US spec Fiesta nose unveiled?

Started by 2o6, October 12, 2009, 02:10:34 PM

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2o6

October 12, 2009, 02:10:34 PM
The US spec Ford Fiesta is supposed to be slightly different, stylistically, but really it doesn't look too different.


EU Spec:

US Spec:


http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/12/ford-fiesta-u-s-spec-gets-caught-in-mexican-factory/#comments

S204STi

#1
October 12, 2009, 03:30:48 PM
Not dramatically different, but not quite as taut looking.

Eye of the Tiger

#2
October 12, 2009, 03:32:31 PM
Mazda 2 FTW
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Submariner

#3
October 12, 2009, 03:36:09 PM
Why are obnoxiously large headlamps the rage nowadays?
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TBR

#4
October 12, 2009, 03:56:58 PM
I prefer the Euro version, but the Mazda2 kills them both styling-wise.

MX793

#5
October 12, 2009, 04:01:18 PM
Not digging the big chrome "gills" where the fog lights are on the Euro model.  Unless what appears to be chrome is actually some sort of reflector or just clear plastic for a foglight, it needs to go.  Big chrome patches didn't work on the Focus, they don't work here.  Ford, please stop putting random splotches of chrome on your cars.
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Catman

#6
October 12, 2009, 04:54:59 PM
I like the US one.  Looks nice.

cawimmer430

#7
October 13, 2009, 12:52:09 AM
Will there be an optional V8 option that will allow this car to do 0-60 in 5 seconds? A 200-hp V6 should be at least standard.
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Eye of the Tiger

#8
October 13, 2009, 12:54:59 AM
I await the ecoboost  V8 Fiesta
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Madman

#9
October 13, 2009, 06:34:33 AM Last Edit: October 13, 2009, 06:52:29 AM by Madman
The Euro version is perfect, so why change it at all?  Goddammit, Ford, stop fucking up the US versions of your cars!  :heated:

Also, the car in the background appears to have all-red taillights, so no amber turn indicators for us.  I wonder what other areas Ford will cheap-out on before this car hits US showrooms?  :facepalm:


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#10
October 13, 2009, 07:10:37 AM
I like the US version better. It's not so squished.

ifcar

#11
October 13, 2009, 07:35:56 AM
Quote from: Madman on October 13, 2009, 06:34:33 AM
The Euro version is perfect, so why change it at all?  Goddammit, Ford, stop fucking up the US versions of your cars!  :heated:

Also, the car in the background appears to have all-red taillights, so no amber turn indicators for us.  I wonder what other areas Ford will cheap-out on before this car hits US showrooms?  :facepalm:


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Rich

#12
October 13, 2009, 07:51:02 AM
Quote from: Madman on October 13, 2009, 06:34:33 AM
The Euro version is perfect, so why change it at all?  Goddammit, Ford, stop fucking up the US versions of your cars!  :heated:

Also, the car in the background appears to have all-red taillights, so no amber turn indicators for us.  I wonder what other areas Ford will cheap-out on before this car hits US showrooms?  :facepalm:


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#13
October 13, 2009, 07:59:38 AM
I really like those quasi-trapezoidal foglight surrounds.  All the little cars I drew in my notebook in college often had trapezoidal elements to the details. 
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#14
October 13, 2009, 09:29:05 AM
Quote from: Madman on October 13, 2009, 06:34:33 AM
I wonder what other areas Ford will cheap-out on before this car hits US showrooms?  :facepalm:


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I remember reading an interview by Mulally where he said that they would need to cheapen the interior because Americans would not be willing to pay for it. Mind you I don't know if this is still up todate.

Galaxy

#15
October 13, 2009, 09:34:25 AM
Btw. the euro model shown is a low spec one. Our mid/high spec ones are also chromed.


SVT666

#16
October 13, 2009, 09:38:46 AM
The US spec one shown is a sedan.  FTMFL!  Other then that, I like the subtle changes made, like the trapezoidal fog light surrounds.

2o6

#17
October 13, 2009, 01:41:10 PM
Quote from: HEMI666 on October 13, 2009, 09:38:46 AM
The US spec one shown is a sedan.  FTMFL!  Other then that, I like the subtle changes made, like the trapezoidal fog light surrounds.


What's wrong with the sedan? I think it's quite attractive, given it's limitations.


Quote from: Madman on October 13, 2009, 06:34:33 AM
The Euro version is perfect, so why change it at all?  Goddammit, Ford, stop fucking up the US versions of your cars!  :heated:

Also, the car in the background appears to have all-red taillights, so no amber turn indicators for us.  I wonder what other areas Ford will cheap-out on before this car hits US showrooms?  :facepalm:


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I'm going to say that is a stupid and inane comment.

FoMoJo

#18
October 13, 2009, 01:46:07 PM
A bit hard to tell from that state of assembly.  Except for the fog-lamps,  I don't see much difference.  I do like the Euro lamps better though.
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#19
October 13, 2009, 02:02:46 PM
Quote from: HotRodPilot on October 13, 2009, 07:51:02 AM
You really need to move to Munich with Wimmer so you two can continue hating on the US!

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#20
October 13, 2009, 02:11:28 PM
Quote from: 2o6 on October 13, 2009, 01:41:10 PM

What's wrong with the sedan? I think it's quite attractive, given it's limitations.

A sedan version of a car this small is totally and completely retarded.

S204STi

#21
October 13, 2009, 02:13:37 PM
Quote from: HEMI666 on October 13, 2009, 02:11:28 PM
A sedan version of a car this small is totally and completely retarded.

Well, guess what type of buyer they are targeting... :lol:

r0tor

#22
October 13, 2009, 02:19:03 PM
Quote from: HEMI666 on October 13, 2009, 02:11:28 PM
A sedan version of a car this small is totally and completely retarded.

They were racing 4-door hatches at the x-games... looked better actually then the 2 door version
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#23
October 13, 2009, 02:25:57 PM
Quote from: R-inge on October 13, 2009, 02:13:37 PM
Well, guess what type of buyer they are targeting... :lol:


What's the point?

S204STi

#25
October 13, 2009, 02:33:04 PM
Quote from: HEMI666 on October 13, 2009, 02:25:57 PM


What's the point?

Indeed.  Compromise both aesthetics and cargo space just for some folks to can't be associated with a hatch-back because it isn't "cool" enough.

ifcar

#26
October 13, 2009, 02:34:26 PM
Quote from: HEMI666 on October 13, 2009, 02:25:57 PM


What's the point?

With some hatchbacks, there's almost no floor space behind the rear seat, while the sedan offers a trunk that's more usable if you don't plan to drop down the rear seat. The Chevrolet Aveo and Scion xA/Toyota Echo were that way, and photos suggest the Fiesta is the same.

I'd pick the greater versatility, but there is some merit beyond just conventionality.

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#27
October 13, 2009, 03:27:19 PM
The C-pillars don't look to be as thick on the sedan. Ford does a mighty good job camouflaging them, but they're absolutely massive on the hatchback.
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#28
October 13, 2009, 03:45:22 PM
Quote from: HEMI666 on October 13, 2009, 02:11:28 PM
A sedan version of a car this small is totally and completely retarded.


Tell that to Toyota, Chevrolet, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, and pretty much anyone who makes a car this small.

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#29
October 13, 2009, 04:09:54 PM
Quote from: 2o6 on October 13, 2009, 03:45:22 PM

Tell that to Toyota, Chevrolet, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, and pretty much anyone who makes a car this small.

Hatchback > Sedan
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