Ford India launches a feature-rich 2007 Ikon

askicode · 9th March 2007, 18:01

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Ford India today introduced the striking new 2007 Ikon loaded with plush new interiors and new stylish exterior enhancements for young icons.

With an attractive price tag of Rs 4, 75,900 (ex-showroom, New Delhi and Hyderabad) the 2007 Ikon introduces a brand new colour - Jeans Blue to its range to offer consumers more choice.

The 2007 Ikon will offer customers:

Plush beige and dark parchment interiors
Matching seat fabric and trims
New instrument cluster graphic

Recognizing customers' desire to individualize their vehicles, Ford India will also offer young icons exciting enhancements at an additional cost of Rs 35, 000 to include features such as:

Rear spoiler
Sporty alloy wheels
Sporty seat covers
Anti-theft alarm
Chrome decklid handle
Chrome exhaust trim

God knows how long they will hold on to this model. Seems to go the Esteem way. Hopefully the Mahindra Logan should put a stop to this

navdeep · 9th March 2007, 18:09

I think it was launched last week..

mobike008 · 9th March 2007, 18:10

Seems like a desparate attempt to keep the Ikon alive. They should let Fiesta take over the reins of being the cash cow of the company

mail4ajo · 9th March 2007, 18:28

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Originally Posted by mobike008

They should let Fiesta take over the reins of being the cash cow of the company

Yes, They should have already made enough and more money from the Ikon. They still make these cars on a scrapped plant from Brazil. The plant would have broken even by now.

By the way, a friend who visited my former college(which is very close to the plant) has spotted a covered up hatchback type car parked at a teashop near the plant. Any hatchback plans from Ford?

kpzen · 9th March 2007, 19:49

If they ever launch Ikon again i hope they come up with improved braking system.......

1100D · 11th March 2007, 00:55

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Originally Posted by kpzen

If they ever launch Ikon again i hope they come up with improved braking system.......

It just needs better tyres to tackle the braking issue. The stock tyres MRF ZVTS was actually a long lasting piece of ****. My original set of brakes had a tough time with it (and lasted just 1 year) and it also got worn out very fast, but with change of the rotors and the pads alongwith the change of tyres I have no issues with brakes now, although I drive much much faster now than then.

navdeep · 11th March 2007, 08:20

if they launch re-joshed diesel version it would be fun in this segment.

Aditya · 11th March 2007, 08:54

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Originally Posted by mobike008

Seems like a desparate attempt to keep the Ikon alive. They should let Fiesta take over the reins of being the cash cow of the company

Exactly my thoughts. It's time to say goodbye to the Ikon, which, is now looking and feeling dated. That car has done its bit to prop up Ford in India after the not-so-desirable Escort. The Fiesta should have ideally replaced the Ikon. I hope Ford don't ruin things the way HM did with the Lancer.

Absar · 11th March 2007, 09:13

Yes yes yes!! Come on Ford. Keep Ikon alive. Its a great car! But the alloys are so old in the 2007 Ikon.

danlalan · 11th March 2007, 11:11

all they need is a brand new and refined 1.6 engine..we would be happy with 1.8 petrol too if possible..

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Absar · 11th March 2007, 12:43

Yes danlalan. 1.6 engine should be reinvented for the Ikon. 1.8 crdi diesel would be great too.

grvanand · 11th March 2007, 12:49

If only they would launch 1.6 Ikon again with the very same engine it had, it would even outsell Fiesta. To me, this is a better car than Esteem, Indigo etc. Please get us 1.6 back Ford.

theMAG · 11th March 2007, 12:54

The Ikon, inspite of its age, is still fresh looking. But for the higher maintenance costs, its far more desirable than the Esteem - which I'm surprised has not attracted any thoughts in this thread.

Aditya · 11th March 2007, 13:21

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Originally Posted by theMAG

its far more desirable than the Esteem - which I'm surprised has not attracted any thoughts in this thread.

That's another car that should have been stopped a long time ago. We know how HM and Maruti function (read Ambassador and Maruti 800). I just hope Ford does things differently.

Absar · 11th March 2007, 13:36

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Originally Posted by grvanand

If only they would launch 1.6 Ikon again with the very same engine it had, it would even outsell Fiesta. To me, this is a better car than Esteem, Indigo etc. Please get us 1.6 back Ford.

VERY TRUE! Ikon's 1.6 has the potential to beat Fiesta's 1.6. I prefer the Ikon 1.6 over the Fiesta's 1.6 anytime!!

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askicode BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 174 Thanked: 73 Times	Ford India launches a feature-rich 2007 Ikon Source: agencyfaqs! > news & features > company news > Ford India launches a feature-rich 2007 Ikon Ford India today introduced the striking new 2007 Ikon loaded with plush new interiors and new stylish exterior enhancements for young icons. With an attractive price tag of Rs 4, 75,900 (ex-showroom, New Delhi and Hyderabad) the 2007 Ikon introduces a brand new colour - Jeans Blue to its range to offer consumers more choice. The 2007 Ikon will offer customers: Plush beige and dark parchment interiors Matching seat fabric and trims New instrument cluster graphic Recognizing customers' desire to individualize their vehicles, Ford India will also offer young icons exciting enhancements at an additional cost of Rs 35, 000 to include features such as: Rear spoiler Sporty alloy wheels Sporty seat covers Anti-theft alarm Chrome decklid handle Chrome exhaust trim God knows how long they will hold on to this model. Seems to go the Esteem way. Hopefully the Mahindra Logan should put a stop to this
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navdeep BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 892 Thanked: 4 Times	I think it was launched last week..
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mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,695 Thanked: 14,783 Times View My Garage	Seems like a desparate attempt to keep the Ikon alive. They should let Fiesta take over the reins of being the cash cow of the company
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kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	If they ever launch Ikon again i hope they come up with improved braking system.......
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navdeep BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 892 Thanked: 4 Times	if they launch re-joshed diesel version it would be fun in this segment.
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Absar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Madras Posts: 560 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	Yes yes yes!! Come on Ford. Keep Ikon alive. Its a great car! But the alloys are so old in the 2007 Ikon.
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danlalan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai,JUHU Posts: 1,636 Thanked: 263 Times View My Garage	all they need is a brand new and refined 1.6 engine..we would be happy with 1.8 petrol too if possible....
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Absar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Madras Posts: 560 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	Yes danlalan. 1.6 engine should be reinvented for the Ikon. 1.8 crdi diesel would be great too.
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grvanand BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 211 Thanked: 0 Times	If only they would launch 1.6 Ikon again with the very same engine it had, it would even outsell Fiesta. To me, this is a better car than Esteem, Indigo etc. Please get us 1.6 back Ford.
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theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	The Ikon, inspite of its age, is still fresh looking. But for the higher maintenance costs, its far more desirable than the Esteem - which I'm surprised has not attracted any thoughts in this thread. Last edited by theMAG : 11th March 2007 at 12:58.
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