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New Ford Fiesta to be unveiled at Geneva motor show
publication date: Feb 15, 2008
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author/source: Robin Roberts
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The new Ford Fiesta will be unveiled at the Geneva motor show on 4 March.
Three and five-door versions of the next generation of Wales's best-selling car promise to shake up the supermini scene at its global premiere before it goes on sale in the autumn for the 58-plate change.
More than 12 million Fiesta models have been sold since its introduction in 1976, and it follows the company’s ‘kinetic design’ philosophy introduced on all the latest models.
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The sixth generation of the Fiesta family features a prominent coupé-like profile of both versions in the spirit of the Verve Concept (above right).
A Verve Concept interior – the futuristic, mobile phone-inspired, human-machine interface technology of the instrument panel centre stack – will be a core feature of the new Ford Fiesta when it hits the road.
The Ford Convers+ system – already available on the Ford Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy models – will also feature, representing a major step forward for the small car buyer. It is just one of several new features and technologies, including keyless vehicle technology symbolised by the distinctive 'Ford Power' button on the instrument panel.
Connectivity is another new Fiesta strength.
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The new centre console features a convenient tray for MP3 players complete with built-in sockets for an auxiliary (AUX) audio and USB cables, along with the traditional 12 volt outlet.
This allows the car's audio system to control and charge the MP3 player. Bluetooth® connectivity with voice control is also offered in the new Fiesta, along with more big-car technologies.
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Powering the Fiesta to global success is a mix of efficient petrol and diesel engines.
The 1.25-litre (60 and 80PS) and 1.4-litre (91PS) Duratec petrol units are joined by a new Duratec 1.6-litre Ti-VCT (115PS) option.
This advanced powertrain provides an additional 15PS over the outgoing model but, thanks to variable valve timing, with no fuel consumption penalty. |
For the ultimate in economy, Ford’s TDCi common-rail diesel engines will continue to be offered in 1.4-litre (68PS) and 1.6-litre (90PS) guises. Later in 2008 a Fiesta ECOnetic with CO2 emissions of less than 100g/km will become available.
Five speed manual and four speed automatic transmissions will be fitted and electric power assisted steering will be seen on the Fiesta for the first time.
Full technical details and UK trim levels for the new Fiesta range will be released closer to the launch of the production model in autumn 2008. |
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