FORD Fiesta 5 Doors 1995-1999 Photos, engines & full specs

The 1995 Fiesta was one of the best cars in its class when it was introduced, and its main advantages were the low running costs.

The fourth-generation Fiesta and the sixth generation of the Escort used the same recipe to use an older platform with a new exterior design. While the Escort was more of a facelift, the Fiesta's design went through a more significant upgrade.

The designers might not have been very inspired when they drew the front fascia of the 1995 Fiesta, and, at a glance, some might say that the car looked sad. Its new headlights and the oval-shaped grille were just a part of the "sad-look." Even the lower bumper grille looked like a sad mouth. Depending on the trim level, the door-mirrors were black or body-colored. Standard versions were fitted with steel wheels, while the top versions were offered with a set of light-alloy ones.

The interior was part of the biodesign era, with rounded shapes and a curved dashboard. Depending on the trim level and options, the Fiesta featured a radio-CD player on the center stack. The interior room was good for a family of four with adequate legroom in the back. The trunk was big enough for weekly shoppings and, if there was more room needed, the seatback of the rear seat was folding in one piece.

One of the most important advantages of the Fiesta was the Ford B4 platform, which was very good while cornering. The engine ranged between 1.25-liter gasoline and a 1.8-liter diesel.