Ford Ikon scores highest in the entry mid-size segment

Ford's entry-level sedan the Ford Ikon scored highest in the entry mid-size segment according to the JD Power Asia Pacific 2009 India Initial Quality Study SM (IQS). Ford Ikon is the clear winner in its segment scoring 90 PP100 in this J.D. Power study while the industry scores averaging at 123 PP 100 in the entry mid-size segment for Overall New -Vehicle Quality in India.

Michael Boneham, president and managing director, Ford India, commenting on this commendable achievement told that the results speak for itself. It’s about a quantum leap in quality that companies vehicles demonstrate and their laser-focus and commitment to produce world-class quality vehicles for this market that exceed customer expectations.

Both the Ford Ikon and the Ford Endeavour earlier this year had won top scores for 2009 J.D Power Vehicle Dependability in the entry midsize and SUV segment respectively. The Ford Ikon has been ranked No. 1 and much stronger in the initial vehicle quality as compared to the Maruti Swift Dzire and Tata Indigo in the entry mid-size segment. The much awaited cars in India are Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X and Volkswagen Beetle.

Ford to be Launched new Ford Fiesta before LA Auto Show

Ford Auto company has recently launched a limited edition of Ford Fiesta , the model was completely sold out during the launch period. Ford Fiesta is a extremely -successful in entry-level sedan segment models in India. New Ford Fiesta is being launched in the international market soon. New model is now available in the informer preview. Ford Fiesta 2011 model will be available as a sedan and in addition to hatchback model in the US Market. In North America, it's considered to be small car. The new upcoming model with new design and style will lose, because it's not same to European styling, also with the new images of 2011 of Fiesta, according to auto industry experts. But minor changes in the picture shows. The company was done to the European-sourced of Fiesta in which order to meet US concept. Additional changes will be there as minor cosmetic and option changes. Still, there aren't many details available by seeing the leaked pictures. Ford will introduce the car with complete details on Dec 02. Volkswagen also planning to launch a new Volkswagen Beetle and Volkswagen Polo models in India.