Facelift for Ford Fiesta
Ford's likeable Fiesta has been treated to a facelift, and these are the first official pics of the updated baby car.Headlining the revisions are tweaked exterior styling, upgraded interiors, and a handful of new features that will be offered in Euro-spec cars. These include rain-sensing wipers, automatic 'home safe' headlamp mode, automatic climate control, satellite navigation, on-board computer, MP3-compatible stereo systems and voice-controlled hands-free phone connection.
A Ford Australia source confirmed the updated Fiesta will land here early next year, with no major changes to trim or spec levels.
Externally, the new car is distinguishable by its reprofiled bumpers and grille, clear-lens headlights, revised tail-lights, thicker body side mouldings and body-coloured handles and mirrors.
Inside, there's a new fascia with easier-to-read instruments and a soft-feel upper section to the instrument panel.
Fiesta's electronic systems also gain a touch of sophistication through the addition of a Controller Area Network (CAN) that circulates data throughout the car. Although much of this technology operates out of the driver's sight, it performs functions such as displaying the radio station name and tuning information in the instrument cluster, and modulating volume control according to speed.
Additionally, the hazard warning lights operate automatically under emergency or heavy braking above 100km/h (this feature may be restricted to Euro-spec cars).
As is the case now, all models will be powered by a 74kW/146Nm 1.6lt engine, mated to a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.
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