New Ford Fiesta sedan appeared in our country in the summer of 2015 and immediately broke into the competitive class of budget sedans. Domestic assembly, low price, and excellent design of the Ford Fiesta helped attract a lot of new buyers. And the launch of the Ford engine plant in Russia made it possible to smooth out the negative impact of currency exchange rate fluctuations on the cost of the entire car.

The Ford Fiesta sedan was built on the basis of the regular Ford Fiesta hatchback specifically for developing markets; for example, sedans are simply not sold in Europe. It’s quite strange why the car was brought to our market only now, because in some countries an affordable sedan is quite easily sold, it can be bought in China and was recently introduced to the US market.

Exterior of Ford Fiesta sedan not much different from the hatchback, except for the trunk, which significantly increased the length of the car. Actually, because of this, the silhouette of the Ford Fiesta body has considerably stretched in length from 3969 mm to 4320 mm. In front is the familiar corporate style that unites Focus and Mondeo. A large trapezoidal radiator grille from Aston Martin, an aggressive bumper and elongated optics. By the way, at the rear, the designers also tried to give a corporate-wide shape to the trunk, making the same stampings on it as on the bodies of the older brothers in the model range. Photos of the Fiesta sedan look further.

Photo Ford Fiesta sedan

Fiesta saloon not much different from the hatchback version, which is not surprising, the wheelbase is the same, even with a large difference in body length. All interior shapes, buttons, knobs, instrument panel, steering wheel, all of this is made of very high quality. There is no smell of budget here. Modern interior elements, high-quality plastic, comfortable seats, pleasant upholstery. In general, the car's interior can be rated a solid five, given the inexpensive segment where the car is presented. The only serious negative is, of course, the Fiesta's rear passengers are cramped.

Photos of the interior of the new Ford Fiesta

Trunk Fiesta sedan holds a decent 455 liters, but the hatchback has only 295 liters. However, the situation is saved by the ability to fold the rear seats, then the capacity of the hatch increases to 972 liters. You can argue for a long time about the practicality of the cargo space of a sedan or hatchback. But we simply suggest evaluating everything with your own eyes, below are photographs of the trunk of the Ford Fiesta sedan and hatchback.

Photo of the trunk of a Ford Fiesta sedan

Technical characteristics of Ford Fiesta

The technical characteristics of the Fiesta sedan and hatchback are not much different, if you do not take into account the length. Of particular note is the suspension, which has been slightly strengthened for the Russian market. As a result, the increased ground clearance is 167 mm. There is an independent MacPherson strut suspension at the front and a semi-independent torsion beam at the rear. The steering of the Fiesta sedan is honed to perfection (an electric drive is installed as an amplifier). In terms of handling, this particular model is the leader in its class.

The engines for the first Fiestas assembled in Russia were supplied from the British Ford plant, but due to constant fluctuations in the exchange rate, the British engine began to turn into a “golden” unit. The situation was corrected by the establishment of engine assembly in our country. Gas engine Duratec Ti-VCT Sigma with a displacement of 1.6 liters, which will be installed on the Fiesta, this is a 4-cylinder, 16-valve unit with a timing belt. Three different modifications of the power unit allow you to produce power of 85 (135 Nm), 105 (148 Nm) and 120 (148 Nm) horsepower.

Basic engine Fiesta sedan with a power of only 85 hp. will only be combined with a 5-speed manual. More powerful 105 hp will allow you to choose between a manual and robotic automatic transmission. But the most powerful engine is 120 hp. Can only be combined with automatic transmission. A budget car will not please you with its dynamics; the engine has 85 hp to accelerate to hundreds. takes 12.8 seconds, but with a 120-horsepower unit this figure is already better - 10.7 seconds.

As for the fuel consumption of the Ford Fiesta, the manufacturer in its technical documentation indicates the same figures for all three engines, even regardless of the type of transmission. So in the city Fiesta consumes 8.4 liters, on the highway 4.5 liters, in the combined cycle 5.9 liters. In general, it is very economical, but what will the consumption be in our harsh realities?
Below are the weight and dimensions characteristics of the new budget sedan from Ford.

