As a result, Fiesta's unique, new "stacked style" audio systems and optional navigation system are contained in a central dashboard unit that is easy to reach for both front-seat occupants. The centre unit also includes primary controls for heating and ventilation and the emergency hazard warning indicators.
Since fuel prices are so much higher in Europe than they are in Canada, real-world fuel economy — assuring that customers can achieve expected levels of fuel consumption --is a key aspect of the Fiesta powertrain story, Leach says.
So the new Fiesta will feature three new powertrains which are targeted to deliver fuel economy improvements of up to 10 per cent across the range:
- The all-new 1.4-litre Duratorq TDCi is a compact aluminium turbodiesel engine featuring new-generation common-rail injection technology. Delivering 68 horsepower and about 120 pound-feet of torque, this new drive-by-wire common-rail diesel is engineered for small-car driveability, excellent economy and new levels of refinement, says Leach.
- A new DOHC gasoline engine developed from the Duratec 16V in the Ford Focus joins the Fiesta range in two small-car configurations, the 80-horsepower 1.4-litre, and a 100-horsepower 1.6-litre."Extensively developed to suit this small car application," Leach notes, the "Duratec 16V engines are equipped with a precision electronic throttle, for responsive and economical performance."
- What Leach calls a "friction-fighting new value engine, the 1.3-litre Duratec 8V, also joins the Fiesta family. Ultra low in cost to own and operate, the Duratec 8V is available in two variants, 58- or 68-horsepower, depending upon market," though certainly not North America..