Fords#1Fan Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/spy-sho...-sedan-snapped/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wescoent Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 And in a shocking twist, it looks EXACTLY like the concept. Frankly, I think it's the only B-car that doesn't look completely ridiculous. Nice call by Fields on waiting for this instead of settling for the Ecosport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 (edited) Looks fine. Seems to have greater than average ground clearance. Nice call by Fields on waiting for this instead of settling for the Ecosport. I think you're right, because of the new Honda Fit, which would've blown the Eco out of the water, instead of looking dull, next to a Fiesta. Edited April 24, 2008 by Edstock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Wow, they wrapped it up pretty well... one could easily mistake it for a smaller current Focus, especially with the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 And in a shocking twist, it looks EXACTLY like the concept. Frankly, I think it's the only B-car that doesn't look completely ridiculous. Nice call by Fields on waiting for this instead of settling for the Ecosport. What? Unless you have X-ray vision you cannot tell 90% of what that car will look like. All I can tell from that thing is that it has windows and tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildosvt Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 What? Unless you have X-ray vision you cannot tell 90% of what that car will look like. All I can tell from that thing is that it has windows, tires and a bunch pf cladding. fixed it for ya. :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Nice call by Fields on waiting for this instead of settling for the Ecosport. But no, no no noes. No no no no. I am a troll. I say negative things therefore I must be right. So Ford was wrong to not bring over the Ecosport AND the last generation Fiesta in 2005. If they had done THAT, then they wouldn't have lost so much money last quarter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixt9coug Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 But no, no no noes. No no no no. I am a troll. I say negative things therefore I must be right. So Ford was wrong to not bring over the Ecosport AND the last generation Fiesta in 2005. If they had done THAT, then they wouldn't have lost so much money last quarter. you fool. it should have been in 2004! and the one we are going to get is gonna suck because we are in NA and its available to us!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 you fool. it should have been in 2004! and the one we are going to get is gonna suck because we are in NA and its available to us!! They got a good enough platform already! Why don't they just update and shorten the platform for the Fiesta? That's what Ford SHOULD do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Excellent, glad to see a prototype finally so close to home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battyr Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Excellent, glad to see a prototype finally so close to home. If they have finished prototypes driving around Detroit, how quickly theoretically can they find the bugs, get the quality right and start production? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet? It's my understanding that stuff like that starts to surface about a year before production begins. Per available information, we get the Fiesta starting next fall. Give or take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Excellent, glad to see a prototype finally so close to home. You will be able to buy one this fall...if you live in Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT40 2 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 What kind of gas mileage is it going to get? It better be over 40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixt9coug Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 waah its watered down from the concept wahh its watered down from the Euro version wahh its still 18 months away waahh Europe gets it first wahh its gonna fail Waahh it doesnt have a diesel did that cover all the prerequisite whining? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 (edited) What kind of gas mileage is it going to get? It better be over 40. Information is available on Ford England's website, Link to ford.co.uk fiesta specifications The Euro extra urban cycle is different to EPA highway fuel economy test: - Most current Fiesta gets better than US 40 mpg, all better US 35 mpg. - The diesels get better than US 60 mpg Edited April 25, 2008 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 waah its watered down from the concept wahh its watered down from the Euro version wahh its still 18 months away waahh Europe gets it first wahh its gonna fail Waahh it doesnt have a diesel did that cover all the prerequisite whining? Add in some off-topic bitching about Panthers, Rangers, and how we don't get the C1 Focus and I think we're covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Jellymoulds Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Information is available on Ford England's website,Link to ford.co.uk fiesta specifications The Euro extra urban cycle is different to EPA highway fuel economy test: - Most current Fiesta gets better than US 40 mpg, all better US 35 mpg. - The diesels get better than US 60 mpg That the old diesel Fiesta JPD, the new one comes in October with a ECONETIC diesel option that will return up to 63.5 US MPG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 (edited) That the old diesel Fiesta JPD, the new one comes in October with a ECONETIC diesel option that will return up to 63.5 US MPG. Meh, I said better than US 60 mpg because I did the math in my head. PS, and the full schedule for new Fiestas isn't out yet either, so the existing one proves the point of my original post which was proving most Fiestas exceed US 40 mpg. Edited April 25, 2008 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 (edited) If they have finished prototypes driving around Detroit, how quickly theoretically can they find the bugs, get the quality right and start production? 12 months - depends on how much of the electronics are US-specific. If they are just testing US-spec radio, and emissions system (and the US spec grille) then they should be done in a jiffy. However the indication is that the US spec Fiesta will share more technology with South American Fiesta than EU Fiesta - incl the 1.6l ROCAM engine and 6 speed PowerShift transmission. Finally, it seems Ford NA is having trouble with assembly location - currently the Cuatitlan plant in Mexico seems to be selected for this car. However that plant will need major investment from its current SuperDuty/Icon portfolio. Currently the Fiesta is planned for launch 12 months after the 2010 Fusion - so December 2009. Igor Edited April 25, 2008 by igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_fairmont_wagon Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Which tune/trim of the 1.6L 8V rocam engine will it have? The 93 HP version, the ecosport 116hp flex fuel version, or something in between? Given its competition in the states, I would expect it to have at least 100 hp. That's a magic number in vehicle marketing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Add in some off-topic bitching about Panthers, Rangers, and how we don't get the C1 Focus and I think we're covered. I think we should pin all that to the top of every forum so we can get it over with before it starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 It looks better than any b-car offered today already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpark Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) Did I see amber rear signals? I just fell off my chair. It's about freaking time. Do I dare hope that they'll make it to production, along with mirror repeater lamps? Edited July 15, 2008 by jpark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_in_va Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Here's some new shots from China: http://auto.sohu.com/20081105/n260443540.shtml Nearly all the camo is off except for the frustrating bit at the rear that hides the c-pillar and trunk. I ran the text of the article through one of those web translators and it says that the sedan is likely to debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show which runs Nov 19 - 25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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