| Unlike other Ford vehicles, the Ford Fiesta has | | | | its own Ford Escort but it did offer approved |
| found unprecedented success in international | | | | fitting centers which would fit Ford Fiesta with an |
| arena. Actually, it was never introduced in North | | | | intensely powerful 93 KW engine. Dubbed as hot |
| America. In 2010, this mini compact car is ready | | | | Fiesta, such cars became the highlight of various |
| to make inroads in North American markets. First | | | | street shows, around Europe. |
| introduced in 1976, Ford Fiesta was a direct | | | | Future Models |
| response to increasing oil prices. Henry Ford | | | | Later, 5 door Fiesta Mark III would prove another |
| himself took keen interest in development of this | | | | resounding success due to its improved safety |
| vehicle with the aim of producing a car that would | | | | features and bold exterior looks. In fact, it were |
| cost significantly less than its popular competitor, | | | | these improvements and subsequent design |
| Ford Escort. The Bobcat, as it was known, rolled | | | | modification that would also prove popular within |
| out simultaneously from multiple European | | | | Latin American and South African markets. The |
| locations as a 3 door hatchback and panel van. | | | | new generation Ford Fiesta is based on the original |
| What really stirred car critics was its wide range | | | | version of 1976. The retro classic looks and |
| of engines that could generate at least 1000 cc | | | | various advanced features including anti locking |
| power, including some models that were 1600 cc. | | | | brakes and air bags have continued to increase |
| At that time it was the most powerful mini car in | | | | Fiesta's popularity among international customers. |
| its class. Furthermore, its inline engine was | | | | New models include accessories like folding |
| equipped with catalytic converter and air pumps | | | | mirrors, home safe headlights, Trip computers, |
| providing increased fuel economy. | | | | blue-tooth, electronic stability system, MP 3 player |
| Increasing Popularity | | | | and automatic windscreen viper. For more |
| In just four years, Ford Fiesta overtook Vauxhall | | | | demanding customers advanced models come |
| Chevete as the best selling mini car in Britain. | | | | equipped with alloy wheels, checkered roof, |
| Responding to this enthusiasm, engineers | | | | radiant body, black roof spoiler and tinted glass, |
| produced Ford Fiesta Mark II which also came | | | | among other accessories. In preparations of |
| with an automatic transmission, Fiestamatic. By | | | | introducing Ford Fiesta in North American |
| 1986, Europeans were already demanding an even | | | | markets, there will be 100,000 test drives on |
| powerful version. Although, Ford did not yield to | | | | offer including complimentary testing of first ever, |
| these demands due to probable competition from | | | | Sedan. |