Dimensions, weight, volumes, ground clearance Ford Fiesta sedan

• Length – 4320 mm
• Width – 1722 mm
• Height – 1489 mm
• Curb weight – from 1125 kg
• Gross weight – 1565 kg
• Base, distance between front and rear axle – 2489 mm
• Trunk volume – 455 liters
• Fuel tank volume – 42 liters
• Tire size – 195/55 R15
• Ground clearance of Ford Fiesta – 167 mm

Video Ford Fiesta sedan

Video review and test drive of the new Fiesta sedan from Mikhail Podorozhansky, editor-in-chief of Autoreview.

Crash test video from the American insurance institute IIHS, the result is “Marginal”, that is, very bad. Although in Europe crash tests show the Fiesta as much as 5 stars. But the methods of Americans and Europeans are different. Usually 5-star Europeans in the US do not even reach the average level of safety.

Prices and configurations of the new generation Ford Fiesta

Price of the basic version of Fiesta Ambiente with 85 hp engine and manual transmission is 552,000 rubles. If you take advantage of the trade-in and recycling program, the price of the car can be significantly reduced. The list of standard options includes audio preparation, steering column height and reach adjustment, ABS, front airbags, driver's seat height adjustment and daytime running lights. There is no air conditioning in the initial configuration.

The next Fiesta Trend trim level already has air conditioning and an audio system, plus a more powerful 105 hp engine. For such a car you will have to pay 627,000 rubles with a manual transmission or 677,000 rubles for a version with an automatic transmission. A car with a hatchback body is exactly 10,000 rubles more expensive.

The most expensive version of the Fiesta Titanium sedan will cost 808,000 rubles. Under the hood is the most powerful 120-horsepower engine and a robotic gearbox. Options include climate control, a 4.2-inch color monitor, 15-inch alloy wheels, side airbags, stability control and a leather-trimmed steering wheel.

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The number of cars on public roads is constantly increasing. Recently, small and comfortable cars, which at the same time have a low price and efficiency, have become increasingly popular. The choice of B-class cars today is very wide and almost every manufacturer offers its own model.

One of the most popular and attractive cars in the subcompact segment is the 2020 Ford Fiesta. Its popularity is achieved due to the harmonious combination of modern and aggressive appearance, excellent technical characteristics, and low price. At the same time, the car is quite capable of competing with its opponents, especially after the introduction of the Aston Martin style.

History of Ford Fiesta

The Ford Fiesta model first appeared back in 1976, and since then the world has seen 6 different generations of the car. The new update for 2020 is a truly high-quality and modern car that fully meets all consumer requirements.

The latest generation of the 2020 Ford Fiesta is available in two body types:

• Sedan.
• Hatchback.

The sedan is copied down to the smallest detail from its hatchback counterpart, and their structure is no different. At the same time, even the dimensions remain unchanged, with the exception of the length and the presence of a large trunk. As for specific dimensions, the car has a ground clearance of 14 cm, which is considered a rather modest figure. Next, we will talk about whether this clearance is sufficient, whether it meets the standards and whether it can be increased.

What is clearance?

As mentioned above, ground clearance on the 2020 Ford Fiesta is the distance between the lowest point of the car and the road. But the question is: what is this extreme point? As a rule, when you hit an obstacle or fall into a hole, it is the bumper that gets hit first. Moreover, if this is some kind of serious depression, then repair is practically guaranteed.

It cannot be said that there is any specific standard or norm for what the clearance should be. However, if you analyze the performance of various cars, on average you can get the following results:

• SUVs: 18-35 cm.
• Passenger cars: 13-20 cm.

After the bumper, the lowest point of the car is the oil pan, which can suffer greatly, given the quality of our roads and the number of potholes on them. The problem is that this is a fairly common breakdown, and repairing it is expensive. In some cases, the ground clearance between the pan and the ground is even less than the bumper clearance. As a rule, in this place the distance to the road is:

• SUVs: 17+ cm.
• Passenger cars: 12+ cm.

To protect yourself, you can install a special crankcase protection that will take all the blows. The muffler and resonator, suspension elements, etc. can also reduce the ground clearance.

