Fiesta ECOnetic is Ford's most economical car

Mumbai: The new Fiesta ECOnetic achieves new levels of low-CO2 efficiency, which makes it the most frugal car from the Ford stables, according to Ford. The automaker says that the new Fiesta will be one of the star attractions at this year's Paris Motor Show, which gets underway from 4 October to 19 October.

Powered by a specially-calibrated version of the 90 PS 1.6-litre Duratorq TDCi and combined with coated diesel particulate filter, Ford's most economical Fiesta can travel 100 kilometres using just 3.7 litres of fuel, on the EC combined cycle. This impressive fuel economy is matched with a class-leading CO2 output of 98 grams per kilometre - making Fiesta ECOnetic the lowest CO2 vehicle in both its segment and Ford's European range.

Ford Fiesta ECOneticCompared to previous-generation Fiesta 1.6-litre TDCi, Fiesta ECOnetic will use around160 litres less fuel over 20.000 km, offering genuine savings in daily driving, at a time when fuel prices have increased in the global markets.

Extra-urban highway fuel economy is even better with the Fiesta ECOneticas it  requires just 3.2 litres to cover 100 kilometres. Yet this efficiency is not at the expense of driving quality or performance, with Fiesta ECOnetic reaching 0-100 km/h in 12.3 seconds and a top speed of 178 kmph.

Thanks to the improved aerodynamics, low rolling resistance tyres and enhanced lubrication, the new Fiesta with the same attention to detail as earlier ECOnetic models, achieves better fuel consumption and releases less carbon dioxide. Lowered ride height, wheel covers and wheel deflectors build on Fiesta's already streamlined drag co-efficient (Cd) of 0.33.

At the same time, low rolling resistance tyres in an economical 175/65 R14 profile, a longer final drive gear ratio and special lubricants drive efficient powertrain performance, especially in highway cruising. In conjunction with energy partner BP, Ford has developed low-viscosity transmission and low-friction engine oils for its ECOnetic models.

Such modifications create Fiesta ECOnetic's class-leading efficiency, without sacrificing the driving quality, style or practicality of the core Fiesta range.