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Ford Fiesta Review, For Sale, Interior, Models & News in Australia

The Ford Fiesta has existed in one form or another since 1976, but it first arrived in Australia in 2004.

By then the little Fiesta hatch was in its fifth generation internationally, but it seamlessly replaced the Mazda-based Ford Festiva locally.

At its 2004 launch, the Fiesta was available with a 1.6-litre engine in either manual or auto. An XR4 sport variant with a 2.0-litre engine was added in 2007.

Currently a Ford Fiesta can be had from $30,250 for the Fiesta ST to $36,410 for the Fiesta ST.

The Fiesta is similar in size to the Mazda2, Suzuki Swift, Volkswagen Polo and Honda Jazz.

Ford Fiesta Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Ford Fiesta here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • My 2011 Ford Fiesta Zetec is jerking on take off

    Unfortunately, it sounds like you have one of the dreaded Powershift dual-clutch transmissions in your car. If that's the case, then this type of transmission behaviour is all too common and, we're sorry to tell you, is a sign that the gearbox is about to die.

    Ford was hauled over the coals by the ACCC back in 2017 for 'unconscionable behaviour' regarding this transmission and its approach to dealing with consumer complaints about it. We'd be talking to Ford Australia's customer service department as it will have a standard procedure now for dealing with such problems.

    All that said, your car is well and truly out of warranty now, but Ford knew years ago that it had a major problem with this transmission, so it's worth asking about compensation or help with repairs. The other piece of advice is to not sink too much money into the car, as the trade and consumers know it's a ticking time bomb and, as a result, this model is worth very little as a trade-in.

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  • Is there a fix for the Ford Fiesta dual clutch automatic transmission?

    After being hauled over the coals for its handling of this transmission-failure fiasco (and fined millions of dollars by the ACCC) Ford Australia is taking subsequent cases of Powershift transmission failure on a case-by-case basis. Consideration will be given to the kilometres the vehicle has travelled and whether there was an extended warranty with it, among other things.

    The best advice in your case is to sidestep the dealer and go straight to Ford's customer service department and spell out the situation. You might find there's some redress after all. There are no guarantees, of course, but Ford Australia is painfully aware of its responsibilities in this area, so it's definitely worth a shot.

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  • Ford Fiesta 2012: What are the replacement intervals for the timing belt?

    There’s no difference between the petrol engines in the 2011 Fiesta compared with the 2012 model. So, yes, they both require the same timing-belt changes. And yes, the interval is determined by which comes first, the 160,000km or the eight years.

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  • Ford Fiesta 2011: When should I change the timing belt?

    If it’s a diesel engine the change interval is every 10 years or 200,000 km, but if it is a petrol engine it is eight years or 160,000 km.

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Ford Fiesta Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Ford Fiesta varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $30,250 and going to $36,410 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2023 Hatchback 1.5L, —, 6 SP MAN $30,250 $36,410
2022 Hatchback 1.5L, PULP, 6 SP MAN $29,040 $35,970
2021 Hatchback 1.5L, PULP, 6 SP MAN $28,050 $33,990
2020 Hatchback 1.5L, PULP, 6 SP MAN $27,610 $33,220
2019 Hatchback 1.5L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $10,010 $31,680
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Ford Fiesta Wheel Size

The Ford Fiesta has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 205x40 R18 V for Hatchback in 2023.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2023 Hatchback 205x40 R18 V 205x40 R18 V
2022 Hatchback 205x40 R18 V 205x40 R18 V
2021 Hatchback 205x40 R18 V 205x40 R18 V
2020 Hatchback 205x40 R18 V 18x7 inches 205x40 R18 V 18x7 inches
2019 Hatchback 185x55 R15 15x6 inches 185x55 R15 15x6 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Ford Fiesta Wheel Sizes

Ford Fiesta Fuel Consumption

The Ford Fiesta is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by —, PULP and ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 6.3L/100km for Hatchback /— for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2023 Hatchback 6.3L/100km 1.5L 6 SP MAN
2022 Hatchback 6.3L/100km 1.5L 6 SP MAN
2022 Hatchback 6.3L/100km 1.5L PULP 6 SP MAN
2021 Hatchback 6.3L/100km 1.5L PULP 6 SP MAN
2020 Hatchback 6.3L/100km 1.5L PULP 6 SP MAN
2019 Hatchback 5.8L/100km 1.5L ULP 5 SP MAN
2019 Hatchback 6.3L/100km 1.5L PULP 6 SP MAN
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Ford Fiesta Dimensions

The dimensions of the Ford Fiesta Hatchback vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2023 Hatchback 1469x1735x4068 mm 121 mm
2022 Hatchback 1469x1735x4068 mm 121 mm
2021 Hatchback 1469x1735x4068 mm 121 mm
2020 Hatchback 1469x1735x4068 mm 121 mm
2019 Hatchback 1489x1722x3969 mm 109 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Ford Fiesta Dimensions

Ford Fiesta Boot Space

The Ford Fiesta Hatchback has a boot space size of 311 Litres.
Ford Fiesta Boot space Ford Fiesta Boot space
Shown above are boot space details for the Ford Fiesta 2020.

Ford Fiesta Interior

Shown above are interior details for the Ford Fiesta 2019.

Ford Fiesta Towing Capacity

The Ford Fiesta has no towing capacity for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2023 Hatchback 0kg 0kg
2022 Hatchback 0kg 0kg
2021 Hatchback 0kg 0kg
2020 Hatchback 0kg 0kg
2019 Hatchback 0kg 900kg
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