Ford Fiesta ECOnetic

Ford has extended their popular ECOnetic Fiesta range which is now available in Edge, Zetec and Titanium trim levels. All Fiesta ECOnetic models are powered by the 1.6-litre, 95PS Duratorq TDCi engine with Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), which offers 78.5 combined mpg and CO2 emissions of just 95g/km.

The Edge ECOnetic comes with Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), air-conditioning, lowered suspension, aerodynamic improvements and low rolling resistance tyres. Step up to the Zetec trim and this adds 14-inch 6-spoke alloy wheels, front fog lights, rear wheel deflectors, chrome surrounds on headlights, lower front grille, tailgate handle, three-spoke leather steering wheel and ambient lighting.

The top-of-the-range Titanium model adds Sony DAB radio, Bluetooth voice control and USB, cruise control, front upper grille chrome strip, power folding door mirrors, privacy glass, electronic automatic temperature control (EATC), automatic headlamps, automatic wipers, two rear speakers and a perimeter alarm as well.

Two new colours, Mars Red and Fashionista, have just been added to the existing ten colour options and Ford car leasing on the new models is on the site now.

Ford Fiesta 1.6-litre TDCi ECOnectic

E.ON, one of the UK’s largest power and gas companies in the UK, has just ordered 340 Ford Fiesta 1.6-litre TDCi ECOnetic hatchbacks on contract hire over four years. The large vehicle fleet order was to replace the previous-generation Fiesta models which have been driven by their home energy consultants over the last three years.

The fuel-efficient new Fiesta 1.6-litre TDCi ECOnetic is an ideal replacement for their consultants, who advise customers nationwide on how to save money and be more energy efficient. The Ford Fiesta Edge ECOnetic emits only 95g/km of CO2 and also returns 78.5mpg on the combined fuel cycle, making them extremely cost-effective.

Standard specification for the Edge model includes air conditioning, electric/heated mirrors, front electric windows, MP3/CD player, ABS, multiple airbags, traction control, electronic stability programme, immobiliser and remote central locking and Ford contract hire prices are on the site now.

Ford Fiesta

At the heart of the new Ford Fiesta is a lightweight steel bodyshell that makes the car 40kg lighter than the model it replaces.

The advanced bodyshell design use special steels (for 55% of the car) to combine maximum strength with minimum weight. The strength of the structure is reflected in the Fiesta achieving a five-star Euro NCAP  safety rating.

Bernd Liesenfelder, Ford body engineering manager said, “Small cars like the Fiesta need to be as light as possible without sacrificing any strength in a crash. By using these advanced new steels, we have been able to give Fiesta owners the protection of a robust safety cell, combined with excellent fuel economy from a lightweight body”.

The frugal Fiesta ECOnetic model certainly backs up the Ford claims achieving a combined fuel consumption figure of 76.3 mpg and only producing 98g/km of CO2 emissions.

Focus ECOnetic

The new Ford Focus ECOnetic is set to be the most fuel-efficient Focus yet using new Ford technology. An optional Ford Auto-Start-Stop system is available on the car, however regardless of whether this is specified, the Focus ECOnetic has Smart Regenerative Charging and Low Tension FEAD (Front End Accessory Drive) technologies to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.

Power comes from Ford’s 109 PS 1.6-litre Duartoq TDCi engine with a standard coated Diesel Particulate Filter (cDPF) and with Auto-Start-Stop the car should achieve 99g/km and 74.2mpg. Without this the car achieves 104 g/km. The new Focus ECOnetic should be available from early 2010.

Mondeo Titanium

Ford has released details of the new Mondeo Titanium 2.0 115PD TDCi offering company car drivers an attractive 139g/km CO2 emissions figure and a combined fuel economy of 54.3mpg.

Ford has also added the following features to help reduce the CO2 output of this model;

* 16in Y-Spoke lightweight alloy wheels as standard.

* An optimum gear change indicator.

* Aerodynamically optimised sports suspension with air deflectors.

* Rear spoiler on the five-door model only.

Fiesta

Ford has broadened the appeal of the successful Ford Fiesta by announcing a new model line up and a new limited edition model. The new line-up has six series and five engine options to choose from.

The new line up 

The Fiesta range will now consist of the Studio, Edge, ECOnetic,Zetec,Titanium and Zetec S models plus a choice of a 1.25 petrol and choices of 1.4-litre petrol or diesel or 1.6-litre petrol or diesel engines. The ECOnetic model comes with air-conditioning and returns 76.3mpg on the combined fuel cycle, offering excellent fuel economy. However Ford expects the Zetec model to remain the buyers’ favourite as it comes with a high vehicle specification.

The new limited edition is the Ford Fiesta Titanium Individual offering extra luxury rarely found in small cars. The limited edition comes in a choice of six exterior colours with a special red interior, plus 16-inch alloy wheels, Bluetooth with USB and premium leather seats.

Focus on 99g/km

The next generation Ford Focus ECOnetic has been unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show and should be available in early 2010. The new five-door version of the car will be available with Ford Auto-Start-Stop, Smart Regenerative Charging, Ford Eco Mode and Low Tension FEAD (Front End Accessory Drive) which all work towards a CO2 emissions rating of only 99g/km and 74.2 mpg.

The data on all Ford ECOnetic versions is below with Ford car leasing prices available shotly: