Ford's Fiesta 1.0T gets an autobox

Latest Fiesta can now be had with PowerShift gearbox, but only in detuned 1.0T guise.

Latest Fiesta can now be had with PowerShift gearbox, but only in detuned 1.0T guise.

Published Nov 19, 2013

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When Ford's facelifted Fiesta hit the scene earlier this year, complete with its Aston Martin face and new 1.0T engine, there was one notable omission - no automatic model was available.

Now those who find their traffic burden too heavy can opt for a version fitted with Ford's PowerShift dual-clutch self-shifting gearbox.

It's available only in Trend guise and mated to a detuned version of the 1-litre, three-cylinder direct injection turbopetrol engine. In manual versions the motor makes 92kW and 170Nm but the auto model gets a 74kW/170Nm version.

However, it does boast mightily impressive fuel consumption, with Ford claiming a combined figure of 4.9 l/100km - equating to Co2 emissions of just 114g/km.

Standard features include air conditioning, a six-speaker audio system linked to steering controls and Sync voice control, dual front airbags and 15-inch alloy wheels.

The 1.0T Trend Powershift is yours for R230 800, the price including a four-year/60 000km service plan.

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