2008 Ford Fiesta Facelift. EDIT: Now launched

vnabhi · 10th June 2008, 12:52

I spoke to a Ford dealer today. They said a new 1.4 diesel version would be at their showroom around 18th to 20th of this month. They also said the 1.6 diesel might take another 3 months to be launched.

Balenopower, those pics are good. The 15" alloys sure look good. As far as the interior is concerned, there does not appear to be much of a difference. I have the sport pedals on my car too--of course I had to pay for them.

ajnagpur · 10th June 2008, 13:58

gr8 pics Baleno Power!

The New Fiesta is Rocking & Sporty.

By the way, from where did you managed to get those pics?

balenopower · 10th June 2008, 15:23

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Originally Posted by ajnagpur

gr8 pics Baleno Power!

The New Fiesta is Rocking & Sporty.

By the way, from where did you managed to get those pics?

The official launch in chennai mate.

LandCruiser · 10th June 2008, 15:34

Great pictures baleno power!

They launched it already? I remember seeing one similar color fiesta near the Ford factory couple of days back but was traveling in the opposite direction. Remember that the headlights were like this but couldn't take any pictures as I was going in a different direction.

From the pictures even the audio system seems to be different from the current one. I didn't like the alloys though. No climate control as well :-(

balenopower · 10th June 2008, 15:41

Yes the SXI and the 1.6 S model get a 2 DIN single cd units with a 4 channel amp, which sounds pretty decent for a default sound system.

Fountainheader · 10th June 2008, 15:41

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Originally Posted by balenopower

The official launch in chennai mate.

Now that its launched officially, any updates on the prices ?

amtak · 10th June 2008, 15:44

Awesome color and good makeover. Helps to improve the overall looks of the car.Looks more like the AVEO!

suman · 10th June 2008, 15:46

Nice car though they could have offered leather as a standard option.......

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Originally Posted by balenopower

Yes the SXI and the 1.6 S model get a 2 DIN single cd units with a 4 channel amp, which sounds pretty decent for a default sound system.

The 1.6SXI used to come with a 6CD changer earlier

karanraheja · 10th June 2008, 15:50

Nice pics BalenoPower. Official launch in Chennai? I thought the launch date was 20th June. Could you give us the price list if possible?

zuch · 10th June 2008, 20:03

Yes! Looks great! Love the colour and the alloys. They've made small changes but I think it's tastefully done.

lamborghini · 10th June 2008, 20:36

@BalenoPower -
Awesome pics.
The interiors look pretty much the same except the passenger side storage bin.
Does this come with passenger airbags as well or is that the new dash for all the fiestas?
IMHO, the car looks pretty good. Apart from the bumpers, it has a meaner streak to it, which compliments the mean 1.6petrol engine..
@vnabhi - is the 1.6TDCI confirmed though?

karanraheja · 10th June 2008, 21:50

@ Lamborghini - If Ford has plans of Launching the 1.6 TDCI i guess it will be after few months. My guess is that the want the facelift Ikon to get the 1.4 TDCI and then may be after sometime they may plonk the 1.6 TDCI in the Fiesta. But just hope they do get the 1.6 TDCI.

SYJ · 10th June 2008, 21:58

the back resembles a mondeo...

lamborghini · 10th June 2008, 22:12

@Karan - 2 cars that I am eagerly waiting for. the Ikon 1.4TDCi and the fiesta 1.6TDCi.
Hoping both of them come soon.

man_1 · 10th June 2008, 23:55

a very radical change from the older fiesta's conservative styling. looks eye catching like sx4 . new fiesta will surely rock.

10th June 2008, 12:52	#211
vnabhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: DC -> DC Posts: 5,958 Thanked: 2,393 Times View My Garage	I spoke to a Ford dealer today. They said a new 1.4 diesel version would be at their showroom around 18th to 20th of this month. They also said the 1.6 diesel might take another 3 months to be launched. Balenopower, those pics are good. The 15" alloys sure look good. As far as the interior is concerned, there does not appear to be much of a difference. I have the sport pedals on my car too--of course I had to pay for them. Last edited by vnabhi : 10th June 2008 at 12:54.
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ajnagpur BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nagpur, Pune, Washington DC Posts: 253 Thanked: 145 Times	gr8 pics gr8 pics Baleno Power! The New Fiesta is Rocking & Sporty. By the way, from where did you managed to get those pics?
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LandCruiser BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 712 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Great pictures baleno power! They launched it already? I remember seeing one similar color fiesta near the Ford factory couple of days back but was traveling in the opposite direction. Remember that the headlights were like this but couldn't take any pictures as I was going in a different direction. From the pictures even the audio system seems to be different from the current one. I didn't like the alloys though. No climate control as well :-(
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10th June 2008, 15:41	#215
balenopower BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 957 Thanked: 465 Times View My Garage	Yes the SXI and the 1.6 S model get a 2 DIN single cd units with a 4 channel amp, which sounds pretty decent for a default sound system.
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amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,914 Thanked: 899 Times View My Garage	Awesome color and good makeover. Helps to improve the overall looks of the car.Looks more like the AVEO!
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10th June 2008, 15:50	#219
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	Nice pics BalenoPower. Official launch in Chennai? I thought the launch date was 20th June. Could you give us the price list if possible?
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zuch BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 122 Thanked: 0 Times	Yes! Looks great! Love the colour and the alloys. They've made small changes but I think it's tastefully done.
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10th June 2008, 20:36	#221
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,112 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	@BalenoPower - Awesome pics. The interiors look pretty much the same except the passenger side storage bin. Does this come with passenger airbags as well or is that the new dash for all the fiestas? IMHO, the car looks pretty good. Apart from the bumpers, it has a meaner streak to it, which compliments the mean 1.6petrol engine.. @vnabhi - is the 1.6TDCI confirmed though? Last edited by lamborghini : 10th June 2008 at 20:41.
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karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	@ Lamborghini - If Ford has plans of Launching the 1.6 TDCI i guess it will be after few months. My guess is that the want the facelift Ikon to get the 1.4 TDCI and then may be after sometime they may plonk the 1.6 TDCI in the Fiesta. But just hope they do get the 1.6 TDCI.
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10th June 2008, 21:58	#223
SYJ BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cochin Posts: 115 Thanked: 44 Times View My Garage	ford the back resembles a mondeo...
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10th June 2008, 22:12	#224
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,112 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	@Karan - 2 cars that I am eagerly waiting for. the Ikon 1.4TDCi and the fiesta 1.6TDCi. Hoping both of them come soon.
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man_1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 44 Thanked: 0 Times	a very radical change from the older fiesta's conservative styling. looks eye catching like sx4 . new fiesta will surely rock.
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