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BlackDeuceCoupe

09-09-2008 04:45 AM

The 65 MPG Ford (Fiesta Econetic) the U.S. Can't Have

It's a diesel... :rolleyes:

http://www.lenon.com/images/BDC_ECOM...65MPG_FORD.jpg
The ECOnetic will go on sale in Europe in November

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Ford's 2009 Fiesta ECOnetic goes on sale in November. But here's the catch: Despite the car's potential to transform Ford's image and help it compete with Toyota Motor (TM) and Honda Motor (HMC) in its home market, the company will sell the little fuel sipper only in Europe. "We know it's an awesome vehicle," says Ford America President Mark Fields. "But there are business reasons why we can't sell it in the U.S." The main one: The Fiesta ECOnetic runs on diesel.

Will	09-09-2008 06:08 AM

What a pile of stinky poo. I want that car.

atomicradish

09-09-2008 08:38 AM

**** CARB, I'm riding the bus for free. :mad:

Daox	09-09-2008 08:59 AM

You can have that car... in 2009... with a gas engine of unknown size... and unknown mileage... and only in 4 door trim.

They better at least give a small gasoline engine option. Current plans (what is currently offered on the new Mazda2 which shares the same platform) seem to indicate a 1.3l or 1.5l engine. The diesel is a 1.4l turbo. If they drop a 2.0L in it I'm gonna be quite upset. It looks like a great little car.

The Mazda2 gets 65 mpg imperial (per European standards) which would be 54 mpg US. The 1.3l gasoline is rated for 43.5 mpg US, and the 1.5L is rated for 39.9 mpg US.

Will	09-09-2008 09:21 AM

54 mpg US? Well, I guess that makes it hurt a little less... I keep forgetting that "imperial" thing.

hondaguy72

09-09-2008 09:32 AM

That means that most of us would be getting 67-70mpg! I seem to see most here with 25-30% better than epa ratings stickers.

metroschultz

09-09-2008 09:51 AM

And look at all those holes in the fromt bumber cover that need covering up.

BlackDeuceCoupe

09-09-2008 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Daox (Post 59912)

BTW, thats 65 mpg imperial which would be 54 mpg US. Still not bad, but a huge drop.

I *think* that's US, not Imp...

65.3 MPG (US) 76.3 MPG (Imp)

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The UK chart shows 61.4 MPG (Urban) 88.3 MPG (Extra Urban) 76.3 MPG (Combined) ;)

Daox	09-09-2008 01:10 PM

Hmmm, interesting (and nice). The numbers I posted were actually from the Mazda2 and I didn't mention that (lost my mind for a sec).

BlackDeuceCoupe

09-09-2008 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Daox (Post 59966)

Hmmm, interesting (and nice)...

(I) lost my mind for a sec.

LoL!

No problem, Daox. I'm given to do that myself... ;)

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