The hatchback, which will be released in 2018, was presented in Germany at the auto show at the end of 2016. The updated car has interested the demanding public with its exterior, interior trim, as well as wide personalization options. In addition, the new generation of eminent auto has a modern electrical equipment, a large selection of engines and stylish design solutions.
The car has been produced since 1976, but is not becoming less popular. Over the entire history, more than 18 million cars were sold, but only in the previous year another 314 thousand people became owners of this subcompact car, and this is only in Europe.
At the moment, it is produced in 9 countries of the world, and the new version of 2018 in Europe can already be found in the salons of official dealers. Body variations offered by the concern earlier:
- sedan;
- 3-oh and 5-door hatchbacks;
- cabriolet;
- van.
The car has a number of significant advantages, for which he and love, these include:
- high level of comfort and safety;
- excellent maneuverability and handling;
- profitability;
- good dynamics.
The previous generation of the car appeared in 2008, and now the American company decided to release the seventh generation of the well-known model.
Exterior
Design changes in the appearance of the car are aimed at making the car more youthful, giving it a sporty appearance. It is for this reason that the main optics has become more narrowed, while having a complex shape.
The grille has become almost oval, and wide horizontal stripes only add to it a touch of sports style. The hood has changed its angle of incline, slightly increasing it, while getting high vyshtampovochnye line. The front bumper is equipped with a large central air intake, and fog lights are located on the sides of it.
From the side, the car looks quite dynamic and sporty; this was achieved due to the aerodynamic qualities of the new product, which was obtained thanks to a smooth transition from the front of the car to its stern. The profile of the novelty is equipped with original ribs, a special line of windows, which rapidly rises up from the front windows to the rear windows. Round-shaped wheel arches slightly protrude and assume the installation of disks no more than 18 inches.
The rear part immediately becomes noticeable due to the large combined headlights with LED technology. Also large bumper subcompact has a stepped shape, and on the sides there are niches for reflectors. Above the rear window a small spoiler is installed in which an additional brake light is installed.
Interior
The car has received a number of significant changes that have touched every aspect and nuance of the car interior. First of all, it is a sharp change in the front panel, which has a relatively small number of buttons and keys. The car has a large touch screen multifunctional complex, which is installed on top of the center console, and not integrated into it, as is usual for many. Immediately below the screen is located the grille of the deflector of the climate system, which has the shape of a trapezoid.
The three-spoke steering wheel has a multifunctional purpose due to the large number of keys and switches located on it. The instrument panel is equipped with a large screen on-board computer.
The following materials were used for decoration:
- expensive fabric;
- soft plastic;
- chrome as edging and trim.
Due to expensive materials of interior decoration, a high level of wear resistance was achieved. Correcting its past mistakes and shortcomings, the company carefully worked on soundproofing the car and added special materials in order to improve it.
The novelty has increased size, which allowed the compact car to achieve an improvement in the comfort level, as well as to increase the capacity of the updated version of the seventh generation.
Parameters and dimensions:
- length - 4040 mm (+90 mm compared with the previous generation);
- width - 1730 mm (+120 mm);
- height - 1500 mm (+62 mm);
- wheelbase - 2494 mm (+4 mm);
- clearance - 160 mm.
Specifications
Version 2018 will be made only in two body styles: 3-oh and 5-door hatchbacks and sedans. The engines that will be equipped with Ford Fiesta 2018 and their parameters:
- turbocharged one-liter petrol power units with powers of 100, 125 and 140 horsepower;
- V = 1.1 liters, power - 70 and 85 hp;
- one and a half liter diesel engine with a power of 85 hp;
- turbocharged diesel with a volume of 1.5 liters at a power of 120 "horses."
Transmission used in front-wheel drive compact car:
- 6-step mechanics and automatic;
- Power Shift robot.
Price and start of sales
The new 2018 Ford Fiesta will be available to customers in 4 variations:
- Titanium - basic version;
- Vignale - cars with improved interior;
- ST-Line - sports direction with a more powerful engine;
- Active - ground clearance will be a little more.
Car sales in Europe have already been launched, the cost of the basic configuration amounted to 14 thousand dollars. On the territory of the Russian Federation, the car is expected since the beginning of 2018, the exact cost is still unknown.It is also not known which versions will be available in the domestic market.
