Prius inspired?

Arroyo · 08-24-2007, 06:17 PM

Yup, it sure looks an awful lot like the Prius.

In fact, it's the new Ford Verve concept vehicle, which is said to be the design of the next Fiesta in Europe. Some sources indicate a strong likelihood of making its way into the USA.

Ford Motor Company's press comments: Ford Verve Concept – a bold and colourful concept car to be revealed at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show – gives the first hints of Ford’s future small-car design vision.

The significance of the Ford Verve Concept is that it's the first physical evidence of the design direction for an all-new small Ford since it was announced earlier this year that the European arm of the company's global Product Development group is taking the design and engineering lead in creating a new small-car portfolio for major world markets. The Ford Verve Concept is the first of three concept vehicles which will debut in key regions – Europe, Asia and North America.

“Ford Verve Concept is presented here in Frankfurt as a bespoke concept car to generate reactions while our production plans are taking shape,” said John Fleming, President and CEO of Ford of Europe. “Our Design team took an unrestrained approach to how our future small cars could look, and this eye-catching concept was one of the results. If we get the reaction we expect, I’m certain that the team will incorporate elements of this advanced design vision into our final production design. This will make the next generation of small cars from Ford very compelling indeed.”

Gauging Public Reaction in Frankfurt

As product development of a new generation of Ford small cars continues behind the scenes, Ford of Europe is hoping to gauge public reaction to the Ford Verve Concept during the Frankfurt Motor Show.

European design chief Martin Smith said this and other opportunities in the near future for public feedback will be important drivers of the ultimate Ford small-car design direction.

http://media.ford.com/article_displa...ticle_id=26614

boulder_bum · 08-24-2007, 06:28 PM

Looks cool. I like the glass that extends all the way across the roof. I'm sure that makes it feel more roomy.

I wonder how fuel efficient it is.

Topgas · 08-24-2007, 08:02 PM

Nice! Go Ford.

ranmandx · 08-24-2007, 08:05 PM

Agreed i think it looks really cool! I wish my prius had a panorama roof. That's the one thing i miss is a moonroof. I used to enjoy it on the Mercedes ML we have.

**Tideland Prius** · 08-24-2007, 10:12 PM

To be honest, that looks wickedly cool! Bring it over!! (and while you're at it, bring the S-Max and the NEW Focus... don't give us this "new" Focus crap that's just a refresh)

**TonyPSchaefer** · 08-24-2007, 11:12 PM

Yeah, I actually like it.
How come all the really cool looking cars are overseas? I'll trade you the Edge for a Verve.

joe1347 · 08-24-2007, 11:23 PM

Nice. I wonder if Ford would have enough sense to offer a 50mpg diesel engine version for the US Market?

morpheusx · 08-25-2007, 11:20 PM

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Yeah, I actually like it.
How come all the really cool looking cars are overseas? I'll trade you the Edge for a Verve.
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I think it has similar styling as an Edge, only smaller.

Arroyo · 08-26-2007, 02:29 AM

Verve is revealed by Ford design chief J Mays in Frankfurt.

JimN · 08-26-2007, 04:40 PM

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It looks like a Romulan instrument panel. I don't like the red lighting. Maybe that is a European standard?

08-24-2007, 06:17 PM	#1
Arroyo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 181 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	Yup, it sure looks an awful lot like the Prius. In fact, it's the new Ford Verve concept vehicle, which is said to be the design of the next Fiesta in Europe. Some sources indicate a strong likelihood of making its way into the USA. Ford Motor Company's press comments: Ford Verve Concept – a bold and colourful concept car to be revealed at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show – gives the first hints of Ford’s future small-car design vision. The significance of the Ford Verve Concept is that it's the first physical evidence of the design direction for an all-new small Ford since it was announced earlier this year that the European arm of the company's global Product Development group is taking the design and engineering lead in creating a new small-car portfolio for major world markets. The Ford Verve Concept is the first of three concept vehicles which will debut in key regions – Europe, Asia and North America. “Ford Verve Concept is presented here in Frankfurt as a bespoke concept car to generate reactions while our production plans are taking shape,” said John Fleming, President and CEO of Ford of Europe. “Our Design team took an unrestrained approach to how our future small cars could look, and this eye-catching concept was one of the results. If we get the reaction we expect, I’m certain that the team will incorporate elements of this advanced design vision into our final production design. This will make the next generation of small cars from Ford very compelling indeed.” Gauging Public Reaction in Frankfurt As product development of a new generation of Ford small cars continues behind the scenes, Ford of Europe is hoping to gauge public reaction to the Ford Verve Concept during the Frankfurt Motor Show. European design chief Martin Smith said this and other opportunities in the near future for public feedback will be important drivers of the ultimate Ford small-car design direction. http://media.ford.com/article_displa...ticle_id=26614 __________________ Project Prius: Breaking The Sound Barrier

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boulder_bum Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 1,293 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 1 Thanked 23 Times in 6 Posts Friends: 5	Looks cool. I like the glass that extends all the way across the roof. I'm sure that makes it feel more roomy. I wonder how fuel efficient it is.

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Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,620 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 345 Times in 244 Posts Friends: 23	To be honest, that looks wickedly cool! Bring it over!! (and while you're at it, bring the S-Max and the NEW Focus... don't give us this "new" Focus crap that's just a refresh)

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Arroyo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 181 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	Verve is revealed by Ford design chief J Mays in Frankfurt.