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Ford at the FrancoFolies: Let the Fiesta begin!

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Luc Gagné
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At this year’s FrancoFolies, Ford is focusing entirely on the little people hauler with a "100% Fiesta" exhibit made up of six activity centers that highlight various attributes of the model.

With the Fiesta, Ford particularly wants to attract young consumers and women, who happen to represent the majority of spectators at the FrancoFolies. (Photo: Luc Gagné/Auto123.com)

Four of these activity centers share a common exhibit area under the Fiesta logo. There’s a Facebook stand where visitors can take pictures next to the Fiesta and then write a short comment about the car on their own Facebook page. Another stand introduces fans to the wonders of SYNC, Ford’s unique multimedia system. Not too far from there is a friendly dance competition where participants dance to the sound of SIRIUS satellite radio, which can also be found in the Fiesta.

The sporty personality of the American sub-compact hasn’t been overlooked, either. Visitors can experience what it’s like to drive a Fiesta through realistic racing simulators.

Elsewhere, the final two stands offer equally fun activities. One is hosted by a DJ and encourages music lovers to take part in a little session of "scratch." The other has a Fiesta filled with balls and visitors are asked to guess the correct number for a chance to win the grand prize — a 24-month lease of a spanking new Fiesta!

Available as a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback, the 2011 Ford Fiesta starts at $12,799.





Luc Gagné
Luc Gagné
Automotive expert
  • More than 30 years of experience as an automotive journalist
  • Over 59 test drives in the past year
  • Attended over 150 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists