New version Of Ford Festiva/Kia pride

[ericsmith32]

Love the hatch. I bet everything would pretty much bolt on.

[rcottle]

I love it - want one!!!!

[Darlo]

I wonder how much it would cost to import one! I would totally do it for $6000 for the car plus $1500 shipping!

Imagine------A BRAND NEW FESTIVA for only $7500! wow!

[wybnrml]

I wonder how much it would cost to import one!

I don't know about Canada, but you can't import one into the USA.

[DriverOne]

Guys, a new Festiva to the US means the return of massproduced parts, as well as the possibility that body kits and maybe even rear discs would be available. The engine looks as though it's exactly the same, and with a two-door version, sales would surpass that of the Fiesta, because that would mean that the Fiesta would no longer register as Ford's low-end offering. Those who remember, even though they may not be on the boards, would buy another one. I suggest we start a petition to bring the Festiva back to the US. Anyone interested?

[Safety Guy]

I'd be interested if it were "do-able." However, Federal safety standards would have to be changed to allow such "ancient technology" into the U.S. as a new car. Unless the standards are changed, a Festiva would have to add four to six airbags, more steel, electronic controls out the yingyang and that means another 3 to 4 hundred more pounds and several more thousands of dollars added before it's "safe enough" for our roads.

That's not even taking updated emissions standards into account...

Karl

[ckiesman]

i love that dash. hell, i'd buy the body panels and make my own, lol

[bravekozak]

Farzad,
Super pictures.
Could you please take 2 more pictures of the dash mounting points.

Please take one of the top of the dash
and a closeup of the side of the dash. with the door open.

Could you also measure the approximate width of the dash at its widest point?
I want to know if it will fit the Nasim Dsi.
Thanks.

[DriverOne]

I'd be interested if it were "do-able." However, Federal safety standards would have to be changed to allow such "ancient technology" into the U.S. as a new car. Unless the standards are changed, a Festiva would have to add four to six airbags, more steel, electronic controls out the yingyang and that means another 3 to 4 hundred more pounds and several more thousands of dollars added before it's "safe enough" for our roads.

That's not even taking updated emissions standards into account...

Karl

But it's possible, with a DOHC 1.8L to compensate for weight. I myself have thought that if the steel were the correct thickness that the car might be more stable and better suited for the "new market." I see 4 airbags, updated electronics (even continuing with the barebones state), ABS... But who am I to ask these things? It's not like the Mini Cooper will ever make a comeback... Oh yeah...

[freshtiva]

Found this pic

[NicholasJackson]

Im so chasing lights, dash and cetre console.

retro fit here i come.

[TominMO]

Can the Saipa 111 or Mazda 121 be imported into Canada? (And then somehow wander south? )

[FastOrBust]

sapia must have come on here before and seen how many people did the escort center counsil swap and decided to make it come stock lol

[Safety Guy]

DriverOne, check the curb weight of that "New Mini."

Then check the price and compare it with Rios, Accents, Aveos, even the Yaris.

Karl

[Tommychu]

I would SO rock that hatch, taillights and bumper.
Shipping full cars here wouldn't work too great but I'm sure we could fill a sea can with body and interior parts.
Seriously, we should set something up. Has anyone ever communicated with these guys?