2016 Ford Fiesta Blue on the road

KBB names the Ford Fiesta one of the 10 Best Back-to-School cars of 2016

2016 Ford Fiesta student-oriented features

School season is on its way. To help prepare new students, Kelley Blue Book has just released their list of the 10 Best Back-to-School cars of 2016. Ford fans will notice a familiar name on this list. The 2016 Ford Fiesta student-oriented features have helped it earn a spot on this great list.

2016 Ford Fiesta Body Styles and Trim Levels

Versatility is one of the key attributes that has driven the success of the 2016 Ford Fiesta. Ford standard by offering the car in two body styles: sedan or hatchback. Utilizing a hatchback body design allows the car to offer 26 cubic feet of total cargo space. Both body styles are offered in three trim levels: S, SE and Titanium.

Rear view of the 2016 Ford Fiesta Blue

The Fiesta can be equipped with several great technology and comfort features. These include: heated seats, heated mirrors, automatic climate control, satellite radio, USB, auxiliary and Bluetooth connectivity, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, automatic headlights and Ford’s new Sync 3 touchscreen infotainment system. Available safety features include a rearview camera, rear parking sensors and the Ford MyKey parental control system.

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2016 Ford Fiesta Engine Performance

Standard equipment on the base 2016 Ford Fiesta includes a 120 horsepower 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. Fuel economy estimates on the base engine check in at an estimated 27 city/37 highway miles per gallon. For the best fuel economy ratings, the Fiesta’s available 1.0-liter three-cylinder EcoBoost engine is the way to go. This engine earns an impressive 31 city/43 highway miles per gallon while churning out 123 horsepower.

The best way to know for sure if the 2016 Ford Fiesta is the perfect back-to-school car for you is to get behind the wheel and take one for a test drive. Stop by Akins Ford today and take one of our models for a spin.