Skip advert
Advertisement

Ford Fiesta and Focus to get mild hybrid tech next year

Ford's new range will include a 48-volt mild-hybrid Fiesta and Focus, as well as an electrified version of the Tourneo and Transit van

Ford Focus Vignale - front tracking

Ford has announced it will introduce a 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrain for the Fiesta and the Focus hatchbacks next year. The system comprises of a 1.0-litre three-cylinder EcoBoost petrol, a belt-driven integrated starter/generator and a 48-volt lithium-ion battery pack.

Best hybrid cars to buy in 2019

Ford claims the new hybrid powertrain will give the Fiesta fuel economy figures of 57.6mpg and emissions ratings of 112g/km of CO2, while the same unit in the Focus provides a claimed 60.1mpg and 106g/km of CO2. Performance figures are yet to be confirmed but, thanks to the electric motor, the firm claims reduced turbo lag and increased power.

Advertisement - Article continues below

Ford’s European President, Steven Armstrong, commented on the Fiesta and Focus’s new mild-hybrid range, stating: “We’ve gone to every length to develop mild-hybrid powertrains for two of our most popular cars that will help keep cash in customers’ pockets while remaining true to the Ford ‘fun to drive’ philosophy.”

The Transit and Tourneo will also fall subject to electrification, with a new diesel mild-hybrid powertrain. Full specifications are yet to be announced, but Ford has confirmed fuel economy and emissions ratings for the range, with the Transit van returning 37.2mpg and 144g/km of CO2, the Transit Custom Custom 42.2mpg and 139g/km and the Tourneo Custom 40.4mpg and 137g/km.

What are your thoughts on Ford’s new mild-hybrid powertrains? Let us know in the comments section below…

Skip advert
Advertisement

Find a car with the experts

Skip advert
Advertisement

Recommended

Fast Fords won’t die: ST and RS performance brands will have a role in the EV future
Ford Focus ST - front cornering

Fast Fords won’t die: ST and RS performance brands will have a role in the EV future

Hot Ford models have been falling by the wayside but we may see some iconic badges return soon
News
11 Apr 2025
Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2025, 2026 and beyond
Best new cars coming soon - header image

Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2025, 2026 and beyond

These are the most important new cars headed our way, from brands including Audi, BMW, Dacia, Ferrari, Ford, Skoda and more
Best cars & vans
8 Apr 2025
Restricting supply of petrol cars still an option for Ford as EV targets bite
Ford Mustang Mach E GT

Restricting supply of petrol cars still an option for Ford as EV targets bite

The government’s consultation on the ZEV mandate is due in the next few months and should provide some certainty for manufacturers but Ford may still …
News
13 Mar 2025
The Ford Escort Mk1 RS is back, with 296bhp and a £295k price tag
Boreham Motorworks Continumod Ford Escort Mk1 RS - front 3/4

The Ford Escort Mk1 RS is back, with 296bhp and a £295k price tag

Boreham Motorworks will create 150 ‘blueprint-accurate’ Escorts from scratch, and has Ford’s blessing
News
12 Dec 2024

Most Popular

Chinese cars can’t match their European rivals when it comes to engineering
Opinion - Shanghai Auto Show

Chinese cars can’t match their European rivals when it comes to engineering

This new brand of cars might have battery tech on their side, but European buyers want much more than that
Opinion
25 Apr 2025
Buying a modern used car for under £10k is almost impossible
Opinion - £10k used cars

Buying a modern used car for under £10k is almost impossible

Phil McNamara discovers that it’s harder than ever to find a good-value car at the affordable end of the market
Opinion
24 Apr 2025
Leapmotor B05 family hatch on route to the UK with sub-£30k price and 400-mile range
Leapmotor badge

Leapmotor B05 family hatch on route to the UK with sub-£30k price and 400-mile range

The Stellantis-backed brand will launch a Volkswagen ID.3-rivalling small car with almost 20 per cent more range
News
23 Apr 2025