keoni Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 US Spied Fiesta You're telling me that the US Spec Fiesta will have a rear hatch with the license plate space that is designed for Euro plates? Also the front looks just like the Euro Fiesta. Though, the article states it is 98% production ready... so, close but no cigar. Looks good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 (edited) Unfortunately, that is not the US spec Fiesta. This is probably a production unit imported by Ford. The US spec Fiesta has not been revealed and would still be camouflaged. The bumpers are not US spec, nor is the license plate brackets. To see what the US spec Fiesta hatch will look like, you'll have to look at the sedan which has the US spec front bumper and interior (keyless start is not likely to be available in the US as you see in that Euro spec model). It is a looker isn't it! I particularly love that chrome sill on the windows, nice detail! I hope we see that on the US hatch, not sure it's in the budget for this car! http://www.leftlanenews.com/us-spec-ford-fiesta-spied.html Edited August 22, 2008 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
156n3rd Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Now there is a small car that I would trade my Hyundai in for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Ore-Sum.....more i see this car the more I like it....and I really don't think the bumpers will change that much.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Ore-Sum.....more i see this car the more I like it....and I really don't think the bumpers will change that much.... The bumper will change and effect the overall design aesthetic quite substantially even though they have tried to preserve the spirit of the original design. The larger top grille will change the fascia quite a bit from what you see in Europe. The new grille, inspired by Mondeo, is dreadfully dull and better left out of the equation altogether IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Martin Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I really hope that we get those wheels over the ones in the sedan pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 The bumper will change and effect the overall design aesthetic quite substantially even though they have tried to preserve the spirit of the original design. The larger top grille will change the fascia quite a bit from what you see in Europe. The new grille, inspired by Mondeo, is dreadfully dull and better left out of the equation altogether IMO. how much will the bumpers & grill openings change?...any one post some pics?.....closer to the Verve concept?...in which case even better.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefstang Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Now there is a small car that I would trade my Hyundai in for! EEEWWW!. I hope it wouldn't take THAT much to get you to trade that in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefstang Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Now there is a small car that I would trade my Hyundai in for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Seeing the rearend on that hatch...reinforces my desire to get the sedan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fords#1Fan Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Borg how do u know all this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focus05 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 No, I'm parking one of those 5-door hatches in my driveway as soon as Ford starts producing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navlys32 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I want it!!!! also with a 1.0L ecoboost engine. :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I want it!!!! also with a 1.0L ecoboost engine. :shades: make mine a 2.0 eco.......BANZAI! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Borg how do u know all this? He's pulling it out of his ass for the most part... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fords#1Fan Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 He's pulling it out of his ass for the most part... lols he might be... only he knows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 make mine a 2.0 eco.......BANZAI! + RevoKnuckle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 + RevoKnuckle! really curious about that revo tech...and between you and I Ed, I don't see an eco above 1.6 in a vehicle this size, a 2.0 in the Focus and maybe a 2.5 in Fusion.....ALL sound like a ball if all this speculative HP and torque bragging lives up to expectations...god forbid if they suck! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
156n3rd Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 EEEWWW!. I hope it wouldn't take THAT much to get you to trade that in. My wife and I love our little bastard. Have you ever spent any real time with an Accent? I am not saying it's wonderful, but it is much better than many might think. We use ours for work and for short runs. I've already used it for round trips to New jersey and back for the bus to NY. It's almost 200 miles total and the little sucka does fine. I do not expect it to be of the quality of more expensive cars. That's what anyone should expect from cheaper wheels. The car has very low miles. It's a mgood handling machine and it's fairly quick. It only weighs 2,200#'s. For what we payed, we will get years of good service as long as we take care of it, just like any other car you care to name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battyr Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 I want it!!!! also with a 1.0L ecoboost engine. :shades: You would embarrass too many Prius owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 (edited) Borg how do u know all this? I know all of this the same way that everybody else here knows this, spy photos and prototypes of the car underoing testing. This is the US spec Fiesta sedan undergoing testing, notice the fascia features a open grille, reducing the size of the trapezoidal grille in the bumper. The Euro Fiesta is entirely a bottom breather. This was also previewed in the US spec Verve concept. This is done because regulations in the US specify different requirements than Europe, thus the bumper design is always adapted for NA. NA Spec Fiesta Undergoing testing. NA Verve Concept EU Fiesta Edited August 24, 2008 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 I do think this is the NA Fiesta, only because from the pictures, it's in typical American bistros...McD's, and BK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 I do think this is the NA Fiesta, only because from the pictures, it's in typical American bistros...McD's, and BK And my neighbor had a Mondeo for a week, it is possible ya know! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker16 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 US Spied Fiesta You're telling me that the US Spec Fiesta will have a rear hatch with the license plate space that is designed for Euro plates? Also the front looks just like the Euro Fiesta. Though, the article states it is 98% production ready... so, close but no cigar. Looks good though. If you remember the 2000-2004 Focus had the same Decklids, and hatches as the EU specs did. The US plates did not fit well, but they did fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas1022 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Same photos on several differing sites. Makes me think that the "engineer" was a marketing type with a car for photo opportunities. Maybe his cousin is the fellow that just happened upon it....LOL! I really do like the Fiesta. It's a neat little package, and hopefully it'll sell more than just a couple hundred thou per year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.