Autoblog

Spy Shots: Ford Fiesta Sedan snapped

John Neff — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:56:00 EST

Filed under: Spy Photos, Budget, Sedan, Ford

Click above for gallery of high-res Ford Fiesta spy shots

The question of whether or not Ford will offer the upcoming Fiesta in the U.S. as a three- or five-door hatchback is still unanswered, but we do know that a four-door sedan version is on the way. And here it is, recently snapped by spy photographers in Dearborn, MI. Though this prototype is wearing heavy cladding, its clear that the design will stick closely to what was previewed with the Verve sedan concept. Also note the sharp forward rake of the beltline, which gives the car a very high rear trunk lid and might lead to a sense of claustrophobia for rear seat passengers who can barely see out. Nevertheless, we're ready for Ford to reenter the small car market with a bang when the production Fiesta sedan arrives sometime later next year.

Gallery: Ford Fiesta Sedan - spy shots

Gallery: 2009 Ford Fiesta

[Source: KGP Photography]

Spy Shots: Ford Fiesta Sedan snapped originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Spy Shots: Five-door Ford Fiesta snapped, still not the sedan

John Neff — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:57:00 EST

Filed under: Spy Photos, Europe, Hatchback, Ford

Click above for more high-res spy shots of the Ford Fiesta five-door hatch

We can't wait to see the production three-door Ford Fiesta in person tomorrow at the Geneva Motor Show, though there are plenty of other model variants planned for this Mazda2-based B-segment car, including this five-door hatchback caught testing near the slopes of Sweden. As the photographers noted to us, adding an extra pair of doors does dampen the sleekness of the three-door model, but with the same front and rear end, as well as identical surfacing on the sides, even the five-door model impresses us with its outward attractiveness. While there are plans to sell the new Fiesta in the U.S., don't expect either hatchback to be offered. Ford hinted at what model would be sold in the States when it showed off a new version of the Verve four-door sedan concept in January at the Detroit Auto Show. Thus, we Yanks should expect a saloon version of the Fiesta and that's it, but we can always hope.

Gallery: Ford Fiesta Five-Door - spy shots

Gallery: 2009 Ford Fiesta

[Photos: KGP Photography]

Spy Shots: Five-door Ford Fiesta snapped, still not the sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Spy Shots: Five-door Ford Fiesta/Verve

Damon Lavrinc — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:27:00 EST

Filed under: Spy Photos, Budget, Europe, Hatchback, Ford

Our friends over at World Car Fans procured a series of shots showing the next generation Fiesta undergoing testing, but this time it's sporting an extra set of doors. The five-door model, like its two-door sibling, will take cues from the Verve Concept that debuted last week in Frankfurt and gets an Iosis-inspired front end, complete with drawn-back headlamps and a steeply raked windscreen. The beltline moves northward in Florida-retiree style, terminating in an upswept D-pillar, while the roof-mounted wing may portend the future of a hot hatch version.

You can check out all the shots from WCF here, and compare it to its concept counterpart by checking out gallery below.

[Source: World Car Fans]

Gallery: Ford Verve Concept

Spy Shots: Five-door Ford Fiesta/Verve originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments