All-new 2008 Ford Fiesta hatchback

**AG4** · February 17th, 2008 08:46 AM

2008 Ford Fiesta hatchback

Looks just like the 1st Verve concept!

**hominid** · February 17th, 2008 10:13 PM

Parang ang lau ng itsura dun sa dating Fiesta. Hatch/subcompact un dati, parang malaki na ito.

Saka darating ba d2 ito? D old 1 seems interesting sana.

**Memphis Raines** · February 17th, 2008 10:25 PM

***y looking honcho

The sleek -projector loaded- headlamps are complimented with a neatly raked windshield. Nice touch.

On the interior side note, that rounded air vent found on the left is reminiscent of the early Ford Escort models (as far back as the '70s). Seems like they just can't let it go.

**kiper** · February 18th, 2008 12:48 AM

sana eto na ung sinasabi ng FORD Group Philippines..

Total of five powertrain choices at launch from efficient 68 PS Duratorq TDCi diesel to new Duratec 1.6-litre Ti-VCT petrol engine which delivers 115 PS

With a broad array of powertrain choices, the new Fiesta is a responsive, yet efficient, performer.

New to the Fiesta range for European markets is the popular Ford Duratec 1.6-litre Ti-VCT engine. The 115 PS engine with variable intake cam timing, provides a well-balanced blend of performance and economy. It brings a 15 PS performance improvement over the outgoing Fiesta without a fuel consumption penalty.

The Fiesta range also retains:

* 1.25-litre (60 and 80 PS) and 1.4-litre (91 PS) Duratec petrol engines
* Both Duratorq TDCi common-rail diesel engines, the 1.4-litre (68 PS) and the 1.6-litre (90 PS - available with Diesel Particulate Filter) which have been enhanced with revised injection technology and electronic control sophistication.

Fiesta will be offered with Ford Durashift 5-speed manual transmission or the Durashift
4-speed automatic transmission (available with 1.4-litre (91 PS) Duratec engine).

**Dr.Kamiya** · February 18th, 2008 02:51 AM

Originally Posted by hominid

Parang ang lau ng itsura dun sa dating Fiesta. Hatch/subcompact un dati, parang malaki na ito.

Saka darating ba d2 ito? D old 1 seems interesting sana.

It's actually the same size, and 200kg lighter than the old fiesta (based on the Mazda 121).

Curb weight of the old car is about 1000-1100kg, the new one (since it's based on the Mazda 2) will weigh in at around 800-900kg.

**russpogi** · February 18th, 2008 04:24 AM

It looks really nice outside but for some reason, I find the dash fugly.

**AG4** · February 18th, 2008 04:38 AM

Originally Posted by Flaterring

parang patterned sa Mazda2 pero hatchback nga lang to

They are related, just like the Mazda 3 and current Focus.
By the way, Mazda 2 was also 1st launched as a hatchback.

The Fiesta will also be available as a sedan...
The 1st Verve concept previewed the new Fiesta hatchback, the 2nd Verve concept previews the upcoming Fiesta sedan.

**overboost** · March 4th, 2008 04:55 AM

Finally, Ford decided to offer the Fiesta to other markets (aside Europe). Ford Europe makes excellent cars and they should be the front runner in making cars for Ford in Asia, South America, Africa and even in the US for passenger cars.

Ford should be a bit more bolder in attacking the market. They are losing business in other markets because they don't have a complete line-up to offer.

May this be a new start from Ford, willing to attack the market, introduce new designs and cover all segments, stop being too conservative and too concerned with what they think but what the market needs and wants.

Go Ford!