Ford revealed the new Fiesta, featuring confident new styling, an enhanced technology package and powered by sophisticated mild hybrid powertrains to make the compact hatchback more future-ready than ever. A bold, distinctive exterior takes Ford Fiesta's expressive design to a new level, with more road presence and greater differentiation between the comprehensive line-up of Fiesta variants. Trend, Titanium, ST-Line and Active models each benefit from unique styling elements alongside an expanded range of exterior colours, wheel designs and interior finishes. The Fiesta range is also expanded with new Vignale packs that amplify the Titanium, ST Line and Active personalities with luxury specifications, in addition to highly-specified X variants. Latest generation technologies help ensure new Ford Fiesta is better equipped than ever for intelligent, connected driving experiences.
LED headlights are for the first time introduced to all Fiesta variants, with advanced Matrix LED technology available that offers Glare-Free High Beam functionality and can also adapt headlight beam patterns for better visibility in challenging conditions. The new Fiesta also introduces a 12.3-inch digital instrument display that helps drivers stay informed for relaxing journeys. Local Hazard Information and Wrong-Way Alert make their Fiesta debuts among a suite of sophisticated driver assistance technologies. Electrified powertrains will help new Ford Fiesta drivers save fuel and reduce emissions while maximising driving fun. Ford EcoBoost Hybrid 48-volt mild hybrid technology helps optimise fuel efficiency while simultaneously enhancing Fiesta's acclaimed driving dynamics with responsive acceleration. The technology works hand-in-hand with Ford's Powershift seven-speed automatic transmission option for fast, seamless gearchanges and the most comfortable and confidence-inspiring Fiesta driving experience.
Fresh design, more personality
The new Ford Fiesta builds on the proven Ford B-car architecture - also utilised by the Ford Puma compact SUV - to deliver a range of practical and refined three- and five-door variants and offer every customer a Fiesta with the character to suit their lifestyle. New exterior styling across the range includes a bonnet design that increases the height of the nose, combined with larger upper grilles. The Ford "blue oval" badge is now displayed within the grille, rather than on the bonnet lip, contributing to greater road presence. New standard LED headlights also contribute to the confident, modern design language of the new Fiesta, with sleek horizontal design. At the rear, the standard lights receive new black surrounds for a more sophisticated appearance, while the available LED rear lights are completed with a Premium Black outer finish. Each new Fiesta variant has a more differentiated personality with unique fascia and grille designs alongside signature exterior and interior design elements to reflect individual characters. The Trend and Titanium series feature a broad upper grille with strong horizontal strakes and a high gloss chrome surround, with distinctive side vents. Titanium also features upper grille horizontal bars finished in hot-stamped chrome, matched with chrome window surrounds. The Ford Performance-inspired ST-Line offers a sportier character and is recognisable by its new upper grille with deeper inset and gloss black honeycomb finish. Wide side vents are finished in body colour and a larger lower grille adds to the purposeful appearance.
New Fiesta ST goes Mean Green
Ford also revealed for the first time the new Ford Fiesta ST high-performance hot hatchback, developed by Ford Performance. A fresh exterior design incorporates a more aggressive fascia appearance, with honeycomb upper and lower grilles alongside large lower side vents. Fiesta ST upper grille and side vents are finished in distinctive Chrystaline Grey, and the aero-optimised lower lip spoiler, side skirts, rear hatch spoiler and rear diffuser are finished in body colour. Standard 17-inch or optional 18 inch alloy wheels feature a brooding dark Magnetite finish, and exterior colour options now include bold ST Mean Green. New Performance Seats have been developed specifically to provide even greater support for drivers during high performance driving and comfort on the road. An integrated headrest and 14-way adjustment help drivers find their ultimate driving position, with distinctive red contrast stitching and Sensico trim for a premium feel. A flat-bottomed sport steering wheel and a matte carbon-effect foil with red detailing add further sporty character to the cabin. Zero-100 km/h acceleration in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph) are delivered by a 1.5 litre EcoBoost engine, providing 200 PS at 6,000 rpm and peak torque raised from 290 Nm to 320 Nm from 1,600 rpm to 4,000 rpm. Patented, cold-formed force vectoring springs and Tenneco twin-tube front dampers provide the Ford Fiesta ST with sharp turn-in and high levels of body control, while an optional Quaife mechanical limited-slip differential delivers enhanced traction and cornering agility. In addition to the Normal and Sport Drive Modes, the new Fiesta ST also features a Track mode in place of new Fiesta's Eco mode, which disables traction control and sets ESC to wide-slip mode for circuit driving.
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