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The Fiesta was “a global success” long before its debut here, “and yes, the U.S. version is as good as Fiestas sold elsewhere.” It’s loaded with standard features, including stability control, Ford’s impressive Sync infotainment system, and “a class-leading total of seven air bags.” But while this new subcompact offers an unusually “silky ride quality” for its class, its 120 hp engine “felt breathless” on hills and highway passing “required a lot of effort and faith.”
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