Ford South Africa has dropped the pricing on the current Fiesta so that it fits more in line with the new Focus’ pricing, and it has also added an automatic gearbox option to its 1.0 EcoBoost Ambiente and Titanium models.

“We have extended the superb 1.0 EcoBoost engine to more models to offer our customers improved performance, lower fuel consumption and reduced emissions,” says Tracey Delate, General Marketing Manager, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa.

“The advanced PowerShift automatic transmission is now available across all three specification grades, ensuring that we’re able to satisfy the growing demand for compact automatic models.

“At the same time, we have revised the pricing of the Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost models to make it even more attractive. The Fiesta, therefore, offers even better value for money and makes Ford’s popular B-segment hatchback more appealing than ever.”

You can now buy the 1,0-litre EcoBoost Powershift auto drivetrain combinationin entry level Ambiente specification, as well as top of the range Titanium, but you’ll have to wait until the end of this year before you can get the 1.0 Ambientewith amanual gearbox.

On the PowerShift derivatives, the torque remains unchanged at 170 Nm, with power rated at 74 kW (92 kW on the manual). Average fuel consumption is 4.9L/100km (4.3L/100km on the manual).

Adjusted Ford Fiesta Pricing

All models are sold with a four-year/120 000km comprehensive warranty, four-year/60 000km service plan, three-year/unlimited km roadside assistance and five-year/unlimited km corrosion warranty.

1.4 Ambiente R194 030

1.0 EcoBoost Ambiente Coming soon (ETA Q4 2015)

1.0 EcoBoost Ambiente PowerShift Auto R199 900

1.0 EcoBoost Trend R199 900

1.4 Trend R204 900

1.0 EcoBoost Trend PowerShift Auto R209900

1.6 TDCi Ambiente R210030

1.6 TDCi Trend R216 900

1.0 EcoBoost Titanium R219 900

1.0 EcoBoost Titanium PowerShift Auto R229900

1.6 EcoBoost ST 3-door R275900