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A 13-point guide to the new Fiesta and why we think it's so good:
1. The new Fiesta stands out, just like the Hyundai Verna. Its stacked headlamps and heavy nose area do attract attention. The car looks best from the front three-quarters where it looks sporty.
2. It looks quite nice in profile too, but if you stare at the rear fender area you can't help but notice the large metal area that makes it look heavy. From the rear the car appears to be taller and 'stout-er' as a fellow journalist commented. While driving on the road, we viewed it driving parallel to a Fiat Linea and the bulkiness and narrowness becomes a bit more prominent. Despite use of 15-inch wheels, we feel that enthusiasts may want to shift to 16-inchers to reduce heaviness. But the inner wheel arches may or may not allow the use of larger wheels, something we may need to check in the future.
3. Ford's use of a high waistline and tapering roof around the C-pillar don't rob it of headroom, nor do you feel claustrophobic once on the inside. The amount of legroom and knee room (helped by recessed front seats) is quite decent and the rear seats have good support too.
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