FPV Hints at FPV FIESTA !!!

csv8 · 25-02-2010, 10:54 PM

Meanwhile, the chairman of FPV’s majority shareholder Prodrive, David Richards, says the brand should expand into other models in the Ford line-up beyond the locally-made Falcon.

“I think the FPV brand is so well established with the performance vehicles of Ford Motor Company now I see no logic why it couldn’t become the performance brand of all Ford vehicles from Fiesta through everything.

FalconXR6 · 26-02-2010, 08:12 AM

If they do it (Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo), it needs to be a permanent fixture in their line-up.

With prominent marketing.

Otherwise it will be overlooked and FPV will still be viewed by Joe Public as a Falcon Performance Vehicles.

Fled74 · 26-02-2010, 10:17 AM

If this means the Mountune Fiesta and the Focus RS will be coming here, I'm all for it.

dannyhilton · 26-02-2010, 11:45 AM

I'll believe it when I see it in my dealers showroom, and when that happens I'll be there with a cheque in full to buy one the second they take it off the truck. Would be great, but I doubt that will happen. The XR4 didn't have all that much success when you look at it, the second hand market for them barley exists, and prices are being slashed the sell them.I know of two dealers who still have 08 stock...

GoesLikeAZetec · 26-02-2010, 07:55 PM

I doubt they'll do it. Ford Oz are pussies when it comes to any sports models other than the falcon really.

Id change over ours for a mountune as well...

dannyhilton · 26-02-2010, 09:52 PM

And if they do decide to get some balls and produce an FPV Fiesta, they'll do it as a 3-Door Troy! But seriously, why not make an FPV version? We've got some fantastic product, the Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo, just sitting there being wasted. I know development costs would be high on a low volume product, but why not use cars like the Focus RS and rebadge it as an FPV? All the benefit and not much development costs. If Ford do an ST/XR4 Fiesta, then expect an RS too. And by account, expect an XR4

vegabass · 27-02-2010, 08:11 PM

As long as FPV dont buy Titanium and the re badge it "FPV"

LOL

zbeasty · 28-02-2010, 12:56 PM

I had enough of waiting for Ford Aus/FPV to do something with a smaller car so went and put a deposit on a Golf R last weekend.

Zetec Dave · 28-02-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by zbeasty

I had enough of waiting for Ford Aus/FPV to do something with a smaller car so went and put a deposit on a Golf R last weekend.

Nice move mate. I reckon Ford/FPV is such a wuss at introducing such performance cars and one would think that if the large car is a dying breed (hence Ford and Holden (GM's) failure especially in the states along with an increase in the small to medium car market), one would think "hmm maybe we should look into something smaller but still with plenty of power and fun". That's why brands like VW etc are so successful because they react to the demand of the current market and offer a wide range of products to cater for the various niches.

Even though the Ford Fiesta is going well so far (despite the various niggles with it), I'll be sure to buy a VW Golf R the moment I can afford it again (and the green light from the boss) LOL.

b2tf · 28-02-2010, 02:32 PM

How is that a hint? It's nothing more than a statement.

Cyborg1978 · 28-02-2010, 03:01 PM

Ford Australia won't do small FPV, Pro drive uk don't so FPV won't it's a shame but for a few more sales there not going to do it

dannyhilton · 28-02-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Zetec Dave

I reckon Ford/FPV is such a wuss at introducing such performance cars and one would think that if the large car is a dying breed.

Ford had the XR4, has the XR5, and it's traditional large car performance sedans. HSV did it with the Astra, and look at how well that sold. Albeit they didn't really market it or bother to change half the badges, but they had the model none the less and it did nothing.

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Originally Posted by Zetec Dave

Would think "hmm maybe we should look into something smaller but still with plenty of power and fun". That's why brands like VW etc are so successful because they react to the demand of the current market and offer a wide range of products to cater for the various niches.

Did you maybe think about the cost of developing such a model? And for what, a few sales a month? Look, FPV don't have the global bank account or market to do this. They are a small performance based company in Australia with input from Prodrive and Ford. Not like VW. They'd have to charge $70,000 for the darn thing to break even, and at that price I'd have an F6 Typhoon thanks. FPV are reliant on Ford of Europe developing RS models, and currently there would be no point bringing the Focus RS as the Focus is about to be replaced. VW on the other hand is a global company, and have cars they can access and sell in Australia.

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Originally Posted by Zetec Dave

Even though the Ford Fiesta is going well so far (despite the various niggles with it), I'll be sure to buy a VW Golf R the moment I can afford it.

You said it yourself in a previous post, this will be your last Ford so it's no great loss to Ford then really is it? When Ford of Europe produce an RS Fiesta, and FPV don't bring it over bag them all you want, I don't think they'd bring it over but that's just speculation. But as it stands, they don't have one so it's pointless trying to make one, as much as I'd love an FPV Fiesta.

b2tf · 28-02-2010, 04:43 PM

A lot of very valid, thought out points in the above post.

vztrt · 28-02-2010, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Zetec Dave

I reckon Ford/FPV is such a wuss at introducing such performance cars and one would think that if the large car is a dying breed (hence Ford and Holden (GM's) failure especially in the states along with an increase in the small to medium car market), one would think "hmm maybe we should look into something smaller but still with plenty of power and fun".

Its been small and SUV segments that have had the large increase. Medium has not done better or worse in oz.

But I would like them to bring the RS here.