2009 Ford Fiesta ECOnetic at MIMS
February 27, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Ford’s new, highly fuel efficient and environmentally advanced Fiesta ECOnetic is featured centre stage at this year’s Melbourne International Motor Show.
The display car is a production model from Ford’s ECOnetic range in Europe.
“Ford’s Fiesta ECOnetic model will enable customers to drive a mainstream, fuel efficient and low CO2 emitting vehicle that is also stylish and affordable, delivering economy without compromise,” Ford Australia President & CEO Marin Burela said.
“By launching a specific model, with dedicated Ford ECOnetic badging to designate its ultra-low CO2 results, we will be able to offer a clear alternative for those customers who prioritise low emission performance.
“Fiesta ECOnetic looks and functions just like conventional Fiesta, using conventional diesel powertrain technology, yet it has the potential to deliver best-in-class CO2 emissions compared to the current crop of competitive vehicles, as well as against today’s most popular hybrid models.
“Fiesta ECOnetic will be a compelling and stylish choice for customers, which will offer outstandingly low CO2 emission levels and genuine savings against the fuel cost of daily driving.”
Using a combination of the latest generation common rail diesel powertrain, the ECOnetic TDCi engine produces 66 kW of power and 200 Nm of torque and manages a fuel consumption rating of 3.7 L/100km and a corresponding CO2 output of just 98 g/km.
“The Ford ECOnetic name was chosen because it links ecologically friendly technology to our kinetic design ‘energy in motion’ philosophy, for both driving quality and emotional styling,” Mr Burela said. “The challenge for the engineering team in developing the ECOnetic vehicle line was to deliver the maximum reduction in fuel economy and CO2 emissions using available and affordable technologies.”
While the European-specification Fiesta ECOnetic model on display will give visitors to this year’s motor show a taste of what they can expect from Ford’s approach to sustainable mobility, full Australian specification and pricing for the Fiesta ECOnetic will be released at a later date.
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Thank christ Ford are bringing this model into Australia. With the new Prius and Insight coming in and making more fuel efficient cars cheaper (well, the insight anyway), Ford needed this. Just hope they don’t badge the bejesus out of it.
Agree Jeni
ooops, that would be Geni
Well done Ford, looks heaps better than Priass and Honda insight. amazing figures 3.7 L/100km and a corresponding CO2 output of just 98 g/km.
WHO NEEDS OVERRATED UGLY BATTERY POWERED GOLF CARTS WHEN YOU CAN DRIVE IN STYLE AND STILL SAVE MONEY, MAKES TOYBOTA/HONDY LOOK LIKE A DINOSAUR.
Fun and frugal, a plan with no drawbacks. When is the planned release date??
Just what ford needed yesterday……. A green “Halo” car
Am I wrong to assume this was also part of Mr Burelas work while he worked over there???
thank god an aussie is back at the helm of Ford OZ and seemingly making the right decisions
This car will save ford. I have personally been in one. Fantastic little car, with a great shape, (being a guy, i wouldnt mind being seen in this), great interior, and funky to drive. doesnt make a heap of power but doesnt need it.
its one of those cars that just makes you happy :)
I am seeing fiestas everywhere atm i saw 2 zetecs and an LX yesterday alone
I’m not concerned about the fuel savings but the Fiesta is one of the most overrated cars.
Awful interior,suspect quality and one of the most gutless cars I ever had the displeasure to test drive.
The 1.4 L auto is a death trap.If you buy one get the manual 1.6L.
The Jazz may look like a girl’s car but this is Definately a girl’s car.
The positives on the car include very good ride and the seats are comfortable.
Toybota Corolla is the most overrated cars, terrible interior, quality below par and one of the most gutless cars I have driven ever.
The Jazz is a girl’s car, Nissan Micra ugly as sin, only aimed at teenage girls, Holden Barina, well we won’t go there but one word DAEWOO.
Ford Fiesta runs rings around the competition, hence why everyone is talking about it and car experts rate Fiesta very high in reviews.
BORING….NEXT
o Says:
February 28th, 2009 at 10:11 am
I am seeing fiestas everywhere atm i saw 2 zetecs and an LX yesterday alone
That’s funny, cause I haven’t seen one yet.
Thank God !
We have a Zetec it’s fantastic, this one would address the only problem it has (too many revs on the highway) apart from that it’s perfect. Pity about the 5 month waiting period on the Zetec (it’s costing half the sales) but that’s what you get when the car is so good and everyone wants one
The Fiesta Econetic is a WINNER – I want one.
Ford Australia, bring it in with a HIGH standard spec level.
In reply to FastHonda…. The Fiesta is the best dynamic drive out of the small car class. Yes we test drove the Jazz as well both the nw 1.3 and 1.5 litre engine. We currenty have 2005 1.3 CVT Jazz and prefer that model to the new Jazz. Talk about death trap….the sun visor on the new Jazz is absolutely hopeless, the overall size is about the same as my 2 year old hand. For mywife wh ois not tall and faced with driving into the sun, the Jazz sun visor was the amin reason we ditched the car for the Fiesta. We’ll miss the space in the Jazz but will be enjoying the driving experience of the Fiesta.