Rates Ford Launch The All New Fiesta
Rates Ford, in Hogg Lane, Grays has been a Ford
Main Dealer for over 50 years, during which time
they have seen hundreds of innovative Ford
developments that have changed the way we use
our cars. Not least the developments in
performance, comfort, reliability, safety features, fuel
economy, and reduced emissions.
All of these developments feature highly across the
new Fiesta range.
Luke Padbury-Clark is Rates Ford’s New Car Sales
Manager and he believes the new Fiesta could be
one of Ford’s most exciting new arrivals for some
time: “You have to realise that many people are
really considering their options in the current
economic climate. We have seen more big 4x4s
being part exchanged, as well as some of the
larger second family cars.
“Drivers are much more aware of the rising cost of motoring, whether it is fuel, tax, or just general expenses. This new range of Fiestas has come at exactly the right time, and delivers a fantastic driving experience against a tighter budget. Even the sporty Zetec S will give you a combined MPG of nearly 48 miles per gallon”.

According to the official Ford press release; the all new Fiesta offers dramatic exterior design and exciting interior styling, and an excellent driving quality that blends sporty, confident handling with a sophisticated ride. The new cars are approximately 40 kilogrammes lighter than the previous Fiesta, which contributes to improved fuel economy and CO2 emissions, and the all new ultra-low CO2 Fiesta ECOnetic engine, has target emissions of just 99g/km.
There are convenience features galore including Ford EasyFuel capless refuelling, keyless entry and the ‘Ford Power’ start button. Specially-tuned Electric Power Assist Steering offers easy low-speed steering with more direct driver feedback at higher speeds, and stowage space abounds from a boot capable of swallowing 295 litres. Throughout the cabin there are ingenious storage areas, as well as charging points for mobile phones and MP3 players.
With high levels of standard equipment in all models, low overall cost-of-ownership from higher fuel efficiency, lower insurance ratings and repair costs, there’s a wide choice of models to suit all customer requirements, from sporty to sophisticated and affordable to luxury.
To quote Ford’s Executive Director of Design, Martin Smith “This is the most complete, expressive and exciting Fiesta Ford has ever produced, inside and out.”
Contact Rates Ford to make an advance booking for your test drive when the new Fiesta goes on sale in October. For more information contact Luke Padbury-Clark at Rates Ford on 01375 391234.
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