Spy Pics (Pune): Some New Sedan comin our way !!!!

autopsyche · 8th July 2005, 00:35

Spot on with that Rtech, i guess the mystery is solved afterall, it aint an octy or fabby its a ford! ACI's spy pics and this cars spy pics are a perfect match. And it surely isnt a focus either, seems like an all new small sedan for the asian/african markets. And i doubt theyll discontinue the ikon. The base prices for the ikon are around the 4 lac mark, this car should be atleast 5.5 onwards. But one thing that itches me is why did they even have to launch the Fusion when they had already planned entry for this new sedan? Theres hardly any demand for an mpv crossover car in india didnt they know that already?!

turbo_lover · 8th July 2005, 00:56

cars looks great from the front ...i dont think it will lack much in terms of exterior design ...

adya33 · 8th July 2005, 07:47

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Originally Posted by Mad Monkey

ford focus ??????????????

nope. it is a car developed by market like India & China
read July 2005 issue of ACI or follow the image link given previously

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Originally Posted by autopsyche

But one thing that itches me is why did they even have to launch the Fusion when they had already planned entry for this new sedan?

may be they were targeting in city SUV users with Fusion
or may be failure of Fusion has pushed them to bring this new car into market

johnjacob · 8th July 2005, 08:25

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Originally Posted by adya33

may be they were targeting in city SUV users with Fusion or may be failure of Fusion has pushed them to bring this new car into market

Must be the former. It is not possible to develop a new model within the one-year or so timeframe since the Fusion was launched in India.

devarshi84 · 8th July 2005, 20:47

The lines give me an impression that it is a skoda but the pictures dont give an exact idea and the car is well morphed.

Steeroid · 9th July 2005, 17:37

I saw some pics of the new Fiesta and I'm pretty certain that this car is the new Fiesta with a boot, which means it is a direct replacement for the Ikon (which was the old Fiesta with a boot). The manufacturing and export plans for this model (made in Chennai, exported to other markets) also fits in perfectly with the plans for the Ikon (made in Chennai, exported to other markets) and the fact that Ford India's exports have been falling as the Ikon aged in other markets.

It also makes sense because the Fusion is nothing but a Fiesta on stilts (higher suspension) and since they are already making the Fusion here the floorpan for the new car is available.

There is talk that some variants of the Ikon will be phased out once this new car comes in, which makes sense as this is nothing but a newer model. There are also rumours that Ford india might continue the Ikon 1.3, reducing its price even further to compete with the likes of the Esteem...

Interesting times ahead. And the 1.4 litre diesel is supposed to be a common rail motor, too. The Indigo might finally have some competition if the pricing is sensible. Indica sales have already dropped by about 5% after the Swift was introduced.

LandCruiser · 9th July 2005, 18:49

Fiesta has similarity to Fusion

xtreme power · 2nd August 2005, 12:26

hey hommies..
just learn that ford is launching their new model probably by aug end or year end......supposed to be a new turbo diesel direct injection engine,,,,
any scoops on it or the specs of the new car..heard the new car will be in the 12 - 15 lakh bracket ..not confirmed though... n e new news on it pleasae let me know..
thanks n drive safe...
allan

shuvc · 2nd August 2005, 13:16

Theres a new model lined up .. I think they are calling it the B376 or something like that .. and will be positioned just above the Ikon and between the Ikon and the Focus (if that is launched) . So this one will probably be placed in NHC, Optra 1.6 price territory.

Check out the July issue of 'The Auto Magazine' for a snap .. just look at it in a newsstand .. don't spend 75/- for the magazine .. it's crap

sandeepmdas · 2nd August 2005, 13:36

Xtream,

This car is already arrived in style here - in Team-BHP. Please take a look.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5665

Cheers,

shuvc · 2nd August 2005, 13:43

The Auto Magazine has a proper pic of the car , in white .. sans all the disguise ..

xtreme power · 2nd August 2005, 21:52

thanks ill definitely check it out

LandCruiser · 2nd August 2005, 21:54

What is the name of the magazine. when i checked in the shop they had "auto india". could you tell the correct name?
or if some one has a copy can they scan and put the pic here.

ported_head · 2nd August 2005, 22:35

Threads merged. Thanks sandeepmdas.

hellspawn · 4th August 2005, 01:44

well what i read in the magazine was that it is based on a new platform .supposed to have clean understated european design...nothing too flashy and would be positioned above the ikon to compete with the NHC..wud have a luxurious interior in beige with the options of a petrol and a common rail diesel engine.they havent revealed the boot of the sedan and have covered it with some sort of a canopy which makes it look like an state.and they wud certainly bring down the prices of the ikon and im guessing they might probably even phase out the 1.8d ikon(most probably) cos it doesnt have much of a market share.well the good times are just starting in the automobile sector in india.lets hope for the best.