The 2020 Ford Fiesta falls within the average range for passenger cars, but if you want to drive to the countryside where the roads are bad and there are deep potholes, then the ground clearance may be too low and you will scrape the bottom on the road surface. To solve this problem, the clearance can be increased, and we will tell you how to do this later.

Ways to increase clearance

Most car enthusiasts try to adapt their car to the operating conditions where they constantly have to drive on good roads. To do this, using various methods, the clearance increases. Of course, you won’t be able to completely get rid of the problem, but you can still raise the 2020 Ford Fiesta a little. The following methods are used for this:

• Installation of larger diameter wheels.
• Installation of reinforced springs.
• Installation of special spacers.

Some fans install air suspension on their car, but this option is quite expensive, and its feasibility remains in question. We will not dwell on each of the options in detail, but know that if you want to increase your ground clearance, then by spending a little money and time, this can be done.

So, the 2020 Ford Fiesta is a great city car for little money. On the one hand, the low ground clearance is its disadvantage, but on the other hand, the car is not designed for off-road driving. Consider what you need the car for, and only then make your choice.

Mileage: 6500 km

Overall, the car is not perfect. But it’s a pleasure to own, it’s comfortable, quiet, and economical. I haven't regretted the purchase yet. However, I will be picky.

1. The car is controversial, first of all, its design.

2. Next, spare parts are expensive! If you can find inexpensive analogues for consumables. Then, if you need to find any part (handle, button, body part, etc.), there are no analogues. For example, I bought cruise control buttons, 3 tyr. And these are simple damn BUTTONS!

3. The metal, like all modern cars, is thin, ala “foil”. When driving slowly through potholes: you feel like the body is walking, the door rubbers squeak due to the movement of the body, when it’s cold, a cracking sound is noticed in the area of ​​the windshield, perhaps this is due to frozen ice or due to the body. On the other hand, perhaps this was done on purpose so that during an impact, the deformation of the body absorbs the impact energy, i.e. for safety. Also, during normal driving, on normal roads in cold weather, you can hear the rear window cracking, this is caused by the fact that the snow melting on the glass flows down to the trunk lid, the gap between the glass and the trunk lid is approximately 3 mm, and the water freezes there, which leads to the sound (sedan only).

4. The car is comfortable, handles well, and handles the road well. But there is not enough space for rear passengers. The sedan has a large trunk, but a low crossbar between the luggage compartment and the passenger compartment, which in turn causes difficulties when transporting long cargo.

5. The fan speed and air temperature controls are not conveniently located; personally, I would swap them. The knob for adjusting the air direction is not convenient; it is difficult to turn with gloves, since there are not enough hooks.

6. The head light is not sufficient in urban conditions, however, on the highway I did not feel a lack of light. PTF does not fundamentally solve the problem.

7. Ford is a designer car. Allows you to add “goodies” from older trim levels, which in turn influenced the choice of trim level.

8. I really liked the acoustics, the standard radio is completely satisfactory. But there are small problems with unstable reception of radio stations, Fords have had this problem for a long time, replacing the antenna does not solve the problem, it may be necessary to lay a better/thicker wire from the antenna to the radio.

9. Open windows rattle, not critical if you have air conditioning. It’s better to have the windows closed to breathe less dust than to complain about the windows rattling.

10. Consumption is generally good, it all depends on how long you stand still and how long you drive. You stand for a long time, you drive a little, the consumption is high. You cost little, you travel for a long time, consumption is low. On the spot it consumes 0.6-0.7 l/hour, on the highway at 120 km/h it consumes approximately 5.6 l/100km.

11. The seats are comfortable, there was no discomfort during long driving.

12. According to the Ford database, the car was produced on February 2, 2016 and a week later I already had it. Operated exclusively in urban conditions when driving short distances. In December of the same year, the battery charge according to the BC is 11.8 V, which indicates that the battery is almost discharged.

13. Despite the fact that the battery voltage at -21C was 11.8 V, the car starts easily.

14. At low temperatures, the car warms up to the first division in about 3-4 minutes, as I already wrote, the first square is temp. engine corresponds to +35C.

15. According to BC, when idle at a traffic light, the engine cools down by 2-3 degrees in the cold. In cold weather, I measured to what temperature the engine would cool down at idle. did not conduct. This is a feature of an internal combustion engine with an aluminum cylinder block.

