New 2014 Ford Fiesta Achieves over 17kmpl mileage in EPA testing (US)

The American carmaker, Ford has announced that the new 2014 Fiesta has achieved 41mpg (over 17kmpl) mileage on highway in EPA (Environmental Protection Agency, US) testing. This makes the Fiesta the only sub-compact car to surprass 40mpg. The claimed fuel economy is for the Fiesta SE with the Super Fuel Economy package, which includes Ford's 1.6-litre engine and PowerShift automatic transmission. Along with the EPA-certified 41 mpg highway rating, Fiesta achieved 13kmpl (30 mpg) in the city and 14.5kmpl (34 mpg) combined. The claim is surely going to work in favour of its maker, as the new 2014 Fiesta will soon arrive at dealerships.

“The 2014 model is shaping up to be a game changer for Fiesta,” said Liz Elser, Ford Fiesta marketing manager. “With the addition of Fiesta ST and the award-winning 1.0-liter EcoBoost®, we have fantastic performance and fuel efficiency. But with today’s news, buyers will have a fuel-efficient Fiesta no matter which they choose.”

Ford believes that the two key technologies which help Fiesta achieve such a high fuel economy figures are- its advanced aerodynamics and dry, dual-clutch PowerShift automatic transmission. In terms of aerodynamics, the SFE package adds rear spoiler, side air deflectors, underbody shields, lower grille blockers, low-rolling-resistance tires and cruise control. Together, these features decrease the amount of fuel needed to push the car through the air at speed.

The second enabler is the PowerShift transmission. Unlike regular, hydraulically operated automatic transmissions that use power-sapping torque converters, wet clutches and pumps, Ford’s new dual-clutch PowerShift automatic consists of two manual transmissions – in the same case – working in parallel. Each has its own independent clutch unit controlled by computers, and fast-acting electromechanical actuators that shift the gears.

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