Ford Fiesta XR2 > Car Reviews

Advantages: Great fun, great handling.
Disadvantages: Only a 4 speed gearbox.

The original MK1 Fiesta XR2 (1981 to 1983) was a fantastic little car (hot hatch), very 80's. Not the fastest Fiesta around anymore, but great fun to drive, cheap to run and practical enough for everyday use. Never let me down, but could have done with a 5 Speed gearbox for motorway driving, but was a great drive down any small A-Roads. Great following of the original Fiesta XR2 now...have a look at - www.fiesta-mk1.co.uk Would love to own ... Read review

Advantages: This car is cheap quick and extremely reliable.
Disadvantages: It is not the most stylish car going, not much street cred.

I was recently given a car for my 18th Birthday, it was Fiesta XR2. It is a personal go-kart; when in the right rev range believe me it shifts. 1st to 2nd shifts you have the ability to wheel spin if driving aggressively, and I exceeded the manufactured estimated speed. It's cheap as to insure, petrol's not bad at around 35mpg - if you drive like a nonce. Performance is pretty good for a mid 90's Fiesta, coming in at around 90bhp and accelerating ... Read review

Advantages: reliable, fun to drive
Disadvantages: insurance, costly spares

... I am not a great Ford Motors fan but this car proved, for me, to be a little beauty. ... Read review

Advantages: Fun Fun Fun
Disadvantages: Insurance

I miss my XR!!!!! I'm 23 yr old female, and recently departed with my one true love. C reg Rosso red XR2!!! They are a reall y hard car to find in good condidtion let alone mint. I put a lot of new parts on my fiesta and panels but could never get it quite as nice as my boyfriends, which is an F plate with genuine 55000 miles on the clock. been kept by 1 owner from new and really looked after, they are the type to look for. They are very hard ... Read review