2013 Ford Fiesta
Starting MSRP $13,200–$18,200
By Cars.com Staff
Cars.com National August 10, 2012Vehicle Overview
The Fiesta, which debuted as a 2011 model, is Ford's global subcompact car, intended to compete with models like the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris. It's available in sedan and four-door hatchback body styles and seats five people.
The Fiesta marks Ford's attempt to market the same basic car here that is sold in Europe at higher prices by standardizing the basics and making optional some upscale features, including heated leather seats and push-button start. Some of these features had never been seen in this price class before.
New for 2013
There are no significant changes for 2013.
Exterior
Of the two body styles, the sedan is more conservatively styled, with a Ford-signature three-bar chrome grille. The hatchback has a narrow front grille and a sportier design. Upscale elements include a rear spoiler and LED side marker lights on the front fenders with the Sport Appearance Package. Chrome belt line moldings are available. Exterior features include:
- Standard 15-inch steel wheels; alloy rims are available in 15- and 16-inch diameters
- Ford Racing offers 17-inch alloy wheels
- Optional power moonroof
- Optional power heated side mirrors
Interior
The Fiesta's interior is among the higher-quality offerings in the class in terms of materials and features. A height-adjustable driver's seat and tilt/telescoping steering wheel are exceptions among subcompacts. Seat choices include cloth and leather, with optional accent-color piping as well as available two-tone trim. Multicolored ambient lighting is another option currently seen on higher-priced Fords. Interior features include:
- Standard AM/FM stereo with MP3 jack
- Optional CD stereo
- Optional Sync system
- Optional cruise control
- Optional auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Optional remote start
- Optional push-button start
Under the Hood
The Fiesta's engine is a 1.6-liter four-cylinder, which teams with either a five-speed manual or a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Technically an automated manual, the automatic represents a technology that's begun to spread, bringing the lightweight and efficiency traditionally associated with manual transmissions to those who don't want a car with a clutch pedal. Mechanical features include:
- Four-cylinder makes 120 horsepower
- Engine uses regular gas
- Front-wheel drive
Safety
The Fiesta is equipped with seven airbags: dual-stage front airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags to cover the side windows along front and rear seats, and a driver's knee airbag, which protects the driver's legs and helps prevent them from sliding forward, making the other restraints less effective. Additional standard safety features include:
- Antilock brakes
- Electronic stability system
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