.
@thecommentator6694 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe they don't shout about it being a hybrid too much because they know it's not _really_ that 'hybrid' ;) Great video as usual, looking forward to new content and hopefully your new car once you've managed to find something!
@julieedwards8759 Жыл бұрын
Finally I have found a review that talks about the drop in power when you take your foot off the accelerator pedal! I keep saying it feels like the car is breaking by itself 😳 thanks for highlighting this 👍 I will keep the car in normal mode from now on. Loving this car!
@JoeGrimmett Жыл бұрын
Agree, I feel validated knowing someone else agrees 😂
@tonynewcombe9075 3 ай бұрын
Shame he didn’t use two hands on the steering wheel until two thirds the way through the video , one hand driving through traffic not good 😮.
@dannybanyard5052 3 жыл бұрын
If you were in your mid 50s now you would love the sound of the grunty 3cyl. Lol I do 😜
@Leo-rm3gt 3 жыл бұрын
One hell of a JB CTR quality video, can't wait to see what your next car is. I really do like the colour of the car, would prefer it as a 3-door however, good to know what the hybrid is actually like!
@JBCTR 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Leo 😎
@r1273m 5 ай бұрын
I just picked up my 125 BHP version today, three years old in Magnetic Grey. Enjoyed your review and look forward to getting to know this car. Traded in my old 20 year old Focus.
@davidtaylor8304 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with your final comment of the 'Regen' braking effect. We had it disconnected on our 6 month old fork-lift truck as smooth progress was almost impossible. A total absence of performance numbers spoilt the video for me. 'A bit more power' tells' nothing.
@rickylinning8598 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your video about the Fiesta mild hybrid. After watching this video I went and ordered a fiesta ST line X edition. With the B&O sound system!! Hopefully get it in December, Can’t wait!!
@JBCTR 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds great! Hopefully you have the car now! Enjoy!
@athollmcnicoll256 3 жыл бұрын
I'll stick to my Fiesta Active 1 ltr though you have shown me how to deselect it from Sport mode which having driven it a year plus I never could find, so thanks for that - now I'll go and save me some fuel.
@jamesocallaghan4807 3 жыл бұрын
Great video as always JB 👍🏻
@JBCTR 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers James!
@Blitz_g 2 жыл бұрын
Iv had one of these for a month now, can agree with the battery charge thing slowing you down it's annoying, sports mode however you can definitely feel the difference
@MultiStevie1234 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video eased my mind just ordered one.
@JBCTR 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was of use 😎 enjoy the new car!
@rabmc 3 жыл бұрын
I remember I had a black J reg Fiesta Rs Turbo, green stripe along the car! Around 20 odd yrs ago now but feels like yesterday, oh how the world has changed.
@pirreli5 10 ай бұрын
i officially retired today, remember back in the day owning a ford Mexico, green with black livery, on the motorway doing a ton with ease, i saw one just recently going for 65k,,, how these years have whizzed by, i ordered a diamond white 125 hybrid today:)
@xz4ct801 2 жыл бұрын
Got this car as a rental now for 2 weeks and I like it alot, drives very good (I am an inexperienced driver just got my license a year ago) now I only got one problem. Once coming up to a roundabout it shut itself off and wouldn't turn on again at all like seriously stuck, not even start stop button would work and disengaging the gear and re-engage didn't do anything so I just sat there for good 3 minutes with my hazard lights on blocking the traffic until - it somehow turned on again without any input and accelerating to 4000 rpm until I pressed the gas pedal myself and it worked normally ever since. Very weird, what I'm guessing is it was a rainy day and there was some shortage that did this. No clue why but until then I actually considered getting this as my first daily but now I kind of want to get an older car with less tech and more turning the key to turn it off and on because I don't need that stuckage... the more tech the more bugs.
@SuperPokekami 3 жыл бұрын
Ive got a vignale and I'm upgrading to st line, is the new one a hybrid or are both hybrids?
@robsaville7310 3 жыл бұрын
Hi. I've got one of these. Does anyone know why the dashboard symbol of the foot and pedal is sometimes blue and sometimes white. Thanks.
