2006 ford fiesta review

The 2006 Ford Fiesta is the pint-sized terrier that loves a back road—light on its feet, eager to turn, and surprisingly grown-up over bumps. Under the bonnet sits a 1.6-litre petrol with about 74 kW, which is enough if you keep the revs awake and your expectations modest. It sips roughly 6–7 L/100 km if you don’t drive like you’re late for State of Origin, and the 5-speed manual suits it far better than the slushy 4-speed auto. Cabin plastics are hardy but hardly plush, rear space is tight, and road noise sneaks in on coarse-chip Aussie tarmac. Keep an eye on timing-belt age, engine mounts, and the odd power-window gremlin; regular servicing keeps them cheerful and cheap to run. As a cheap city runabout that can still make a B-road fun, it’s classic small-hatch goodness without the drama.