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Cars
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 Compared to the standard Fiesta, the rear side windows have been replaced by body-colored solid panels while the rear passenger seats have been removed to provide a load box area of 1,000 cubic liters, with a maximum useable load length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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