mike_in_va Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Just a couple days ago I was complaining about apparent delays in Fiesta production, but these photos make me feel much better. Things are clearly moving forward: http://www.automovilonline.com.mx/media-10...1-en-cuautitlan http://www.automovilonline.com.mx/media-10...1-en-cuautitlan http://www.automovilonline.com.mx/media-10...1-en-cuautitlan http://www.automovilonline.com.mx/media-10...1-en-cuautitlan Article: http://www.automovilonline.com.mx/nota-103...1-en-cuautitlan It's in Spanish, but it says production will start in first quarter (Ford keeps saying second quarter) and 180,000 units will be produced next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mettech Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Wonder if they are the show cars.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Lover Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 What is shown in the second picture? It appears to be the rear sheet metal of something (there appear to be tail light cutouts on each side, and a license plate depression in the middle), but the tail light shapes do not match up at all with the Fiesta. Could this be another model for the plant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manbearpig Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Cmon first quarter start date! That would be a pleasant surprise... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Cmon first quarter start date! That would be a pleasant surprise... I would say there's a good chance they'll start building them then, but won't start shipping U.S.-spec models until summer. It would give them a few months to get all the kinks out of the full-speed assembly process without impacting their most important market. Remember, this plant isn't building Fiestas only for the USA and Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keoni Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 What is shown in the second picture? It appears to be the rear sheet metal of something (there appear to be tail light cutouts on each side, and a license plate depression in the middle), but the tail light shapes do not match up at all with the Fiesta. Could this be another model for the plant? I was wondering the same thing. I am guessing it is the trunk lift as opposed to the other pics of the fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 What is shown in the second picture? It appears to be the rear sheet metal of something (there appear to be tail light cutouts on each side, and a license plate depression in the middle), but the tail light shapes do not match up at all with the Fiesta. Could this be another model for the plant? looks like the back of the hatchback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joihan777 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 The shots are cool. Did ya'll notice the Toyota sports car? Not too shabby looking. Maybe Toyota wants something to compete with the Mustang? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Did ya'll notice the Toyota sports car? Yup. We've already been talking about it for a week in the Competition section. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Lover Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Did ya'll notice the Toyota sports car? Not too shabby looking.Maybe Toyota wants something to compete with the Mustang? The Toyota looks more like a competitor for the Hyundai Genesis coupe - it just doesn't have the history imbued in the Mustang. Not to mention it won't be available with a V8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Lover Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 looks like the back of the hatchback I don't think so, the hatchback has its tail lights up on the D pillars. And, it doesn't look like the sedan, which has much different tail light cutouts than this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I was wondering the same thing. I am guessing it is the trunk lift as opposed to the other pics of the fenders. Yap, it's the trunk lid for the seadan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 (edited) Wonder if they are the show cars.. Those are tryout vehicles put in body gauges to check the dimensions along the body assembly line. The show vehicles are built by hand, and probably already done. Edited October 8, 2009 by Pioneer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafry Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 (edited) Those are tryout vehicles put in body gauges to check the dimensions along the body assembly line. The show vehicles are built by hand, and probably already done. Henry Ford would have built all his cars in the USA. Even if he had to start nonunion plants. Why can't we build a small car in the USA???? Is it the stupid regulations or the high labor costs. You could find people who would work if you pay $15 an hour forever in this country. Ford built it here or be part of the American decline. Edited October 8, 2009 by gafry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Henry Ford would have built all his cars in the USA. Even if he had to start nonunion plants. Why can't we build a small car in the USA???? Is it the stupid regulations or the high labor costs. You could find people who would work if you pay $15 an hour forever in this country. Ford built it here or be part of the American decline. Do we need to go off topic on this in every Fiesta thread? No. We don't. And we won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Do we need to go off topic on this in every Fiesta thread? No. We don't. And we won't. I agree. The subject has been beat to death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 What is shown in the second picture? It appears to be the rear sheet metal of something (there appear to be tail light cutouts on each side, and a license plate depression in the middle), but the tail light shapes do not match up at all with the Fiesta. Could this be another model for the plant? I don't think so, the hatchback has its tail lights up on the D pillars. And, it doesn't look like the sedan, which has much different tail light cutouts than this. How does it not look like the Fiesta's trunk lid.....they even give a picture of the ROW Fiesta that show the same taillight shape... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigner92 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 (edited) from what i see, i think it will look really good! Do we know what models we will be getting? do we know mpg? Edited October 8, 2009 by Reigner92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Harbinger Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I agree. The subject has been beat to death. You'd know better than just about anybody here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 from what i see, i think it will look really good! Do we know what models we will be getting? do we know mpg? Models: all we know for sure is the 5-door hatch and sedan. There's been rumors of the 3-door too, but nothing for sure. MPGs: I've got no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 You'd know better than just about anybody here Damn staright. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_in_va Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 (edited) And here's the front: http://imagenes.autocosmos.com/contenidos/...07081122200.jpg You'll notice that the grille is not the 3-bar chrome piece we expected but a simple black trapezoid with a Ford logo floating on a thin bar in the middle. The headlight optics have a much sharper look to them, but the fit the same opening. There's a chrome insert on each side of the lower intake resembling the Verve concept. Sedan taillight detail: http://imagenes.autocosmos.com/contenidos/...07081131919.jpg Hatchback rear detail: http://imagenes.autocosmos.com/contenidos/...07081128752.jpg Note that the white inserts are gone from the taillights. The entire set of photos: http://www.autocosmos.com.mx/galerias/visi....aspx?iid=19997 Edited October 8, 2009 by mike_in_va Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSenstad Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Henry Ford would have built all his cars in the USA. Even if he had to start nonunion plants. Why can't we build a small car in the USA???? Is it the stupid regulations or the high labor costs. You could find people who would work if you pay $15 an hour forever in this country. Ford built it here or be part of the American decline. High cost of healthcare. I don't think they have to pay enormous sums healthcare for the employees and the retirees in Mexico, if only someone could do something about it in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkisler Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 And here's the front: http://imagenes.autocosmos.com/contenidos/...07081122200.jpg You'll notice that the grille is not the 3-bar chrome piece we expected but a simple black trapezoid with a Ford logo floating on a thin bar in the middle. The headlight optics have a much sharper look to them, but the fit the same opening. There's a chrome insert on each side of the lower intake resembling the Verve concept. Sedan taillight detail: http://imagenes.autocosmos.com/contenidos/...07081131919.jpg Hatchback rear detail: http://imagenes.autocosmos.com/contenidos/...07081128752.jpg Note that the white inserts are gone from the taillights. The entire set of photos: http://www.autocosmos.com.mx/galerias/visi....aspx?iid=19997 Take note that the schedule detailing robots shows a body framer capable of up to 6 models..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aneekr Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 (edited) Those are tryout vehicles put in body gauges to check the dimensions along the body assembly line. The show vehicles are built by hand, and probably already done. Thanks for the info, I learn something new everytime I visit BON forums. Does Ford normally allow photos like this to be released to the media so far in advance of the car's debut? Edited October 8, 2009 by aneekr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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