@wendyjones1290 2 жыл бұрын
Had a quick look at this old ad for the fiesta as hopefully I will be able to have motorbililty car, and as I have always loved the fiesta,had 2 I wanted to know a bit more about them as I haven't owned a car for a while. And watching this even though it was an old vid I have fallen in love all over again.and and can't wait to see if I get the alliance that gets me mobile again. Fingers crossed
@AndrewJosephActor 3 жыл бұрын
I’m picking up my 2020 3 door Ford Fiesta hybrid 125 x edition today. Think I’ll do a video
@pawballer1964 3 жыл бұрын
Does the 140 hp non hybrid fiesta have the different drive modes?
@patrickspapens5497 3 жыл бұрын
I've driven the active X as a rental a while ago which made me buy the ST-Line X and i really like the better seats and stiffer setup of the st-line. And even though it's a 1.0 liter three cilinder turbocharged the engine is pretty good, ive driven it for 1000km amd average about 5 liters per 100km. And that's in Switzerland in the mountains. I can only imagine how much more efficient it will be on a more flat terrain
@Gunzberg 3 жыл бұрын
Ich habe über 105 TK einen Schnitt von 5,1l beim 125PSer (ohne Hybrid)
@patrickspapens5497 3 жыл бұрын
@@Gunzberg das ist sehr sparsam! Ich habe jetzt 3800 km auf dem Kilometerzähler und einen durchschnittlichen Verbrauch von 5,2 l pro 100 km. aber ich habe den Sportmodus ziemlich regelmäßig in den Bergen an 🙃
@Gunzberg 3 жыл бұрын
@@patrickspapens5497 Ich fahre ca. 80% Stadt und Landstraße und bin halt selbst erstaunt wie sparsam der FoFi ist. Hügel gibts in BaWü schon aber keine Berge :D
@jamescheevers3192 3 жыл бұрын
Great little review
@macpdm 3 жыл бұрын
I think the engine sounds lovely and it’s refined & smooth too. Well mine is anyway
@SandStormPower 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a V6 Not sure if is artificial. But is pleasing, sporty and isn't intrusive when we simply wanna ride comfortably
@antoniosamfilochios1329 3 жыл бұрын
I am an owner of this car since last week and I can say that you are spot on, regarding sport mode it causes more slower coasting when you stop throttling but you get faster and sharper acceleration with higher torque when you hit the pedal, regarding turns, you just get in with the right speed before the turn and then accelerate!
@MicheleNardovideos 3 жыл бұрын
me too, since last week.. love this car ahah really do
@astragreen 2 жыл бұрын
I suppose it takes a few times to get it wrong to get it right next time!..
@cinematographytrev 4 ай бұрын
Bought a three year old Mhev and love it but the gear box feels a bit clunky to me and not smooth, but I’m not sure if this is a characteristic of the car. Does anyone know .
@joaosoares3719 3 жыл бұрын
Constructive criticism here: the electric part of the powertrain is called a motor, not an engine (2:58) - engines are by definition internal combustion units. Also, those jeans look absolutely ridiculous, mate. Other than that, solid review👍 Subbed.
@ads3453 2 жыл бұрын
Yep skinny jeans have aways made blokes look ridiculous for some reason people up north never got the memo though
@MePeterNicholls 3 жыл бұрын
That is an interesting exhaust sound
@Wriggs74 3 жыл бұрын
Ooooo look at me 🤣 I came here because I'm after one of these.
@michelvankan9948 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome colour.
@andrewmaple9863 Жыл бұрын
Would you run it on hi then ?
@lifeisastruggle5517 3 жыл бұрын
i drove the ST-line 155hp and the ST oh my God what an Amazing car
@Flight231 3 жыл бұрын
Some engine figures please. Bhp/Torque/MPG/quietness?
@davidfern1123 3 жыл бұрын
Literally just bought one of these. Originally had a MK8 140 stline, swapped to an ST3 last year and swapping over to the 125 hybrid now.
@Otherdave008 3 жыл бұрын
How is it? as much as I would go electric, I feel like there market isn't great atm still, I have a Focus ST3, myself. How do you compare?
