New Fiesta Van sets a stylish new Trend
Review: Mark Bursa
Date Posted: 09/04/2009
Ford Fiesta Van Trend 1.4 TDCi 68PS
What is it?
Ford refreshes its offering in the hatchvan sector with an all-new Ford Fiesta Van, based on the well-received new Ford Fiesta 3-door bodyshell. Our test van is the mid-range Trend model, aimed at small business users.
What's hot?
- Smart looks a significant upgrade on previous boxy Fiesta van
- Loadspace only slightly compromised: 1cu m (v 1.013cu m in old Fiesta)
- And has rubber liner; four DIN tie-down hooks; half-height bulkhead
- Full-height mesh bulkhead is optional – and DIN compliant too
- Driveability is improved thanks to new Fiesta’s electric power steering
- Engine from old Fiesta van: CO2 emissions a class-leading 110g/km
- Capless refuelling system standard to prevent mis-fuelling
- Cab is very roomy, and stylish dashboard is straight from the car
- Lots of nice details standard on Trend: electric folding door mirrors…
- …as well as heated front screen; auto lights/wipers; fogs; auto-dim mirror
What's not?
- Payload is less than the old Fiesta van – 515kg against 541kg
- Load length is shorter and narrower than the old Fiesta van…
- …though between-the-wheel arches distance is greater
- Prices have gone up – base spec is £525 more than equivalent old Fiesta
- New Fiesta Van has composite blanking panels on rear side windows…
- …old Fiesta van had solid metal side panels
What you need to Know
| P11D Value: | £9,610 (ex VAT) |
| Monthly Rental: * | £214 + VAT |
| What will it be worth: ** | £2794 |
| GVW: | 1535kg |
| Payload: | 515kg |
| Loadspace Volume: | 1.0cu m |
| Basic Loadspace Dimensions: | L 1296mm x W 1278mm x H 806mm |
| Engine: | 4cyl 1.4-litre TDCi |
| CO2 Emissions: | 110g/km |
| Power/torque: | 68PS@4000rpm/160Nm@2000rpm |
| Economy: | 67.3mpg |
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Business Van Manager Road Test Rating
The hatchvan sector now has some seriously funky players – Corsa, Peugeot 207, Citroen C2 – and the new Fiesta van is probably the funkiest of the lot. Class of the field? Only if looks were everything! Using such a sporty body as the basis for a van has been at the expense of practicality, with payload and loadspace reduced from the previous, more boxy Fiesta van. And the new model obviously shows its car roots – there are no rear seats, but there are cupholders in the side panels! On the plus side it looks great and is a pleasure to drive, while the Trend spec gives a generous upgrade on the base model.
Option prices: Bluetooth hands-free and voice control, £250; Electronic Stability pack (ESP/ABSTraction Control/Emergency Brake Assist), £250; Full bulkhead, £100; Manual Air Conditioning, £400; Metallic paint, £250; Rear window protector, £75; Reverse parking sensor, £250; Perimeter Alarm, £150.
