Armrest is the death of a good console. Even with the automatic I am currently driving, I hit it with my elbow shifting into drive. Its too far back to have any real use. I logged just about 18k miles on a Fiesta and never once wished it had an armrest, only rejoiced in the fact that it did not. They get in the way, always a collection point of crap that makes noise over bumps, and are too far away from the steering wheel to actually function as an arm rest while driving. The ergonomics are so outstanding in the Fiesta, there is zero fatigue in your arms after a long drive. The diameter and placement of the steering wheel are perfect.
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