8th July 2005, 00:35	#91
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, Indi Posts: 1,519 Thanked: 33 Times View My Garage	Spot on with that Rtech, i guess the mystery is solved afterall, it aint an octy or fabby its a ford! ACI's spy pics and this cars spy pics are a perfect match. And it surely isnt a focus either, seems like an all new small sedan for the asian/african markets. And i doubt theyll discontinue the ikon. The base prices for the ikon are around the 4 lac mark, this car should be atleast 5.5 onwards. But one thing that itches me is why did they even have to launch the Fusion when they had already planned entry for this new sedan? Theres hardly any demand for an mpv crossover car in india didnt they know that already?!
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8th July 2005, 00:56	#92
turbo_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,377 Thanked: 9 Times	cars looks great from the front ...i dont think it will lack much in terms of exterior design ...
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8th July 2005, 20:47	#95
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	The lines give me an impression that it is a skoda but the pictures dont give an exact idea and the car is well morphed.
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9th July 2005, 17:37	#96
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	I saw some pics of the new Fiesta and I'm pretty certain that this car is the new Fiesta with a boot, which means it is a direct replacement for the Ikon (which was the old Fiesta with a boot). The manufacturing and export plans for this model (made in Chennai, exported to other markets) also fits in perfectly with the plans for the Ikon (made in Chennai, exported to other markets) and the fact that Ford India's exports have been falling as the Ikon aged in other markets. It also makes sense because the Fusion is nothing but a Fiesta on stilts (higher suspension) and since they are already making the Fusion here the floorpan for the new car is available. There is talk that some variants of the Ikon will be phased out once this new car comes in, which makes sense as this is nothing but a newer model. There are also rumours that Ford india might continue the Ikon 1.3, reducing its price even further to compete with the likes of the Esteem... Interesting times ahead. And the 1.4 litre diesel is supposed to be a common rail motor, too. The Indigo might finally have some competition if the pricing is sensible. Indica sales have already dropped by about 5% after the Swift was introduced. Last edited by Steeroid : 9th July 2005 at 17:42.
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9th July 2005, 18:49	#97
LandCruiser BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 712 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Fiesta has similarity to Fusion
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2nd August 2005, 12:26	#98
xtreme power BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 732 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	fords new model ???? hey hommies.. just learn that ford is launching their new model probably by aug end or year end......supposed to be a new turbo diesel direct injection engine,,,, any scoops on it or the specs of the new car..heard the new car will be in the 12 - 15 lakh bracket ..not confirmed though... n e new news on it pleasae let me know.. thanks n drive safe... allan
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2nd August 2005, 13:16	#99
shuvc Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2,913 Thanked: 352 Times View My Garage	Theres a new model lined up .. I think they are calling it the B376 or something like that .. and will be positioned just above the Ikon and between the Ikon and the Focus (if that is launched) . So this one will probably be placed in NHC, Optra 1.6 price territory. Check out the July issue of 'The Auto Magazine' for a snap .. just look at it in a newsstand .. don't spend 75/- for the magazine .. it's crap
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2nd August 2005, 13:36	#100
sandeepmdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Varkala Posts: 1,538 Thanked: 2,491 Times	Xtream, This car is already arrived in style here - in Team-BHP. Please take a look. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5665 Cheers, Last edited by sandeepmdas : 2nd August 2005 at 13:39.
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2nd August 2005, 13:43	#101
shuvc Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2,913 Thanked: 352 Times View My Garage	The Auto Magazine has a proper pic of the car , in white .. sans all the disguise ..
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2nd August 2005, 21:52	#102
xtreme power BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 732 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	thanks ill definitely check it out
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2nd August 2005, 21:54	#103
LandCruiser BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 712 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	What is the name of the magazine. when i checked in the shop they had "auto india". could you tell the correct name? or if some one has a copy can they scan and put the pic here.
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2nd August 2005, 22:35	#104
ported_head Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 20 Times	Threads merged. Thanks sandeepmdas.
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4th August 2005, 01:44	#105
hellspawn Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: noida Posts: 1,686 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	well what i read in the magazine was that it is based on a new platform .supposed to have clean understated european design...nothing too flashy and would be positioned above the ikon to compete with the NHC..wud have a luxurious interior in beige with the options of a petrol and a common rail diesel engine.they havent revealed the boot of the sedan and have covered it with some sort of a canopy which makes it look like an state.and they wud certainly bring down the prices of the ikon and im guessing they might probably even phase out the 1.8d ikon(most probably) cos it doesnt have much of a market share.well the good times are just starting in the automobile sector in india.lets hope for the best.
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