The wait is over… it’s the new Ford Fiesta – at the double! Our spies caught both three and five-door versions of the sleek new hatch being put through their paces for the first time. And they confirm how close the roadgoing car will be to Ford’s Verve concept, which debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show earlier this year.
As you can see, its distinctive features include new Mondeo-style headlamps and a large lower air intake, complete with chrome trim.
The sporty three-door also hints at the look of the hot ST model. Bigger alloy wheels, a rear spoiler and heavily profiled door sills help to provide it with a truly purposeful stance.
Inside, the Fiesta replacement will use high-quality soft-touch plastics, while a stylish layout sets it apart from rival superminis. Hi-tech features include a panoramic glass sunroof and the firm’s new Sync system. This has been developed with computer giant Microsoft. It will provide user-friendly connectivity for MP3 players and Bluetooth mobile phones.
However, uncertainty still hangs over the name of the new hatchback. Only last week, Auto Express reported on how the Fiesta badge was set to continue. But a spokesman for the blue oval denied the Verve name had been completely ruled out. “We haven’t decided yet – the jury is still out,” he claimed.
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