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The badges on the final model might be different, but an executive says Ford's electric subcompact revival is going to offer at least one sporty variant.
The Ford Fiesta ST may have only appeared in the U.S. market for one short generation, but it quickly established itself as one of the.
Another European-only generation followed, but even that disappeared in favor of Ford's current crop of crossovers three years ago. Fortunately, a world deprived of the lovable little hatchback may not have to wait much longer to see what comes next in Ford's super-subcompact line. European Ford product executive Christian Weingartner says that a new electric Fiesta is among the models from the brand that will offer a sportier variant.
Weingartner says that Ford has "not made any decisions on naming," suggesting that the model may not specifically be called an ST or RS. Still, a quicker model that brings some level of performance to the subcompact EV is a must.
"To be credible and authentic," he says, "there needs to be some kind of performance series of our vehicles; that's what we’ve got to have. ” Since the new Fiesta EV is set to be based on the same platform as the Renault 5, it could accommodate some of the changes seen in the. The Alpine produces around 215 hp, a number that falls in line with expectations for previous Fiesta ST models.
The platform can also take a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup, potentially opening the door for a Fiesta RS or Fiesta Rally in line with theRegardless of what Ford does with the new performance Fiesta, it should follow the ST in being a satisfying and unique take on the hot hatchback. Unfortunately for us Americans that loved the one Fiesta ST sold here, this one sounds very likely to follow the previous generation in only being sold in Europe.
Fred Smith's love of cars comes from his fascination with auto racing. Unfortunately, that passion led him to daily drive a high-mileage, first-year Porsche Panamera. He is still thinking about the last lap of the 2011 Indianapolis 500.
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