SPYSHOTS: Three-door Ford Fiesta spotted testing

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The future three-door Ford Fiesta has been spotted testing, following its five-door sibling’s test mule outing, and visually the two share plenty; the nose treatment is now wider and flatter, bringing it more in line with the nose of the C346 Focus facelift. Its headlamps and taillamps are wider and flatter too, in order to give the Fiesta a wider appearance which is typically more difficult to achieve with the B-segment range of vehicles.

The three-door and five-door models will have plenty in common with each other, according to our sources, while overall size is expected to grow as the Fiesta moves further upmarket in order to create more market space for the Ka, which should mean more features and improved overall refinement in the Fiesta.

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In terms of powertrain, the upcoming Fiesta should employ the same 1.0 litre EcoBoost three-cylinder petrol engine, with the 1.5 litre petrol turbo four a possibility. No word on the transmission, though it wouldn’t be surprising if it follows the Focus’ lead towards a torque converter automatic transmission for this upcoming model change.

No interior images are available just yet, however our sources say better interior materials can be expected, as can fewer buttons overall. A larger touchscreen display unit is expected to replace the current Fiesta’s small screen, while the latest SYNC3 infortainment software for music, navigation and smartphone integration is also expected to feature. As with the five-door, the three-door can be expected to debut in 2017.

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Mick Chan

Open roads and closed circuits hold great allure for Mick Chan. Driving heaven to him is exercising a playful chassis on twisty paths; prizes ergonomics and involvement over gadgetry. Spent three years at a motoring newspaper and short stint with a magazine prior to joining this website.

 

Comments

  • praying to the lord that the next Fiesta in our market won’t come with the DualSh*t gearbox like the current gen. A good handling car was let down by a dimwitted gearbox

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  • Elchino on Aug 22, 2016 at 10:23 am

    I have not seen a single Ford Everest on the road. Not surprising it is not selling due to the very high price

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  • Same L0rr on Aug 22, 2016 at 10:30 am

    Hopefully this Fiesta using Campro Engine with CVT bising Punch Powertrain gearbox!

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