The Ford Fiesta is a supermini vehicle produced by Ford for seven generations from 1976 to 2023 before it was discontinued. The Fiesta is fun to drive and is well-equipped with several features as well as a range of engine choices. In Kenya, the Fiesta is not popular as it faces stiff competition from established brands from the Japanese domestic market. However, it is a compelling choice for buyers looking for a well-rounded vehicle offering fuel efficiency, practicality, fun to drive and modern tech. The Ford Fiesta competes with the Audi A1, VW Polo, Hyundai i20, Mazda Demio, Honda Fit and Toyota Vits/Yaris in the Kenyan market.
Ford Fiesta: Exterior, Interior and Engine Options
The Ford Fiesta has a stylish contemporary exterior that blends sportiness with functionality. Since its introduction to the market, the Fiesta has undergone several changes to feature an aerodynamic shape. It’s got automatic stretched headlights with LED daytime running lights, a wide chrome grille to set it apart from its smaller siblings and 17-inch alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport4 tyres.
The Interior of the Ford Fiesta is not as funky as its rivals but it looks dated. There are some soft-touch plastics and high-quality materials that make it feel upscale. It comes standard with an 8.0-inch screen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. There are also 2 USB ports, cruise control, climate control air conditioning, rear park distance control and heated seats.
There is plenty of room up front and the driving position is higher giving the driver a nice view of the road ahead, the rear seats are a bit cramped for six toot passengers. However small-sized adults and kids can comfortably sit in the second-row seats.
Engine Options;
The Ford Fiesta comes with a range of petrol and diesel engines.
Petrol
- 1.0 L Ecoboost turbo I3
- 1.25 L Sigma I4
- 1.4 L Sigma I4
- 1.5 L Sigma I4
- 1.6 L Ecoboost turbo I4
Diesel
- 1.4 L Duratorq DLD-414 I4 turbo
- 1.5 L Duratorq DLD-415 I4 turbo
- 1.6 L Duratorq DLD-416 I4 turbo
Transmission options include; a 4-speed 4F27E automatic, 5-speed IB5 manual, 6-speed PowerShift DPS6 DCT and 6-speed B6 manual.
Ford Fiesta: Cost of Maintenance and Spare Parts Availability in Kenya
The Ford Fiesta is affordable to maintain in Kenya and its service parts are shared with other common Ford cars such as the Ford Focus and Ford Puma. Spare parts are widely available but body parts can be hard to find at times.
Where to Buy the Ford Fiesta in Kenya
If you are looking to buy the Ford Fiesta in Kenya then you are in the right place and we can help you to secure your dream car. We recommend importing due to the following reasons:
Quality – You get to choose the best quality car. You are not at the mercy of the local dealers. Cars sold locally are usually of the lowest quality and often of high mileage.
Choice – With import, you get to dictate the choice of features that you want. You can define your preferences to greater detail such as colour, upholstery, sunroof, alloy rims etc.
Affordability – Import is much more affordable since you eliminate middlemen and brokers that exaggerate the cost of locally sold cars.
If you are considering to import the Ford Fiesta, please get in touch with us through our contacts: info@topcar.co.ke, call 0722469360 or chat with us directly on WhatsApp below and we will guide you through the process.