The Ford Fiesta is a subcompact car that Ford introduced in Europe in 1976 as its first small front wheel drive car, developed to compete with rivals such as the Volkswagen Polo and Fiat 127. Produced across several generations and sold in many markets worldwide, including a run in North America, it became one of Ford's longest running and best selling small car nameplates before European production ended in the early 2020s.
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SignificanceBy the time production ended in 2023, Ford had sold more than 22 million Fiestas worldwide, making it one of the best-selling automobiles of all time. 1 Manufacturer or Builder FAQs
Where does the name Ford Fiesta come from?
General Motors owned the name and freely let Ford use it; Henry Ford II chose it over Bravo.
The name Fiesta, Spanish for party, belonged to General Motors when the car was designed, which had used it as a trim level on Oldsmobile station wagons. It was freely given for Ford to use on its new B-class car. Ford's marketing team had preferred the name Bravo, but Henry Ford II chose Fiesta.
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1. Wikipedia: Ford Fiesta
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The Ford Fiesta is a supermini car that was marketed by Ford from 1976 to 2023 over seven generations.
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By its discontinuation in 2023, Ford had already sold over 22 million units worldwide, making it one of the best-selling automobiles of all time.
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