(December 27, 2012) BRENTWOOD, Essex, UK — The popular Ford Fiesta has a version not seen in North America — the van. Ford says the new Fiesta Van, an agile and stylish car-derived van for large and small businesses, will deliver class-leading fuel efficiency and segment-first technologies when it launches in 2013.

All diesel engines in the new Fiesta Van achieve 76.4 mpg (63 mpg U.S.).

“The new Fiesta Van is a stylish mobile workshop for light duty tools and equipment that makes great business sense,” said Mark Easton, Ford Britain light commercial vehicle product manager. “Both local tradesmen and urban delivery fleets will appreciate its sharp, professional looks, while relying on its versatility, dependability and exceptionally low running costs.”



With its practical 1.0 cubic meter (35 cubic feet) load space, the Ford Fiesta Van offers businesses an adaptable van with classic Fiesta driver appeal. The load compartment features a secure steel bulkhead and four cargo tie-down hooks, both developed in accordance with the international DIN standard for load restraints, plus a tough rubber floor mat and durable sidewall trim.

The Fiesta Van powertrain choice includes the new 74 horsepower 1.5-liter Duratorq TDCi and 94 horsepower 1.6-liter Duratorq TDCi engines — both built in Dagenham — and the 81 horsepower 1.25-liter Duratec gas engine, assembled at Bridgend. The ultra-efficient Fiesta Van ECOnetic offers the specially developed 94 horsepower 1.6-liter Duratorq TDCi powertrain with standard Auto-Start-Stop, lowered suspension, aerodynamic rear under-tray and wheel trims, and low rolling resistance tires.

The new Fiesta Van’s package of leading Ford driver assistance and safety features includes a number of important segment-first technologies. Ford MyKey allows businesses to encourage safer driving and limit the driver’s exposure to risk at the wheel as well as providing fleets with ownership information. Following on from the new Ford Transit Custom, Fiesta Van also offers the in-car connectivity system, Ford SYNC.