New Ford Fiesta Van and SportVan go on Sale in Europe

Aimed at those who are searching for a frugal and versatile city car with a dash of cargo carrying ability, Ford of Europe has released the all-new Fiesta Van and SportVan models. Compared to the standard Fiesta, the rear side windows have been replaced by body-colored solid panels while the rear passenger seats have been removed to provide a load box area of 1,000 cubic liters, with a maximum useable load length of 1,296mm, as well as a maximum load box width of 1,278mm and a height of up to 806mm.

Depending on the version, the Fiesta SportVan features a payload range from 490kg to 515kg (1,080 - 1,135 lbs).

The new Fiesta Van is available in Europe with a choice of three engines, a 1.25-litre 82HP petrol unit and two diesels, a 1.4-litre 68HP TDCi and the top-of-the-range 1.6-litre 90HP TDCi turbo diesel that equips the SportVan model. The latter adds a dash of sportiness as it comes with an aerokit that includes high intake front grille, rear bumper and rear spoiler, 16-inch alloy wheels, sport seats, ESP/ Traction control, and a sports tuned suspension.

Fiesta Van feature specification:

• EasyFuel capless refuelling
  
• Three engine options
  
• Body colour roof spoiler
  
• Electric door mirrors
  
• Stereo radio CD, MP3 connection, four front speakers and steering wheel mounted controls
  
• Adjustable steering column
  
• Electric front windows
  

Fiesta Van Trend features in addition to Fiesta Van:

• Front fog lights
  
• Body-coloured, power folding, heated door mirrors
  
• Automatic windshield wipers and headlamps
  
• Auto dimming rear view mirror
  
• Trip computer
  
• Driver's seat lumbar support
  
• Heated front windscreen
  

Standard features of Fiesta SportVan in addition to Fiesta Van Trend:

• 1.6-litre TDCi (90PS) engine
  
• Body colour sports "aero" kit including high intake front grille, rear bumper and rear spoiler
  
• 16" five-spoke sports alloy wheels
  
• Bluetooth hands free and voice control, including multi function display
  
• Air conditioning
  
• Sports style front seats
  
• Leather trimmed steering wheel
  
• Rear sports spoiler
  
• Perimeter alarm
  
• Sports-tuned suspension with lowered ride height
  
• ESP/traction control
  
• Driver's knee and side airbags (head and thorax) and active head restraint