16. In humid weather and cold weather, when you start driving, the brake pads squeak when braking.

17. At sub-zero temperatures, after driving over uneven surfaces (speed bumps, holes, etc.), you can hear the sound of rubber/plastic rubbing from the front suspension. I blame poor tightening of the fender liner screws after installing the PTF.

18. Considering the small capacity of the washer reservoir, it lasts for a long time. On cars manufactured since the fall of 2016, the washer reservoir should already be 5 liters.

Ford Fiesta sedan. Price: 674,000 rub. On sale: since 2015

There are compact cars that are boring. They have everything to a minimum - both style and temperament. This does not apply to the new Fiesta. The exterior and interior of the car are modern, and its character is “fiery”. Some people think that the new product doesn’t look so great in a sedan body, but there are also plenty of people who are loyal to the exterior design. The taste and color, as they say... But you can’t get rid of the feeling that the Fiesta is a younger relative of the Mondeo.

In terms of internal volume, Fiesta corresponds to the average parameters of the class. Priority for space is given to front passengers and... things carried in the trunk. It sits well in front - both comfortable and spacious. Unless, of course, you focus on the narrow interior characteristic of compacts. But there is not enough legroom in the back. The tall passengers, who were somehow riding “in the gallery,” had to position their legs diagonally. It's good that there were two people. The third one in this situation is definitely superfluous. But the trunk, although it is far from the most voluminous in the class, is quite roomy and suitable for most pressing matters. The hanging handle seemed very convenient, with the help of which the trunk lid can be easily slammed shut. The layout of the controls of the new Fiesta is meaningful. And in this case, the method of intuitive acquaintance with them is acceptable. The instrument panel is pleasing with its clarity. Or rather, empty (in a good way) instrument scales. The readings from the on-board computer are somewhat boring.

Such design of the instrument panel is the key to excellent information content

The implementation of washing the windshield using the end button in the right steering column switch seems unusual. The round climate control unit is a little annoying. The orange lights on the buttons are located chaotically, and in the dark it is not easy to understand which button is activated. Another little thing - the mirrors on the sun visors are not illuminated. The ladies are seething with indignation. Otherwise, if you don’t pay attention to the low armrest, everything is decent in terms of ergonomics. Of course, I would like more, for example, navigation or an “auto light” mode, but alas.

The paucity of legroom makes it difficult for tall passengers to sit in the rear.

But the Fiesta drives great. Fun and easy. A 105-horsepower engine is almost always enough. Perhaps, only with the exception of high-speed overtaking. And what’s especially nice is that, compared to many “mechanical” competitors, the Fiesta is very well balanced in the clutch-box tandem. The start is completely easy. No gas boost. The gear ratios in the gearbox are chosen correctly. And the length of the gears is close to ideal. Ford-style shifts are crisp. The only thing surprising is the occasional difficulty engaging first gear. Approximately every 25–30th time. But the “transparent” brakes are very pleasing. And even more - handling, small turning radius, clear parking sensors. And an absolutely “omnivorous” suspension, having understood the essence of which, you completely cease to be afraid of potholes and speed bumps. Gasoline consumption of 8 liters seemed adequate during dynamic city driving. At gas stations, I am amazed by the advanced method of locking the tank neck without a lid.

The creators of the car deserve special thanks for the “attributes” of winter operation. Firstly, for the heated windshield. Anyone who has to tear off the wipers and scrape the glass for ten minutes in the usual way simply feels sorry. Secondly, for the hot stove and lightning-fast heating of the front seats. And thirdly, for decent ground clearance, which allows you to feel confident in relatively deep snow. During its entire operation, the car did not present any radical surprises. It seems her motto is “Sit down and go.” As often happens, the cost of the Ford Fiesta sedan is somewhat confusing. In “our” sophisticated, but lacking many “goodies” Trend Plus package, the car costs 674 thousand rubles. However, everything is determined by personal preferences.

