The next generation Ford Fiesta is going to be based on the Verve concept sedan and Ford just unveiled the hatchback version of the Fiesta at Auto China[2008] in Beijing.
Ford have made it clear that though this platform was designed in Europe it would be sold globally.There will be a hatchback as well as a sedan based on the same platform.
Yes we can expect both in the Indian markets though expect the sedan to be here first.The sedan would be a notchback just like the skoda octavia.Both the hatch and the sedan should be available in all markets[includes india] between 2008-2010.In China,Ford plan to sell the new Fiesta by 2008 end.
Ford calls its kinetic design I say wow,I can just keep drooling.Ford too have taken the EPS plunge and the new generation Fiesta will have EPS.In terms of length the new sedan is the same size as the chevrolet aveo.
Inspiration for the interiors has come from none other than mobile phones for the cellphone generation.Of course when it does take production form I have a feeling that for markets like ours Ford may just cut down on the goodies.Oh damn how many times do I have to write that.*************************************************************************
Will it be called the fiesta in Our markets don't know.How the production version will work out[especially in the indian market],we will have to see but expect a lot of similarities with the mazda platforms which are already on the roads abroad[both hatch and sedan].
Checkout the pictures of the mazda 2 sedan[For more picture including interiors visit:Carscoop] :
[image source:carscoop]The mazda 2 hatchback:
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PS:In case you are not satisfied and have slightly bigger wallet then you would be glad to know Ford plan to do the same with the Focus platform as well however I am not sure about the Indian launch and the time frame.
[source:jalponik]
[image source : addyourcar,jalponik,autoweek,carbuyersnotebook.com]
Update:
For spy pictures please visit:
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