Ford Focus Diwali Launch

v_s_natarajan · 8th June 2005, 11:36

guys,
I read the latest Overdrive.
Focus is being launched at 11 laks price.
what do you guys think?

Rtech · 8th June 2005, 12:06

IF it's true, it would be a great car to have in our market. BUT, the magazines have been predicting the launch of the Focus for years now, so I'm not holding my breath.

Steeroid · 8th June 2005, 12:08

Wonder why Ford cant bring in the Mazdas with a Ford badge, since they own that company anyway. The Mazda 6 and 3 would have been much better products than the Mondeo and the Focus...they look so much better than anything else on Indian roads, too.

normally_crazy · 8th June 2005, 12:11

Steer dude

the focus looks damn neat too ! clean flowing lines ......aahhhh if it comes would be worth the wait !

Steeroid · 8th June 2005, 12:15

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

Steer dude

the focus looks damn neat too ! clean flowing lines ......aahhhh if it comes would be worth the wait !

I didnt like it all that much, but then looks are a matter of personal tastes. Coming back to the point I was trying to push, the Mazda 3 looks racy in comparison.

Sid Schumacher · 8th June 2005, 12:19

If that's true, Ford finally have something better to offer than the Ikon, at a slightly higher cost. Focus is a car worth waiting for.

typeOnegative · 8th June 2005, 12:20

Agree with Steer. Mazdas on Indian roads .... scorching!

v_s_natarajan · 8th June 2005, 12:41

umm, mazda's and their Rotary Engines.
what cars!!, mazda make
Sheer Pleasure

amitverma · 8th June 2005, 12:46

mazdas or focus, ford needs to beef up their portfolio in india...

satish_appasani · 8th June 2005, 12:51

Wish they also get the fabulous looking hatchback version along with the sedan.

v_s_natarajan · 8th June 2005, 12:57

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Originally Posted by satish_appasani

Wish they also get the fabulous looking hatchback version along with the sedan.

Hey, have you seen the hatch back version of Focus?
I saw one in Dallas recently.
it looks pretty Nice.

Rtech · 8th June 2005, 12:59

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Wonder why Ford cant bring in the Mazdas with a Ford badge,

I think Mazda has enough brand value in India to do it alone. Unless they don't want to confuse the buyer with too many different brands, but I'm not a fan of that (can't stand to see the Forester with a CHEVY badge on it!).

As for the cars themselves, I agree that the current crop of Mazda's are really hot! Their racy styling is exactly what the Indian buying public likes, so they really should consider bringing in the 3 and 6 at realistic prices.

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Wish they also get the fabulous looking hatchback version along with the sedan.

Little chance of that happening. I think Ford would do a long rethink before launching any more hatchbacks in India after the terrible sales of the Fusion.

v_s_natarajan · 8th June 2005, 13:13

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Originally Posted by Rtech

Little chance of that happening. I think Ford would do a long rethink before launching any more hatchbacks in India after the terrible sales of the Fusion.

tend to agree.
But what a good car it is.!!
people have to drive it to believe it.

lamborghini · 8th June 2005, 13:13

11Lacs is kind of expensive for a car like that.
If i am right it should be in the NHC category right.
It looks good, is fun to drive, should give a good FE, and is big and quite comfortable.
I think people will buy it if it is launched.
I know one person already.

Abhay · 8th June 2005, 13:46

totally agree with Steeroid,, the Mazda 6 and 3 are superb lookers ...not to forget the performance either and in general good cars.
Ford Focus is a nice car as well but I would have preferred to see the fantastic hatchback here but 11 is too steep a price I feel.....launch the sedan at 8-9 or the harch at 5-6 I say :-)

8th June 2005, 11:36	#1
v_s_natarajan BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: chennai Posts: 261 Thanked: 3 Times	Ford Focus Diwali Launch guys, I read the latest Overdrive. Focus is being launched at 11 laks price. what do you guys think?
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8th June 2005, 12:06	#2
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	IF it's true, it would be a great car to have in our market. BUT, the magazines have been predicting the launch of the Focus for years now, so I'm not holding my breath.
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Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Wonder why Ford cant bring in the Mazdas with a Ford badge, since they own that company anyway. The Mazda 6 and 3 would have been much better products than the Mondeo and the Focus...they look so much better than anything else on Indian roads, too.
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normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	Steer dude the focus looks damn neat too ! clean flowing lines ......aahhhh if it comes would be worth the wait !
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Sid Schumacher BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 262 Thanked: 3 Times	If that's true, Ford finally have something better to offer than the Ikon, at a slightly higher cost. Focus is a car worth waiting for.
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typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 27 Times	Agree with Steer. Mazdas on Indian roads .... scorching!
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8th June 2005, 12:41	#8
v_s_natarajan BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: chennai Posts: 261 Thanked: 3 Times	mazda umm, mazda's and their Rotary Engines. what cars!!, mazda make Sheer Pleasure
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amitverma BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 427 Thanked: 141 Times	mazdas or focus, ford needs to beef up their portfolio in india...
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satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	Wish they also get the fabulous looking hatchback version along with the sedan.
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lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,117 Thanked: 5,768 Times View My Garage	11Lacs is kind of expensive for a car like that. If i am right it should be in the NHC category right. It looks good, is fun to drive, should give a good FE, and is big and quite comfortable. I think people will buy it if it is launched. I know one person already.
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8th June 2005, 13:46	#15
Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 727 Thanked: 11 Times	totally agree with Steeroid,, the Mazda 6 and 3 are superb lookers ...not to forget the performance either and in general good cars. Ford Focus is a nice car as well but I would have preferred to see the fantastic hatchback here but 11 is too steep a price I feel.....launch the sedan at 8-9 or the harch at 5-6 I say :-)
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