1.0 EcoBoost engines for Ford Fiesta

FORD Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has extended the Fiesta range with the fitment of the award winning 1.0 EcoBoost engine across a wider range of models, and the addition of a further two 1.0 EcoBoost models equipped with the advanced PowerShift automatic transmission.

The advanced PowerShift automatic transmission is now available across all three specification grades, ensuring to satisfy the growing demand for compact automatic models.

A revision on the pricing of the Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost models make it even more attractive. The Fiesta, therefore, offers even better value for money and makes Ford’s popular B-segment hatchback more appealing than ever.

The 1.0 EcoBoost won International Engine of the Year for the past three years in a row, 2012 to 2014, and offers exceptional performance matched to frugal consumption.

It is now also available in the new Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost PowerShift Ambiente, an entry-level model with the sophisticated six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission for seamless power delivery and rapid shifts.

It combines the efficiency, optimised gear ratios and driving enjoyment of a manual gearbox with the smoothness and ease-of-use of a conventional automatic.

Later this year the 1.0 EcoBoost Ambiente with manual transmission will be added to the line-up to complete the Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost range.

The Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium is also now available with the PowerShift transmission, thus providing the option of manual or automatic derivatives across the entire range in Ambiente, Trend and Titanium versions.

In the case of the five-speed manual derivatives, the 1.0 EcoBoost delivers 92kW of power and 170Nm of torque. Combined cycle fuel consumption is rated at 4.3 litres per 100km with a CO2 emissions rating of 99g per km.

On the PowerShift derivatives, the torque remains unchanged at 170Nm, with power rated at 74kW.

The average fuel consumption is 4.9 litre per 100km with CO2 emissions of 114g per km.

All models are sold with a four-year or 120 000km comprehensive warranty, four-year or 60 000km service plan, three-year or unlimited km roadside assistance and five-year or unlimited km corrosion warranty.

Service intervals are every 20 000km on the EcoBoost petrol engines, and 15 000km for the TDCi derivatives.

Revised Fiesta range and recommended retail pricing:
• 1.4 Ambiente – R194 030
• 1.0 EcoBoost Ambiente – price to be announced
• 1.0 EcoBoost Ambiente PowerShift Auto – R199 900
• 1.0 EcoBoost Trend – R199 900
• 1.4 Trend – R204 900
• 1.0 EcoBoost Trend PowerShift Auto – R209 900
• 1.6 TDCi Ambiente – R210 030
• 1.6 TDCi Trend – R216 900
• 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium – R219 900
• 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium PowerShift Auto – R229 900
• 1.6 EcoBoost ST three-door – R275 900.