Ford introduced the fifth generation of the Fiesta in 2002, and, surprisingly, it came with a refreshed version just three years later.
With the 2005 refresh, Ford tried to make its cars safer, and it succeeded. It needed better grades from the EuroNCAP crash tests, which meant more safety systems in the base trim level. Also, worth mentioning that starting with January 2005, all vehicles had to comply with the new, Euro4 regulations.

From the outside, Ford’s designers didn’t seem to work too hard. At the front, it featured better headlights with clear lenses and a slightly reshaped grille. There was an improvement in the bumper design as well, which received a set of fog-lights, depending on the trim level.

Inside, Ford improved the car’s dashboard and changed some materials to make the car more pleasant for the passengers. The base trim level featured black plastic everywhere on the dashboard and door panels, with no tachometer inside the instrument cluster. Ford offered automatic climate control, power windows front and back, and power mirrors for the upper trim levels. The audio system was upgraded and received a CD-player.

Ford already updated the technical part of the car to the Euro 4 requirements. For specific versions, the carmaker installed standard ESP to make the car safer on the road. Under the hood, the carmaker installed a choice of five gasoline and two diesel engines paired either to a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic gearbox.