Overview
The 2012 Ford Fiesta is small car available in four- and five-door body styles. Ford is a new small car benchmark for safety, connectivity and powertrain technology. A new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg of the Fiesta woos the customers.
Powertrain And Performance
An advanced 1.6-liter DOHC I-4 engine delivers an estimated 119 horsepower and 109 ft.-lbs. of torque under the hood. With a spirited performance, the Fiesta expected to deliver best-in-class fuel economy at 40 mpg, Ford claims. The Fiesta features a standard five-speed manual transaxle with gear ratios selected to offer spirited off-the-line performance and exceptional fuel economy for drivers who desire three pedals and a stick shift to maximize driving experience. The Fiesta features Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS) which reduces complexity while saving weight and fuel.
Build And Styling
Fiesta has been a leading and hugely popular model of Ford of Europe. In the US, the Fiesta features class-exclusive automatic climate control, standard aux input and Ford SYNC that integrates a driver's mobile phone with Fiesta's onboard, voice- activated communications and entertainment system.
Keyless entry and push button start is a unique feature unique in the segment. Cloth or leather seating surfaces with first-row bucket seats with a 60/40 split second-row seat, tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, adjustable cup holders and Ford's EasyFuel Capless Fuel-Filler System, a North American industry- exclusive, are some of the key standard equipment.
Safety Features
More than 50 percent of Fiesta's welded body structure is made from high-strength steel, with ultra-strong boron steel used in several critical areas. An array of safety features including dual-stage first-row air bags, a class-exclusive driver's knee air bag, side air bags and side curtain air bags, AdvanceTrac with ESC (Electronic Stability Control) along with seat belt pretensioners, rear door child safety locks and a Safety Canopy system provide first-class safety to the driver and passengers.
