Description
In 2004, Ford introduced the sixth generation of its small-class vehicle, the Fiesta. It was aimed at a market thirsty for urban cars and filled with French and Italian brands.
The Fiesta was already an established and successful name on the market, but the fifth generation was no longer a match against the Clio, the 206, or the Punto. But the 2003 Fiesta was a great answer.
The designers were asked to build a roomy interior inside a small-sized vehicle. The most logical answer was a boxy-looking car. But they were able to imagine a front fascia with sloped headlights and a small grille between them. The three-door version featured longer front doors, and the side windows were shorter in the back than at the front, creating a dynamic image. On top of the tailgate, a small roof-spoiler was available for selected versions. Its taillights were mounted high on the C-pillars to protect them against small bumps in the parking lot.
Due to the boxy exterior, the interior was roomy for four adult passengers. There was little room in the back for three occupants, but it was enough for short, in-city trips. The Fiesta didn't offer power mirrors for the base levels, but the AC was fitted as standard for most of the range. The floor-mounted gearstick was part of the center console. On the center stack, a radio-cassette player was standard as well. A CD-player was on the options list.
Under the hood, the Fiesta 3-doors was fitted with a 1.2-liter gasoline engine, while the top version was the Fiesta ST with its 2.0-liter and 150 hp. The diesel versions were developed with Peugeot-Citroen, resulting in two versions that produced 68 hp or 90 hp.
