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Old 08-31-2005, 09:37 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Remember the Ford SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle) concept from Geneva (AW, March 14)? That car was meant to give you a peek at Ford of Europe’s future design direction. Ford will give us another look at that direction when it shows the sleek iosis coupe at Frankfurt. Ford says iosis embodies all the elements of the future design of European Fords. Not all of the design themes will be taken up on every product, but there are a number of core elements that will feature strongly in coming years.

“iosis is more than just a show car, it is sending a message about how Ford of Europe’s future design will be redefined,” says Martin Smith, Ford of Europe’s Executive Design Director, the man who has been given the task of developing the next-generation of vehicles for Ford of Europe. “The forms will be more distinctive and emotional, more athletic and muscular,” explained Smith. “The iosis has great stance, it is powerful, assertive and confident, and it just cries out to be driven.” says Smith.

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Looks like people from Aston Martin had a hand in the design.

I sure hope I can afford it as my next car.
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Old 08-31-2005, 04:17 PM   #2 (permalink)
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too bad the production version will only be sold in europe
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Old 08-31-2005, 04:21 PM   #3 (permalink)
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That's pretty nice looking, not much like any current Ford, that's for sure. I'm sure I'll never come close to seeing one in real life, but I like what I see in the pics.
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Old 08-31-2005, 05:05 PM   #4 (permalink)
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For some reason, when I se it, I think Lexus. Good to know that Ford is looking towards the future, even if it is Ford of Europe.
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Old 08-31-2005, 06:00 PM   #5 (permalink)
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funny, to me it looks very saabish.
definately euro design
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Old 08-31-2005, 11:11 PM   #6 (permalink)
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A Ford that looks........ cool?


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Old 09-01-2005, 12:13 AM   #7 (permalink)
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I like it a lot.

If the production car comes close to this one now, it is going to be a big success for them. After that...who knows, if enough people tell their dealers in North America that they like it, they might just ship a limited amount over here.

Anywho, nice to see Ford come up with a show stopping car. Good for them.
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Old 09-01-2005, 07:51 AM   #8 (permalink)
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For some reason, when I se it, I think Lexus.
i thought the EXACT SAME THING! even the plate with "iosis" on it looks vaguely like "lexus" and is definately in a similar font lexus has used. it's those headlights and that grille, and to a lesser extent the hood... doesn't scream lexus from the back so much, just front.
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Old 09-01-2005, 10:23 AM   #9 (permalink)
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whats that? scion TC?
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Old 09-01-2005, 05:51 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Heheh, yeah, pretty cool Ford. The first car that came into my head when I saw it was a Ford RS200. Yes, Aston Martin as well. I like the integrated tailpipe look. Cool lines everywhere. Looks like fun to drive.
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Old 09-01-2005, 09:52 PM   #11 (permalink)
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To me it looks like a Crossfire, well at first glance ....But I like it.
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Old 09-03-2005, 04:03 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Very nice design. I want one
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Old 09-05-2005, 11:13 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Personally, I see a lot of similarities with the Mazda 3. Ford is definitely using some of its partners to benefit its own line of cars.

Just an addition - Ford Europe has ALWAYS had better looking and better performing cars than Ford USA. It's a shame, really.
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Old 09-05-2005, 11:16 AM   #14 (permalink)
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They ought to drop in a hybrid engine...
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Old 09-05-2005, 01:35 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Looks like a lexus....huh!!
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Old 09-06-2005, 05:43 AM   #16 (permalink)
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That looks great! I've never seen this car before, and I regret not seeing it. Maybe I'll invest in some importing from Europe when it comes out, IF it comes out :P
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Old 09-06-2005, 07:58 AM   #17 (permalink)
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I need to find the pic, but apparently that thing has 4 lambo-doors... That's just fuckin' awesome!!
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Old 09-06-2005, 01:14 PM   #18 (permalink)
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I need to find the pic, but apparently that thing has 4 lambo-doors... That's just fuckin' awesome!!

I want to see that also!
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Old 09-06-2005, 11:20 PM   #19 (permalink)
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OK, regarding those doors, this is the best I can do right now. They're not Lambo - doors as such, but pretty damn badass all the same.
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Old 09-07-2005, 07:35 AM   #20 (permalink)
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eh... looks like a scion and a bentley coupe.

while it looks somewhat neat, I think the american designs from Ford/GM are quite uninspired and boring, even if this comes from european designers.

nothing groundbreaking here
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Old 09-09-2005, 02:39 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Wow is all I can say!



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Old 09-09-2005, 04:17 PM   #22 (permalink)
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I would walk into the damn doors and bash my head.
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Old 09-09-2005, 05:47 PM   #23 (permalink)
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I would walk into the damn doors and bash my head.
I was thinking the same thing...mostly because im 6 foot 3
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Old 09-10-2005, 08:39 AM   #24 (permalink)
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Those pictures are awesome. I love the lights at the front.
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Old 09-10-2005, 09:41 AM   #25 (permalink)
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looks like an rx8 to me... and a third of mazda is owned by ford so. even has the same suicide doors almost
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Old 09-10-2005, 09:36 PM   #26 (permalink)
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how do you use those doors if you're parked beside something or a car? it doesn't look like you can open them part way. Also, if you're parked beside a car, couldn't the 'upward' motion of the doors hit a few sideview mirrors on neighbouring cars?
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Old 09-14-2005, 10:56 AM   #27 (permalink)
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how do you use those doors if you're parked beside something or a car? it doesn't look like you can open them part way. Also, if you're parked beside a car, couldn't the 'upward' motion of the doors hit a few sideview mirrors on neighbouring cars?

