SCOOP !! Ford's new small car for India (with Spy Pics). Update launched now Figo!

frankmehta · 14th September 2009, 23:58

this does look like the new Fiesta. If it is, then I will not feel bad. I am sure they wont be releasing the S model for a LONG LONG time (moo haa haa haa)

shubhodeepdas@g · 16th September 2009, 00:30

It surely looks like the old Fiesta MK5 model 5 door hatch with a new nose. Frankly would have preferred the original nose on it and not the plastic surgery version. Being lighter than the Fusion, Fiesta Sedan, and probably the Ikon, it would be a good ride with a 1.4 Diesel in the city.

I doubt if any S version with the 1.6 L power-plant is heading this way.

rm_arjuna · 16th September 2009, 11:52

IMO , Shape looks similar to Fusion , hopefully if we get the same TDCi engine should help ford get some decent nos .

chennai-indian · 16th September 2009, 23:05

The new Ford small car will be unvieled by Ford CEO Allan Mullaly on 24th Sep. At least that is what my sources tell me

wanderlustindia · 17th September 2009, 14:19

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Originally Posted by chennai-indian

The new Ford small car will be unvieled by Ford CEO Allan Mullaly on 24th Sep. At least that is what my sources tell me

Sounds good!

I just got a call from a 'Planet Ford' (Ford dealer in Pune) executive, I had requested for a Test Drive of the Fusion diesel. He said, Fusion is not available for a Test drive at the moment. He also informed that most likely Ford are not going to supply any more Fusions in the future to dealerships. He mentioned that a couple of bookings made atleast 2 months back are still awaiting delivery of their cars. I then went on to enquire about the new Ford small car. He said its most likely coming before the end of this year, as early as November. In all probability, he was making a calculated guess based on the information he had from Ford India.

karpusv · 18th September 2009, 19:21

Hi all,
Just got the news buzz that Ford is going to formally announce the launch of its small car "SPLASH" on 23rd September.
While it will not be a vehicle launch, the media has been called in formally as FORD plans to give out details of the car in terms of Specs/Features, price indication and actual timeline for vehicle launch.

I immediately spoke to a freind in the media and he confirmed having received the info from FORD.

Current details available:
Name: SPLASH (this is the reason why MSIL had to call its Splash as Ritz in India)
Engine: 1.2L
Price range: approx 3.0 ~ 4.5 Lakhs

Sources inform that Ford plans to target this vehicle as a mass seller and the base variant will not have AC or power steering (similar to the M800 strategy)
Will keep updated as I get more info.

Request all to confirm from sources if any more info is available.

Sudan_NFS · 18th September 2009, 19:28

Good info Karpsuv but i read same info in ACI website that vehicle will be launched in march 2010,but not the date of thier media

karpusv · 18th September 2009, 19:35

Sorry mods for immediate post, but just got a call from another media friend.

They say the car will have headlmaps similar to Ikon and body structure resembles the Fusion.
An interesting entry at that price I guess.

sidindica · 18th September 2009, 20:30

Low Price and cost of ownership will no doubt be good for ford, but the car does not deserve to sell until it expands its dealer network. Only 2 dealers in Delhi? Sorry Ford.

benbsb29 · 18th September 2009, 20:37

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Originally Posted by karpusv

Sources inform that Ford plans to target this vehicle as a mass seller and the base variant will not have AC or power steering (similar to the M800 strategy)

Omitting the A/C and power steering from the base variant can only help to boast of a low sticker price for the base version (ala the Tata Nano), but i doubt there would be takers for it.

After all, how many base variants of the Alto does Maruti sell? Almost all i get to see are the LX version, having an A/C.

Fordy · 18th September 2009, 20:46

Yeah. I second that. It would be foolish of Ford if they introduce a vehicle without an A/C and Power steering. And considering they want to make it as a mass seller, there would not be high acceptance for a car that doesn't have an A/C or power steering as these are the 2 things that would be desired by anyone.

oss · 21st September 2009, 09:04

Did you guys check out the teaser running on the Ford India website. Guess the small car will be launched this week

SCOOP !! Ford's new small car for India (with Spy Pics). Update launched now Figo!-fordsc.jpg

McLaren Rulez · 21st September 2009, 10:37

How do you know its this week? It only says coming soon. Or did you ask someone from Ford about it?

