Ford Ikon Flair to have 1.4TDCI and Fiesta to have 1.6TDCI

S_budhiraj · 24th July 2008, 11:15

That is very disappointing nothing new to talk about!

The new bumpers just give similarities to new Ford family. I think the only reason for it survival would be the diesel heart but that to if priced sensibly.

dsmatharu · 30th July 2008, 15:09

Coming in November as per autocarindia.com

:: AUTOCAR INDIA - CAR AND BIKE MAGAZINE ::

Did not get any thread on this on search.
Likely discussed with New Fiesta thread.

If true. hope for some more choice/competition in economy sedan.
However pricing from Ford to watch out yet.

benbsb29 · 30th July 2008, 15:56

If thats how the car looks, as is in the pic, then it looks really ugly!

Fountainheader · 30th July 2008, 16:07

Baby Fiesta eh ? I guess with the number plates it'll look a lil better.

What is Ford waiting for ? Even though the Ikon is a very old model, I guess Ford lost the battle to grab a few of the waiting Dzire customers :|

aaggoswami · 30th July 2008, 16:16

Although the front end job is not that bad, it looks way too much busy on the present model. Ford should have come up with a new platform from europe, then plonk in the existing 1.4 in that car, and let Fiesta have 1.6 diesel heart.

Ikon is too old to take on that styling. Had it come two years ago, it would be a hit. IMO, this car cant hold a candle against the front end of Swift Dzire. Swift looks modern, not this. The new front end of Ikon clealry indicates it a job done to hide its age.

karanraheja · 30th July 2008, 16:45

The Ikon in the pic looks outdated for sure. I think the present Ikon looks way better in the front. I think the designers lost the Josh !! The headlamp doesnt even match with the bumper.

sammyboy · 30th July 2008, 16:47

NO NO NO this cant be happenning :( I have always been in love with the way the Ikon looks and was so eagerly waiting for the diesel . This is just horrible (maybe it is a design that grows on me ..please god please)

sidd_city · 30th July 2008, 19:41

If the Ikon will have the 1.4 diesel then fiesta surely will have the 1.6 engine then. Cause don't think ford will be that foolish to use the same engine in 2 diffrent segment knowing that it will surely effect fiesta sales. Hence the delay in the Ikon launch. Cause if I am not mistaken we had snas of both the cars being tested together. Then why is the fiesta already launched and the Ikon delayed?

1100D · 30th July 2008, 21:25

The Ikon has been a good car for them and it is imperative that it is given a fresh lease of life. Talking about a fresher car, that the Fiesta at a different price point.

Hopefully, this will grow on people. The picture in the article has been shot from dead front and its also of a car in a colour that does not really do justice to the aesthetic appeal of it. As for people who liked the older look, they can easily retrofit the older face.

ethanhunt123 · 31st July 2008, 00:26

Doesnt it look a bit ugly ??

sidd_city · 31st July 2008, 00:32

Oh man! they should have atleast got rid of the ORVM

Although it looks much muscular now.

senindra · 31st July 2008, 00:49

I really think it does not look ugly - IMHO it looks better than the ikon before, and if they decide to price it against the Dzire and Logan it just *might* become a real good deal, as I think the 1.4 engine on the fiesta is not a bad one at all.

1100D · 31st July 2008, 01:42

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Originally Posted by sidd_city

Oh man! they should have atleast got rid of the ORVM

Although it looks much muscular now.

That ORVM is a huge plus in the Ikon! My car has had countless hits on the ORVM's from Bikers, Pedestrians and what not. It has never given up, due to its flexibility. The mirrors look pretty small but does not really impede rear vision.

abhijitaparadh · 31st July 2008, 02:50

I think the photo is a PS job....

senindra · 31st July 2008, 02:53

@ Abhijitaparadh : Its also on the autocar india website - :: AUTOCAR INDIA - CAR AND BIKE MAGAZINE ::, Would they do a PS job ? Not sure.

