Ford shows updated 2013 Fiesta sedan in Brazil

[jpd80]

Ford shows updated 2013 Fiesta sedan in Brazil
By Jeffrey N. Ross Posted Oct 23rd 2012 4:33PM - Autoblog


Very few cars showing up at this year's São Paulo Motor Show have relevance to the US market,
but the refreshed 2013 Ford Fiesta sedan certainly does. The Paris Motor Show has already
given us a look at the global styling of the 2013 Fiesta hatchback, and now we get to see what
changes are in store for the four-door version of the car. Although this updated global design is
for the 2013 model year, these changes will wait until the 2014 model year for the US-spec Fiesta.

As expected, the 2013 Fiesta gets a healthy dose of Ford's latest design language, the restyled
car gets a very similar appearance to the 2013 Fusion starting with the narrowed headlights,
powerdome hood and the Aston Martin-inspired grille. Ford also did some cosmetic work
to the rear of the Fiesta sedan with reshaped taillights to go along with a new decklid and
fascia design. There were no images released for the new sedan, but the 2013 hatchback
received minor upgrades including a new gauge cluster, steering wheel and door panels.

Ford also failed to provide any press release for the new Fiesta sedan we can only imagine
that it would have similar upgrades of the hatchback we saw in Paris last month. Some of
these highlights include the new EcoBoost three-cylinder engine and Active City Stop crash
mitigation technology. We would expect to see both versions of the revised US-spec Fiesta
to debut early next year.

[DJM83]

Looks the goods

[Auslandau]

Loving the way Ford are going with this design. Makes the Evo Concept very exciting and very plausible. Don't car how 'Aston Martin' they look ....... better than being compared to Ssangyong Musso

[Buntz]

"Fiesta..... Ford Fiesta"

[Nic85]

That front looks like JaJa Binks. It's probably the worst front end design on any current car I can think of.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by Nic85

That front looks like JaJa Binks. It's probably the worst front end design on any current car I can think of.

Looks are subjective, but it is a Ford so i guess you dont like it.

[WILDB]

Looks good. A minor mid life update has freshened it up for another couple of years.

Originally Posted by DJM83

Looks are subjective, but it is a Ford so i guess you dont like it.

I think this forum might be more to his liking.....

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/forum.php

[Nic85]

I forgot having an opinion on this forum that doesn't praise a Ford product is the incorrect one. ;)

[WILDB]

Originally Posted by Nic85

I forgot having an opinion on this forum that doesn't praise a Ford product is the incorrect one. ;)

Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but when every single post you make is about how much better other cars are than Ford's offerings it really makes one wonder why you would bother frequenting a FORD forum.

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by WILDB

Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but when every single post you make is about how much better other cars are than Ford's offerings it really makes one wonder why you would bother frequenting a FORD forum.

My thoughts exactly. He doesn't like Fords in any way, shape or form, constantly downs them, and would probably never buy one, so why the hell is he here spreading his dribble.

[1TUFFUTE]

Originally Posted by Nic85

That front looks like JaJa Binks. It's probably the worst front end design on any current car I can think of.

If you even tried approaching the car and taking a nonbiased look at it...theres no way in hell anyone would say that this is ugly...let alone the ugliest or worst design out there I have no repect for your posts now as your obviously being a troll

I love the look...very up market looks with the austin M front grill and sweeping headlights assure this car will never be called a white goods like some other brands like designing there cars. Good work FORD

[Nic85]

The front looks good on the new Mondeo, but unfortunately it doesn't translate well to smaller cars like this one. Much like the shark nose front on the Evo/ASX/Outlander - goes terribly on the Colt.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Doesn't matter we wont get it here after the last run of Fiesta sedans

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by Nic85

The front looks good on the new Mondeo, but unfortunately it doesn't translate well to smaller cars like this one. Much like the shark nose front on the Evo/ASX/Outlander - goes terribly on the Colt.

See i reckon the colt looks good. Just because you think it looks rubbish, doesnt mean it IS. As i posted, looks are subjective and you know it, dont try and make your opinion, the only one.

[Franco Cozzo]

The back on the current gen Fiesta sedan is horrible, hopefully this isn't the same.

But to me, small cars need to be hatches, not sedans

[In Focus]

Looks pretty good. I think this front end matches the upcoming Fiesta ST.

[EvilNemo]

yes I agree Damo look at the Yaris it looks horrid as a sedan but as good as a yaris can in a hatch. Fiesta is the same even the focus sedans look wrong. Mazda 3 sedan is not too bad but I really agree with you small car should be hatch. Not to mention small sedans may as well not even have a boot lid you can't fit even half a dead Nic85 in there

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

The back on the current gen Fiesta sedan is horrible, hopefully this isn't the same.

But to me, small cars need to be hatches, not sedans

Agreed, i hate the rear. But the front looks tops.
Above new ST is just

[EvilNemo]

Mmmmmm I am hoping the new Fiesta will come as an RS and the 5 may just say goodbye for one...

[Nic85]

They've moved the big part of the grill from the bottom half of the front bar to the top part of the front bar. Looks out of proportion to me. I think it'd look better with the big mouth part at the bottom like the Focus RS.

[stevz]

Horrendous looking car IMO.

[XR6T0Y]

I must agree with Nic on this one. Not very nice at all. Although, I do like the Aston Martin grille haha

[Professor Farnsworth]

Looks good to me, just needs more low and more hatch and it's great looking.

[Buntz]

I'm sure it's heaps better in the flesh