The Fiesta Sedan is Ford's American-taste-friendly premium subcompact offering, available in a base S trim, or SE or SES trim levels.
Ford's new-to-America Fiesta is the automaker's first subcompact offering in decades, and currently its only premium small car. In order to satisfy its American consumers which prefer sedans to hatchbacks, Ford
developed this four-door variant to serve its home market.U.S. pricing for the Fiesta subcompact sedan starts at $13,320 for the base S trim level. Opting for the next trim level, SE, brings the total to $14,320. Ford says they decided to start the hatchback at the SE trim level in an effort to preserve the premium content and appeal of the European design.The range-topping SEL Sedan starts at $16,320 -- adding an automatic transmission adds about $1,000 to the price.Moving to the class exclusive dual-clutch dry transmission -- complete with six forward moving gears, dubbed "Powershift" by Ford -- also bumps the fuel economy from 28 city, 37 highway with the manual, to 29 city, 40 highway for the automatic. Both the manual and automatic transmissions offer best-in-class fuel economy.Ford says the U.S.-spec Fiesta boasts 15 class-exclusive features - such as keyless entry with push-button start, Sync, EasyFuel cap-less fueling and a driver's knee airbag, as well as significantly improved interior quietness (compared to the European product) due to the addition of a laminated windshield and additional sound dampening materials.The 2011 Fiesta features a 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine that is rated at 120 horsepower and 112 pound-feet of torque. This four-banger features Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT), which allows smaller displacement for increased fuel economy without compromising performance. Ford also makes use of an aggressive deceleration fuel shutoff, combined with an engine accessory drive system that was designed to improve efficiency by reducing the energy it takes to power the air conditioner and alternator. When coupled with electric power assist steering, the small gains translate to measurable gains in fuel economy.In order to meet federal crash standards and compensate for the switch from European summer tires to all-season tires, Ford reports that the front anti-roll bar was increased from 19 mm to 22 mm, and the rear twistbeam saw a 28 percent increase in rigidity, compared to the European Fiesta.
Ford also added a push-button feature - Grade Assist - which essentially helps to maintain low gearing for more responsive throttle under acceleration, as well as reduced braking during grade descent.Customers can choose from 15 or 16-inch wheels on most models, and an available 17-inch Ford Racing wheel as well.To address traditional concerns of Americans regarding safety in a small vehicle, Ford has developed what it claims is the safest car in the segment. Ford boasts that the Fiesta features more Boron (strongest automotive-grade steel available) steel than any Ford product, with key placement of boron steel in the most vulnerable locations. In all, the Fiesta's frame and sub-structure features over 55 percent high, or ultra-high strength steel.In addition to paying special attention to creating a rigid steel cage for the Fiesta's occupants, Ford has also incorporated a class-exclusive driver's knee airbag, as well as dual-stage front airbags, curtain airbags and side airbags for a total of seven airbags.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded the Fiesta the highest possible crash test score available, and made the Fiesta the first subcompact car to ever earn the top rating with the new test.The U.S. Fiesta also gains Sirius satellite radio and has a four-inch information display screen located in the center of the dash. Other optional features include remote start, optional power-operated moonroof, premium audio and several custom exterior graphics choices.
developed this four-door variant to serve its home market.U.S. pricing for the Fiesta subcompact sedan starts at $13,320 for the base S trim level. Opting for the next trim level, SE, brings the total to $14,320. Ford says they decided to start the hatchback at the SE trim level in an effort to preserve the premium content and appeal of the European design.The range-topping SEL Sedan starts at $16,320 -- adding an automatic transmission adds about $1,000 to the price.Moving to the class exclusive dual-clutch dry transmission -- complete with six forward moving gears, dubbed "Powershift" by Ford -- also bumps the fuel economy from 28 city, 37 highway with the manual, to 29 city, 40 highway for the automatic. Both the manual and automatic transmissions offer best-in-class fuel economy.Ford says the U.S.-spec Fiesta boasts 15 class-exclusive features - such as keyless entry with push-button start, Sync, EasyFuel cap-less fueling and a driver's knee airbag, as well as significantly improved interior quietness (compared to the European product) due to the addition of a laminated windshield and additional sound dampening materials.The 2011 Fiesta features a 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine that is rated at 120 horsepower and 112 pound-feet of torque. This four-banger features Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT), which allows smaller displacement for increased fuel economy without compromising performance. Ford also makes use of an aggressive deceleration fuel shutoff, combined with an engine accessory drive system that was designed to improve efficiency by reducing the energy it takes to power the air conditioner and alternator. When coupled with electric power assist steering, the small gains translate to measurable gains in fuel economy.In order to meet federal crash standards and compensate for the switch from European summer tires to all-season tires, Ford reports that the front anti-roll bar was increased from 19 mm to 22 mm, and the rear twistbeam saw a 28 percent increase in rigidity, compared to the European Fiesta.
Ford also added a push-button feature - Grade Assist - which essentially helps to maintain low gearing for more responsive throttle under acceleration, as well as reduced braking during grade descent.Customers can choose from 15 or 16-inch wheels on most models, and an available 17-inch Ford Racing wheel as well.To address traditional concerns of Americans regarding safety in a small vehicle, Ford has developed what it claims is the safest car in the segment. Ford boasts that the Fiesta features more Boron (strongest automotive-grade steel available) steel than any Ford product, with key placement of boron steel in the most vulnerable locations. In all, the Fiesta's frame and sub-structure features over 55 percent high, or ultra-high strength steel.In addition to paying special attention to creating a rigid steel cage for the Fiesta's occupants, Ford has also incorporated a class-exclusive driver's knee airbag, as well as dual-stage front airbags, curtain airbags and side airbags for a total of seven airbags.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded the Fiesta the highest possible crash test score available, and made the Fiesta the first subcompact car to ever earn the top rating with the new test.The U.S. Fiesta also gains Sirius satellite radio and has a four-inch information display screen located in the center of the dash. Other optional features include remote start, optional power-operated moonroof, premium audio and several custom exterior graphics choices.
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