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Which model Fiesta comes with a torque converter automatic?

I want to buy a nearly new Ford Fiesta similar to my Ecoboost Powershift. I understand that the later model year cars have a torque converter and are more reliable than my 2015 dry clutch version of the auto box. What is the earliest model year I could buy to guarantee a torque converter auto box if I wanted to remain a Fiesta owner? My budget sadly won’t stretch to brand new.

Asked on 11 February 2019 by Page the Oracle

Answered by Honest John
Only the latest generation Fiesta with the new body are the 6-speed torque converter. That's the model from December 2017 onwards. All previous generation Fiesta automatics were Powershift. We have had wind of new Fiesta 6-speed torque converter autos being discounted to £15k, so worth scouting the Internet.

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