Here’s the second instalment in Ford’s Verve concept trilogy, which gives us a look at the future of the new Fiesta. This one, revealed at this week’s Guangzhou motor show in China, will become the saloon model destined for Asian markets, as part of the new Fiesta’s three-car model line-up.Identical up to the B-pillar to the hatch that will go into production as the European Fiesta next year, this Verve adds a neat boot to the rear. It also previews how the five-door Fiesta will look, although like the production saloon, that car will get a B-pillar and frames on the doors. The new Fiesta will become Ford’s first global car, although it’s been designed and engineered by Ford of Europe. The third and final Verve concept, showing a taller Fiesta for the US market - possibly a Fusion-like crossover SUV - will appear at January’s Detroit motor show.
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Re: New Ford Fiesta: now it's a four-door
The problem with modern cars is that they have become bulkier and it is getting harder for stylists to disguise that fact. This is why it resembles a Peugeot; the large grill is an appealing way of overcoming the high bonnet.
Re: New Ford Fiesta: now it's a four-door
Whilst there is a handsomeness to this car i can't help think that as the 1980s were the decade of the jellymould so the 2000s are the decade of the ncap cars.
Re: New Ford Fiesta: now it's a four-door
Car 'mouths' have been heading south for quite a while... From Audi 'dog and bone' split grilles then gaping gobs, to Fiat's transitional versions (more below than above the bumper), to Ford's, Mitsubishi's and probably everyone else's take on Peugeot's original version. Doesn't apply to posh brands though!