Monday, March 9, 2009

New Ford Fiesta Van and SportVan go on Sale in Europe

Aimed at those who are searching for a frugal and versatile city car with a dash of cargo carrying ability, Ford of Europe has released the all-new Fiesta Van and SportVan models. Compared to the standard Fiesta, the rear side windows have been replaced by body-colored solid panels while the rear passenger seats have been removed to provide a load box area of 1,000 cubic liters, with a maximum useable load length of 1,296mm, as well as a maximum load box width of 1,278mm and a height of up to 806mm.

Depending on the version, the Fiesta SportVan features a payload range from 490kg to 515kg (1,080 - 1,135 lbs).

The new Fiesta Van is available in Europe with a choice of three engines, a 1.25-litre 82HP petrol unit and two diesels, a 1.4-litre 68HP TDCi and the top-of-the-range 1.6-litre 90HP TDCi turbo diesel that equips the SportVan model. The latter adds a dash of sportiness as it comes with an aerokit that includes high intake front grille, rear bumper and rear spoiler, 16-inch alloy wheels, sport seats, ESP/ Traction control, and a sports tuned suspension.



Fiesta Van feature specification:

  • EasyFuel capless refuelling
  • Three engine options
  • Body colour roof spoiler
  • Electric door mirrors
  • Stereo radio CD, MP3 connection, four front speakers and steering wheel mounted controls
  • Adjustable steering column
  • Electric front windows

Fiesta Van Trend features in addition to Fiesta Van:

  • Front fog lights
  • Body-coloured, power folding, heated door mirrors
  • Automatic windshield wipers and headlamps
  • Auto dimming rear view mirror
  • Trip computer
  • Driver's seat lumbar support
  • Heated front windscreen

Standard features of Fiesta SportVan in addition to Fiesta Van Trend:

  • 1.6-litre TDCi (90PS) engine
  • Body colour sports "aero" kit including high intake front grille, rear bumper and rear spoiler
  • 16" five-spoke sports alloy wheels
  • Bluetooth hands free and voice control, including multi function display
  • Air conditioning
  • Sports style front seats
  • Leather trimmed steering wheel
  • Rear sports spoiler
  • Perimeter alarm
  • Sports-tuned suspension with lowered ride height
  • ESP/traction control
  • Driver's knee and side airbags (head and thorax) and active head restraint

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