Ford Fiesta range now includes mild hybrid options

Ford is adding an EcoBoost hybrid model to the Fiesta range - including the compact hatchback and van line-up.

The Fiesta van is powered by Ford’s advanced 48-volt EcoBoost Hybrid powertrain and is available to order from August.

Fiesta Van

Ford’s 125PS 1.0-litre EcoBoost Hybrid powertrain features technology similar to that introduced in theTransit Custom EcoBlue Hybrid in 2019.

A belt-driven integrated starter/generator (BISG) in place of the standard alternator enables recovery and storage of energy usually lost during braking and coasting to charge a 48-volt lithium-ion air-cooled battery pack.

The more powerful BISG also enables the Fiesta Van EcoBoost Hybrid’s Auto Start-Stop technology to operate in a wider range of scenarios for even greater fuel savings, including when coasting to a stop below 15mph and even when the vehicle is in gear with the clutch pedal depressed.

The BISG also acts as a motor, integrating with the engine and using the stored energy to provide torque assistance during normal driving and acceleration, as well as running the vehicle’s electrical ancillaries.

The intelligent, self-regulating mild hybrid system continuously monitors how the vehicle is being used to determine when and how intensively to charge the battery for optimal benefit, and when to utilise the stored battery charge to reduce the amount of work required from the petrol engine.

The technology contributes to fuel efficiency up to 68.8mpg and CO2 emissions from 93g/km NEDC (55.3mpg and 115 g/km WLTP) – a fuel efficiency improvement of up to six percent compared with the non-hybrid model (NEDC).

Fiesta Van EcoBoost Hybrid is available in both the Trend and Sport series and replaces the 85PS 1.5-litre TDCi powertrain option. A non-hybrid 125PS 1.0-litre EcoBoost with six-speed manual transmission is also available, with fuel efficiency up to 67.2mpg and CO2 emissions from 97g/km NEDC (55.3mpg and 117g/km WLTP).

Fiesta compact hatch

Available to order from today, the Fiesta with EcoBoost Hybrid 48-volt tech delivers almost five per cent fuel efficiency improvement.

Available in 125 PS and 155 PS power outputs, Fiesta EcoBoost Hybrid models feature a belt-driven integrated starter/generator (BISG) in place of the standard alternator, enabling recovery and storage of energy usually lost during braking and coasting to charge a 48-volt lithium-ion air-cooled battery pack.

The BISG also acts as a motor, integrating with the engine and using the stored energy to provide torque assistance during normal driving and acceleration, as well as running the vehicle’s electrical ancillaries.

The intelligent, self-regulating mild-hybrid system continuously monitors how the vehicle is being used to determine when and how intensively to charge the battery for optimal benefit, and when to utilise the stored battery charge.

The Fiesta hybrid has adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go and Speed Sign Recognition introduced to help drivers negotiate city and highway traffic with greater confidence.

FordPass Connect modem helps deliver seamless ownership experience and enables features including remote locking and unlocking via the FordPass mobile app.