Filed under: Spy Photos, Euro, Hatchbacks, Ford
Ford Fiesta snapped in the wild
by Dan Roth on Jun 12th 2008 at 12:29PM 
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For once, we don't have to stare at shots of an attractive compact Ford and wistfully complain that it won't be available here. The production Ford Fiesta hatch has been spotted in the wild, and with Ford's confirmation that we're getting the hatchback and sedan for 2010, the potential is there for this vehicle to be a common sight on U.S. roads. The Fiesta is a stylish domestic offering for a segment where the Fit beats all and the only domestic offering is the Aveo. A bigger choice of small cars is a good thing, and while the Fiesta's backlight looks a little pinched in a function-follows-form kind of way, it's still more handsome than the Yaris. Those hoping for a high performance SVT version should start making noise now. It wouldn't even have to be fast, just make it handle like the original Focus SVT and we'd be happy with that.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Torrent 12:35PM (6/12/2008)
Just like the Verve. Nice.
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Aprime 12:38PM (6/12/2008)
You couldn't tell from the autoshow pics already? Heh.
Torrent 1:52PM (6/12/2008)
Usually Ford waters down all of their concepts.
Chris 12:35PM (6/12/2008)
A Fiesta I would not be embarrassed to be seen in, as passenger or driver. Hell I wouldn't mind renting one
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Aprime 12:37PM (6/12/2008)
...okay?
We already knew what it looked like and when it was coming, and needless to say, these pics weren't snapped in the US, so why are these photos even news-worthy?
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Yaroukh 3:46PM (6/12/2008)
because there is a world behind US-borders
4agze 12:42PM (6/12/2008)
A+ ford for bringing it back to the US
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Pacman 12:42PM (6/12/2008)
If that comes to the US looking all sweet like that...why would anyone buy a US Focus? I hope that reasoning does not hinder it being sold here.
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David 1:36PM (6/12/2008)
You're right. I hope they don't try to hit the Fiesta with the ugly stick, because that would be easier/cheaper for Ford than fixing the Focus...
Alex 2:17PM (6/12/2008)
Apple and oranges. Yes, the Fiesta is *far* better looking than the US Focus, but the Focus is larger vehcile. While there may be shoppers who walk in looking at the Focus and drive out in a Fiesta; they likely won't be the majority.
Focus = Civic
Fiesta = Fit
I'm still keeping the fingers crossed that they offer the 5 door here. Baby seats make 3 doors not enough and I'm none too fond of small sedans.
Pacman 2:25PM (6/12/2008)
Not really apples to oranges. They both are small economical cars. The Focus is actually smaller on the inside and its one of the ugliest cars ever made. So I say again, why would any sane person purchase a Focus when this car is in the showroom and costs less? You would have to be an absolute jackass moron to do that. If the focus ends up being the low cost option I can see then but it really does not make sense in the lineup then.
The Civic/Fit comparison is not really valid because of the many good reasons to buy one vs the other. I can think of no reason to buy the el crapo focus vs this beauty.
Infinihertz 3:33PM (6/12/2008)
I was talking with a Ford engineer working on the Fiesta a couple months ago, and asked him the same question: why would I pick a Focus over a Fiesta (until the Euro Focus arrives)? He sort of shrugged and said the Focus would still get good fuel economy but would have a lot more horsepower. I wasn't very convinced.
Robert 3:50PM (6/12/2008)
Well, the new Focus debuts about 3-6 months after the Fiesta reaches us. So, I imagine the product won't be on drastically different levels for long.
Avinash machado 12:45PM (6/12/2008)
An SVT version will require just about 150 HP considering the small size and weight of this car.
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Glenn 12:50PM (6/12/2008)
an svt with like 150hp for 16k would be sweeeeeeet.
will pay extra for limited slip!
Nellydesign 2:27PM (6/12/2008)
Hope and pray for the 200hp 1.6 Ecoboost...
Anthony 1:01PM (7/01/2008)
Yes make an SVT version!
1.6L EcoBoost + 200hp = Wee!
And a perfect companion for my 380hp SRT-4 :) and maybe Caliber SRT-4 since any SVT version won't come along until they confirm sales are good enough to add a narrow market product to the lineup.
Gee, I can continue to enjoy stoopid fast FWD cars!
Life is good
zamafir 12:47PM (6/12/2008)
Nice, bring it over, now, replace the homely looking focus with this thing stat.
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jte 12:54PM (6/12/2008)
Is the US getting the 3 door or 5 door hatch?
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Aprime 12:56PM (6/12/2008)
Unknown yet, but as I pointed out, these photos aren't telling us anything as they were taken in Europe.