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In the UK, Fiesta sales are up again and it is the number 1 seller for third consecutive month. (cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?p=186816)

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2009_Ford_Fiesta_ECOnetic2.jpgWayne Gerdes – CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) – Feb. 10, 2009

2009 Ford Fiesta Econetic – One of the most fuel efficient automobiles available anywhere at 63.6 mpgUS on the NEDC. Approximately 52 mpgUS on the 08 EPA.

Brentwood, UK -- The Ford Fiesta was Britain's most popular car in January, the third successive month it has topped the UK's sales charts.

Despite a depressed UK automobile marketplace with the industry suffering sales declines of over 30 percent vs. the same period a year ago, Fiesta sales were up by 28.3 percent in January. To go along with the Fiesta’s January sales success, it was declared the 2009 European Car of the Year (cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18950) by WhatCar.

According to the latest sales figures, the Ford Ka, Fiesta, Focus and Galaxy were all sales leaders in their segments.

The ever-strengthening appeal of Ford's new car range was reflected in an 18.7 percent share of January's car market – up 2.4 points from January of 2008.

Nigel Sharp, Ford of Britain managing director, said: "Our aim of prioritizing retail growth is paying off, buoyed by the new Ford small car range. New Ford Ka arrived last month, joining Fiesta to offer the combination of style, value and economy which private buyers are looking for more than ever."

The European Ford Focus continued to hold onto its number two sales position in January.

2009 Ford Fiesta Econetic – One of the most fuel efficient automobiles available anywhere at 63.6 mpgUS on the NEDC. Approximately 52 mpgUS on the 08 EPA.

How long before it shows up here?

It sounds like a winner to me, and is certainly a hopeful sign that Ford will survive.

I like the looks and the fuel economy, and if it's fun to drive and has a comfortable seat, it would be hard to resist.

Harry

I'm embarrassed to admit it, but this would make a nice replacement for my Quad Cab Tacoma.

Cannot believe Ford and GM are not pushing Congress to deem such cars acceptable under US safety standards. Ford might benefit from a big increase in the gas tax, although not as much as the Japanese brands. Fiesta Econetic, FEH, Ranger, FFH, Focus. Not a bad start.

63+ mpg as it comes? That's like old-EPA Insight territory,
and we know how far Insights can be pushed past that. Yow.
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_H*

...droolin.

and I'll continue to because it may be a fairly long wait , at least for the Fiesta as Europe has it . Figure less efficiency for the US version. I'll stay pessimistic until my first test drive ;)