[ZX3_2NV]

The little sedan was spotted way north in upper Michigan undergoing cold weather testing with a very heavy layer of camouflage as a topcoat. Despite the camo, the distinctly Fiesta shape and details are unmistakable, that quarter window ahead of the doors and the LED tail lights give it away. What differs from the Euro-spec Fiesta we've seen before is a much more open grille with a lower opening that looks more like the US Focus than the Euro one. Aside from that, things look pretty similar. A peek inside reveals an interior which thankfully looks the same as the Euro model, there's even a five speed manual in this car. If things pan out as they seem to be, it's going to be weird to have a compact car from a US automaker which doesn't feel like a bottom-shelf, CAFE-mandated afterthought.









Source Jalopnik

[Frost__2001]

Hmmm I don't see the point in the cammo as they have already show cased the Fiesta at a few auto shows, unless this is the ECO version, or a Diesel model. I already read a report f the first 100 Fiesta's have been delivered to America for distrabution for that American Ford contest to win a Fiesta & blog about it.

[06gtpony]

I'm very interested in seeing how this car will perform when it's released into the market. There's no official price-point yet ... but rumours are quoting around 12-13k for the entry-level model.

If priced right, I would pick one of these up as a D/D.
:D

[Frost__2001]

06gtpony,Mar 2 2009, 11:06 AM Wrote:I'm very interested in seeing how this car will perform when it's released into the market.  There's no official price-point yet ... but rumours are quoting around 12-13k for the entry-level model.

If priced right, I would pick one of these up as a D/D.
:D
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I might too if they offer the 3 door hatch, as I want something new, but I'm debating about getting a used CUV/SUV or another small car like the focus / fiesta.

[06gtpony]

I've been looking at the Nissan Versa or the Hyundai Accent as well.
Both priced around the 10-12k mark.

It's too bad Ford dropped the ball on the production/release timing of the Fiesta...this car would have really come in handy early last year when the price of oil sky-rocketed to insane prices.

[OAC_Sparky]

06gtpony,Mar 2 2009, 02:18 PM Wrote:It's too bad Ford dropped the ball on the production/release timing of the Fiesta...this car would have really come in handy early last year when the price of oil sky-rocketed to insane prices.
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Don't worry, we're not out of the woods yet.

Rather have a good solid product released than an abortion rushed to market.

[ANTHONYD]

OAC_Sparky,Mar 3 2009, 12:50 AM Wrote:

06gtpony,Mar 2 2009, 02:18 PM Wrote:It's too bad Ford dropped the ball on the production/release timing of the Fiesta...this car would have really come in handy early last year when the price of oil sky-rocketed to insane prices.
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Don't worry, we're not out of the woods yet.

Rather have a good solid product released than an abortion rushed to market.
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Like the focus was right? :lol:

[Flofocus]

so....how about that wrx?

[NefCanuck]

ANTHONYD,Mar 3 2009, 10:11 AM Wrote:

OAC_Sparky,Mar 3 2009, 12:50 AM Wrote:

06gtpony,Mar 2 2009, 02:18 PM Wrote:It's too bad Ford dropped the ball on the production/release timing of the Fiesta...this car would have really come in handy early last year when the price of oil sky-rocketed to insane prices.
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Don't worry, we're not out of the woods yet.

Rather have a good solid product released than an abortion rushed to market.
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Like the focus was right? :lol:
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Now, now Anthony, I'm sure Ford has learned from the "experience" of the Focus after the N.A. launch ;)

In fact I don't think any all-new Ford model since the Focus went through as many "development issues"

They finally figured out that it was easier, cheaper and generated more good will towards their product overall to put the money into the car from the start as opposed to fixing a problem that "may" crop up later.

Ask any of us that has a newer Ford that was designed & built after the Focus.

We don't have "coffee tables o'doom" :P

NefCanuck

[Flofocus]

NefCanuck,Mar 3 2009, 11:53 AM Wrote:Now, now Anthony, I'm sure Ford has learned from the "experience" of the Focus after the N.A. launch ;)
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let's hope so. :rolleyes:

[NefCanuck]

Flofocus,Mar 3 2009, 10:59 AM Wrote:

NefCanuck,Mar 3 2009, 11:53 AM Wrote:Now, now Anthony, I'm sure Ford has learned from the "experience" of the Focus after the N.A. launch ;)
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let's hope so. :rolleyes:
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..and people call me pessimistic :rofl:

Seriously though Flo, Ford knows they have to get the Fiesta launch right, in this market they cannot afford to have a bug riddled blunder come back to bite them in the arse...

NefCanuck

[Flofocus]

NefCanuck,Mar 3 2009, 12:03 PM Wrote:

Flofocus,Mar 3 2009, 10:59 AM Wrote:

NefCanuck,Mar 3 2009, 11:53 AM Wrote:Now, now Anthony, I'm sure Ford has learned from the "experience" of the Focus after the N.A. launch ;)
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let's hope so. :rolleyes:
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..and people call me pessimistic :rofl:

Seriously though Flo, Ford knows they have to get the Fiesta launch right, in this market they cannot afford to have a bug riddled blunder come back to bite them in the arse...

NefCanuck
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meh, i was turned off by ford a long time ago, anything they screw up is not a surprise to me at all.