High-MPG 2012 Ford Fiesta: More Style With New Customization Packs
This story originally appeared at Green Car Reports
To keep interest in its 40 mpg capable Fiesta bubbling along
into the 2012 model year, Ford is introducing a trio of new
customization packs for both the exterior and cabin of the already
stylish minicar. The new packs should prove popular, as around 40 percent
of buyers of the 2011 model have opted for at least one accessory.
So what’s available for the 2012 Ford Fiesta?
Starting
with the new exterior package, Fiesta customers can now get a European
Focus RS inspired look with side mirrors, headlight and grille
surrounds, a license plate header and rear spoiler now finished in a
custom black paint scheme.
The package also offers 16-inch
polished alloy wheels along with improved performance when ordered with a
manual transmission. The package delivers improved performance through a
shorter final drive ratio of 4.25 versus the base model at 4.07.
For the interior, there are two different packages available–one white
and the other red. Available on the more premium Fiesta SEL and SES
models, the packages feature contrasting interior accent colors in
‘Oxford White’ or ‘Race Red’ placed throughout the cabin.
The
contrasting colors are used on the center stack bezel, door panels and
vent trim rings. The two-tone leather-wrapped steering wheel also offers
a color-matched insert with contrast stitching, while the shift knob
comes in black leather for even greater distinction. The theme also
carries through to the seats.
For more details on the Ford Fiesta, click here, and for our first drive report, click here.