24th July 2008, 11:15	#106
S_budhiraj BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 275 Thanked: Once	That is very disappointing nothing new to talk about! The new bumpers just give similarities to new Ford family. I think the only reason for it survival would be the diesel heart but that to if priced sensibly.
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30th July 2008, 15:09	#107
dsmatharu BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pune Posts: 53 Thanked: 20 Times	Ford Ikon 1.4 TDCI Diesel Coming in November as per autocarindia.com :: AUTOCAR INDIA - CAR AND BIKE MAGAZINE :: Did not get any thread on this on search. Likely discussed with New Fiesta thread. If true. hope for some more choice/competition in economy sedan. However pricing from Ford to watch out yet.
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30th July 2008, 15:56	#108
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,223 Times View My Garage	If thats how the car looks, as is in the pic, then it looks really ugly!
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30th July 2008, 16:07	#109
Fountainheader Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,501 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Baby Fiesta eh ? I guess with the number plates it'll look a lil better. What is Ford waiting for ? Even though the Ikon is a very old model, I guess Ford lost the battle to grab a few of the waiting Dzire customers :\|
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30th July 2008, 16:16	#110
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,931 Times	Although the front end job is not that bad, it looks way too much busy on the present model. Ford should have come up with a new platform from europe, then plonk in the existing 1.4 in that car, and let Fiesta have 1.6 diesel heart. Ikon is too old to take on that styling. Had it come two years ago, it would be a hit. IMO, this car cant hold a candle against the front end of Swift Dzire. Swift looks modern, not this. The new front end of Ikon clealry indicates it a job done to hide its age.
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30th July 2008, 16:45	#111
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	The Ikon in the pic looks outdated for sure. I think the present Ikon looks way better in the front. I think the designers lost the Josh !! The headlamp doesnt even match with the bumper.
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30th July 2008, 16:47	#112
sammyboy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ggn/Dehradun Posts: 1,842 Thanked: 521 Times View My Garage	NO NO NO this cant be happenning :( I have always been in love with the way the Ikon looks and was so eagerly waiting for the diesel . This is just horrible (maybe it is a design that grows on me ..please god please)
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30th July 2008, 19:41	#113
sidd_city BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Goa-London Posts: 138 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	If the Ikon will have the 1.4 diesel then fiesta surely will have the 1.6 engine then. Cause don't think ford will be that foolish to use the same engine in 2 diffrent segment knowing that it will surely effect fiesta sales. Hence the delay in the Ikon launch. Cause if I am not mistaken we had snas of both the cars being tested together. Then why is the fiesta already launched and the Ikon delayed?
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30th July 2008, 21:25	#114
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,096 Times View My Garage	The Ikon has been a good car for them and it is imperative that it is given a fresh lease of life. Talking about a fresher car, that the Fiesta at a different price point. Hopefully, this will grow on people. The picture in the article has been shot from dead front and its also of a car in a colour that does not really do justice to the aesthetic appeal of it. As for people who liked the older look, they can easily retrofit the older face.
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31st July 2008, 00:26	#115
ethanhunt123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,384 Thanked: 1,033 Times View My Garage	Doesnt it look a bit ugly ??
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31st July 2008, 00:32	#116
sidd_city BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Goa-London Posts: 138 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Oh man! they should have atleast got rid of the ORVM Although it looks much muscular now.
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31st July 2008, 00:49	#117
senindra BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Essen (Germany) Posts: 226 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	I really think it does not look ugly - IMHO it looks better than the ikon before, and if they decide to price it against the Dzire and Logan it just might become a real good deal, as I think the 1.4 engine on the fiesta is not a bad one at all.
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31st July 2008, 02:50	#119
abhijitaparadh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 222 Thanked: 3 Times	I think the photo is a PS job....
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31st July 2008, 02:53	#120
senindra BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Essen (Germany) Posts: 226 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	@ Abhijitaparadh : Its also on the autocar india website - :: AUTOCAR INDIA - CAR AND BIKE MAGAZINE ::, Would they do a PS job ? Not sure.
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