{"id":503,"date":"2020-07-15T11:58:52","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T11:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.platts.co.uk\/blog\/?p=503"},"modified":"2020-08-03T09:50:27","modified_gmt":"2020-08-03T09:50:27","slug":"ford-fiesta-electricfied-and-upgraded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.platts.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/07\/15\/ford-fiesta-electricfied-and-upgraded\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford Fiesta – Electrified and Upgraded"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Even Better Fuel Economy, More Fun to Drive and More Technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The popular Ford Fiesta<\/a> compact hatchback \u2013 Ford’s best-selling model in Europe \u2013 is now available to order with an electrified powertrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ford EcoBoost Hybrid powertrains, available from \u00a319,860 with Fiesta Titanium<\/a>, will deliver enhanced fuel efficiency for Fiesta drivers while complementing Ford\u2019s \u201cfun to drive\u201d experience with more powerful and responsive performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 48-volt mild hybrid technology is introduced at the same time as sophisticated new driver assistance technologies including Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go and Speed Sign Recognition, designed to deliver less stressful driving experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding EcoBoost Hybrid technology to the Fiesta<\/a> means customers can have even more power and still go further on a tank of fuel. The Fiesta EcoBoost Hybrid<\/a> will bring the benefits of electrification to more drivers than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ford is committed to offering an electrified version of every passenger vehicle it brings to market in Europe and will grow its range of electrified vehicles in Europe to 18 on sale before the end of 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fiesta\u2019s <\/a>non-hybrid powertrains are also further enhanced with the latest generation 1.0\u2011litre\u00a0EcoBoost petrol engine and a new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, for optimised fuel efficiency and CO2<\/sub> emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, Fiesta<\/a> is now better connected than ever following the introduction of a standard FordPass Connect modem enabling a range of functions to make the ownership experience easier and more rewarding using the FordPass mobile app. <\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The diverse Ford Fiesta range<\/a> includes the stylish Fiesta Trend<\/a> and Fiesta Titanium<\/a> and Titanium X, SUV-inspired Fiesta Active Edition<\/a> and Active X Edition crossover, sporty Fiesta ST-Line Edition and ST-Line X Edition<\/a> and upscale Fiesta Vignale Edition<\/a> in three- and five-door body styles depending on variant. Ford sold nearly 78,000 Fiestas in UK in 2019, a third of the 227,000 sold across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EcoBoost Hybrid efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fiesta<\/a> drivers can now benefit from Ford\u2019s sophisticated EcoBoost Hybrid technology, first introduced for passenger vehicle customers in the new Ford Puma<\/a> crossover in late 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available in 125 PS and 155 PS power outputs, Fiesta<\/a> EcoBoost Hybrid models feature a belt-driven integrated starter\/generator (BISG) in place of the standard alternator, enabling recovery and storage of energy usually lost during braking and coasting to charge a 48-volt lithium-ion air-cooled battery pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The BISG also acts as a motor, integrating with the engine and using the stored energy to provide torque assistance during normal driving and acceleration, as well as running the vehicle\u2019s electrical ancillaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The intelligent, self-regulating mild-hybrid system continuously monitors how the vehicle is being used to determine when and how intensively to charge the battery for optimal benefit, and when to utilise the stored battery charge using one of two strategies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n