All-New 2017 Ford Fiesta
Ford is launching their all-new generation Fiesta
supermini, alongside new commercial
vehicles in Cologne, Germany.
Ford's all-new 2017 Fiesta is not just bigger, safer
and more efficient than the outgoing model, but also features a soft-roader
version for the first time in its four decade history. The ST-Line trim was joined by
three other versions on stage: Titanium, Vignale and the previously mentioned
Active soft-roader.
The new Fiesta breaks free
from its previous mold which saw it feature vertical taillights in both the
fifth and sixth generation models, from 2002 through 2008 to 2016.
So if the front end still makes this car instantly
recognizable as a Fiesta, the rear separates it from the rest of the Ford
range, at least in terms of visuals. Speaking of which, the Active soft-roader
version is really unlike any other Fiesta we've ever seen, mostly due to its
increased ground clearance, the roof bars and the body kit of course - giving
it a somewhat crossover-ish appearance. Think of it as a VW Cross Polo rival.
Inside, Ford made the
largest strides with the new-gen Fiesta, in terms of quality as well as
on-board tech and overall aesthetics. All-new
dashboard layout, one that can feature an optional 8" floating touchscreen
display, housing ford's SYNC 3 infotainment system. It's safe to say that
thanks to the Fiesta's small proportions, an 8" display tends to look
huge, which is definitely a good thing.
In terms of on-board tech, the 2017 Fiesta, which
Ford called the "most advanced small car in the world" is loaded with
active safety systems such as Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection,
Active Park Assist with Perpendicular Parking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind
Spot Information System, Lane Keep Aid and plenty others.
Customers will be able to
choose between a series of turbocharged and naturally-aspirated three-cylinder
petrol engines, as well as a new TDCi diesel, making this the most powerful
diesel Fiesta ever. However, it's the 1.0-liter EcoBoost that really stands out
since it's the world's first three-cylinder engine to feature cylinder
deactivation.