@davidfern1123 3 жыл бұрын
@@Otherdave008 had it for a couple of weeks now and done around 500 miles. Overall a lot quieter than the ST3, and is not quite as quick to get to 60. I'd say it feels very similar to my old 140bhp st line. I have to check my speed often as it really doesn't make much sound when you're going around 60/70. Getting 47 mpg which is nicer than the 35 I was getting in the ST3. Overall, not quite as fun of a car but economically good and still a quality motor.
@webman2175 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting way forward to go green
@the_retired_mechanic 3 жыл бұрын
The hybrid battery is 48v and is under the drivers seat. It powers a large alternator/starter that is belt driven to the engine. Stores regeneration voltage and supply power to engine during turbo lag.
@SandStormPower 3 жыл бұрын
That's why I love this system No turbo lag for me is a blessing. I can finally drive a turbo car like a N/A one. Yes, I've bought my ST-Line 2 days ago. And is surprisingly economic! Been driving it normally, avoiding to go over 4k rpm. But did City, highway... My other car is a MK6 fiesta, petrol, extremely reliable. Also had a puma 1.7 vct which I sold... And stored, an 1.4 Ghia Ford orion from 1987
@mickyb.8014 Жыл бұрын
@@SandStormPower1.4 from 87'... I like your style.
@GenerationRecords 3 жыл бұрын
I've got the 125bhp hybrid in my new Puma, have to say I'm very impressed with it
@joaosoares3719 3 жыл бұрын
You'd be even more impressed with the 155bhp.
@nan0ne 3 жыл бұрын
@@joaosoares3719 you'd be even more impressed with the 1.5 200hp, and even more if you get a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
@mickyb.8014 Жыл бұрын
@@nan0nethe sr71 costs a tad more though... And the 0-60 is only marginally better, not worth the extra money... Gotta say, i love my fiesta1.0 hybrid(ish) car, its a little pocket rocket and well smooth and luxurious enough for me..
@larrylong9367 2 жыл бұрын
I Love that color. I call it the 'Almost White' Blue. I also Like the 'Almost White' Silver. Pastel Colors are terrific ... I wish Tesla would do those colors ...
@mx19idlewilder Жыл бұрын
I have to say I thought about Fiesta ST-Line with 125hp EB mHEV ever since i've driven the Puma with this engine and found it to be a fantastic engine. Better than standard 1.0 EB, due to electric engine's additional torque in lower part of the torque curve. I didn't observed mentioned problems in 'sport' mode in Puma (Titanium, not ST-L). Maybe the option of regen affected this behaviour? Personally I think it's a perfect engine for such a small car - you can work it hard on public roads, response of throttle is sport mode is great, there's decent ooomph, sound is also the best 1.0l engine I heard. And it's the first start/stop that I found usefull and let's say - invisible. Only con are vibrations below 1,6~1,7k rpm. I'd love to drive it. I think Fiest ST-Line with mHEV EB have to be a riot, really!
@johnpardo4695 3 жыл бұрын
I have a day to day car and have fun, it's the ST. LOL
@loyalbear3954 3 жыл бұрын
Think there is about a £60 PM difference on PCP between the ST line X 155 (this car) and an ST-3..... food for thought..... 155 is more than adequate for most people tho :).... nice vid btw
@Vee2711 3 жыл бұрын
Picking up the 2.0 Ecoboost Focus ST on Saturday. Smiles Per Gallon only 😂👍
@Otherdave008 3 жыл бұрын
How is it? I have a 2016 Focus St-3 estate, better than I expected :)
@Vee2711 3 жыл бұрын
@@Otherdave008 just got it today, had to wait a little. It’s really fun so far!
@Otherdave008 3 жыл бұрын
@@Vee2711 Hope it works out well.
@Vee2711 3 жыл бұрын
@@Otherdave008 thanks mate, same to you. Have a nice Christmas
@TheDutchGuy110 3 жыл бұрын
@@Otherdave008 got that one aswell 2016 to, what color do you have?
@carlbrand781 5 ай бұрын
MPG ??? Vs normal engine?
