US-Bound 2011 Ford Fiesta Pricing Unveiled

Ford showcased the new Fiesta at the Los Angeles Auto Show and is getting ready to debut the new model in its domestic market in 2010. The company is already accepting orders for the new Fiesta which is going to be offered in five different trim levels.

Pricing for the sedan flavor starts at $13,995 for the S version, while the SE edition comes with a price tag of $14,995. The SEL sedan costs $16,995 while the two hatch versions, the SE and SES, pricing is $15,795 and $17,795, respectively.

Power will come from a 1.6-liter DOHC I-4 engine that develops a maximum output of 119 horsepower and 109 lb-ft of torque. It features Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) and is mated to a standard five-speed manual transmission. Ford's PowerShift six-speed automatic transmission will be available as an option.

“For North America, the global Fiesta was tweaked, not re-designed or re-developed,” said Steve Pintar, chief engineer. “We built on the success of the European Fiesta and are really proud of how little has changed.”

There are several safety features acros the range, including dual-stage first-row airbags, driver's knee airbag, side airbags and side curtain airbags, plus AdvanceTrac with ESC as standard. Seatbelt pretensioners, rear door child safety locks and a Safety Canopy system is available as well.

“Fuel economy leaders have traditionally been manual shift models,” said Pierro Aversa, team leader for transmissions. “Fiesta changes the game by offering an advanced PowerShift six-speed automatic that delivers maximum fuel economy.”