2026 Ford Fiesta Interior, Engine, Pictures – At the time of this writing, there were a little more than $9,000 in incentives slapped on the hood of the 2026 Ford Fiesta. Despite that price drop, the brooding SUV before you still rings in at an eye-popping $75,000 before tax – and it’s not even the most expensive version you can buy (nor the biggest). Pickup trucks notwithstanding, paying luxury brand money for something with a Blue Oval badge on the grille might on the surface seem excessive, but this behemoth delivers something that’s rare no matter the price.
2026 Ford Fiesta Redesign and Update Plan
Exterior and Interior
Such is the trade-off of a vehicle that’s capable of moving 2,962 L of stuff in a fully enclosed space and pulling as much as 4,173 kg (9,200 lb) behind it. Those in need of even more room inside have the impossibly enormous Expedition Max, which adds even more cargo volume but nothing extra to the passenger area.
Both rows of back seats can be folded via buttons just inside the tailgate when it’s time to load the Expedition full of cargo, taking the hassle out of the process. With the third row stashed away, the 1,627 L of space is ample for swallowing more than a few hockey bags. Tipping the second-row seats forward unlocks the full cargo-carrying potential of the Expedition, with enough room for a sheet of plywood to fit in the back. 2026 Ford Fiesta Interior
2026 Ford Fiesta Specs
The lack of massaging seats in such an expensive SUV is a result of the logjam at the top of the Expedition lineup. With only $1,650 separating the King Ranch and Platinum trims, the former suddenly feels short of features despite its premium price tag.
Sure, there’s the upgraded leather, stylish exterior accents, adaptive cruise control, and self-parking system; but most of the rest of the good stuff comes in the cheaper Limited trim: the tri-zone automatic climate control system; the heated and ventilated front seats; the heated steering wheel and second-row seats; the 12-speaker stereo; and the infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and built-in Wi-Fi – it’s all there.
Engine and Performance
Moving this massive sport utility is a twin-turbocharged V6 that generates 375 hp and a diesel-like 470 lb-ft of torque (further upgrading to the Platinum trim sees output grow to 400 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque). Acceleration is swift from a standing start, the 3.5L engine doing well to move the hulking Expedition – especially with the drive dial set to Sport.
Shifts are smooth, too, with the 10-speed automatic matching the steady rise of the engine’s speed in lockstep. Unfortunately, the combination can occasionally be caught flat-footed on the highway, the hulking SUV becoming cumbersome when the need to pass or merge arises. Each one of its more than 2,550 kg (5,622 lb) strains the powertrain as it works to increase forward momentum – particularly should the transmission fail to downshift on its own. 2026 Ford Fiesta Interior
2026 Ford Fiesta Fuel Economy
There’s little doubt that a V8 engine would provide the extra grunt the Expedition often feels like it’s missing. The six-cylinder under the hood, however, is more efficient than its larger rivals, though not by much. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) ratings come in at 14.1 L/100 km in the city, 10.6 on the highway, and 12.5 combined – and that’s running on regular-grade gasoline. Real-world results skewed closer to the Expedition’s ratings around town despite the vast majority of the 700 km driven being racked up on the highway. The final tally stood at 13.4 L/100 km. 2026 Ford Fiesta Interior
2026 Ford Fiesta Safety Features
Controls for the various advanced safety and driver-assist systems are scattered throughout the cabin, though most are easily identifiable. The King Ranch comes with everything Ford offers, up to and including self-parking and stop-and-go adaptive cruise control. There’s also lane-keep assist, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and a host of cameras including the government-mandated back-up monitor. 2026 Ford Fiesta Interior
It all works in the background – exactly the way these systems should. They’re never obtrusive, yet they’re always standing by should they be required. The lane-keeping system sends subtle pulses through the steering wheel to indicate the vehicle’s approaching a lane marking and a gentle nudge should it creep too closely, but doesn’t fight with the driver the way some competitor systems do should a lane marking be crossed. While the forward collision warning system is perhaps a touch sensitive, it’s only the lights and chimes that react too soon to slowing vehicles ahead – and maybe it’s wise to provide an early warning given the Expedition’s mass.
2026 Ford Fiesta Price and Release Date
That the Fiesta is missing the Platinum version’s massaging front seats and adaptive damper system puts it in a sort of pricing purgatory, where it makes far more fiscal sense to sidestep this signature model in favour of something else in the Expedition lineup. Without any incentives applied, the King Ranch starts at $80,750. That’s about $5,000 more than the Limited model, which starts at $75,175 before freight, fees, and taxes, and $1,650 less than the $82,400 Expedition Platinum. 2026 Ford Fiesta Interior
Specced as shown, with the $400 package that comes with crossbars for the roof and a cargo divider for the back – both of which are included with the Platinum trim – and the $1,400 tow package that upgrades the radiator and rear differential, and adds the back-up assist system and trailer brake controller, lands the Fiesta at a pre-tax price of $84,550. With some serious incentives applied, it still crests the $75,000 mark before the government’s share is tacked on. Considering the top trim is only about $1,000 more with the tow pack added and the Limited is $5,000 less, the King Ranch is tough to choose despite the presence it possesses.