Ford Fiesta History
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Ford first sold the European Fiesta in North America for 1978–1980, then revived the nameplate for 2011 as part of its 'One Ford' global small-car strategy.
The modern Fiesta earned praise for its driving feel, and the turbocharged Fiesta ST became a benchmark budget hot hatch before North American sales ended in 2019.
Body styles
- Hatchback
- Sedan
Notable special editions & performance variants
Fiesta ST
Turbocharged subcompact hot hatch, widely praised as a budget driver's car.
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