Posts Tagged ‘Ford Fiesta’

Rendering – Ford small car for India, Brazil, Australia, Europe + details

After going through spy shots (1, 2) of Ford’s new small car, our photoshop specialist SRK, has come up with his adaptation, which should be very close to the real thing.

Ford’s new small car has been spied several times now, both in India and abroad. We hear that Ford is testing mules with a dummy boot, to keep the bhp paparazzi confused.

It may perhaps be called the Splash locally, with interior space of the Tata Indica but cost just as much as a Hyundai Santro. It is also learnt that the new car would be based on a previous platform belonging to the Ford Fiesta to cut development cost and time. The tires of the new small car will be small (following the footsteps of the new Ikon in our fleet) to achieve more in the fuel economy department.

Mimicking the entry-level Ikon, the ground clearance is high, as it should be, a Duratorq motor would discover a home under the car’s bonnet. Initially, a 1.2-liter petrol unit would debut to keep a check on the price tag.

A base version with just A.C and power steering would assist meeting the cost target while higher variants with power windows and other gizmos would also be on offer.

This car could make it to the 2010 Delhi Auto Expo.

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Entry posted on July 20th, 2009 and filed under Ford, Renderings

Ford Fiesta- 0 to 250,000 in 9 months!

Ford Fiesta- 0 to 250,000 in 9 months!

To give you an idea of how fast that is, Tata Motors took 10 years to sell a million Indicas. Ford’s taken 9 months to sell quarter of a million Fiestas, and a remarkable feat that.

The new Ford Fiesta has been selling in China since recently with a boot. This car is expected in India by next year and it might replace the existing Fiesta or run alongside it. Ford doesn’t plan introducing the it in its hatchback form yet, but might change its mind in the future.

Despite recession peaking in Europe, the Ford managed to sell 52,800 Fiestas in March earning it the reputation of the best selling car. It’s impressed many, the What Diesel Car of the Year award panel of judges awarded it the crown earlier in the month.

Here’s a fast fact- Since the very first Fiesta was launched in 1976, over 12 million have been sold worldwide.

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Entry posted on April 25th, 2009 and filed under Ford

What Diesel Car of the Year Awards 2009- Winners

What Diesel Car of the Year Awards 2009- Winners

UK’s popular monthly magazine What Diesel Car has announced its winners this year in the annual awards ceremony. The Ford Fiesta wins What Diesel Car of the Year 2009. The winner should not be confused with the Fiesta that’s sold in India. This is a totally different car and is a hatchback. Its sedan version will be the next-generation Fiesta in India hopefully in 2010.

What Diesel Car of the Year Awards 2009 highlights

  • Ford Fiesta wins What Diesel Car of the Year 2009
  • Volkswagen grabs three awards – best medium car, best coupé and green award
  • Two British victories for Jaguar XF and Land Rover Freelander 2
  • Citroën grabs two gongs with the C3 Picasso and C5 Tourer
  • Land Rover Freelander 2 wins best in class for third year running
  • Jaguar XF wins best executive car for the second year in succession
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Entry posted on April 14th, 2009 and filed under Awards