The Car

Mirrors tuition car is a new Ford Fiesta Zetec S 1.6 TDCi - with the highest 5 Star NCAP rating you'll be exceptionally safe in a car that has front, side, thorax and knee airbags, Electronic Stability Programme with Traction Assist and Emergency Brake Assist that will trigger the Hazard lights when activated and Anti-Lock Brakes all backed up by the assurance of dual controls used if needed by your Driving Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor (DSA ADI) who is an Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) registered Driving Instructor with a Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) Gold Advanced Driving certificate.

The car was awarded 4 Stars from the WhatCar guide and crowned AutoExpress.co.uk's Car of the Year 2009.

With 16-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler and a trick sports suspension set up Ford claims a sprint to 60mph in 9.9 seconds and a top speed of 114mph which of course isn't road legal but for fun on track days.

The driving position is good, with light pedals, a height adjustable drivers seat and the gear knob on a pedestal so it's even easier to reach.

CAR: Ford Fiesta Zetec S 1.6 16v

INSURANCE GROUP: 7E

CO2 EMISSIONS: 159g/km

PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph 9.9s / Max Speed 114mph

FUEL CONSUMPTION: (urban) 30.7mpg / (extra urban) 52.3mpg /(combined) 41.5mpg

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