Mumbai: The new Fiesta ECOnetic achieves new levels of low-CO2 efficiency, which makes it the most frugal car from the Ford stables, according to Ford. The automaker says that the new Fiesta will be one of the star attractions at this year's Paris Motor Show, which gets underway from 4 October to 19 October.

Powered by a specially-calibrated version of the 90 PS 1.6-litre Duratorq TDCi and combined with coated diesel particulate filter, Ford's most economical Fiesta can travel 100 kilometres using just 3.7 litres of fuel, on the EC combined cycle. This impressive fuel economy is matched with a class-leading CO2 output of 98 grams per kilometre - making Fiesta ECOnetic the lowest CO2 vehicle in both its segment and Ford's European range.

Compared to previous-generation Fiesta 1.6-litre TDCi, Fiesta ECOnetic will use around160 litres less fuel over 20.000 km, offering genuine savings in daily driving, at a time when fuel prices have increased in the global markets.

Extra-urban highway fuel economy is even better with the Fiesta ECOneticas it  requires just 3.2 litres to cover 100 kilometres. Yet this efficiency is not at the expense of driving quality or performance, with Fiesta ECOnetic reaching 0-100 km/h in 12.3 seconds and a top speed of 178 kmph.

Thanks to the improved aerodynamics, low rolling resistance tyres and enhanced lubrication, the new Fiesta with the same attention to detail as earlier ECOnetic models, achieves better fuel consumption and releases less carbon dioxide. Lowered ride height, wheel covers and wheel deflectors build on Fiesta's already streamlined drag co-efficient (Cd) of 0.33.

At the same time, low rolling resistance tyres in an economical 175/65 R14 profile, a longer final drive gear ratio and special lubricants drive efficient powertrain performance, especially in highway cruising. In conjunction with energy partner BP, Ford has developed low-viscosity transmission and low-friction engine oils for its ECOnetic models.

Such modifications create Fiesta ECOnetic's class-leading efficiency, without sacrificing the driving quality, style or practicality of the core Fiesta range.

It is not just the ECOnetic version of new Fiesta that benefits from Ford of Europe's sustainability efforts but all new Fiestas feature electric power assist steering (EPAS), using far less fuel and engine power than a standard hydraulic power assist system, without compromising driving dynamics or steering feedback.

Extensive use of high strength steels and a focus on weight saving has also reduced the mass of new Fiesta by 40 kgs as compared to the previous model, despite improved safety equipment and sound insulation.

Ford's Dagenham Diesel Centre in Britain produces Duratorq TDCi engines for new Fiesta and derives all its electricity from renewable sources, with two dedicated wind turbines.Ford is also sourcing renewable electricity to cover the full electric power demand of its Fiesta manufacturing and engineering facilities in Cologne, Germany. Through this initiative, the company will reduce its CO2 emissions by 190,000 tonnes per year.

New Fiesta ECOnetic will be on sale across Europe later this year and completes an initial trilogy of production models in the company's European vehicle range that also includes a 139 g/km Ford Mondeo ECOnetic and a 115 g/km Ford Focus ECOnetic.

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