Motor Trend's First Test

Agree that the claim of "turbo lag" is specious...have owned several performance cars and motorcycles over the years and this is the first with a turbo so I'd definitely notice if the throttle response was slow, however the throttle response and powerband are excellent and at least as good as any other engine I've experienced.

captainmorbid said:

I treat all reviews as though they are someone's opinion, and take them with a grain of salt. I read every magazine I can get, they are entertainment. I was, however, influenced by Jeremy Clarkson's Fiesta review...

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I had not seen that one but found it via Goole, highly amusing and a unique approach, thanks!

http://www.topgear.com/uk/videos/sensible-fiesta