The Ford Fiesta, currently in its seventh generation, is ready for an update and we’ve caught the Blue Oval trying out the pseudo-crossover version named Active. As this is a mid-cycle refresh and the Fiesta is a low-cost vehicle, subtlety is the name of the game. Not much appears to have changed around the rear for this model but there appear to be some changes up front, which obviously, will be shared across the Fiesta range as the Active is nothing more than a high-riding 5-door version with a bit of cladding here and there to make it look tougher.
The headlights look to be gently improved
as does the grille, though that is hidden under the most camouflage. Naturally,
this being a mid-cycle refresh, the overall shape of the vehicle hasn’t changed
enormously. But that’s okay because the Fiesta series (both regular and Active)
is Britain’s favorite new car. Ford is expected to extend the “if it ain’t
broke, don’t fix it” attitude to the interior, though some design elements may
be brought up to date.
Powertrains are also expected to remain
mostly unchanged because of a recent update in 2020. The Fiesta’s range of
three-cylinder engines (and a diesel I4 for some markets) have already been
designed to meet Europe’s most up-to-date emissions standards, so they
shouldn’t require too much fettling.
Excitingly, though, Ford is expected to
update the Fiesta ST with this facelift. With new competitors like the GR Yaris
stealing the limelight, Ford will doubtless want to take back some of the
public’s attention. You probably shouldn’t expect groundbreaking changes,
though. Ford should reveal the updated Fiesta before the end of this year and
sell it for the 2022 model-year.
