
Platform and basic body structure were carried over but with the new corporate look at the front, new engines and a raft of equipment up-grades.
Ford clearly hopes this will see off challenges from Peugeot’s 208 and new Renault Clio. The battle now moves on to the performance versions of these three cars – Ford’s latest Fiesta ST takes on Peugeot’s 208 GTi and the Clio RenaultSport.