2011 Ford Fiesta is expected to go on sale early next year. The all new 2011 Ford Fiesta is an automotive espresso with lots of flavor, a bit of a kick, no filler. If you want to downsize without downgrading then the 2011 Ford Fiesta is the best car. The 2011 Ford Fiesta ranks 1 out of 31 Affordable Small Cars. New yardsticks are set by the 2011 Ford Fiesta for the affordable small car class.
Ford’s finest subcompact offering is The Fiesta Hatchback, accessible in either SE or SES trim level and entirely with five doors. The automaker’s first subcompact offering in decades is Ford’s new-to-America Fiesta and currently it’s only premium small car. Ford only offers the hatchback starting in SE guise – bypassing the base S trim level accessible on the Fiesta Sedan – starting with a base price of $15,120, so as to pay homage to its European roots. The 2011 Ford Fiesta is a game-changing blend of fuel efficiency and driving brio.
1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine is featured in the 2011 Fiesta which is rated at 120 horsepower and 112 pound-feet of torque. United with an engine accessory drive system, Ford also makes use of a violent deceleration fuel shutoff designed to improve efficiency by reducing the energy it takes to power the air conditioner and alternator. The small gains translate to measurable gains in fuel economy when coupled with electric power assist steering. Ford’s newest four-cylinder offering will be mated to either a five-speed manual transmission – rated at 28 city, and 37 highway mpg – or the six-speed PowerShift dual-clutch automatic.
A push-button feature is also added in Ford – Grade Assist – which basically helps to maintain low gearing for more responsive strangle under acceleration, with reduced braking during grade descent. From 15 or 16-inch wheels on most models can be selected by customers and an obtainable 17-inch Ford Racing wheel as well. 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, besides paying special attention to creating a rigid steel cage for the Fiesta’s occupants. The U.S. Fiesta also obtains Sirius satellite radio and has a four-inch information display screen situated in the center of the dash. Remote start, optional power-operated moonroof, premium audio and several custom exterior graphic choices are included in other features.
Ford Fiesta Versions
S Sedan price: $12,594
Features:
S Sedan features include 1.6L I-4 engine with 5-speed manual transmission, 15″ steel wheels with wheel covers, Body colour three-bar grille, Electronic Stability Control, Four-wheel ABS and Electric power assisted steering.
SE Sedan price: $16,099
Features:
SE Sedan includes all the features of S Sedan along with Remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3, Air conditioning, Ambient Lighting and SIRIUS satellite radio with 6 month prepaid subscription.
SE Hatchback price: $16,799
Features:
SE Hatchback includes all SE Sedan features along with Seamless body colour upper grille, Rear Liftgate Spoiler, Rear Windshield Wiper and Removable package tray.
Specifications:
- Standard Engine 1.6L I4
- Cylinders 4
- Horsepower @RPM 119@6000
- Combined Fuel Economy 32
- Turbo (Yes/No) No
- Standard Transmission 5 Speed Manual
- EPA Class Sub-Compact
- Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy 28 / 37
- Torque @RPM N/A
- Number of Valves 16
- Overdrive Transmission Yes
- Battery Output N/A
- Compression 11.0:1
- Displacement 1596 / 97
- Bore X Stroke 3.10 x 3.20
- Fuel Type System Gas Engine / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected, Sequential Port Fuel Injected Sequential, Multi-Port Fuel Injected
- Cruising Range 384 miles
- Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt N/A
- Valves Configuration Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam
- Power to Weight Ratio 21.5
- Final Drive Ratio No
SEL Sedan price: $18,199
Features:
SEL Sedan includes all the SE Hatchback features along with 16″ painted alluminum wheels, Heated sideview mirrors, Heated front seats, Premium sound system, SYNC and Chrome Beltline and Decklid Mouldings.
SES Hatchback price: $18,899
Features:
SES Hatchback includes all the features of SEL Sedan along with Seamless body colour upper grille, Rear Liftgate Spoiler, Rear Windshield Wiper and Removable package tray.
For specifications of other New Ford Fiesta 2011 visit www.ford.ca.
Table showing comparison of 2009 Honda Fit and 2011 Ford Fiesta:
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2009 Honda Fit | 2011 Ford Fiesta |
| Vehicle layout | Front engine, FWD, 5-pass 4-door hatchback | Front engine, FWD, 5-pass 4-door hatchback |
| Engine | 1.5L/118hp/107lb-ft DOHC 16-valve I4 | 1.6L/115hp/TBAlb-ft DOHC 16-valve I4 |
| Transmission | 5-sp man/5-sp auto | 5-sp man/4-sp auto |
| Curb weight | 2454lb (mfr) | 2380lb (mfr) |
| Wheelbase | 98.4in | 98.0in |
| LxWxH | 155.5×67.0×60.0in | 156.0×68.0×58.5in |
| On sale in U.S. | Fall 2008 | TBA |
hey guys…….i think 2011 ford fiesta might be my only choice b’coz m set on stylish n small!! though me might miss d solid, roomy feel of a fit.
I think this new Fiesta is very nice but it shows how expensive new cars can be…a few years ago these would have run you around $13,000 topped out now they are creeping into midsize sedan price…that will be the deal breaker for most people.