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Ford at Geneva

2004 Geneva Motor Show was busy for Ford of Europe with a preview of a sporty addition to the Ford Fiesta range, new engine and transmission variants, a new look for the Maverick 4x4 and a special zone showcasing interior technology.

The Ford Maverick 4x4 (above) gets a fresh look inside and out
Ford's all-new Fiesta Junior World Rally Car is due to debut on the 2004 Acropolis Rally in June

The Ford Fiesta ST, available at the end of 2004, introduces a new chapter in Ford's performance car story. A dynamic, 150 psS 2.0-litre three-door road car, Fiesta ST promises a strong blend of accessible performance and driving dynamics for rewarding, everyday fun.

The Focus C-MAX range is extended with the 2.0-litre, 145 ps Duratec petrol engine, plus an advanced Durashift CVT Continuously Variable Transmission coupled to the 1.6-litre Duratorq TDCi turbodiesel.

Ford's 'Dura' powertrain range continues to grow. Coming later in 2004 are a new high-performance, 150 ps version of Mondeo's Duratorq TDCi turbo diesel, and an innovative variable twin cam Duratec Ti-VCT petrol engine. A new 4-speed Durashift automatic transmission option is now available on 1.6-litre Duratec versions of Fiesta and Fusion.

Ford's Visos Design Concept vehicle is turned "inside out" as part of a demonstration of current and future interior comfort and relaxation technologies. These include a Human Machine Interface (HMI) communications device, jointly developed with Sony.

Ford Maverick 4x4 gets a fresh look inside and out, and expands its capabilities with a new 2.3-litre, four-cylinder engine, an Intelligent 4WD System, standard anti-lock brakes and the Safety Canopy curtain air bag system.

Ford's all-new Fiesta Junior World Rally Car is due to debut on the 2004 Acropolis Rally in June. It has inspired the new Fiesta ST as the first production road car to emerge from the Ford TeamRS performance division. Announced at last year's Geneva Show, and led by Director Jost Capito. Ford TeamRS will also be responsible for bringing 101 examples of the Ford GT to Europe, all of which have already been allocated to carefully chosen customers.