The Ford Fiesta is Britain's best-selling car. And now it has been given a mid-life facelift and a host of new technology. The Fiesta has also been fitted with Ford's fantastic three-cylinder 1.0-litre EcoBoost turbo engine. The new Fiesta gets headlights with LED daytime running lamps. It is also inspired by the forthcoming Mondeo with a larger trapezoidal grille. There is a more aggressive 'Power Dome' shape on the bonnet. The current Fiesta has a flatter design at the centre but this new Fiesta has a raised centre. The Fiesta continues Ford's bid to become known as a 'technology company' as well as a car company, with lots of hi-tech equipment.
The main new feature is Ford's 'MyKey' system. This system allows owners to set a maximum speed and stereo volume if they lend the car to someone. It will then be restricted to the settings which were set by the owner. MyKey prevents driver aids and other safety systems from being deactivated. MyKey also mutes the stereo until the seatbelts are fastened. Push-button start and keyless entry come as standard. Other features include Ford SYNC, which includes voice-activated commands for music and phone calls via Bluetooth or with media attached through the USB or auxiliary ports.
It allows you to use smartphone apps through the Fiesta's audio system. Ford have put an application called Pandora, it is for creating playlists or software that lets you update your Twitter feed using only your voice. The Fiesta is all covered on the safety front as well; SYNC sends an automatic call out to emergency services in the event of an airbag being deployed or the fuel cut-out being activated. Ford has put its award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost three-cylinder engine available in the Fiesta for the first time. Ford didn't give any figures for the engine outputs, but did say that a version below the 99bhp and 118bhp will be available. These have been already confirmed for the B-MAX. Expect over 60mpg from that model. It might even improve on the current car's 85.6mpg and 87g/km emissions.
The Fiesta already had a five-star Euro NCAP rating, but the new model has a host of new safety features. There's ESP, on top of the side, curtain and knee airbags and Active City Stop will be an option for the first time. This will prevent low-speed collisions by automatically bringing the car to a stop if necessary. The changes apply to three and five-door models. With all these features and technology and Ford's EcoBoost engine, the new Fiesta is sure to remain Britain's bestselling car for some time to come.
The main new feature is Ford's 'MyKey' system. This system allows owners to set a maximum speed and stereo volume if they lend the car to someone. It will then be restricted to the settings which were set by the owner. MyKey prevents driver aids and other safety systems from being deactivated. MyKey also mutes the stereo until the seatbelts are fastened. Push-button start and keyless entry come as standard. Other features include Ford SYNC, which includes voice-activated commands for music and phone calls via Bluetooth or with media attached through the USB or auxiliary ports.
It allows you to use smartphone apps through the Fiesta's audio system. Ford have put an application called Pandora, it is for creating playlists or software that lets you update your Twitter feed using only your voice. The Fiesta is all covered on the safety front as well; SYNC sends an automatic call out to emergency services in the event of an airbag being deployed or the fuel cut-out being activated. Ford has put its award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost three-cylinder engine available in the Fiesta for the first time. Ford didn't give any figures for the engine outputs, but did say that a version below the 99bhp and 118bhp will be available. These have been already confirmed for the B-MAX. Expect over 60mpg from that model. It might even improve on the current car's 85.6mpg and 87g/km emissions.
The Fiesta already had a five-star Euro NCAP rating, but the new model has a host of new safety features. There's ESP, on top of the side, curtain and knee airbags and Active City Stop will be an option for the first time. This will prevent low-speed collisions by automatically bringing the car to a stop if necessary. The changes apply to three and five-door models. With all these features and technology and Ford's EcoBoost engine, the new Fiesta is sure to remain Britain's bestselling car for some time to come.
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