Most engines were carried over from the previous Fiesta, but renamed "Duratec", as the "Zetec" name was now solely used for sportier models.

[1] Trim levels available initially were Finesse, LX, Zetec, and Ghia, with limited edition variants soon following.

Engines available include 1.25, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, and 2.0-liter petrols, plus an 8-valve 1.4 and a 16-valve 1.6-liter Duratorq TDCi common-rail diesels built in a joint venture with PSA.

A similar Fiesta saloon model called the "Ikon", with a different front end, was released in India in late 2005.

In other Mercosur countries the Fiesta features a 1.6 L 98 bhp (73 kW) SOHC Zetec engine has a standard with the choice of either a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission.

Production of the Ford Ikon was discontinued when the Bharat IV emission requirements came into effect for metropolitan areas.

The model is based on the 1.6-litre GHIA and is equipped with sporty body kits, a rear spoiler, and 'Sportizm' badging on the exterior and floormats.

It includes a 2.0 L Duratec petrol engine rated at 150 PS (110 kW; 150 bhp) in standard form, with a top speed of 129 mph (208 km/h).

It includes four-two-one Arvin Meritor exhaust, 6-speed Hewland sequential gearbox, MacPherson strut front and twist-beam rear suspensions, 15-spoke magnesium wheels with 18" Pirelli P-Zero tyres.

It includes many of the RallyeConcept Fiesta features such as the cooling vents in the front bumper, deep side rockers, white ceramic-coated brake calipers, and exhaust tips, and a large rear spoiler.

The facelift also included a range of new 'big car' technologies, including Voice Control, Bluetooth, a trip computer, Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC), rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights, power-fold door mirrors, and MP3 connectivity.

These new features were publicised in the UK through a 'Clever Fiesta, Stupid Dogbot' TV advertising campaign,[17] and Ford microsite.

After years being outsold by Vauxhall's Corsa, among others, in February 2006 Ford announced sales in the preceding month were up 25% in January 2005 for the previous model.

[19] Pre-facelift styling Post-facelift styling The Zetec S "Anniversary" was a limited edition of 400 cars based on the Zetec S and included a Radian Yellow body, chequered roof, black mirrors and door handle, tinted glass, 16 inch alloy wheels, black roof spoiler, sports seats, leather trim, an alarm, and an iPod socket.

[21] The Zetec S "Celebration" was a limited (400 cars) edition based on the Zetec S and included a Celebration Green body, black and white chequered roof decal, unique identity number, chequered scuff plates and mats, full 'Ebony Haze' leather interior, privacy glass, and Panther Black door mirrors, bodyside mouldings, roof spoiler, tailgate handle, 16 inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, a trip computer, electric windows, CD player with portable music connection socket, sports front seats and lowered sports suspension.

[22] The Zetec S Red was a limited (400 cars) edition based on the Zetec S and included a Colorado Red body, black-and-white chequered roof decal, dark privacy glass on the rear windows, panther black door mirrors, door handles, bodyside mouldings, roof spoiler and tailgate handle; Quickclear heated front windscreen, ebony leather seats, 16 inch alloy wheels, air conditioning and heated electrically operated door mirrors.

The Mountune Performance Stage 1 (£1,435) includes a high flow catalyst and tubular manifold, and re-calibration of the engine to produce 165 PS (121 kW; 163 bhp).

It includes 17 in (43 cm) 11-spoke black alloy wheels, red brake callipers and carbon fibre pattern interior trim.

[27] To boost final sales before the introduction of the Mk6, the specification of the Zetec Blue was increased in the summer of 2008, with the inclusion of Bluetooth and Voice Control, and the Technology Pack (automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, power-fold door mirrors) as standard, which was promoted until September 30, 2008.