Ford Ikon
| Ford Ikon | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | 1999–2015 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact car |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Ford Fiesta Sedan Ford Fiesta Ikon (Mexico) |
| Production | 1999–2011 |
| Assembly |
Chennai, India (Ford India) Chongqing, China (Changan Ford) Pretoria, South Africa Cuautitlan, Mexico |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Related | Ford Fiesta IV |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.3 L I4 (petrol) 1.6 L I4 (petrol) 1.4 L I4 (diesel) 1.8 L I4 (diesel) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,486 mm (97.9 in) |
| Length | 4,140 mm (163.0 in) (pre-facelift) 4,145 mm (163.2 in) (facelift) |
| Width | 1,634 mm (64.3 in) (pre-facelift) 1,632 mm (64.3 in) (facelift) |
The Ford Ikon is a subcompact car produced by Ford since the end of 1999. It has been initially introduced as the sedan version of the Ford Fiesta hatchback car. It spawned over two generations, the first being based on the fourth generation of the Ford Fiesta and bearing a similar front end design.
The second generation was derived from the fifth generation of the Ford Fiesta into two different sedan models, produced in India and in Brazil, but the Ford Ikon nameplate has only been used for these in South Africa and in Mexico respectively.
Also in Mexico, the nameplate is used for a redesigned hatchback version of the fifth generation of the Ford Fiesta, the Ford Figo, which is imported from India.
The first generation of the Ford Ikon was launched in November 1999, in the Indian capital of New Delhi. It was based on the fourth generation of the Ford Fiesta hatchback, being the four-door sedan version of the latter. Reportedly, it was designed specifically for the Indian market, after the company's officials recognised that a more tailored car could be more successful than the global models in that market. It has been produced at Ford's factory located in Chennai India
In was also marketed in South America and in China, where it was known as the Ford Fiesta Sedan. At the beginning of 2001, it also began assembly in South Africa and in Mexico. In China, it was assembled starting from 2003, at the Changan Ford factory. In this market, it featured a four-speed automatic transmission, as well as other features such as ABS with electronic brake force distribution, CD player and changer, electric mirrors, remote central locking, anti-theft alarm and front airbags.
It was powered by a 1.3-litre petrol engine, with a single overhead camshaft and electronic fuel injection, that was capable of generating 70 hp (52 kW).
Additional 1.6-litre petrol, and 1.8-litre diesel variants were launched at the end of 2002 and during 2003 respectively.
The better equipped version Flair featured power steering, electric windows, air conditioning, central locking, tachometer and side impact beams.
In November 2008, it was facelifted and received a new diesel engine, from the Duratorq engine family, featuring common-rail injection. It complemented the 1.3-litre petrol unit, and was able to deliver 68 hp (51 kW) and 160 N·m (120 lb·ft) of torque.
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