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xcel
05-11-2009, 06:16 PM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/AmericanFlag.jpg Incentives to test drive include downloadable music playlists and the possibility to win an all-expenses paid high end music festival trip which should help promote the Fiesta. (cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?p=207248)

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/500/2009_Ford_Fiesta_-_Movement.jpgWayne Gerdes – CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) – May 11, 2009

2009 Ford Fiesta – Approximately 33 mpgUS combined on the 08 EPA with the 1.6L and 5-speed MT.

Dearborn, MI. -- Ford is launching an aggressive eight-month consumer test drive tour as part of the Fiesta Movement, the company’s social media campaign to build awareness for the all-new US based 2010 Ford Fiesta launching next year.

“The Fiesta Movement is about bringing a fuel-efficient, fun new car to the people to experience,” Connie Fontaine, Ford Brand Content and Alliance Manager. “Our goal is to conduct 100,000 consumer test drives by the time that we reveal the North American production version later this year.”

From May to December, five regional test drive teams representing the Fiesta Movement will travel across the country to engage consumers with the opportunity to test drive a European-specification Fiesta. The teams will visit at least 100 cities over the eight months, with a goal of 100,000 test drives overall. Stops will be in small towns and big cities, as well as at major and regional events and festivals.

Along with the vehicle drives, each test drive location will be a free wireless internet hotspot for visitors. This will allow visitors to share their Fiesta experiences immediately following the drive, providing the online community real-time updates about the test-drive events.

"Providing digital capabilities at each test drive location is symbolic of the way that the Fiesta Movement connects consumers to each other and facilitates two-way communication between Ford and potential customers,” Fontaine explained. “This campaign is about providing honest reviews and accessible outlets to promote and learn about the Fiesta.”

Five teams comprised of five Ford Fiestas that will crisscross the country from event to event. For the larger major events, multiple test drive teams will pair up in order to meet higher consumer traffic and demand. Other stops will be set up by individual teams working to “intercept” consumers at locations such as amusement parks, shopping centers, college campuses and other high-traffic areas.

Those who complete a test drive will receive a downloadable music playlist that was compiled with the Fiesta and its audience in mind. Test drivers also will be eligible to win the grand prize – two all-expense paid trips for two to attend top music festivals in Chicago, New Orleans and Indio, Calif. Trips also include VIP/backstage passes and VIP access to Spin magazine’s after party for the events selected.

Information about drive stops, including monthly calendars, is available on Fiesta Movement (www.fiestamovement.com) under the “Ride & Drive” section. Visitors to the site can also sign up to receive test drive updates, as they become available.

Sulfuric
05-11-2009, 07:03 PM
There's a FCD, right? I'd love to see the face on my test drive supervisor if I got 70mpg.

300kmileprius
05-11-2009, 07:13 PM
33mpg combined doesn't seem that impressive for a small car like that.

JusBringIt
05-11-2009, 07:15 PM
33mpg combined doesn't seem that impressive for a small car like that.

it bests the yaris, then again, the epa doesn't say much for potential. I'd be looking for tall top gear. Wht's the hwy rating?

xcel
05-11-2009, 07:39 PM
Hi Sulfuric:

___I believe the 140 Fiesta Movement Fiesta’s are all “Titanium’s” (top level trim) and all include 5-sped MT’s. If so, they should have come equipped with FCD’s although I am not sure if that includes both an a and iFCD. There were EPA issues with metric and English units on the speedo (DOT requirement IIRC) so Ford had that changed. I doubt however they re-programmed the FCD's so expect to see metric numbers when one of the Millenials lets loose with what the Fiesta is capable of. 70 mpgUS is a bit much unless you can routinely hit 70 in your Corolla?

___Jesse, this is a normally aspirated 1.6L. When it arrives here in the US, we may see the all-new 1.6L EcoBoosted engine with another 15 to 20% added on top of the approximately 33 mpgUS combined. With the stick, the 2011 should allow an aggressive CleanMPG’er an lmpg over 60 mpgUS.

___Ricardo, 30 city/50 highway per the NEDC. Maybe 41 – 42 mpgUS highway on our own 08 EPA.

___Good Luck

___Wayne

Right Lane Cruiser
05-11-2009, 09:37 PM
Hm. I'd like to give one of these a shakedown on my normal work route in about a month when it is warmer. If the Elantra is good for 70+mpg both ways... ;)



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