Ford Fiesta (third generation)
| Ford Fiesta (third generation) | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Europe |
| Also called | Ford Fiesta Classic (1995–1997) |
| Production | February 1989 – February 1997 |
| Assembly |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supermini (B) |
| Body style | 3/5-door hatchback 3-door panel van 3-door high cube panel van |
| Platform | Ford B platform |
| Related | Ford Ka Ford Courier |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 4-speed IB4 manual 5-speed IB5 manual CVT automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,446 mm (96.3 in) |
| Length | 3,743 mm (147.4 in) |
| Width | 1,606 mm (63.2 in) |
| Height | 1,321 mm (52.0 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Fiesta (second generation) |
| Successor | Ford Fiesta (fourth generation) |
The Ford Fiesta Mk3 was the third generation of the Ford Fiesta supermini built by Ford Europe. Originally introduced in 1989, the Mk3 represented the biggest change to the Fiesta since the original car was introduced in 1976. In addition to the 3-door hatchback and panel van versions that had formed the Fiesta range, a 5-door hatchback was also added. The Fiesta Mk3 was replaced by the Fiesta Mk4 in 1995, but remained on sale until early 1997. The Mk4 was a major restyle of the Mk3, but had a substantially re-engineered chassis and new engines.
The Fiesta Mk3 also spawned a high-cube panel van version in 1991, the Courier, and shared its platform with the Ka of 1996, which was derived from the Fiesta Mk4.