The premiere took place in the autumn of 2012 in Parisrestyled version of the sixth generation of the car "Ford Fiesta" (hatchback). The car retained all the positive features of the pre-reform model and gained several new "highlights" that helped it maintain its position in the market and win more customers. On the expanses of the CIS car hit in 2015. It is noteworthy that she received a Russian residence permit and is now going to Naberezhnye Chelny.
Appearance
The Ford Fiesta (hatchback) of the sixth generation is available in three- and five-door versions. Both options look sporty, aggressive and slightly futuristic.
«Форд Фиеста» (хэтчбек), фото которого сразу Surprise, got a very interesting front part. It is made in the new corporate style of the company, recalling the appearance of the machine company Aston Martin. All because of the huge grille, which has the shape of a trapezoid. She immediately catches the eye and causes interest in the car. Complement the dynamic look of the front of the chopped headlights and multi-faceted bumper.
The side of the hatchback is decorated with two facetedstamping. The first one runs parallel to the thresholds, and the second, together with the subwindow line, rises towards the falling roof contour. It all looks fast and dynamic. The interesting image is completed with beautiful disks located in the “muscular” wheel arches.
The back is striking unusual headlights and compact tailgate, with the same compact spoiler on top. Powerful bumper with plastic lining completes the image of the back.
Dimensions
Dimensions of the sixth generation Ford Fiesta(hatchback) provide him a place in the B-class. The length of the car is 3969 mm, width - 1495 mm, and height - 1722 mm for the 4-door version and 1709 mm for the 3-door version. The wheelbase of the car is 2489 mm, and the clearance is 140 mm.
Salon
The interior of the new "Fiesta" in style completelycorresponds to the exterior - it is the same extraordinary and to some extent festive. The salon is replete with interesting, unusual solutions. Under the visor of the dashboard are two rather deep "wells" with white numbers. They not only look good, but also read well in any light. The first thing that catches the eye of someone who got behind the wheel of a new Ford Fiesta hatchback is, of course, the three-spoke steering wheel, on which a few buttons gently flaunt.
On a massive front panel is locatedtwo-level console. At the top level is a 6.5-inch multimedia system display, and below it is an audio control unit. On the lower "floor" is located the climate system in a very stylish design.
Salon sixth generation "Ford Fiesta" (hatchback)assembled pretty high quality. The decoration used solid materials, namely: soft textured plastic, decorative lacquered panels and metal inserts. The interior can be made in different colors, and the color changes not only the skin (as in the main part of the machine), but also the dashboard and plastic parts.
Inner space
The front seats of the car are very comfortable.profile and moderate lateral support. They are regulated in large ranges and adapt to any driver. In the back row, sitting on three passengers will be hard. Above the head and in the legs there is enough space, especially since the tunnel protrudes from under the floor is minimal. However, the width of the back row is still designed for two passengers.
The trunk of the "sixth Fiesta", as in the pre-reformversion, very modest - only 276 liters. If you fold the rear seats, the luggage compartment volume increases to 980 liters, but between the cabin and the trunk there is an impressive step. In the niche under the raised floor is a compact spare wheel and some tools.
Ford Fiesta hatchback: technical specifications
In our market, a restyled version of the sixth generation is available with two motors. Both engines run on gasoline, have a volume of 1.6 liters, equipped with 16 valves and direct fuel injection.
Первый из них считается базовым.It reaches a power of 105 horsepower, and gives 150 Nm of torque at 4-4.5 thousand rev / min. The second engine is available for top-end equipment, its output is 120 hp. and 152 Nm of torque at 5 thousand rev / min. There is another 85-strong unit, but it is still available only for basic configurations of the car in the sedan.
Paired with power plants, two transmissions are available: a 5-foot manual and 6-speed robotic PowerShift box.
The most productive hatchback is able to developspeed of 100km / h in 9.9 seconds. The maximum speed of the car is 193 km / h. Auto appetites range from 7.3 to 7.6 liters per 100 km, in mixed mode.
Platform
The new "Ford Fiesta" (hatchback) is built onB2E platform. It assumes the presence of an independent McPherson front suspension and a semi-independent suspension with a torsion beam at the rear. The power steering wheel is responsible for facilitating control. In front of the car has disc brakes with ventilation, and rear disc or drum, depending on the configuration.
On road
This car without remorse can be calleddriver Moreover, it claims to be the first in its class in handling. And this is despite the fact that, for our similarity of roads, the car is equipped with something completely different from that of suspension for Europe. Hatchback perfectly "rulitsya", not worse, by the way, than a similar sedan. It clearly and quickly responds to the turns of the steering wheel and holds the line well. At the same time, the steering wheel is rather “heavy”, so that the driver can feel complete control over the car.
Usually honed handling affects the smoothness of the course, but not in the case of the “Fiesta”. She well swallows both small holes, and “speed bumps”.
Packages and prices
The 2015 Fiesta hatchback is offered in threetrim levels: Trend, Trend Plus and Titanium. The Trend version with a 105 horsepower engine and manual gearbox costs between 599,000 rubles. The top version of Titanium with a 120-horsepower engine and a PowerShift robot costs already 773,000 rubles.
Ford Fiesta (hatchback): owner reviews
The owners of "Fiesta" note that her salon is muchbetter, more ergonomic and more beautiful than classmates. In it there are a lot of all niches which allow to put small things. Noise isolation in the car is pretty good, as for the B-class. On the road, the “Fiesta” behaves very well: it clearly enters the turns and keeps straight even when it falls into small holes.
Among the shortcomings noted insufficient volumetrunk, small rear-view mirrors (but they have electric), a small clearance, "dokatku" in the underground trunk instead of a full-size wheel.
Conclusion
«Форд Фиеста» (хэтчбек), отзывы о котором в mostly positive, it is consistent with its class and is superior to many "classmates". In terms of price / quality ratio, the car also succeeded. It is well suited for those who need a small bright car for a moderate (relatively, of course) price.
