The Ford Fiesta has never been a car known for its premium interior. Even in higher trims, the materials used in the interior look and feel plain and hard, especially compared to rival superminis that offer more expensive-looking materials. Ford’s attempt to modernize the interior with features like a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and faux carbon fiber trims feels a bit forced and doesn’t quite succeed in giving the driving environment a luxurious feel.

However, the Fiesta’s driving position is actually quite good. The front seats, although a bit flat and narrow like those in most superminis, are comfortable enough for average trips. They do lack adjustability options like cushion angle and lumbar support, which can be a minor annoyance on longer drives. The raised ride height of the car doesn’t really make accessing it any easier for most drivers compared to a regular supermini with a height-adjustable driver’s seat.

In the second row, the space is only average for a supermini. If you’re taller than 6ft, you may find it a bit cramped in the back, especially with limited headroom. However, smaller adults and children will find the space comfortable enough, which is the typical requirement for cars in this class.

The Fiesta’s boot space is also average for its class and not particularly cleverly designed. The loading lip is quite big and potentially obstructive, as are the hinges for the back seats. Additionally, the seat backs don’t fold away flat, which limits the practicality of the expanded storage area.

In terms of infotainment, Ford includes its older-generation Sync3 touchscreen system, which has factory navigation and easy-to-use button controls for frequently accessed menu screens. However, it lacks the connectivity features found in rival systems and requires a wired connection for smartphone mirroring, despite having wireless device charging as standard.

Overall, the Fiesta is an easy car to use with its physical controls for the air conditioning and chunky knobs for volume and radio tuning. It also has convenient thumb consoles on the steering wheel for skipping radio stations. However, it falls short in terms of style, quality, sophistication, and practicality compared to other superminis in its class.

The Ford Fiesta has never been known for its premium interior, and even in the higher trim levels, it falls short in terms of materials and overall aesthetics. The interior looks and feels plain and hard in certain areas, with rival superminis offering more expensive-looking materials.

While Ford has made efforts to modernize and improve the ambience of the car, such as introducing a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel in upper trim-level cars, it lacks the configurability seen in other systems. The inclusion of faux carbon fiber trim and blue accent trims feels like an attempt to add some visual appeal to an otherwise ordinary driving environment, but it doesn’t quite hit the mark.

The Fiesta’s driving position is generally comfortable. The front seats are a bit flat and narrow, as is often the case with superminis, and they lack adjustable cushion angle and lumbar support. Despite these shortcomings, they provide adequate comfort for average trips.

The raised ride height of the car doesn’t significantly improve access for most drivers, unless they have a height-adjustable driver’s seat. In terms of space, the second row is average for a supermini. Taller individuals may feel a bit cramped, especially when it comes to headroom. However, smaller adults and children will find the space comfortable enough, which is what is typically expected in this class of car.

The boot space is also average for its class and not particularly well-designed. The loading lip is quite large and may be obstructive, and the hinges for the back seats can also be problematic. Additionally, the seat backs don’t fold away completely flat, limiting the practicality of the expanded storage area.

In terms of infotainment, the Fiesta is equipped with Ford’s old-generation Sync3 touchscreen system. It includes factory navigation as standard, with permanent button controls for frequently accessed menus. However, it lacks the connectivity features found in rival systems. While wireless device charging is available, smartphone mirroring still requires a wired connection.

Other features of note include physical blower controls, chunky knobs for volume and radio tuning, and convenient thumb consoles on the steering wheel spokes for radio station skipping. Overall, the Fiesta is user-friendly and allows for seamless interaction with secondary systems without distracting from driving. However, it falls short in terms of style, quality, sophistication, and well-packaged practicality compared to other superminis in its class.