New Ford Fiesta Van coming soon

Ford has just posted a new press release to get us familiar with and excited about their new Ford Fiesta Van. They describe the new van as "an agile and stylish car-derived van for large and small businesses".

So what can we expect to see when the Ford Fiesta Van launches in 2013? First of all, you will notice from the photo above, is its new design and styling with Ford's new six-point front grille with chrome bars. The new van will also feature class-leading fuel efficiency. All diesel engines in the new Fiesta Van achieve sub-100g/km CO₂ emissions and 76.4mpg* or better. The Fiesta ECOnetic Van features enhanced fuel-saving technologies to deliver best-in-class 87g/km and 85.6mpg, a feat that no other manufacturer in the class matches. The Fiesta Van’s generous package will include all of the new technology Ford has to offer such as Ford MyKey, Ford SYNC, Active City Stop, and for the first time, the option of 17-inch alloy wheels.

For all of those who may be eyeing this as an individual workshop van, it also provides a practical 1.0 cubic metre load space and the Ford Fiesta Van offers larger businesses an adaptable van with classic Fiesta driver appeal. The load compartment features a secure steel bulkhead and four cargo tie-down hooks, both developed in accordance with the international DIN standard for load restraints, plus a tough rubber floor mat and durable sidewall trim. The van’s load length of 1.3 metres and gross payload ranging from 485-508kg means space for bulkier items.

The Fiesta Van powertrain choice includes the new 75PS 1.5-litre Duratorq TDCi and 95PS 1.6-litre Duratorq TDCi engines – both built in Dagenham – and the 82PS 1.25-litre Duratec petrol units, assembled at Bridgend. The ultra-efficient Fiesta Van ECOnetic offers the specially developed 95PS 1.6-litre Duratorq TDCi powertrain with standard Auto-Start-Stop, lowered suspension, aerodynamic rear under-tray and wheel trims, and low rolling resistance tyres.

Mark Easton, Ford Britain light commercial vehicle product manager said, “Both local tradesmen and urban delivery fleets will appreciate its sharp, professional looks, while relying on its versatility, dependability and exceptionally low running costs.”

If you are as impressed with the new Fiesta Van as I am, you can pre order now with customer deliveries expected from January 2013. To see more photos and to learn more about this versatile van, please click here to view Ford's official Fiesta Van page.