Ford Fiesta - new generation (Mk7) submitted in November 2016. Serial production of the model started in May 2017. Competitors: Kia Rio, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Seat Ibiza, Peugeot 208, Opel Corsa, Renault Sandero.
Built on the same platform as the previous generation and unlike the new Volkswagen Polo, left without a 3-door version, is available in both three- and five-door body styles. The hatchback grew in length by 27 mm (up to 4040 mm), added 12 mm in width (1735 mm without mirrors), and also became 10 mm lower (1476 mm). The wheelbase has grown to 2493 mm, which is only 4 mm more than the model previous iterations. In addition to the standard equipment and the “sported” ST Line, the Fiesta lineup includes a pseudo-crossover version of the Active and the most luxurious version of the Vignale.
Ford Fiesta: Active, ST Line, Vignale and Titanium
In addition, the front and rear tracks are widened by 30 and 10 mm, respectively. Body torsional rigidity increased by 15%. Hatchbacks, depending on the configuration, can be equipped with 15- and 16-inch steel wheels or alloy wheels with a diameter of 15 to 18 inches. On vehicles with engines up to 100 hp. Drum brakes are installed at the rear, and disc brakes on more powerful ones.
The interior of the new Fiesta meets with a flatter front panel with a truncated center console. The tidy with "wells" gave way to a system arranged under one "glass" with an on-board computer display in landscape orientation. And the screen of the multimedia system (color display with a diagonal of 4.2 or 6.5 inches) is placed closer to the front seats in the form of a rigidly fixed tablet with physical keys at the base. Under the climate control unit is a spacious niche with USB and a 12-volt outlet, and there is an additional glove box to the left of the steering wheel. The steering column is adjustable in height and reach, the buttons for controlling the on-board computer, media system and cruise control are placed on the spokes. In older trim levels, an armrest with a folding top and a spacious box with additional USB is installed between the front seats, and the power windows of all doors can operate in a pulsed mode.
The petrol range of Ford Fiesta power units is represented by three-cylinder naturally aspirated engines with a volume of 1.1 liters (70 and 85 hp) and a 1.0-liter EcoBoost turbo engine with a start / stop system (100, 125 and 140 hp). In addition, hatchbacks are equipped with a 1.5-liter TDCi turbodiesel (85 or 120 hp). "Atmospherics" are combined with a 5-speed "mechanics", EcoBoost motors - with a 6-speed manual transmission or an "automatic" of a similar range. Heavy-fuel vehicles only have a 6-speed manual transmission.
New Fiesta to Ukraine arrived with a truncated compared to the European line of power units. The five-door hatchback is available with 1.1L and 1.0L petrol engines.
The basic equipment of the five-door Ford Fiesta includes ABS, ESC, MBA (emergency braking assistance), HLA (anti-recoil system), TCS (buoyancy control) and TPMS (tire pressure monitoring). Installed four airbags (front front and side) and two side curtain airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts, air conditioning, on-board computer, lane control system, power windows in the front and rear doors, heated and power side mirrors, as well as an audio system with 6 speakers , Bluetooth, TFT color display (4.2"), steering wheel controls and USB.
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The Ford Fiesta is produced at the Ford Motor plant in the German city of Cologne.
Overall dimensions Ford Fiesta (Форд Фиеста)
length: 4040 мм,
width: 1735 мм,
height: 1476 мм,
clearance: 120 мм,
base: 2493 мм