Russell & Smith Ford

Jan 17, 2019

Woman packing a bag in a new 2019 Ford Fiesta | Ford Dealer | Houston, TXFor city dwellers, commuting through traffic can be the worst part of their day. Luckily Ford understands the needs of city drivers and has provided them with the 2019 Ford Fiesta, the perfect compact vehicle to help you maneuver effortlessly through traffic. Find out why Ford lovers are flocking to buy the new Ford Fiesta for their city commute.

Engine Capability

While the 2019 Ford Fiesta was not built for power and speed, it does have enough under the hood to help you easily maneuver around traffic and pass when you need to. The vehicle is equipped with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine that outputs 120 horsepower and 112 pound-feet of torque. For those looking for a little more power than the standard, you can choose to upgrade to a turbocharged 1.6-liter option that can output up to 197 horsepower and 202 lb-ft of torque.

The engine is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission with the option to upgrade to a 6-speed automatic dual clutch transmission. The 6-speed comes standard with the turbocharged option.

Fuel Economy

One of the biggest selling points of the new Ford Fiesta is its fuel economy, especially when traversing the cityscape. The front-wheel-drive Fiesta is rated for an estimated 27 mpg for the city and 35 mpg on the highway with the base engine. The fuel economy slips slightly to 25 mpg for city and 32 mpg for highway with the turbocharged unit.

Convenience Features

The Fiesta has numerous comfort and convenience features to keep you entertained when being stopped in traffic or during your morning commute. Drivers can enjoy SYNC voice recognition to help them connect to their contacts and music while allowing them to stay hands-free and safe while driving. The Fiesta also comes equipped with an AM/FM stereo and CD player with six speakers.

The 6.5-inch touchscreen comes equipped with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to allow you to connect with any type of smart device you have. Other comfort and convenience features that you can add to customize your perfect vehicle include automatic temperature control, satellite radio, heated front and rear seats, navigation, heated side view mirrors, and a power sunroof.

Exterior Features

The overall size of the Ford Fiesta makes it the perfect size for even the tightest parking spaces. Even though the Fiesta is small, it is extremely stylish with blacked-out grille, lowered side skirts, 15-inch painted tires, and an exclusive variety of exterior colors to choose from.

Security and Safety

Unfortunately maneuvering through traffic can lead to fender benders. With the Ford Fiesta, you know you are protected with a standard reversing camera, stability control, and upgraded airbags. The 2019 Ford Fiesta received high scores from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety crash test.

One of the best things about the 2019 Ford Fiesta for city drivers is the unbelievably low price tags, with the base model starting at an MSRP of $14,260. Find out all there is to love about the new Fiesta by taking one out for a test drive today.

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