Many may not see it that way, but the Ford Fiesta is an institution in the automotive sector. Maybe you didn't know it, but its history goes back to the already distant year 1976 when the first generation saw the light of day. In all the time it has been on sale, more than 18 million units have been manufactured, but it seems that its light has gone out in recent years. So much so that the Yankee house has decided "kill" it to give a twist to its essence.
When the last units in stock of the Ford Fiesta run out the model of access to the range will be the recent Puma. But the brand's plans would go through bringing in his replacement shortly. Of course, it will not return as it is, but the plan would be to offer something new that allows them to recover the ground and time lost with the latest Fiesta. Rumors say that it will be the Fiesta Electric and what's more, they point to a date to debut, a platform and a factory...
The Ford Fiesta Electric could arrive in 2024 and would use the ID's MEB Entry platform. 2all… although it would be manufactured in Cologne…
As you all know, Ford signed a memorandum of collaboration with the Volkswagen Group. In that text, not only was the joint development of the new Ranger and Amarok signed, the design of future electric models was also anticipated. For this, the Bavarians would cede the MEB platform to the Yankees, using it for the Explorer Electric. Well, it seems that his agreement contemplated the development of a second electric model and this would be the new Fiesta...
According to various sources, including Automobilwoche, The next generation of the Fiesta will be electric. Its managers would already be working on their lines but they would be waiting for the Volkswagen Group to finish the new MEB Entry platform that will use the ID.2 all. The reason is simple: the current MEB does not admit urban of a size close to 4 meters. However, the objective would be to differentiate it from the ID.2 as it happens with Explorer and ID.4...
Starting from this point, many of you will wonder and Who will build the new Ford Fiesta Electric? Well, the multitude of rumors say that Ford would have already chosen the site for it. Apparently, it would be the Cologne factory but there is still nothing official about it. Neither is the date of its release since all sources suggest that it would see the light of day at some point in 2024 or 2025. Of course, if it shares the base of ID.2 it is logical that it arrives after him...
Regarding its design, There are already those who point out that the new Ford Fiesta Electric could be an SUV. But the execution of this design does not seem likely and even more so when the Puma is a few months away from releasing a version of this type. In any case, it will be necessary be patient with ford Well, they could still take a while to show the new Fiesta…
Source - Automotive Week
More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 125 - 200 hp
- Consumer goods 5 - 6,7l/100km
- Assessment 4,5