“The Fiesta is roomy, powerful for its size, and does everything you could need. The interior is bigger than it looks, and the drop-down seating in the hatchback allows for impressive cargo capabality. It is fuel efficient and a joy to drive.”
2017 Ford Fiesta: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The 2017 Ford Fiesta is a light trim-and-equipment update, not a redesign. The main change is reduced equipment and package availability, including USB ports shifting from standard to optional on the SE.
About the 2017 Ford Fiesta
North American sixth-generation Fiesta, facelifted 2014-2019 version; 2017 is a late-cycle year before the modest 2018 equipment updates.
Ford positioned the Fiesta as a small car with sporty style and nimble road manners rather than just basic transportation. In sedan and hatchback form, it targeted drivers who wanted easy parking, solid fuel economy, and a cabin with more personality and tech than many budget subcompacts. The model’s biggest differentiator was that the range stretched from simple commuter trims to the genuinely playful ST hot hatch, giving the Fiesta lineup a more fun-to-drive identity than many rivals.
The 2017 Fiesta lineup spans the basic S, commuter-friendly SE, more upscale Titanium, and performance-focused ST, with sedan and hatchback body styles among the regular trims. Titanium brings leather-trimmed heated front seats, a 6.5-inch touchscreen, and a rearview camera, while the ST pairs a turbocharged engine with a six-speed manual transmission and sport-tuned suspension.
What changed, by category
Tech
USB ports changed from standard to optional equipment on the SE, and some previously offered option-package combinations were removed.
2017 Ford Fiesta specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 3-Cyl, EcoBoost, 1.0T / 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-Spd | Manual, 5-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd | Auto, 6-Spd SelectShift |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 27 mpg | 27–31 mpg | 26 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 35 mpg | 35–41 mpg | 33 mpg | 35 mpg |
| Horsepower | 120 hp | 120–123 hp | 197 hp | 120 hp |
| Torque | 112 lb-ft | 112–125 lb-ft | 202 lb-ft | 112 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 12.8–14.9 cu-ft | 12.8–14.9 cu-ft | 10.1 cu-ft | 12.8–14.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 31.2 in | 31.2 in | 31.2 in | 31.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Headlights | ||||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Parental Control System | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Power Windows | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Ford Fiesta a redesign?
No. The 2017 Fiesta continues the same facelifted generation, body styles, trim structure, and basic engine lineup as the 2016 model.
What changed on the 2017 Ford Fiesta compared with the 2016 model?
Equipment availability became more limited. USB ports moved from standard to optional equipment on the SE, and some earlier option-package combinations were removed; the rest of the lineup saw no major update.
Did the 2017 Ford Fiesta get a new engine?
No. Regular models retain the 1.6-liter four-cylinder, the SE keeps its 1.0-liter turbo engine package, and the ST continues with its turbocharged 1.6-liter engine and six-speed manual transmission.
Which 2017 Ford Fiesta is the performance model?
The Fiesta ST is the performance model. It has a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine, a six-speed manual transmission, sport-tuned suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and three-mode stability control.
Does every 2017 Ford Fiesta have a rearview camera?
No. A rearview camera is included on the Titanium, but it is not standard across the full 2017 Fiesta lineup.
2017 Ford Fiesta Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Ford Fiesta.
4.1
2017 Ford Fiesta
(246 reviews)
“My car kept turning off after filling the gas tank, come to find out there was a part in the engine that was preventing gas from moving through. Besides that this car is so fun and amazing gas mileage.”
“This vehicle is standard and will get you where you need to go. Very few frills and extremely small interior makes it difficult for tall or larger people to get in and out of the vehicle. Also, limited seat adjustment is not taller person friendly. That being said, no frills means that it is an economical and gas-mileage conscious purchase.”