Guna · 21st September 2009, 10:48

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Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

How do you know its this week? It only says coming soon. Or did you ask someone from Ford about it?

According to 'what car', car is going to be unveiled in September (this month) but going to be on sale rom March, 2010.

oss · 21st September 2009, 10:53

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Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

How do you know its this week? It only says coming soon. Or did you ask someone from Ford about it?

Allan Mullaly is in India day after tomorrow. Can't be for nothing, right

14th September 2009, 23:58	#211
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	this does look like the new Fiesta. If it is, then I will not feel bad. I am sure they wont be releasing the S model for a LONG LONG time (moo haa haa haa)
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16th September 2009, 00:30	#212
shubhodeepdas@g BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 386 Thanked: 558 Times View My Garage	It surely looks like the old Fiesta MK5 model 5 door hatch with a new nose. Frankly would have preferred the original nose on it and not the plastic surgery version. Being lighter than the Fusion, Fiesta Sedan, and probably the Ikon, it would be a good ride with a 1.4 Diesel in the city. I doubt if any S version with the 1.6 L power-plant is heading this way.
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rm_arjuna BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 468 Thanked: 149 Times	IMO , Shape looks similar to Fusion , hopefully if we get the same TDCi engine should help ford get some decent nos . Last edited by rm_arjuna : 16th September 2009 at 11:54.
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16th September 2009, 23:05	#214
chennai-indian BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 437 Thanked: 641 Times	The new Ford small car will be unvieled by Ford CEO Allan Mullaly on 24th Sep. At least that is what my sources tell me
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18th September 2009, 19:21	#216
karpusv BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BLR / NGO Posts: 291 Thanked: 186 Times	FORD Small Car "Splash" - 23rd September Hi all, Just got the news buzz that Ford is going to formally announce the launch of its small car "SPLASH" on 23rd September. While it will not be a vehicle launch, the media has been called in formally as FORD plans to give out details of the car in terms of Specs/Features, price indication and actual timeline for vehicle launch. I immediately spoke to a freind in the media and he confirmed having received the info from FORD. Current details available: Name: SPLASH (this is the reason why MSIL had to call its Splash as Ritz in India) Engine: 1.2L Price range: approx 3.0 ~ 4.5 Lakhs Sources inform that Ford plans to target this vehicle as a mass seller and the base variant will not have AC or power steering (similar to the M800 strategy) Will keep updated as I get more info. Request all to confirm from sources if any more info is available. Last edited by karpusv : 18th September 2009 at 19:22.
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18th September 2009, 19:28	#217
Sudan_NFS BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 759 Thanked: 16 Times	Good info Karpsuv but i read same info in ACI website that vehicle will be launched in march 2010,but not the date of thier media
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18th September 2009, 19:35	#218
karpusv BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BLR / NGO Posts: 291 Thanked: 186 Times	Sorry mods for immediate post, but just got a call from another media friend. They say the car will have headlmaps similar to Ikon and body structure resembles the Fusion. An interesting entry at that price I guess.
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18th September 2009, 20:30	#219
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	Low Price and cost of ownership will no doubt be good for ford, but the car does not deserve to sell until it expands its dealer network. Only 2 dealers in Delhi? Sorry Ford.
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18th September 2009, 20:46	#221
Fordy BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 100 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Yeah. I second that. It would be foolish of Ford if they introduce a vehicle without an A/C and Power steering. And considering they want to make it as a mass seller, there would not be high acceptance for a car that doesn't have an A/C or power steering as these are the 2 things that would be desired by anyone.
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21st September 2009, 09:04	#222
oss BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 683 Thanked: 6 Times	Ford Small Car Teaser Ad Did you guys check out the teaser running on the Ford India website. Guess the small car will be launched this week
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21st September 2009, 10:37	#223
McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,389 Thanked: 5,101 Times	How do you know its this week? It only says coming soon. Or did you ask someone from Ford about it?
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