economore

shevek · 13-02-2012, 01:19 AM

Mildly surprised when Ford dumped the Econetic. Didn't realise sales were so low, despite all those TV ads a year back. I think Ford paid for down-specing, plus not worthwhile to source one variant from Germany.
Here's hoping the dumping will increase the chance of a turbo. Better get on the bandwagon.

dannyhilton · 15-02-2012, 04:59 PM

Ford only just recently released a new variant, which dropped fuel consumption from 3.7L/100km to 3.6L/100km, and it's still on the website as an available model?

When did they can it?

shevek · 15-02-2012, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannyhilton

Ford only just recently released a new variant, which dropped fuel consumption from 3.7L/100km to 3.6L/100km, and it's still on the website as an available model?

When did they can it?

http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/f...131-1qqzu.html

if you trust Drive

greenfoam · 16-02-2012, 07:25 AM

Translated Ford marketing speech = more profit to me made on the Thai built cars so out with the German models

Fiesta_Man69 · 16-02-2012, 10:52 AM

Why did they can it? Way too expensive. 95% of Aussies drive autos. It was easily the worst Fiesta to drive due to its 'econo' tyres (I had one as a courtesy car when I lost my CL for a month due to extensive warranty repairs - it handled like a completely different car, scarily so). It also looked the same as Fiestas almost $10K cheaper (whereas the Prius stands out so people know you're a greenie and saving the planet, 'justifying' your outlay). And yes, margins are bigger on the cheaper, though inferior quality wise, Thai cars.

dannyhilton · 16-02-2012, 01:00 PM

Thanks for the link mate. Guess with the diesel engine option accross the range with an automatic transmission, it was rather silly offering a vehicle that came with less spec, but cost more.