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

ashutoshb · 31st July 2008, 04:21

The pic is indeed a photoshopped one. It is taken from Autocar's August issue, which is based on spy shots published in the same issue.

senindra · 31st July 2008, 04:24

I thought spy shots are real shots taken by readers and submitted to Auto car, why should it be PS'd? It defeats the whole purpose unless ofcourse you mean sharpening and adjusting the contrast by PS. Am I missing something here ?

tushky · 31st July 2008, 09:17

i have one...spy shot of Ikon...one in blue colour...

Ricky_63 · 31st July 2008, 09:35

As mentioned that the pricing will be in the Logan & Dezire category, in that case I can smell the smell of sucess. For anyone who has owned or driven extensively would know all about the build quality of the Ikon !!

Kudos to a well priced product

Cheers

gaurav_diavolo · 31st July 2008, 09:37

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Originally Posted by tushky

i have one...spy shot of Ikon...one in blue colour...

..... these are as flexible as a rubberband! The only no-mantainence part ever produced by Ford India!

abhinav.gupta88 · 31st July 2008, 09:42

This is a PS job on the basis of the spy pic which was sent to autocar.

tez · 31st July 2008, 10:15

lets wait for the launch and pricing before we shower kudos on Ford. If they do price it as we all are expecting then surely Ford has a winner at their hands.

benbsb29 · 31st July 2008, 10:27

Tushky, the spy shot which you have, does it resemble the one posted here?

tushky · 31st July 2008, 10:53

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

Tushky, the spy shot which you have, does it resemble the one posted here?

yes. it is the same one as posted here..but PS job looks much better. actual car is ugly.

condor · 31st July 2008, 11:02

Quote:

gaurav_diavolo

: The only no-mantainence part ever produced by Ford India!

Gaurav, I really hope that comment about the Ford Ikon petrol holds good for the TDCi Ikon also, whenever that is launched.

Quote:

tushky

: actual car is ugly.

There go in smoke, half my hopes of a likeable model. But still hoping that Tush & I have a valid disagreement on this

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Ym-enjn · 31st July 2008, 13:42

IMO... Ikon already is a very good car. It has a real sedan feel and drive quality. I am having one from last 3 and half years, very satisfied. I am also very happy about the facelift, at least they didn't get a hatch and added the boot to it, to call it a sedan. The adding boot stuff just adds to space not the driving or ride quality. See how thin the tires of swift are in compare to Flair.

The facelift also suggest that they will keep the model running for at least another 2 or 3 years, a diesel 1.4, ride quality of Ikon and everything at a good price. These reasons are enough to put the josh back in the Ikon.

P.S.: I don't understand why we write IMO. When dose one gives someone else’s opinion isn't is always our own opinion when we speak or write..

iraghava · 31st July 2008, 14:22

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Originally Posted by condor

But still hoping that Tush & I have a valid disagreement on this

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Don't argue with Tushky Condor, for all you know, he'll go snap-snap & soon we'll have a thread on TBHP containing spy shots of Condor's facelift!

diwa · 31st July 2008, 14:57

Article on the new Ford Ikon in The Hindu - Metro Plus Chennai

The Hindu : Metro Plus Chennai / Wheels : Reviving an Ikon

AirWind · 31st July 2008, 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ym-enjn

IMO... Ikon already is a very good car. It has a real sedan feel and drive quality. I am having one from last 3 and half years, very satisfied. I am also very happy about the facelift, at least they didn't get a hatch and added the boot to it, to call it a sedan. The adding boot stuff just adds to space not the driving or ride quality. See how thin the tires of swift are in compare to Flair.

I remember reading that iKon grew from a hatch! Even then, I agree the boot for the iKon completely gels while the dZire is way too odd - very ugly!

Ricky_63 · 31st July 2008, 16:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by tez

lets wait for the launch and pricing before we shower kudos on Ford. If they do price it as we all are expecting then surely Ford has a winner at their hands.

The post #135, would have put your mind at ease. The pricing as mentioned in the HINDU seems to confirm a good move on part of FORD INDIA.

Now can we say KUDOS to Ford for getting it right ?

Cheers

31st July 2008, 04:21	#121
ashutoshb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 1,760 Thanked: 4,291 Times View My Garage	The pic is indeed a photoshopped one. It is taken from Autocar's August issue, which is based on spy shots published in the same issue.
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31st July 2008, 04:24	#122
senindra BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Essen (Germany) Posts: 226 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	I thought spy shots are real shots taken by readers and submitted to Auto car, why should it be PS'd? It defeats the whole purpose unless ofcourse you mean sharpening and adjusting the contrast by PS. Am I missing something here ?
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31st July 2008, 09:17	#123
tushky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 1,233 Thanked: 2,702 Times View My Garage	i have one...spy shot of Ikon...one in blue colour...
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31st July 2008, 09:35	#124
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	As mentioned that the pricing will be in the Logan & Dezire category, in that case I can smell the smell of sucess. For anyone who has owned or driven extensively would know all about the build quality of the Ikon !! Kudos to a well priced product Cheers
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31st July 2008, 09:42	#126
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	This is a PS job on the basis of the spy pic which was sent to autocar.
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31st July 2008, 10:15	#127
tez BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: pune Posts: 381 Thanked: 16 Times	lets wait for the launch and pricing before we shower kudos on Ford. If they do price it as we all are expecting then surely Ford has a winner at their hands.
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31st July 2008, 10:27	#128
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,969 Thanked: 13,231 Times View My Garage	Tushky, the spy shot which you have, does it resemble the one posted here?
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31st July 2008, 13:42	#131
Ym-enjn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 59 Times	IMO... Ikon already is a very good car. It has a real sedan feel and drive quality. I am having one from last 3 and half years, very satisfied. I am also very happy about the facelift, at least they didn't get a hatch and added the boot to it, to call it a sedan. The adding boot stuff just adds to space not the driving or ride quality. See how thin the tires of swift are in compare to Flair. The facelift also suggest that they will keep the model running for at least another 2 or 3 years, a diesel 1.4, ride quality of Ikon and everything at a good price. These reasons are enough to put the josh back in the Ikon. P.S.: I don't understand why we write IMO. When dose one gives someone else’s opinion isn't is always our own opinion when we speak or write..
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31st July 2008, 14:57	#133
diwa BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 355 Thanked: 183 Times	Article on the new Ford Ikon in The Hindu - Metro Plus Chennai The Hindu : Metro Plus Chennai / Wheels : Reviving an Ikon
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