The new Ford Fiesta is next in line to be crowned King of the Road in the small car class.  The Fiesta set to be released by summer of 2010 and will set the standard in economy, safety, and new power train technology.  Its sleek design will attract a crowd of both young and old looking for both fun and practicality.  Its technology however, will attract everyone else!

The Fiesta is set to be a leader in fuel economy with a best-in-class 50 (canadian) MPG with a quick response 1.6L engine.  It will also be equipped with a DOHC I-4, 6 speed transmission with electric power assist.

Fiesta will also be available in 4 & 5 door body styles.  This little car is set to be a game changer for Ford.  Its impact has already been felt around the world with the release and sale of 500,000 units in Europe & Asia.  The idea behind the Fiesta was to put into play a car that was compact, but that offered world class quality.

“Fuel economy leaders have traditionally been manual shift models,” said Pierro Aversa, team leader for transmissions. “Fiesta changes the game by offering an advanced PowerShift six-speed automatic that delivers maximum fuel economy”

With dual clutches, the engine will always maximize its responsiveness and fuel efficiency.  This responsiveness will be determined by the input received by the accelerator pedal.  As well, a nice new twist given to the Fiesta is technology taken from its cousin, the Escape.  Equipped with EPAS (Electronic Power Assist Steering), this will allow for easier turning and parallel parking manoeuvres.  This technology will be equipped in 90% of Ford’s line up by 2013.

With safety being on most people’s mind when buying a car, it is especially important in a compact.  The Fiesta will be equipped with dual stage first row airbags, and class exclusive driver’s knee airbag.  It will also be equipped with side air bags and side curtain air bags.

The frame of the Fiesta has been build with approximately 50% boron steel in all critical areas, making it best-in-class for occupant safety.  This “little “car has been tested and retested for the pounding it will take on our North American roads, and by all accounts is more than ready.

The new Ford Fiesta is coming to Capital Ford soon… in fact ordering just opened for our stock today!