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Fiesta Saloon spotted out and about

14 November 2008 3 Comments

The original Fiesta bombed bad in China, but the new Fiesta looks rather interesting! Both the Fiesta, and the Mazda 2 share the same platform, both will come in hatch and sedan variants (the Mazda2 sedan is already available) but previously Ford said the Fiesta may be late launching due to various reasons, however, the Fiesta saloon was out testing earlier this week:

fiesta-sedan-spy.jpg fiesta-sedan-spy1.jpg fiesta-sedan-spy2.jpg

Currently, Chang’an Fords line up consists of the Mondeo, Focus, and the S-Max MPV, which leaves Ford without a domestically produced SUV, or mini car to add to its line up. Ford currently imports the Ford Maverick into China, but its expensive price tag, and small size appear to have limited sales. Should the Ford Fiesta ever make it to the market it in China, it will be up against tough, tough, competition, not only from its cousin the Mazda 2, but from other domestic manufacturers who basically produce their super minis at cost, or make a tiny amount of profit on each vehicle.

3 Comments »

  • Anthony
    Anthony said:

    I think it is funny how with the exception of Europe the rest of the world seems to love the horrible looking small saloon built from a cool looking hatchback. To my European eyes they look like a funky little car with a full nappy (diaper) on them. LOL!!

  • CCT
    Ash (author) said:

    I used to think the same way, the old Fiesta sedan was rather odd. The new Mazda2 sedan looks really sporty, if only it had bigger wheels!

  • woxihuanpijiu
    woxihuanpijiu said:

    Bigger wheels don’t help much. A family friend recently bought a Mazda2 with 16 inch alloys…… it still doesnt look right.
    Will look better in a sedan with 16s and lowered a little though.

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