Unsystematic illumination of the climate control buttons makes it difficult to perceive the modes in the dark

The center armrest is located lower than we would like

Clear parking radar allows you to park with high precision

The Ford Sollers company announced the entry into the Russian market of a new product - the compact Ford Fiesta sedan. The new four-door Ford Fiesta sedan will be produced in Russia at the Ford Sollers JV plant in Naberezhnye Chelny side by side from the 7th generation. The start of sales of the new Ford Fiesta sedan of the 2015-2016 model year is planned for the fall of 2015, the price of the new product has not yet been determined, but one can hope that thanks to the Russian assembly of the model (full production cycle), the cost of the B-class sedan from Ford Motor Company will be acceptable and competitive .

The current generation Ford Fiesta sedan debuted in 2012 in Brazil at the Sao Paulo International Auto Show and is available to car enthusiasts in South America, India and even the USA. The price of the Ford Fiesta sedan in North America is just under $14,000 for a car with a 1.6-liter 120 horsepower engine with a 5-speed manual transmission and fairly rich basic equipment.
The Ford Fiesta sedan is based on the front-wheel drive platform of the Ford Fiesta hatchback, but thanks to the larger rear overhang of the body, it has a longer overall length and, accordingly, a more spacious luggage compartment.

• The external overall dimensions of the body of the 2015-2016 Ford Fiesta sedan are 4406 mm long, 1722 mm (including external rear view mirrors 1977 mm) wide, 1475 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2489 mm. When installing tires 195/55 R15 or 195/50 R16, the front wheel track is 1465 mm, the rear wheel track is 1448 mm, ground clearance (clearance) is 160 mm.

The new compact sedan Ford Fiesta demonstrates a bright, playful and dynamic exterior design, which is not typical for a budget car.
Stylish narrowed headlights, a powerful front bumper with a solid trapezoidal false radiator grille, neat foglights and a bright aerodynamic body kit, a sloping hood with charismatic stampings - this is the front of the sedan.
Body profile with a domed roof line flowing down to a solid stern, a high ascending window sill line, powerful stampings above the wheel arches, a stylish edge defining the doors, and exterior mirrors on powerful supports. I would like to say that this is a powerful sports sedan.
The rear part of the body is quite simple, but at the same time functional and very attractive. The trunk lid has an original shape, stylish lamp shades, a large bumper with curvaceous shapes.
Yes, even in the photo of the four-door Ford Fiesta sedan 2015-2016 model year it looks very bright and stylish, in a word - decent.

The interior of the new Ford Fiesta sedan almost exactly repeats the interior design of the platform hatchback. A comfortable steering wheel, an informative instrument panel, a stylish and original center console, comfortable front seats with pronounced lateral support bolsters, neat assembly and high-quality finishing materials. But the most important difference from the hatchback is the ability of the sedan trunk to accommodate 465 liters of cargo with the rear seat backs in the standard position.
The basic equipment for the Ford Fiesta sedan with the most powerful 120-horsepower engine includes a driver's seat microlift, steering column height and depth adjustment, air conditioning, central locking with remote control, power windows, a pair of front airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, TCS , HLA and EBL, electric exterior mirrors with turn signal repeaters, on-board computer, SYNC audio system (3.5-inch color screen, radio, CD MP3 player, Bluetooth and USB).
The most packaged version will add a sunroof, leather seat trim, ambient LED interior lighting (7 colors to choose from), seven airbags including a knee airbag for the driver, rear parking sensors, rain and light sensors, cruise control, and an advanced MyFord multimedia system. Touch with 6.5-inch color touch screen (voice control, music, phone, navigation, rear view camera, SD Card slot). It is possible that in order to reduce the initial cost of the new Ford Fiesta sedan for the Russian market, the basic equipment will be equipped to a minimum.

Specifications The new Ford Fiesta sedan 2015-2016 for Russia means the presence of one 1.6-liter gasoline engine, capable of producing 85, 105 or 120 power, depending on the settings. The engine is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed PowerShift robotic gearbox.
Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes, electric power steering, independent front suspension with MacPherson struts, rear semi-independent with a bending beam.
This interesting compact Ford Fiesta sedan will appear in Russia very soon. Whether the newcomer is able to properly compete with the recognized leaders of the B-class sedan (, and) will most likely depend on the price, which, by the way, promises to be attractive.

Ford Fiesta sedan 2015-2016 photo

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