// 120 bhp – definitely not brute power
// But combined with a kerb weight less than 1.000 kg it’s another story
// We are driving the all-new Ford Fiesta Sport
// … and are very surprised – it’s hot. Or is it?

“THE FORD FIESTA is very special to us in Ford of Europe and to our customers”, John Fleming, President and CEO, Ford Europe, explains. And he continues: “Over 12 million Fiestas have found homes with customers over that time and the Fiesta name continues to carry an overwhelmingly positive image, standing for style, efficiency, driving quality and value for money. Our new model is set to continue this success story and carry Fiesta forward to a new generation of car buyers”.
A whole range of Fiestas are now introduced. And we concentrate on the all-new Sport model for driving enthusiasts like you and me. Definitely a hatchback and with 120 bhp perhaps even a hot hatch?
BY FLEMMING HASLUND

CAPTIONS
1 // Hard on the throttle – less roll, much speed.
2 // 2009 Ford Fiesta – we are driving the 120 bhp Sport.
3 // 5-speed gearbox – one too little.
4 // Diving into the next turn – precise on Conti-rubber
5 // 16” wheels talking the sport language.
6 // We are in the heart of Toscana, Italy.
7 // Our verdict: Looking good from every angle.