2008 Ford Fiesta Facelift. EDIT: Now launched

gendarmee · 27th May 2008, 16:05

I take my words back.
the covered car's headlights resemble the fiesta's. 2 round ones.

Mpower · 27th May 2008, 21:47

Nice pics! The leading car also has a pretty agressive looking rear wing!
Hot 1.6 petrol sports version perhaps?

Also looks like there will be no changes to the back end for both of these.

Fiesta had everything going for it but for the bland looks. Should be an awesome car now.

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Heard that 1.6 TDCi will be launched by July 08. 140bhp?

140 is not even in the ballpark man. Even 2 liters struggle to make that. 90 bhp is the Euro spec for the 1.6 duratorq

Mpower · 28th May 2008, 08:29

Here are some pics of the new front end we could expect. Pics are from Ford Mercosur. Doesn't look like we are getting the rear quarter glass. That will be carryover.

Rotorhead · 28th May 2008, 10:10

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Heard that 1.6 TDCi will be launched by July 08. 140bhp?

Dont think with 1.6 we would be getting 140 bhp. We'd probably be looking at close to a 100 bhp i suppose.

wierd_san · 28th May 2008, 10:16

from the looks of it u can say it will be an ok looker

benbsb29 · 29th May 2008, 12:41

Great spy pics there, Sateesh!
The Ikon definitely seems to have new headlamps, if nothing else. The ORVMs and even door handles are STILL the same!

@MPower, doesnt the Brazilian Fiesta also resemble the pic you posted?

MaserQ · 29th May 2008, 20:19

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Originally Posted by gendarmee

The first one from the left is a regular Ikon.
And the covered cars(RVM & headlights) remind me vividly of the new Ikon's pic in overdrive.

A major revision for the Ikon at this time is unlikely. Ford might keep sheet metal changes to a minimum. Headlights of both vehicles have been updated while the ORVMs remain unchanged. Noticed that the 2 new Fiestas do not have the current Fiesta's adjustable rear head restraints. Or is it the Ikon?!

gendarmee · 30th May 2008, 01:25

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Originally Posted by MaserQ

A major revision for the Ikon at this time is unlikely. Ford might keep sheet metal changes to a minimum.

The Ikon's getting a complete overhaul, looks and engine.
The new one is based on the Ford ka, basically a ford Ka with a boot & 1.2 litre engine. similar interior's though.
Check April's overdrive issue,it has pics. it says the completely new looking ikon is set to release in October.

lamborghini · 30th May 2008, 02:48

@MaserQ - The second fiesta is an Exi. I don't think that variant comes with adjustable head restraints in the rear.

prashanthyr · 30th May 2008, 05:19

Apart from the spy pics posted, the other pics of the fiesta are from the latin american market. And it's not just a headlight/taillight job. Too many things, including stuff like door handles, wipers, dashboard, windscreen (parts that are typically carried over even if there are panel changes for a market) are different. I have taken quite a few Fiesta rides in the last 3 weeks (in Buenos Aires, Argentina) and notice that practically everything except the badging is different.

karanraheja · 30th May 2008, 09:25

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Originally Posted by lamborghini

@MaserQ - The second fiesta is an Exi. I don't think that variant comes with adjustable head restraints in the rear.

Even i think the same. The ORVM's and door handles are not body coloured too . So should be the Exi.

anilkalvani · 30th May 2008, 10:19

This is the Info i have got from a reliable known source...
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Duratorq DOHC (1560cc Engine)
Max Power: 66KW (90PS bhp) @ 4000rpm
Max Torque: 204Nm @ 1750rpm
0 - 100kmph: 11.3secs
Max Speed: 180kmph

Now this guy left Ford India 2 months back so i cannot confirm of any new developments after that but what he has mentioned is confirmed... & they will be launching the Ikon with minor changes with the older 1.4 Duratorq Fiesta Engine competitively priced to take on the Indigo, Logan & DZire Diesels.

indivic · 30th May 2008, 10:28

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Originally Posted by gendarmee

The Ikon's getting a complete overhaul, looks and engine.
The new one is based on the Ford ka, basically a ford Ka with a boot & 1.2 litre engine. similar interior's though.
Check April's overdrive issue,it has pics. it says the completely new looking ikon is set to release in October.

I was not too enthused by the "scoop" from Overdrive since they have got it wrong several times . So it is better to take the information in there with atleast the RDA of salt.

I remember that they had predicted that Fiesta would also get a facelift to resemble the one sold in the Latin American markets and we all know what happened to that.

aaggoswami · 30th May 2008, 10:50

Lets hope that the changes spruce up the looks of Fiesta. Ikon being given a fresh lease is somewhat surprising.
Is there a spoiler on the bootlid of the first car ?

Any changes under the hood are there or not ? I was expecting this 1.4 68hp mill to for Fusion/Ikon and fiesta to get 1.4 with VGT and 1.6D with VGT.

LandCruiser · 30th May 2008, 11:50

Some more spy pics of the IKON! Not much changes may be except the tail lights!

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Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,729 Times View My Garage	Here are some pics of the new front end we could expect. Pics are from Ford Mercosur. Doesn't look like we are getting the rear quarter glass. That will be carryover. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Mpower : 28th May 2008 at 08:37.
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wierd_san Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 14 Thanked: Once	from the looks of it u can say it will be an ok looker
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benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,963 Thanked: 13,132 Times View My Garage	Great spy pics there, Sateesh! The Ikon definitely seems to have new headlamps, if nothing else. The ORVMs and even door handles are STILL the same! @MPower, doesnt the Brazilian Fiesta also resemble the pic you posted?
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prashanthyr BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London Posts: 546 Thanked: 249 Times	Apart from the spy pics posted, the other pics of the fiesta are from the latin american market. And it's not just a headlight/taillight job. Too many things, including stuff like door handles, wipers, dashboard, windscreen (parts that are typically carried over even if there are panel changes for a market) are different. I have taken quite a few Fiesta rides in the last 3 weeks (in Buenos Aires, Argentina) and notice that practically everything except the badging is different.
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30th May 2008, 10:19	#132
anilkalvani BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bandra West, Bombay Posts: 633 Thanked: 89 Times	This is the Info i have got from a reliable known source... Ford Fiesta 1.6 Duratorq DOHC (1560cc Engine) Max Power: 66KW (90PS bhp) @ 4000rpm Max Torque: 204Nm @ 1750rpm 0 - 100kmph: 11.3secs Max Speed: 180kmph Now this guy left Ford India 2 months back so i cannot confirm of any new developments after that but what he has mentioned is confirmed... & they will be launching the Ikon with minor changes with the older 1.4 Duratorq Fiesta Engine competitively priced to take on the Indigo, Logan & DZire Diesels.
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aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,930 Times	Lets hope that the changes spruce up the looks of Fiesta. Ikon being given a fresh lease is somewhat surprising. Is there a spoiler on the bootlid of the first car ? Any changes under the hood are there or not ? I was expecting this 1.4 68hp mill to for Fusion/Ikon and fiesta to get 1.4 with VGT and 1.6D with VGT.
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LandCruiser BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 712 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Some more spy pics of the IKON! Not much changes may be except the tail lights! Attached Thumbnails
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