Ford has truly taken the Indian market quite seriously and to show that it means business, it has promised no less than eight new models in the recent future.The company has already tasted success with the ‘made for India’ Figo hatchback and now expects the same from the Fiesta sedan, which it has launched recently.
Following this trend, Ford is getting ready to launch the hatchback version of the Fiesta, which it will position above the Figo as a premium hatchback. The new Fiesta will sport the same Kinetic design inspired front end as seen on the newly launched sedan.
This translates into the same two tier grille and sweeping large headlamps up front. However at the back, sporty overtones like a short hatch and spoiler coupled to swanky large taillamps will give this hatchback added character.
Inside, the hatchback shares the same interiors as the sedan worldwide and India will not be an exception. This means premium features like climate control and Bluetooth connectivity will also be found in the hatchback. However the cruise control feature might not be offered in the hatch version of the Fiesta.
To ensure cost effectiveness, Ford is expected to offer the new car with the same 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines as found in the newly launched sedan version. However we also hear that Ford might plonk in a retuned version of the smaller 1.2-litre petrol engine from the Figo. This version though will be the entry level model which will make it possible for Ford to price the hatch very competitively.
