Friday, November 18, 2011

Fiesta’s Ups and Downs


There were actually debates about the latest ford model – fiesta. Let me give my opinion about it. Don’t be offend in case I point out some downsides of this car. It’s just a fact that I was assigned to do so. I know this would also help you. I don’t want to be biased at some point however. When I found out I'd have the Ford Fiesta hatchback for a weekend trip to western Michigan in which I'd have two passengers plus our luggage, I appeared to be skeptical as we'd make it there in comfort. It was so nice to be able to set out from Chicago with half a tank of gas knowing I wouldn't have to scan highway exit signs for gas stations.
If a hybrid car is out of your budget, the Fiesta's EPA-estimated combined mileage of 33 mpg would be a godsend for a daily commuter. I averaged about 34 mpg with mostly highway driving, but keep in mind the car was loaded down with three people and luggage. Although I wouldn't recommend this subcompact for a cross-country road trip with four adults, I can report we made it to our destination without a single passenger complaint. As long as you're not packing for more than a long weekend, the stylish hatchback handles gear with relative ease. But its surprising space wasn't what I liked best. However, in the occasional traffic jam or while pulling out of a toll plaza, I'd depress the accelerator only to have the transmission lag a few beats while it clearly tried to figure out what gear it wanted to be in.
For the majority of the drive, this transmission setup functioned beautifully. The six-speed automatic is actually a dual-clutch transmission meaning it uses two clutches, instead of a manual's single clutch, for better fuel economy. 
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Toyota Yaris: The Next Generation Vitz


The 2012 Toyota Yaris for the European market appears to be more audacious and defined with its rangy headlights and sharp edges in the body configuration. And speaking of the interior, the 2012 Yaris is equipped with digital instrument panel with usual gauges. For several years that have been on in the automotive industry, Yaris model, the main dashboard is located in the middle, but now has been moved to be in front of the driver’s side for more readability. Toyota just introduced the all-new Yaris for the European market, which will be available this summer. The new 2012 Yaris is based on the Yaris HSD Hybrid concept that was debuted last year at Geneva Motor Show.
Toyota has not provided any official information about the powertrains for the 2012 Yaris yet, but we expect it to carry the initial engine line-up, which  consists of a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine and a 1.3-liter 4-cylinder engine.
In addition, Toyota will follow up with a 2012 Yaris hybrid as well, which will use the Hybrid Synergy Drive technology.The 2012 Toyota Yaris for the European market looks more bold and defined with its angular headlights and sharp edges in the body structure.
Speaking of its interior portion, the 2012 Yaris is equipped with digital instrument panel with conventional gauges.  In the previous year Yaris model, the main dashboard is located in the middle, but now has been moved to be in front of the driver’s side for more readability.

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