ds91776 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Over at Left Lane News they are reporting that Ford is going to reveal a significant ( read: production preview ) new concept car. What could this be? The most obvious answer would be a developing market vehicle to sell in China, India, and Brazil. If this is the case it would make sense for it to be a B or C class sedan and or hatchback. I also imagine that it would be placed between the Fiesta and the Focus in the Ford lineup...kind of like a big brother to the Figo/Ikon. But there are other possibilities. What about the rumored strecthed EcoSport? Or some other king of small MPV? Or perhaps it is a more direct preview of the next-gen Ka than the last Start concept was? Or perhaps it is a preview of the next Fiesta?Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Over at Left Lane News they are reporting that Ford is going to reveal a significant ( read: production preview ) new concept car. What could this be? Where at? The Auto show season is more or less over with till November or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Lover Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Or perhaps it is a more direct preview of the next-gen Ka than the last Start concept was? This might make sense, although I don't know if the market for an A class car is as significant in China as it is in Europe (i.e. perhaps the Ka would debut in Europe). Might it also be something in the commercial class of vehicle, either the TC or perhaps even the Transit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds91776 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-debut-new-concept-in-shanghai.htmlThe Shanghai Auto Show starts April 20th, it looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Maybe its a concept previewing the new Edge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I thought Ford already had its press event with the Mondeo? I'm going to guess this is a Ford Edge, and a global debut would make sense to break it out of North America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Where at? The Auto show season is more or less over with till November or so there's also Moscow and Frankfurt before November Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 A low cost subcompact car based on Fiesta that FoA and FAPA have been working on for several years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 On AutoBlogs twitter feed. #Ford confirms that a new concept car will debut at the Shanghai Motor Show next week. That's all we can say about it for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlhenk Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I can tell you that you're all wrong. But it's a pretty awesome looking concept. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Must be the Mustang then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlhenk Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Must be the Mustang then Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) "...car.." so I take it's not Edge, S-max or any other utility. Car concept,....Hmmm, .... A Lincoln? No, something that suits Asia.....A Fiesta? Edited April 12, 2013 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) Fiesta ST....LINK Edited April 12, 2013 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 My guess is a Kuga 2 door coupe similar to the Evoque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twmalonehunter Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Fiesta ST....LINK The Fiesta ST wouldn't exactly be a concept or a debut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlhenk Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Not the ST either. It's totally off the radar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) The Raptor is really popular in Chinese black market. Maybe Ford is showing a Raptor'ized Ranger? Or maybe a Bronco based on the Ranger/Everest? Edited April 12, 2013 by NLPRacing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 fusion ST, nano 2.7 eco AWD...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twmalonehunter Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 fusion ST, nano 2.7 eco AWD...... I wish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Not the ST either. It's totally off the radar. SUV concept to preview the new Everest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I wish my guess is its that or the small light duty pickup...the words "under the radar" were used...and a quick question...why Shanghai...that in itself is kinda under the radar..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 The Raptor is really popular in Chinese black market. Maybe Ford is showing a Raptor'ized Ranger? Or maybe a Bronco based on the Ranger/Everest? Not the ST either. It's totally off the radar. hmm - I forgot about the Concept I half-expected last NAIAS: Cd4 S-Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 LS Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I also imagine that it would be placed between the Fiesta and the Focus in the Ford lineup...kind of like a big brother to the Figo/Ikon. But there are other possibilities. ... Any thoughts? I know Ford is gonna make a C1 Focus based low cost car for China and other emerging markets, a.k.a. a Focus "Figo", or Focus "Classic". But I'm not sure if it warrants a Concept Design, even as "production preview". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlhenk Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I know Ford is gonna make a C1 Focus based low cost car for China and other emerging markets, a.k.a. a Focus "Figo", or Focus "Classic". But I'm not sure if it warrants a Concept Design, even as "production preview". Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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