12:27 pm, March 19, 2018
ORDER books are now open at Ford dealers across the country for its latest crossover – the Fiesta Active.
Starting at a price of £17,790, the jacked-up city car is available in three variants – Active 1, Active B&O Play and Active X – and will join the firm’s range alongside the Ka+ Active in ‘offering buyers an exciting lifestyle crossover’.
It retains the basic design of the latest version of the Fiesta, but all Active models will receive a rugged-look body styling kit, an increased ride height, roof rails, front fog lights and 17-inch alloy wheels as standard.
There’s also three selectable drive modes – Eco, Normal and Slippery – along with Hill Start Assist.
Other features included at no extra cost are lane-keep technology, automatic headlights, a heated windscreen and rear privacy glass. Ford’s SYNC 3 infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity features too, which also supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
B&O Play models add more kit and get their name from 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio systems that feature, as well as aesthetic tweaks such as a black roof with matching rails. There’s also yellow highlights throughout the cabin, along with additional tech such as cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, illuminated cup holders and a 4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster with traffic sign recognition. Pricing for B&O Play variants begins at £19,190.
The range-topping Active X brings partial leather upholstery, heated front seats, power-foldable door mirrors with puddle lights, a rear-view camera and parking sensors, as well as the addition of navigation and DAB radio to the SYNC 3 system. It’s available from £20,290.
Two engines are on offer for the Fiesta Active. There’s one petrol unit, a three-cylinder, turbocharged 1.0-litre motor that is available in four states of tune – 84bhp, 99bhp, 123bhp and 138bhp.
A diesel option is also available. This is a 1.5-litre engine, developing 84bhp. No matter the choice of engine, a six-speed manual gearbox features, while auto stop-start technology is included as well.
Orders can now be placed for the Ford Fiesta Active, with deliveries to follow imminently.
Written by Ryan Hirons
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