If it goes into production they will probably put normal doors on it!
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Old 09-14-2005, 03:48 PM   #28 (permalink)
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I was thinking the same thing...mostly because im 6 foot 3
I on the other hand am just a clumsy mother fucker.
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Old 09-14-2005, 05:23 PM   #29 (permalink)
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Looks normal.

Nose borrowed from Lexus
Headlights borrowed from Lexus and Acura
Body borrowed from Hyundai and Scion
etc.. etc..

BUT WAIT! The doors open differently!
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Old 09-15-2005, 06:14 AM   #30 (permalink)
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I like it, but I would doubt they would let it go into production in the US with those doors. Imagine trying to get out of it at a packed mall?
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Old 09-15-2005, 11:26 AM   #31 (permalink)
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I on the other hand am just a clumsy mother fucker.

That might be a problem also
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Old 09-22-2005, 01:57 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Love the front end...but, the doors...meh.
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Old 02-28-2006, 01:48 AM   #33 (permalink)
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Looks great for a concept car. Profile looks very Aston Martin DB9/Jaguar XK8. I like it.
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Old 03-04-2006, 12:27 AM   #34 (permalink)
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2 bad it was never made!
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Old 03-04-2006, 07:49 AM   #35 (permalink)
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I wouldn't be surprised to see this design released in Ford's Euro models first, then see them make their way over States side within a few years there after. Ford seems to use Europe as a proving ground for radical design, and whatever does well (and seems to have a reasonable fit in our somewhat conservative tastes) then makes its way over the pond. I've seen this trend dating back to the European Ford Escort of the mid 80's resembling the American Ford Escort of the early 90's. Then the uncanny resemblances of the Mercur Scorpio looking just like the first generation Ford Taurus. Or maybe I'm just making this all up from my own biased perceptions. Either way, I think the Iosis design will make its way to America, just not as soon as some would hope.
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Old 03-04-2006, 10:53 AM   #36 (permalink)
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It kinda misses me off. Aston Martin is in a class of it's own. I know that the Ford Motor Co. owns Aston, but it wasn't a Ford that saved James Bond and caused grown men to salivate. It wasn't a Ford that caused women to swoon. In order for Aston to keep it's ultimate place of class, there can't be pretenders. Can you imagine GM letting Saturn create a clone of ther Corvertte, or if Honda came out ith a copy to the NSX? Maybe Volkswagen can come out with a clone of the 911 GT.

It's wrong.
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Old 03-04-2006, 11:23 AM   #37 (permalink)
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It kinda misses me off. Aston Martin is in a class of it's own. I know that the Ford Motor Co. owns Aston, but it wasn't a Ford that saved James Bond and caused grown men to salivate. It wasn't a Ford that caused women to swoon. In order for Aston to keep it's ultimate place of class, there can't be pretenders. Can you imagine GM letting Saturn create a clone of ther Corvertte, or if Honda came out ith a copy to the NSX? Maybe Volkswagen can come out with a clone of the 911 GT.

It's wrong.

I Japan the NSX is a Honda

Acurca is only in North America
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Old 03-04-2006, 01:08 PM   #38 (permalink)
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I Japan the NSX is a Honda

Acurca is only in North America
...which is why I said "acura". If there were to be an NSX sold under ther Honda badge in the US, it would be a knock off of the North America sold Acura NSX. The point is that Ford makes mediocre cars. Aston Martin makes exceptional cars. Leave the Aston engineers where they belong.
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Old 03-04-2006, 11:21 PM   #39 (permalink)
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It kinda misses me off. Aston Martin is in a class of it's own. I know that the Ford Motor Co. owns Aston, but it wasn't a Ford that saved James Bond and caused grown men to salivate. It wasn't a Ford that caused women to swoon. In order for Aston to keep it's ultimate place of class, there can't be pretenders. Can you imagine GM letting Saturn create a clone of ther Corvertte, or if Honda came out ith a copy to the NSX? Maybe Volkswagen can come out with a clone of the 911 GT.

It's wrong.

I'd have to say that the Mustang Mach 1, especially the 429 Cobra Jets caused plenty of grown men to salivate AND you're beloved James Bond drove around in a FORD (gasp!) Mustang in Las Vegas in one of his movies, but Im sure you knew that already.

I agree that Aston Martin has a certain snob appeal and luxory that Fords dont have, but 1) the Iosis, looks more like RX-8 than anything else, 2) just because something is more sophisticated doesn't make it better than something thats more blue collar, and 3) Its Ford that pays the bank note to keep Aston Martin and Jaguar around so they have some right to take some design ideas or help from them every once in awhile.
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