Used Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) Review Review by Parkers on 28 Mar 2006 Last Updated: 25 Mar 2013 3 The extensively revised Fiesta Mk 4 put the fun back into functional during the mid-1990s. It was as good to drive as any rival supermini and still looks fairly modern, with curvy, youthful styling, though it’s less radical than its funky little sister, the Ka. Latest Ford Fiesta Hatchback review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery Lively 16-valve engines; much improved ride and refinement Not enough room for rear passengers or luggage New price range: £7,475 - £13,165 Summary Parkers Rating: 3 out of 5 The extensively revised Fiesta Mk 4 put the fun back into functional during the mid-1990s. It was as good to drive as any rival supermini and still looks fairly modern, with curvy, youthful styling, though it’s less radical than its funky little sister, the Ka. Ford's bestseller got a fresh lease of life in the form of 16-valve Zetec engines, improved suspension and handling, good security measures and modern safety features.If you add in keen pricing, this late 90s Fiesta now looks like a very canny budget supermini choice. Parkers Ratings Overall 3 out of 5 Performance 3.5 out of 5 Handling 3.5 out of 5 Comfort 3 out of 5 Practicality 3.5 out of 5 Behind the wheel 3.5 out of 5 Safety 3 out of 5 Reliability 4 out of 5 Running costs 3.5 out of 5 Green credentials not rated yet Buying used 4 out of 5 Selling 3.5 out of 5 Equipment 3.5 out of 5 What owners say... “ Small on the outside, big on the inside... It's a TARDIS! When towing, or putting stuff on the roof (or both) as long as you drive sensibly you can still get 38mpg, when unladen i have got up to 54mpg... ” 4 out of 5 Cameron Dilley , 25 Jun 2015 ... read more “ The trade off for rear seat space - which is not actually that bad if the front seats can be moved forward a bit - is a generous amount of boot capacity. My Fiesta has occasionally been used to do the... ” 4 out of 5 Joshua Brailsford , 28 Nov 2013 ... read more “ Easy to manoeuvre in small spaces, reasonable boot for a car of its size and age. ” 4 out of 5 Alexander Warder-Ramage , 11 Sep 2013 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps View 4 used Ford Fiesta Hatchbacks for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 199 owners' reviews Tweet Other Ford reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ Small on the outside, big on the inside... It's a TARDIS! When towing, or putting stuff on the roof (or both) as long as you drive sensibly you can still get 38mpg, when unladen i have got up to 54mpg... ” 4 out of 5 Cameron Dilley , 25 Jun 2015 ... read more
“ The trade off for rear seat space - which is not actually that bad if the front seats can be moved forward a bit - is a generous amount of boot capacity. My Fiesta has occasionally been used to do the... ” 4 out of 5 Joshua Brailsford , 28 Nov 2013 ... read more
“ Easy to manoeuvre in small spaces, reasonable boot for a car of its size and age. ” 4 out of 5 Alexander Warder-Ramage , 11 Sep 2013 ... read more