@JoeGrimmett Жыл бұрын
Completely agree about the regen braking - it’s horrible. Even in normal mode (not sport)
@stuartrich4574 9 ай бұрын
Good review
@danielleroux6490 3 жыл бұрын
Really wish Ford US brings the Fiesta or Focus hatch back to the American market with 6 spd manual of course
@tomkendall5320 3 жыл бұрын
Just the video I’ve been looking for! Looking for next car to replace my Giulietta. What hp version is this Fiesta St-Line?
@JBCTR 3 жыл бұрын
This is the 155hp version
@DaveDVideoMaker 3 жыл бұрын
Only offered with a manual transmission. Only the non hybrid 125hp comes with an automatic transmission.
@LorenzoClara97 3 жыл бұрын
Hope they will do the st 1.5 + Hybrid. Much less tax here in italy
@24bellers20 2 жыл бұрын
I borrowed one. It did 4 mpg less than my 2017 st line. Also felt sloppier. Do a battery one Ford!
@JBCTR 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't think it felt sloppier but the mpg wasn't brilliant...
@duratorque 3 жыл бұрын
Good review. I am not sure a real hybrid is much better. It becomes a lot heavier with lot of batteries. Also, the power still come from the engine. Even though it can drive with battery power, the energy still comes from the engine burning fuel. This system stores the energy from regen braking and then output the power when you accelerate saving engine power.
@dannygernaat9961 3 жыл бұрын
I love the mhev,the car is so fcking smooth
@philhill7973 3 жыл бұрын
What’s your new car ?
@CiCiChan888 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your review. I am thinking to buy a Ford Fiesta hybrid car
@JBCTR 2 жыл бұрын
Good shout! The Fiesta platform is really brilliant.
@michaelpaul873 10 ай бұрын
I have a Vignale Edtion and it’s absolutely brilliant it’s nice to drive mega reliable and the best thing about it is that it is chain driven and it doesn’t have the dreaded wet belt
@rajpopat3384 4 ай бұрын
When did ford start chain driven ? It will really help as I am looking to buy now …
@michaelpaul873 4 ай бұрын
All hybrid fiestas are chain driven Ford changed to timing chains in early 2020 I would advice you stay clear of the wet belt model at all costs
@liamcallum 3 жыл бұрын
You no you want the ST edition 👍
@triovlammeno 3 жыл бұрын
Where you got it wrong is that the 48V battery is underneath the driver's seat, for right hand drive cars
@JeanV1986 3 жыл бұрын
I didn't hear which version of the hybrid it is, 125 or 155 hp?
@JBCTR 3 жыл бұрын
It’s the 155hp
@jacquelineharrington7013 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou very interesting I know nothing about hybrids Do they come in automatics Or is that a silly question ? My husband is 73. And needs a easy car to drive.
@JBCTR Жыл бұрын
Yes! In fact most hybrids are automatic.
@kevinmills5293 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had a Puma mild hybrid with the 155hp engine for about 4 months now and I still can’t get used to the hit and miss nature of the regen braking.
@JBCTR 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it wasn’t just me. I found the regen braking fine in normal mode. It’s just sport mode that I found it very difficult to judge
@chips1889 3 жыл бұрын
But you said it did run on electric power at under 15 mph. What about the boot and a spare wheel?
@SandStormPower 3 жыл бұрын
Mine have a spare wheel. The boot is the same size. Unlike the mild hybrid hyundai i20, this car battery is under the driver seat
@Chappers.Gaming 3 жыл бұрын
Wonder when they will do a ST engine like this? Maybe more refined then this sport mode...
@astragreen 2 жыл бұрын
These small 3 cylinder engines souped up with turbo power are obvious going on to fail its a fact you can't have your cake an eat it. Get rid as soon as the warranty is up, better still don't buy one in the first place!..
