Ford Fiesta (sixth generation)

Ford Fiesta
(sixth generation)
Ford Fiesta LX 5-door hatchback (Australia; pre-facelift)
Overview
ManufacturerFord
Model code
  • B299 (hatchback)
  • B409 (sedan)
  • WS
  • WT
  • WZ (Australia)[1]
Production
  • August 2008 – April 2017
  • June 2010 – August 2019 (Mexico)
Model years
  • 2009–2017
  • 2011–2019 (North America)
Assembly
DesignerStefan Lamm[4][5]
Body and chassis
ClassSupermini (B)
Body style
PlatformFord global B-car platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,489 mm (98.0 in)
Length
  • 3,950–4,067 mm (155.5–160.1 in) (hatchback)
  • 4,291–4,409 mm (169–174 in) (saloon)
Width1,709–1,722 mm (67.3–67.8 in)
Height
  • 1,453–1,495 mm (57.2–58.9 in) (hatchback)
  • 1,453–1,473 mm (57.2–58.0 in) (saloon)
Curb weight
  • 966–1,244 kg (2,130–2,743 lb) (hatchback)
  • 1,100–1,192 kg (2,425–2,628 lb) (saloon)
Chronology
PredecessorFord Fiesta (fifth generation)
SuccessorFord Fiesta (seventh generation)
Ford Escort (China) (sedan, Taiwan)

The Ford Fiesta Mk6/Mark VI[6] (Mk7 in the United Kingdom,[7] model code WS/WT/WZ in Australia[1]) is the sixth generation of the Ford Fiesta supermini. The sixth generation Fiesta was shown in a concept car form as the Ford Verve at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2007, with introductions in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australasia, and Africa. Developed under the project code B299 and B409, the model uses the Ford global B-car platform newly developed for the model.

The model was launched under the company's new "One Ford" strategy, which called for single models to be manufactured and sold globally to achieve efficiency and economies of scale, instead of making regional models.[8] Production started at Ford's Cologne plant in Germany in August 2008. A second plant in Valencia, Spain started production in early 2009. Productions in China, Thailand and Mexico started between late 2008 to 2010.[9][10] In Brazil, the production of the hatchback version started in 2013.[11]

  1. ^ a b "Ford (Australia) Fiesta 6gen (WS-WT-WZ) data and specifications catalogue". www.automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
  2. ^ Tadeo, Patrick Everett (March 29, 2013). "Do the Thais Know Something That We Don't?". Top Gear Philippines. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  3. ^ Yep, Eric (July 14, 2011). "Ford launches Fiest sedan in India". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved July 14, 2011.
  4. ^ US D584998, Lamm, Stephan & Willing, Todd, "Vehicle exterior", published 2009-01-20, assigned to Ford Motor Co. 
  5. ^ US D686532, Lamm, Stefan, "Vehicle exterior", published 2013-07-23, assigned to Ford Motor Co. 
  6. ^ "Ford Fiesta Global Heritage" (PDF). Media.Ford.com. April 2010. Retrieved April 30, 2010.[permanent dead link‍]
  7. ^ "Ford Fiesta Mk7 review". Auto Express. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
  8. ^ Henry, Jim. "One Ford, Part Two; Tweaking The Master Plan". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  9. ^ "Ford Fiesta Starts To Roll Off Rayong Plant This Month". Paultan.org. July 9, 2010. Retrieved September 13, 2010.
  10. ^ "Ford Fiesta "global car" begins production". Canadian Driver. August 14, 2008.
  11. ^ "Fim da produção: relembre a história do Ford Fiesta no Brasil" [End of production: remember the history of the Ford Fiesta in Brazil]. garagem360.com.br. 2019-02-20. Retrieved 2021-01-27.