Comments on: Ford’s Fiesta ECOnetic to get 66 MPG? http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/ The Truth About Cars is dedicated to providing candid, unbiased automobile reviews and the latest in auto industry news. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:24:27 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Trevor Heath http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/comment-page-1/#comment-733601 Trevor Heath Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:01:02 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/#comment-733601 I do not think I'd buy The Ford Fiesta at 46 mpg (US)...maybe 55. In the period 2010-2011 there will be several choices. For now I'll drive the Metro www.livesteaming.com/metro.htm TH I do not think I’d buy The Ford Fiesta at 46 mpg (US)…maybe 55.

In the period 2010-2011 there will be several choices.

For now I’ll drive the Metro

http://www.livesteaming.com/metro.htm

TH

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]]> By: cretinx http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/comment-page-1/#comment-568001 cretinx Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:10:23 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/#comment-568001 44 mpg is not impressive. We were getting that with Civics back in the early 90s, which made MORE power. Honda was using things like 8 lb wheels and low curb weights to get great fuel economy (the VX hatch returned 55+ mpg, the CRX did 50+ no problem). 44 mpg is not impressive. We were getting that with Civics back in the early 90s, which made MORE power.

Honda was using things like 8 lb wheels and low curb weights to get great fuel economy (the VX hatch returned 55+ mpg, the CRX did 50+ no problem).

]]> By: shaker http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/comment-page-1/#comment-567842 shaker Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:57:27 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/#comment-567842 Bring 'em on! The day that I feel like the pilot of a Hummer (while driving an Elantra), will be a sign of progress in our "Addiction To Oil". Bring ‘em on! The day that I feel like the pilot of a Hummer (while driving an Elantra), will be a sign of progress in our “Addiction To Oil”.

]]> By: nichjs http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/comment-page-1/#comment-567812 nichjs Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:12:33 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/#comment-567812 I drive a 2001 diesel Renault Clio 1.5L 65hp no turbo, drives like a go-cart, very chauckable and great fun, if a little hard riding). I have never got below 58mpg imp = 48mpg US, and routinely get around 62mpg = 52mpgUS. "Hypermiling", I once got 62 mpgUS!! Out of a 6yr old car! And it has 4 airbags, full electrics etc, not the shopping version. Jus Sayin'. PS. diesel here in the UK is now $10.15 a USgallon. I don't see that fully blinged Escalade tooling round Portsmouth anymore. I drive a 2001 diesel Renault Clio 1.5L 65hp no turbo, drives like a go-cart, very chauckable and great fun, if a little hard riding). I have never got below 58mpg imp = 48mpg US, and routinely get around 62mpg = 52mpgUS. “Hypermiling”, I once got 62 mpgUS!! Out of a 6yr old car! And it has 4 airbags, full electrics etc, not the shopping version. Jus Sayin’.

PS. diesel here in the UK is now $10.15 a USgallon. I don’t see that fully blinged Escalade tooling round Portsmouth anymore.

]]> By: chuckgoolsbee http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/comment-page-1/#comment-567242 chuckgoolsbee Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:03:40 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/#comment-567242 <em>Stingray</em>: "he's pedaling faster, and catching up to us... make this thing go faster!" <a href="http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_32220-Geo-Metro-1992.html?PHPSESSID=7a3..." rel="nofollow">"I can't... it's a Geo!"</a> You have to admit that you LOL'ed at that the first time you saw it. --chuck Stingray:

“he’s pedaling faster, and catching up to us… make this thing go faster!”
“I can’t… it’s a Geo!”

You have to admit that you LOL’ed at that the first time you saw it.

–chuck

]]> By: altoids http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/comment-page-1/#comment-567241 altoids Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:42:53 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/#comment-567241 Stingray: Modern safety regulations, blah blah blah...you know the drill. Bottom line, can't compare old cars with new. Ford Europe turns out some nice looking cars. Bring them to the US, and I'll consider buying Ford. Stingray: Modern safety regulations, blah blah blah…you know the drill. Bottom line, can’t compare old cars with new.

