Ford extends its popular Fiesta range

 

By Jamie White – Head of Communications

 

The Ford Fiesta continues to build on its position as the UK’s best-selling car with the launch of two new powertrains available for the new 14-plate.

 

Ford now offers a 100PS version of the 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine with the company’s advanced, six-speed dual-clutch PowerShift automatic transmission – delivering CO2 emissions of 114g/km and 57.7mpg fuel consumption.

 

The Ford PowerShift transmission uses electronically controlled twin-clutch technology to shift between gears. Drivers have the option of using a full automatic mode, a sport automatic mode or selecting gears manually.

 

The 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine combines cutting-edge technologies including direct fuel injection, turbocharging and variable valve timing to deliver the power of a larger engine with the fuel efficiency of a smaller engine. It accounts for over 40 per cent of Fiesta sales in the UK.

 

Also new to the Fiesta range is an 80PS 1.0L petrol engine, which shares some of the EcoBoost technologies, delivering CO2 emissions of 99g/km and 65.7mpg combined fuel consumption.

 

The Ford Fiesta range now features six powertrain options which emit less than 100g/km CO2, and includes the 1.0-litre EcoBoost, named International Engine of the Year in 2012 and 2013.

 

Mark Ovenden, Ford of Britain Chairman and Managing Director, said: “The automatic gearbox is an important additional to our range for a large number of Fiesta fans. The combination of EcoBoost and PowerShift is one of the most advanced and dynamic powertrains ever launched in a small car.”

 

 

 

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