This is what I understand the production Fiesta will look like when it goes sale over here later this year, although those large wheels will almost certainly be optional extras:
At least it looks a lot better then the current Fiesta (2006 model shown below...look closely at those headlights...look familar?)::rotfl:
I had one of these back in 2005 when the Jazz was in for accident repairs. Yes, the handling and ride were slightly better, but the engine and transmission are just not in the same league. And as for interior quailty? Sorry, Ford Europe are still not there, although at least the new one looks a lot better.
The new one will attract more younger buyers, something which the current Fiesta (introduced in 2002....same time as the Jazz....go figure) didnt do. I'm certain the stodgy styling is why buyers prefer the Vauxhall Corsa and French cars. Ford like to give with one hand and take with another, hence why the often drive the best in class but fall back on qualiy, space or styling. Of course, Ford have such a grip on the market over here that their cars sell extremely well even when they are complete rubbish (89-95 Fiesta, '90s Escort)
I still think Ford should drop the Fiesta name. 'Fiesta' reminds of the car my friend at college had - a 1982 950cc Fiesta, complete heap of junk.