Ford Focus Diwali Launch

[v_s_natarajan]

guys,
I read the latest Overdrive.
Focus is being launched at 11 laks price.
what do you guys think?

[Rtech]

IF it's true, it would be a great car to have in our market. BUT, the magazines have been predicting the launch of the Focus for years now, so I'm not holding my breath.

[Steeroid]

Wonder why Ford cant bring in the Mazdas with a Ford badge, since they own that company anyway. The Mazda 6 and 3 would have been much better products than the Mondeo and the Focus...they look so much better than anything else on Indian roads, too.

[normally_crazy]

Steer dude

the focus looks damn neat too ! clean flowing lines ......aahhhh if it comes would be worth the wait !

[Steeroid]

Originally Posted by normally_crazy

Steer dude

the focus looks damn neat too ! clean flowing lines ......aahhhh if it comes would be worth the wait !

I didnt like it all that much, but then looks are a matter of personal tastes. Coming back to the point I was trying to push, the Mazda 3 looks racy in comparison.

[Sid Schumacher]

If that's true, Ford finally have something better to offer than the Ikon, at a slightly higher cost. Focus is a car worth waiting for.

[typeOnegative]

Agree with Steer. Mazdas on Indian roads .... scorching!

[v_s_natarajan]

umm, mazda's and their Rotary Engines.
what cars!!, mazda make
Sheer Pleasure

[amitverma]

mazdas or focus, ford needs to beef up their portfolio in india...

[satish_appasani]

Wish they also get the fabulous looking hatchback version along with the sedan.

[v_s_natarajan]

Originally Posted by satish_appasani

Wish they also get the fabulous looking hatchback version along with the sedan.

Hey, have you seen the hatch back version of Focus?
I saw one in Dallas recently.
it looks pretty Nice.

[Rtech]

Wonder why Ford cant bring in the Mazdas with a Ford badge,

I think Mazda has enough brand value in India to do it alone. Unless they don't want to confuse the buyer with too many different brands, but I'm not a fan of that (can't stand to see the Forester with a CHEVY badge on it!).

As for the cars themselves, I agree that the current crop of Mazda's are really hot! Their racy styling is exactly what the Indian buying public likes, so they really should consider bringing in the 3 and 6 at realistic prices.

Wish they also get the fabulous looking hatchback version along with the sedan.

Little chance of that happening. I think Ford would do a long rethink before launching any more hatchbacks in India after the terrible sales of the Fusion.

[v_s_natarajan]

Originally Posted by Rtech

Little chance of that happening. I think Ford would do a long rethink before launching any more hatchbacks in India after the terrible sales of the Fusion.

tend to agree.
But what a good car it is.!!
people have to drive it to believe it.

[lamborghini]

11Lacs is kind of expensive for a car like that.
If i am right it should be in the NHC category right.
It looks good, is fun to drive, should give a good FE, and is big and quite comfortable.
I think people will buy it if it is launched.
I know one person already.

[Abhay]

totally agree with Steeroid,, the Mazda 6 and 3 are superb lookers ...not to forget the performance either and in general good cars.
Ford Focus is a nice car as well but I would have preferred to see the fantastic hatchback here but 11 is too steep a price I feel.....launch the sedan at 8-9 or the harch at 5-6 I say :-)