@Chappers.Gaming 2 жыл бұрын
@@astragreen it's that or the I20N I think that car is pretty good
@d4tjr165 2 жыл бұрын
I’m looking at the new st line vignale but I refuse to keep it longer than 3 years then engines sent going to last for ever
@borisdemelo 3 жыл бұрын
This is NOT a hybrid. It’s a mild hybrid (MHEV). These are 2 different things. Hybrid: Like the Prius and other Toyota hybrids can move the car on solely electric power at low speeds and use the ICE for more power. Mild Hybrid: Basically a stop-start system with a stronger starter motor with a 48V battery that allows you to start the engine faster, and charge the battery while braking (but not as much as a regular hybrid). I honestly find mild hybrids a cheap marketing trick meant to artificially increase manufacturers’ “electrified” sales numbers since most people don’t know the difference between hybrids and mild hybrids.
@DaveDVideoMaker 3 жыл бұрын
And plus, you can have the mild hybrid with a manual gearbox. On a normal hybrid, is an automatic gearbox the only option?
@neilbowness6074 3 жыл бұрын
It’s not a hybrid it’s a mild hybrid.........so it’s still a hybrid just a different hybrid, so it’s a hybrid............
@borisdemelo 3 жыл бұрын
@@neilbowness6074 I’m only calling it that because it’s the industry accepted terminology and I had to use it to explain the difference. From the description I’ve given, you can see that it’s just a better stop-start system. And even if I agreed with the terminology, I still think it’s an important distinction for a car review, to say what kind of hybrid it is. The reviewer in this video seemed to be surprised that it wouldn’t operate in EV mode at all, which is impossible in a mild hybrid.
@borisdemelo 3 жыл бұрын
@@DaveDVideoMaker yeah, that’s right, a manual gearbox is only possible with mild hybrids because it’s always using the engine to move. With a hybrid, manufacturers won’t offer a manual because a driver may not know how to manage gear changes in the transition between electric and hybrid mode. Toyota hybrids for example, don’t even have a normal transmission with individual gears; they use a planetary gear set, which is simpler than a conventional transmission and more reliable (but they just call it a CVT since that’s how the resulting drive feels).
@DaveDVideoMaker 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly. The Ford Puma mostly has a manual transmission, but its automatic transmission doesn’t have the MHEV tech.
@triv7252 3 жыл бұрын
I liked how the Fiesta drives but hate the 1.0 ecoboost engine and the one I had went in 4 times for warranty work
@bobsurrey6686 3 жыл бұрын
They’re terrible for reliability. The old 1.25,1.4 and 1.6 engines on the older fiestas were pretty faultless and could take some abuse mines on 120 thousand miles and no problems
@triv7252 3 жыл бұрын
@@bobsurrey6686 I got rid of it shortly after and took a financial hit to do so. Gone to VW now (Golf) - seems solid and the engine is just so much nicer. Never having a 3 cylinder engine again.
@ruane1995 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid but I think you misused the sport mode.. it is supposed to be akin to one pedal driving (if you've ever driven a forklift truck, it's just like that).
@JBCTR 3 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t slow down fast enough to be driven like that. The biggest issue is the time between lifting your foot from the throttle and the regen system kicking in. If it kicked in instantly, it would be easy to judge the slowdown. It’s the uncontrolled change in pace that makes it hard to judge.
@davidg2022 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Which engine did you review?
@JBCTR 3 жыл бұрын
It was the 155 👍🏼
@davidg2022 3 жыл бұрын
@@JBCTR Thanks for confirming. That's the one I'm quite interested in testing! Heard good things about the output!
@jamieuren5430 3 жыл бұрын
Have recently purchased this car. The hybrid batteries aren't within the engine bay, theyre under the drivers seat.
@kingsknightuk 7 ай бұрын
he got everything wrong about the hybrid system. the ev motor is only rated at 15bhp and the batteries dont charge via braking, they are charged via the 5kw alternator strapped to the side of the engine. the braking he is feeling is the alternator kicking in.
@painauchocolate2395 3 жыл бұрын
Try not to sound like you are reading from a script. Feels sometimes irksome but I admire the passion.
@JBCTR 3 жыл бұрын
Quite impressed I sound like I’m reading from a script as there isn’t one 🤣
@fruitcake4t 2 жыл бұрын
so how much is it?
