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:

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.