If you liken a V8 engine to Mike Tyson in his prime, then the notion of a 1.0 ltr, 3 cylinder is like Boris Johnson stepping into the ring!… Isn’t it?
No, it’s actually very good, being fuel efficient and dare we say it, quite lively; giving the feeling of a much bigger engine. This peppy little unit has been fitted to larger vehicles such as the Focus but is really punching above its weight here. The Fiesta is a better match, with its lighter more agile chassis.
In just a few years it has become the go-to engine where diesel power isn’t needed, selling in it’s hundreds-of-thousands across Europe and beyond.
Depending on spec, the baby powerplant pushes out up to 123 HP, which is a lot to ask of a 3 cylinder and as a result needs to be revved to get the most out of it.
FAI is firmly in the Ecoboosts’ corner though, offering a great selection of parts to get them fighting-fit again.