Ford Europe turns out some nice looking cars. Bring them to the US, and I’ll consider buying Ford.

]]> By: Geotpf http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/comment-page-1/#comment-567181 Geotpf Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:22:21 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/#comment-567181 Also, keep in mind that a British (Imperial) gallon is ~1.2 American gallons. So British MPG numbers are automatically inflated by 20%. And that's even before the differences in test cycle. Also, keep in mind that a British (Imperial) gallon is ~1.2 American gallons. So British MPG numbers are automatically inflated by 20%. And that’s even before the differences in test cycle.

]]> By: Stingray http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/comment-page-1/#comment-566801 Stingray Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:20:24 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/#comment-566801 The day a modern car, with a gas or diesel engine, and no hybrid BS, beats the 58MPG of the Geo Metro, I will be truly impressed. Even a Metro with airbags gets 50MPG in real world conditions. I'll keep yawning until that. Well, time to get the anti-flame suit. The day a modern car, with a gas or diesel engine, and no hybrid BS, beats the 58MPG of the Geo Metro, I will be truly impressed.

Even a Metro with airbags gets 50MPG in real world conditions.

I’ll keep yawning until that.

Well, time to get the anti-flame suit.

]]> By: Facebook User http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/comment-page-1/#comment-566302 Facebook User Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:39:34 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/#comment-566302 The picture shows a 3-door hatch; I thought it was going to be offered as a 5-door hatch or 4-door coupe for the US. The picture shows a 3-door hatch; I thought it was going to be offered as a 5-door hatch or 4-door coupe for the US.

]]> By: jkross22 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/comment-page-1/#comment-566241 jkross22 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:22:31 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/#comment-566241 Hey Ford, Take your time... no rush. Hey Ford,

Take your time… no rush.

]]> By: psarhjinian http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/comment-page-1/#comment-566201 psarhjinian Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:18:12 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/#comment-566201 ash is right: UK or European mileage estimates are incredibly liberal. The diesel superiority groupthink (hi, Autoblog!) is largely the result of this. Still, this car will get very good mileage, even if it's something like fifteen miles per gallon less. It'll be slow, but most of us survived the 1980s and could cope with slow. Hey, I lived through a vintage Corolla with wind-up windows and AM radio. I think it made about the same power and probably much less torque. No matter what, this Fiesta will be much, much nicer to live in than that hairshirt Toyota was. ash is right: UK or European mileage estimates are incredibly liberal. The diesel superiority groupthink (hi, Autoblog!) is largely the result of this.

Still, this car will get very good mileage, even if it’s something like fifteen miles per gallon less. It’ll be slow, but most of us survived the 1980s and could cope with slow.

Hey, I lived through a vintage Corolla with wind-up windows and AM radio. I think it made about the same power and probably much less torque. No matter what, this Fiesta will be much, much nicer to live in than that hairshirt Toyota was.

]]> By: Jonny Lieberman http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/comment-page-1/#comment-566171 Jonny Lieberman Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:08:01 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/#comment-566171 Europe Only. Now, I will go back and read what Justin wrote to see if my guess is right. Europe Only.

Now, I will go back and read what Justin wrote to see if my guess is right.

]]> By: ash78 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/comment-page-1/#comment-566132 ash78 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:02:15 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fords-fiesta-econetic-to-get-66-mpg/#comment-566132 The new EPA ratings are very low, while the UK "extra-urban" cycle is very generous, by US standards. I bet your estimates are on the low side--50mpg should be pretty doable with a car/engine of this size, if I were wagering. The new EPA ratings are very low, while the UK “extra-urban” cycle is very generous, by US standards. I bet your estimates are on the low side–50mpg should be pretty doable with a car/engine of this size, if I were wagering.

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