Power isn’t neck-snapping, but the 1.6 litre, 119 horsepower four-cylinder engine provided smooth and flexible power thanks to dual variable camshafts. The powerplant is mostly quiet, only becoming loud as redline approaches. Still no official word on what engine will power the Canadian model, but Ford says mileage should reside in the 40 MPG (5.9L / 100km) ballpark.

After enjoying popularity in Europe, the sassy Ford Fiesta is officially coming to Canada.

Feature availability should prove surprisingly upscale. Ford says the Fiesta will hit the Canadian market with heated leather, an intelligent key, Bluetooth, Sync and their cap-free EasyFuel system. It’s all taken in from a depthy, dynamic and nicely trimmed cabin.

Officials also say that the model offered here will be about 90 percent identical to the Euro-spec unit tested—though full details, specifications and pricing won’t be announced until December. Until then, this looks like a car that’s safe to start getting excited about.



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