Marking the first time the two technologies have been combined, the model delivers CO2 emissions of 114g/km and 57.7mpg fuel consumption.

‘These latest numbers prove that the efficient new Ford Fiesta, with its exciting design and technology features, has really captured the imagination of European customers,’ said Roelant de Waard, vice president, Marketing, Sales and Service, Ford of Europe. ‘The first combination of our award-winning EcoBoost 1.0-litre engine with PowerShift dual-clutch automatic transmission is a major step forward in this segment and will appeal to many new customers – especially those looking for the latest cutting-edge technology.’

The 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine features direct fuel injection, turbocharging and variable valve timing to deliver the power of a larger engine with the fuel efficiency of a smaller engine.