@JBCTR 2 жыл бұрын
The price has changed significantly since this was filmed, which is why I try not to mention price :)
@urugulu1656 2 жыл бұрын
got the new facelift 125hp version of the car and what you describe with regen in sport mode is something i like tbh. but i have about 1000 km of seat time in a pure electric prototype light vehicle that had more electric power and was half the weight. and the aggressive regen realy grew on me. the fiesta feels like that very pocket rocket prototype at least what the regen is concerned and since brake pads cost money well might as well. comes with the side effect though that you have to give like 1or2 mm of throttle at a slight downhill section to not loose speed makes about 0.5l/100km not bad enough to hate it. just while it obviously is charge state dependent how much / how aggressive it regens i happen to get a somewhat unpredictable driving behaviour since nobody ever anywhere tells you the charge of your battery... sometimes almost no regen what so ever (or so it feels) sometimes like 20% brake pedal just by going off the throttle.... 3rd and 4th gear seem to regen quite well 6th feels almost not there
@mx19idlewilder Жыл бұрын
could the regen option affect this behaviour? setting it to low/med/high could change it?
@urugulu1656 Жыл бұрын
@@mx19idlewilder wouldnt know there is such option anywhere to be found
@mx19idlewilder Жыл бұрын
@@urugulu1656 take a closer look at the video - the presenter goes through the menu and switches the regen options. Btw. it's ofc for MHEV version. normal IC-only doesn't have it.
@urugulu1656 Жыл бұрын
@@mx19idlewilder or does he? id instantly agree that he switches the start stop settings (ie speed where the engine kicks out) yet that certainly isnt the same
@ianhill20101 3 жыл бұрын
It's sad really as even mg rover managed to add the same electric boost power to a mgtf hpd concept in 2001 come on Ford let's have a decent electric motor on the rear axle aswell, the battery tech increased discharge capability over the past 20 years allows it.
@JustCallMeHorse 3 жыл бұрын
I'll stick to my MK5 2001 fiesta 1.25 as get good mpg out off her upto 58mpg infect
@marksmith7191 3 жыл бұрын
What was the mpg? My ST does 44/45 in winter but as much as 49 in summer 👍
@MatteoPolpi 3 жыл бұрын
Can you translate it in KM/L please? Thinking about switching from ST Line 125Hp to a proper ST! Thanks!
@marksmith7191 3 жыл бұрын
45mpg is 5.22 l/100km
@garyreid6801 3 жыл бұрын
@@MatteoPolpi i had a st line 140 got high 40s to 50 mpg swapped to a mk8 st about 2 months ago in summer got 30.9 mpg now its 29.8 keep in mind not alot of motorway driving and heavy right foot lol
@CraigS1872 3 жыл бұрын
I've got the same car as shown I get around 40mpg, mixed driving
@MatteoPolpi 3 жыл бұрын
@@garyreid6801 11km/l right?
@tonynewcombe9075 3 ай бұрын
One handed driving two thirds the way through the video 😮 .
@bakersmileyface 3 жыл бұрын
I don't doubt you like it, but I get the feeling that your heart isn't into this car. Still it was a top quality video. Keep up the hard work
@JBCTR 3 жыл бұрын
Hit the nail on the head really. It’s a great car, for what it is... but it isn’t an ST. If you are looking for a sensible daily car - it’s pretty faultless.
@MattScales 5 ай бұрын
A great review here, but I'm just left wondering why the battery regen is so heavy in 'Sport' mode? 'Sport' mode' really is useless in this car with a ridiculous amount of engine braking in to corners, just makes the whole mode unusable, I would have thought 'Sport' mode would disable the regen function as it does the Start/Stop function, it is pointless and needs reprogramming in my opinion...
@athollmcnicoll1028 2 жыл бұрын
No I'll stick to my Fiesta Active which I've come to like on a day to day performance, city driving, local shopping and weekends out and about in the countryside.
@michaelarchangel1163 2 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised, indeed a little shocked that the engine can be turned off at up to 16 MPH. This used to be termed 'coasting ' and was illegal, for obvious reasons. Has that law been amended ?
