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In terms of practicality, as we've said, you won't be buying a supermini-derived small van if interior space is everything. That point made, it's also worth saying that this Ford does at least enable its owner to make good use of the space that is on offer. Inside the three-door body, there is a practical load compartment capable of carrying approximately 1.0 cubic metre of cargo with a load length of almost 1.3 metres and gross payload of around 500kg. The load space features a composite and mesh full bulkhead, durable sidewall trim and a tough rubber floor covering with four tie-down hooks.
A 12-year anti-perforation guarantee goes a long way to reassure buyers of Ford's faith in their product's capacity not to fall foul of Mr rust and if all goes to plan, the 1-year breakdown cover will be surplus to requirements. When it comes to insurance, the Fiesta van performs admirably: its 1E grouping is about as low as you can go. As for running costs, well to prioritise these, you need the 1.5 TDCi diesel which in 85PS guise returns 78.5mpg on the combined cycle and 94g/km of CO2. For the base 1.1-litre petrol variant, the figures are 64.2mpg and 101g/km.
Prices are much as with the previous model, which means a starting point of around £15,000, though that will reduce to more like £12,000 once the reclaimable VAT element is taken into account. These kinds of figures are very comparable with those being asked for this Ford's arch-rival, the Vauxhall Corsavan. For customers wanting a bit more sporting style for their business, the Fiesta Van is available as a Sport model, with unique front and rear design treatment, colour-coded rocker panels and up to 18-inch alloy wheels. The sporting theme continues inside the cabin, with revised seats and trim materials, plus a unique design for the steering wheel, pedals and gear lever. An Adjustable Speed Limiter and a Lane Keeping System are fitted to this variant as standard.
For this latest generation model, Ford has incorporated its 'SYNC 3' communications and entertainment system. It's available as an option and is compatible with the 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto' smartphone-mirroring systems. Safety kit includes Ford's PreCollision Assist with Pedestrian Detection emergency braking system, Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Information System. Plus there's Active Park Assist with Perpendicular Parking and Cross Traffic Alert to support easy and safe parking, along with Traffic Sign Recognition and Adjustable Speed Limiter to help avoid speeding fines.