2013 Ford Fiesta SE Hatchback Harrisburg

The new 2013 Ford Fiesta SE hatchback is the most well designed hatchback to enter the car market this year. The exterior lines add some character to the car and the hatchback makes it feel sort of European. The hatchback version both looks and feels considerably more sporty and youthful than its sedan counterpart.

The interior is as equally impressive as the exterior is. The materials used are what you might expect in something more expensive and they are definitely better than the materials on offer from its competitors. The fit and finish is also very good.

Entertainment and access to gadgets and controls is obviously the focus of the Fiesta's interior. The center console is the focal point, not the instrument panel behind the steering wheel. Housed inside the center console drivers will find a voice activated SYNC system that connects to smartphone applications, navigation, and the radio.

Seating is comfortable and the layout for all passengers is very ergonomic. The front seats provide plenty of room, even for tall drivers and passengers.

Seating can accommodate up to five passengers. A worthwhile upgrade that isn't available with a lot of the competitors is leather seating, which is also available in a two tone scheme.

The Fiesta has a 1.6 liter four cylinder engine under it's hood that packs 120 horsepower. The power is plenty for this hatchback and helps it merge into traffic and zip around town with ease. The standard transmission is a five speed manual, but most customers opt for the six speed dual clutch automated manual transmission. It may act like an automatic, but it is actually more like a manual and it gets better fuel economy than the five speed.

The Fiesta is fun to drive thanks to its small size and nimble steering. And, due to its compact size, it's also very easy to maneuver and park in small parking spaces. The transmission shifts very smoothly and predictably, especially the optional six speed.

Standard features on the Fiesta include air conditioning, stability control, anti-lock brakes, power assist steering, audio input jack, tire pressure monitoring system, and seven airbags.

If you're in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area, and looking for a new or used Ford Fiesta stop by Fred Beans Ford Kia Mechanicsburg.