After we posted a question yesterday questioning Ford’s interest in introducing the Focus hatchback in India, the discussion attracted so many comments from our readers. To keep that discussion going and broaden the scope, I’ve made a video quickly discussing three premium hatches for the Indian market – Volkswagen Golf, Hyundai i30 and Ford Focus – and their suitability.
[can't see the video above? Head over to the Youtube Video page for direct viewing]
Is the C segment mature enough to accommodate the hatchback body style or do you think these cars will be considered overpriced as ultimately they are hatchbacks in a place that they shouldn’t be?
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
