Ford is finally launching the new Fiesta supermini
in Europe, with the company claiming that will be the most
technologically advanced model in its segment. Customers will be given the
choice between different flavors of the new Fiesta, including the Titanium, the
ST-Line, the premium Vignale, the value-for-money Style and the Active
crossover version.
The latter, along with the new Fiesta ST, will hit
the European market next year, while Ford says that customers should expect
more Active crossover models in years to come.
Ford has also upped the quality of its new compact model, with the
interior not only being more tightly screwed together using much better
materials than the ones found in the outgoing model but also offering more
personalisation options than ever.
The new Ford Fiesta features a wide range of driver
assistance systems as well, with the company adding an enhanced version of the
Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Active Park Assist with Perpendicular
Parking, Park-Out Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition and Adaptive Cruise Control
among others.
As for the ever-important infotainment, the new
Fiesta is using the latest SYNC3 system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay,
voice-command and a 6.5-inch touchscreen display with “class-leading resolution
and twice as bright as competitors”.
The engine range includes the turbocharged 1.0-litre
EcoBoost in 100, 125 and 140 PS versions, along with a new six-speed manual
gearbox or an optional six-speed auto for the 100 PS version. The 1.5-litre TDCi
is now offered with 10PS more in its base version at 85 PS, with Ford adding a
120 PS version as well. Entry-level Fiestas will be powered by a three-cylinder
1.1-litre petrol with either 70 or 85 PS.
The new Ford Fiesta is expected to arrive in the UK
next month, with pricing starting from £ 12,715 for the Style model.
