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Ford Fiesta 1.0L triple to get cylinder deactivation
Image: Ford/Youtube
Ford just unveiled the next generation Fiesta this week in Germany, and it will apparently have the first implementation of cylinder deactivation in the 3-cyl model:
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Ford has developed a cylinder deactivation system for the tiny three-cylinder, making it the first time the fuel-saving tech has been applied to a three-pot. Under very light loads, one of the cylinders can be deactivated, then called back into action within 14 milliseconds, according to Ford.
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No details on fuel economy gains, or whether it will be offered in North America.
The new Fiesta is supposed to arrive as a 2018 model.
Source: Next-generation Ford Fiesta Debuts, But Doesn't Tell All
FYI, the current 1.0L turbo Fiesta with manual transmission is EPA rated at:
- City: 31 mpg US
- Hwy: 41 mpg
- Combined: 35 mpg
If you look at the 2014-2016 Fiesta triples on Fuelly, it looks like owners are reporting around 37 mpg US.
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