Used Ford Fiesta for Sale

The seventh and last generation Ford Fiesta was the biggest yet. It offered drivers and passengers a roomier cabin packed with more comfort and convenience features than ever! Above all this, the 2017 Fiesta and newer models remained true to their fun-to-drive nature while being the safest in the lineup’s history—an impressive feat for a car already known as one of the safest in its class.

Ford SA didn’t release updated and refreshed models of the seventh-generation Ford Fiesta. Furthermore, Ford’s decision to discontinue the Fiesta in 2022 was driven by necessity rather than choice, influenced by the rise of electrification and its 2019 collaboration with Volkswagen. The final Fiesta rolled off the production line at Ford’s Cologne, Germany, facility on 7 July 2023.

Did You Know? Ford introduced a special edition Fiesta ST 200 with only 160 units for the local market in 2017. Before its discontinuation in 2022, the Ford Fiesta enjoyed nearly 50 years on the international market. Over that time, it became one of Ford’s best-selling models, with around 16 million units sold.

Power Train

Engine

• 1.0 L Ecoboost Petrol
• 1.1 L Petrol (Not in SA)
• 1.5 L Diesel

Transmission

• 5-speed manual
• 6-speed automatic
• 6-speed manual

Vehicle Platform

• Ford global B-car platform

Body Style

• 3/5 door hatchback
• 4 door sedan

Wheelbase

• 2,493 mm

Curb Weight

• 1,113–1,207 kg

The 6th generation Ford Fiesta Mark VI was first shown to the world as a concept vehicle in 2007 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Full production was in Germany, Spain, and China, with sales starting in 2009. Due to the massive demand for the launch models, production increased, and Fiesta production expanded to include manufacturing facilities in Brazil, Thailand, and Mexico.

In 2013, the 6th generation Fiesta received a much-anticipated facelift, which included the first use of the now recognisable trapezoidal grille in a Ford vehicle.

Did you know? This generation of Ford Fiesta included the Fiesta ST, which was sold between 2013 and 2017. The ST Fiesta variant in South Africa is still immensely popular in the used car market and is available as a three-door hatchback.

Power Train

Engine

• 1.0 L Ecoboost Petrol
• 1.2 L Petrol
• 1.4 L Diesel
• 1.4 L Petrol
• 1.5 L Petrol
• 1.6 L Petrol
• 1.6 L Ecoboost Petrol
• 1.6 L Diesel

Transmission

• 4-speed automatic
• 5-speed manual
• 6-speed PowerShift automatic
• 6-speed manual

Vehicle Platform

• Ford global B-car platform

Body Style

• 3/5-door hatchback
• 4-door saloon
• 3-door van (Not in SA)

Wheelbase

• 2,489 mm

Curb Weight

• 1,041–1,100 kg

Produced in Brazil and Mexico (and later Germany, Venezuela, and China) and sold worldwide as the Fiesta, Classic, or Ikon, this 5th generation Ford Fiesta was ergonomically and mechanically more advanced than any Fiesta built before.

In 2005, this generation received a mid-cycle facelift, which included new bumpers and grille, new headlamps, new rear lamps, new look door mirrors, and thicker body side mouldings with body coloured handles. It also included a new engine option.

Did you know? This generation was the first Fiesta to feature the anti-lock brake system and passenger airbags as standard, and it helped to establish the Fiesta marque as one of the best vehicles from a safety point of view in its class.

Power Train

Engine

• 1,299 cc Petrol
• 1,242 cc Petrol
• 1,398 cc Petrol
• 1,596 cc Petrol
• 1,998 cc Petrol
• 1,398 cc Diesel
• 1,560 cc Diesel

Transmission

• 5-speed IB5 manual
• 4-speed automatic
• 5-speed Durashift EST

Vehicle Platform

• Ford B3 platform

Body Style

• 3/5-door hatchback
• 4-door saloon
• 3-door panel van (Not in SA)

Wheelbase

• 2,486 mm

Curb Weight

• 1,096–1,178 kg

Launched in 1995, the 1996, 1997, and 1998 Fiesta year models became some of the biggest global-selling Ford cars ever. Its new interior and exterior styling was a complete break from the previous Fiesta design; however, the vehicle dimensions remained almost identical to the previous Fiesta generation due to the use of the same Ford B build platform across both generations.

In 1995, the 4th-generation Fiesta received a facelift with a Focus-inspired face, new bumpers, and wheel designs that brought the vehicle range into the new look and feel of the then-current Ford design ethos.

Did you know? The Mazda 121 and Ford Fiesta were built on the same production lines and, in most instances, use the same parts. Sales for the Fiesta climbed while those for the Mazda never really took off, which is an excellent example of just how important a vehicle brand name can be.

Power Train

Engine

• 1,299 cc Petrol
• 1,242 cc Petrol
• 1,388 cc Petrol
• 1,753 cc Petrol

Transmission

• 5-speed manual
• CVT automatic

Vehicle Platform

• Ford B platform

Body Style

• 3/5-door hatchback
• 3-door panel van (Not in SA)
• 3-door high cube panel van (Not in SA)
• 2 door coupé utility (Not in SA)

Wheelbase

• 2,446 mm

Curb Weight

• 924–1,465 kg

Unveiled at the end of 1988 and put on sale early in 1989, the third-generation Ford Fiesta was the first to be sold in South Africa. It used a new build platform that included a semi-independent torsion beam arrangement, making the vehicle look radically different from previous generations sold overseas.

Model variants included the Fiesta XR2i Sport and the Fiesta Classic, which were manufactured until the generation’s retirement in 1997.

Did you know? This was the first generation of Fiestas to include a fuel-injected engine, a feature that has since become standard across almost all subsequent Ford Fiesta hatchbacks.

Power Train

Engine

• 999 cc Petrol
• 1118 cc Petrol
• 1297 cc Petrol
• 1392 cc Petrol
• 1598 cc Petrol
• 1796 cc Petrol
• 1753 cc Diesel

Transmission

• 4-speed IB4 manual
• 5-speed IB5 manual
• CVT automatic

Vehicle Platform

• Ford B platform

Body Style

• 3/5-door hatchback
• 3-door panel van (Not in SA)
• 3-door high cube panel van (Not in SA)

Wheelbase

• TBC

Curb Weight

• TBC