New Ford Fiesta 2010 heading to India

CrAzY dRiVeR · 16th May 2010, 08:37

Dont we already have a big thread discussing the same?
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...pg-6-a-12.html

In fact, ford insiders like mustang had confirmed some time back itself, that we will be getting the new fiesta. I also spotted the hatch near Velachery, Chennai. Looks direct competition to Jazz and i20 IMO.

avishar · 16th May 2010, 12:34

Launch is said to be in mid 2011 from the other thread.

ampere · 16th May 2010, 19:35

There can another angle to it as well. You have a choice between iKON and the Figo for that price category.
I though agree its Apple to Orange comparison. But it kind of makes sense.

At least what I think is the following:
Ford stops IKON as there is Figo to be promoted.
Fiesta rolls down a little bit and then you have new version this year.
But then based Mustang's comments in another post, one should not expect, current Fiesta to come down to IKON levels.
A little bit lower in price and the new Fiesta ushers in with a higher price tag (In the league of city?).

And there is the Fiesta hatch, which is also is being talked about.

rajushank84 · 16th May 2010, 20:38

The new Fiesta hatch in my guess should be priced around Jazz levels, maybe slightly less.

A 1.6 engine? (drool!) Somehow all my plans of buying a Swift go to the back burner!

Now, if only we had some idea when it will be launched.

Mustang, is it possible to reveal the possible launch month?

jassi · 16th May 2010, 21:03

lets hope they launch a 1.6 petrol hatch or a 1.4 turbo petrol and satisfy the sport hatch market (no diesel sport editions plz !!)

ampere · 16th May 2010, 21:21

I think Mustang mentioned the new sedan to roll in the second quarter 2011.
The hatch may not roll in at all.

Avinash_R · 17th May 2010, 09:02

I think Mustang mentioned otherwise. Hatch is coming next year Q1 or max Q2 and the sedan might not come for now because the current fiesta is selling well.

Caramelo · 17th May 2010, 09:53

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Originally Posted by sriramv.iyer

I don't know why Ford always has to make India specific models to launch in India, while every other international manufacturer launch the same versions with some minor modifications (rough road package, tweaked suspensions, detuned engines etc)

That's the reason why Honda / Toyota / GM / Hyundai / Maruti etc have launches that are more frequent and keep the interest going in the brand.

Ford only does 'Limited Editions' ad nauseam

They took too much time to launch Fiesta after Ikon, and the follower to Fiesta is not seen after 4.5 years!!!

Nothing gets the market interested like new launches - Every new launch brings across new customers - There was so much excitement with launches like i20, Beat, Ritz etc. There is line up for booking new models, press coverage etc.

What does Ford do? Another limited edition - iPod support, new alloys, new colors etc.

I think Ford should give up the idea of making India specific models and get their International lineup quick and price the cars sensibly (which I think they do now, considering their Figo pricing)

PS:- This comes from a Ford Ikon 1.6 Nxt owner - Ford makes some of the most affordable 'pleasure to drive' cars. I want them to do more!

They launched the figo didn't they! they will also launch the fiesta too! these things take time. they have to set up the manufacturing plant too don't they!

arun1100 · 17th May 2010, 10:07

Guys, as said by Mustang, we are getting the Ford Fiesta Sedan in first qtr of 2011 and not the hatch.

cuttingcrew · 17th May 2010, 10:30

New fiesta figures. Not bad!

2011 Ford Fiesta Earns 40 MPG on the Highway

drsnt · 17th May 2010, 23:03

Our detailed review of the new Fiesta has been uploaded here : Ford Fiesta Test Drive & Review

Please continue the discussion in that thread.

Thread closed.

i remember that when i went for my NHC service in hisar the sales manager in ford said that new fiesta is coming and i should wait for it, it was in nov 2009, incidently honda and ford both dealership are located in same compound in hisar and owned by same person i believe as they often park their new cars in honda area

16th May 2010, 08:37	#16
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,180 Thanked: 73,491 Times View My Garage	Dont we already have a big thread discussing the same? http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...pg-6-a-12.html In fact, ford insiders like mustang had confirmed some time back itself, that we will be getting the new fiesta. I also spotted the hatch near Velachery, Chennai. Looks direct competition to Jazz and i20 IMO.
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avishar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kolkata/bangalore,india Posts: 2,901 Thanked: 4,143 Times	Launch is said to be in mid 2011 from the other thread.
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16th May 2010, 19:35	#18
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,947 Thanked: 12,934 Times View My Garage	There can another angle to it as well. You have a choice between iKON and the Figo for that price category. I though agree its Apple to Orange comparison. But it kind of makes sense. At least what I think is the following: Ford stops IKON as there is Figo to be promoted. Fiesta rolls down a little bit and then you have new version this year. But then based Mustang's comments in another post, one should not expect, current Fiesta to come down to IKON levels. A little bit lower in price and the new Fiesta ushers in with a higher price tag (In the league of city?). And there is the Fiesta hatch, which is also is being talked about.
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16th May 2010, 20:38	#19
rajushank84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,116 Thanked: 1,098 Times View My Garage	The new Fiesta hatch in my guess should be priced around Jazz levels, maybe slightly less. A 1.6 engine? (drool!) Somehow all my plans of buying a Swift go to the back burner! Now, if only we had some idea when it will be launched. Mustang, is it possible to reveal the possible launch month?
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16th May 2010, 21:03	#20
jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	lets hope they launch a 1.6 petrol hatch or a 1.4 turbo petrol and satisfy the sport hatch market (no diesel sport editions plz !!)
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16th May 2010, 21:21	#21
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,947 Thanked: 12,934 Times View My Garage	I think Mustang mentioned the new sedan to roll in the second quarter 2011. The hatch may not roll in at all.
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Avinash_R BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 404 Thanked: 1,255 Times	I think Mustang mentioned otherwise. Hatch is coming next year Q1 or max Q2 and the sedan might not come for now because the current fiesta is selling well.
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arun1100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,087 Thanked: 5,577 Times View My Garage	Guys, as said by Mustang, we are getting the Ford Fiesta Sedan in first qtr of 2011 and not the hatch.
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cuttingcrew BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 98 Thanked: Once	New fiesta figures. Not bad! 2011 Ford Fiesta Earns 40 MPG on the Highway
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17th May 2010, 23:03	#26
drsnt BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: JH/BHARAT Posts: 382 Thanked: 451 Times	Our detailed review of the new Fiesta has been uploaded here : Ford Fiesta Test Drive & Review Please continue the discussion in that thread. Thread closed. i remember that when i went for my NHC service in hisar the sales manager in ford said that new fiesta is coming and i should wait for it, it was in nov 2009, incidently honda and ford both dealership are located in same compound in hisar and owned by same person i believe as they often park their new cars in honda area Last edited by GTO : 21st June 2011 at 12:53. Reason: Adding link to our Fiesta review
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