Spin me right round ... your neelde won't stay still
The chunky sports steering wheel twitches in your hand as it responds to the slightest change in the road surface and there is still a hint of torque steer despite Ford fitting something called the Quaife limited slip differential.
As for the ride, it is definitely on the hard side, even with leather Recaro sports seats that hug you like a second skin. The RS is not for the faint-hearted, or anyone who sees comfort as a priority.
The RS cabin is the one area that is a slight let-down. Despite leather and carbon fibre trim, smart blue stitching to the leather and some extra power gauges on the dash, there is nasty grey plastic that shouldn’t be in a car that costs £25,740.
The price seems steep, especially when you remember the original Seventies RS cost £1,447.
But it fully justifies the price tag — this is an outstanding car capable of rivalling motors four times the price.
Road Test: Fiesta Auto
IF the RS is the power, then Fiesta is very much the glory at Ford at the moment.
You've seen the power, here's the glory ... the new Fiesta Auto
The new version of the UK’s favourite small car is currently the best-selling model in the country and is earning rave reviews.
Not only is it the most stylish and sporty-looking supermini on the road – only the Mazda 2 gets close for looks – it is a revelation on the inside. Nowhere is this more apparent than on the top-of-the-range Titanium version, finished with a burgundy and black seat trim which is co- ordinated with the dash to give it an upmarket feel.
The whole cabin has a sophisticated, modern appearance and is crammed with the equipment you would normally expect in an executive car. This includes cruise control, electronic air con and automatic headlights and wipers. The Fiesta remains the best handling supermini and is a really comfortable ride. This becomes even more relaxed with the latest version I’ve just tested, which features an automatic gearbox.
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