@VielenDank 2 жыл бұрын
Dieses Fahrzeug wird als normaler verbrenner gewertet, wenn das gemeint war. Keine Vorteile außer Schnelligkeit und vielleicht Verbrauch, trotz hybrid.
@TheShinyShow 3 жыл бұрын
I think these mild hybrids are just a stopgap to make emissions look slightly better before companies go proper electric, and for that it's fine and fits the market I suppose. Not a fan of that colour though, just white or light greys in general.
@Chappers.Gaming 3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't put it past ford, once the Mach E comes out and everything and they get few years worth of testing they can then develop and increase the tech and add it to the focus then feista ect...
@rambop8925 3 жыл бұрын
I'm going green when I paint my vehicle 2021 green paint sod lectric
@kbahmed7072 3 жыл бұрын
How comes you sold the ST for this?
@JBCTR 3 жыл бұрын
This is a press car. It’s gone back now. 👍🏼
@kbahmed7072 3 жыл бұрын
@@JBCTR oh when are we going to see the new car reveal 😁
@JBCTR 3 жыл бұрын
@@kbahmed7072 Will try get something out before Christmas. It’s complicated 😂
@johnhall4917 3 жыл бұрын
38.5mpg! That's appalling! My 65 plate 3 cylinder petrol Pug 208 religiously returns over 55mpg.
@bikeyspice 3 жыл бұрын
I'm getting 39.4 from my ST 3
@monkeysa43 3 жыл бұрын
You’re good at doing car videos and explaining stuff . In fact very good but your dress sense with those jumpers sucks lol . At least you put your foot down in this new hybrid thanks for the video
@aalb1970 3 жыл бұрын
Nice car. I plan to get the 155 bhp version next year.
@slipperysquid689 3 жыл бұрын
I have exactly that one for like 2 months now, no regrets. Really great to drive for daily use.
@hoop5824 3 жыл бұрын
FIESTA GOES ADVERTS MORE LIKE!!!
@lenardgor 3 жыл бұрын
When my dealer gets a 155hp version im definitly gonna compare it to my 140hp fiesta. Probably a bit more torque.
@sofinium 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got the 140bhp at the moment, but getting the 155bhp version in January. Really excited to try it, also going for the st-line X which I didn’t have before.
@stewartmungin5166 3 жыл бұрын
Unbalanced 3 cylinder engine ? My 2018 is incredibly smooth. No balancer shafts, but there is a deliberately engineered imbalance in the flywheel to balance the engine.
@BrunoSantos-ie2nx 3 жыл бұрын
Better than carwow, and this guy explains everything!
@JBCTR 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Bruno 😁
@willis1712 3 жыл бұрын
This wasn't the "hybrid" i was expecting.
@JBCTR 3 жыл бұрын
Me neither 😂
@mlopez8889 3 жыл бұрын
where is the ST??? love this fiesta!
@jonathanpilmore7140 3 жыл бұрын
he sold it didnt he
@JBCTR 3 жыл бұрын
Yup, sold 😢
@jonathanpilmore7140 3 жыл бұрын
@@JBCTR JB, when are you buying your next car, when we can we expect a new video to be up regarding this?
@mlopez8889 3 жыл бұрын
@@JBCTR jajajajja nooooo
@francisnorthwood7862 3 жыл бұрын
Funny how all those channels getting bigger on the fiesta end up selling it. I can say the novelty has worn off for me after 2 years ownership of a mk8 st.
@YosuQuintana 3 жыл бұрын
Still waiting for the fiesta rs🙁
@DaveDVideoMaker 3 жыл бұрын
I’d like to see a Ford Kuga ST with AWD, an 8-speed automatic transmission, and a 0-100kmh time of less than 5 seconds.
@quwers 3 жыл бұрын
It's called the Yaris GR.
@DaveDVideoMaker 3 жыл бұрын
0-100 takes 5.5 seconds. One of the fastest three cylinder engines on the market; the fastest comes from a Königsegg.
@gariellbollokoff373 3 жыл бұрын
A chav in tight jeans 😂😂😂
@JBCTR 3 жыл бұрын
"Chav" Definition: A British pejorative term used to describe an anti-social lower-class youth dressed in sportswear. Not sure I fit the bill really 🤷🏼♂️
@jorgenascimento9710 3 жыл бұрын
This model only has a small defect, they made the driving position on the wrong side of the car. Rest is amazing.
@JBCTR 3 жыл бұрын
Arguably, it’s on the ‘right’ side 😉
@tomrhardwick 3 жыл бұрын
I really can't be bothered to check, but if (as I suspect) this is more expensive than the normal ecoboost version, what's the point? Really, what's the point? It's more complex, it'll be more expensive to insure, it'll weigh more, have greater tyre wear and the electricity you're generating to feed those batteries comes from burning petrol. Is there a more expensive way of generating electricity? Is there?
@JBCTR 3 жыл бұрын
This is the replacement for the outgoing petrol ecoboosts, so you won’t be able to buy a ‘normal’ one going forwards. It’s 30KG extra (which you won’t notice) and the batteries are charged from braking/slowing down - that’s energy that is completely wasted in a traditional car. Although it’s not a fully fledged hybrid, I think it’s great you get an extra 15hp for free. 👍🏼
@tomrhardwick 3 жыл бұрын
15 bhp for free? Really? So it costs no more than the outgoing car? In which case I'm impressed. And 30kg is more than half a wife. Colin Chapman would hate it.
@TheDutchGuy110 3 жыл бұрын
Fiestarst LOL
@promethiousb1489 Жыл бұрын
Can you turn the engine start stop function off??,,,dont like the sound of that...
@jimkyle8008 4 ай бұрын
Why does every single video on KZfaq reviewing the Ford Fiesta choose the top of the range ST model? Why???
@steveb3944 5 ай бұрын
I’ve got one as a courtesy car now, I don’t agree. The engine is pathetic, the gearbox isn’t great (feels loose and long throw) and the regen is far too strong.
@mark-1rc502 3 жыл бұрын
It does look Smart . But I don’t think it’s worth the extra bucks over a 1litre 140. With a £300 remap .
@kevinbushell2746 3 жыл бұрын
Tell me more about £300 recap love my 140 st apart from the turbo lag does this cure that?
@mark-1rc502 3 жыл бұрын
Kevin Bushell Hi, I haven’t driven the 140 red / black edition But my Nephew has a 125bhp zetec S and that is remapped to 155bhp and it feels quite Nippy for a 1.0. And I’m an ST focus Driver so ? Yeah. The 140 according to Superchips can Gain 36bhp and 56 ft/lbs Torque. For £334. That’s 174 bhp from a 1 litre engine The old Fiesta ST has a 1.6 ecoboost with 180bhp . 😉 So what do think ? I Have my Focus ST Mk 3.5 remapped by Superchips, I quite often give people a Shock when They can’t overtake me . It’s worth £330 mate . Change the car it’s been in for about 1 year now no problems with it.
@kevinbushell2746 3 жыл бұрын
@@mark-1rc502 thanks for the info looks like I'm spending £334 in the new year thanks for your help stay safe
@mark-1rc502 3 жыл бұрын
Kevin Bushell No problem, I’m sure you’ll love it, certainly Take the Smug look off some German Whip drivers when your 1.0 Fezz is keeping up . Haha Enjoy Stay safe too cheers 👍
@DaveDVideoMaker 3 жыл бұрын
I want an auto hybrid.
@Twitch_RoG 3 жыл бұрын
It is coming soon!!!! Also on the Focus!!!!!
@DaveDVideoMaker 3 жыл бұрын
Seriously?
@Twitch_RoG 3 жыл бұрын
@@DaveDVideoMaker Yes!!
@Twitch_RoG 3 жыл бұрын
@@DaveDVideoMaker I work at an ford dealership
@DaveDVideoMaker 3 жыл бұрын
You mean a MHEV with an 8-speed auto or a 7-speed DCT?
@timmotsoeneng3422 3 жыл бұрын
I'm here coz I read hybrid fiesta
@JBCTR 3 жыл бұрын
Well, I hope you weren’t disappointed 😂
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