Vignale, the new name for posh Fords

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http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/frankfurt-motor-...



The new premium sub brand for Ford cars, first up is the Mondeo Vignale, with chrome, 20" wheels, quilted leather, in car wifi, no badges that say Mondeo and probably other shiny and techy things. They'll have their own special section of the Ford dealer so you won't have to mingle with the Fiesta buying little people

Other Vignale cars to come include the next S Max, and ST models might get a similar special service at the dealers.

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Ozzie Osmond said:

Vignale? Sounds like some kind of Aston Martin.

But since Ford nicked AMs radiator grille they might as well help themselves to some names as well!

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budgie smuggler said:

autocar said:

The strategy could start with the facelifted Focus ST, which was seen testing last week.

Not seen anything about this, anybody got a link/pic?

Maybe a small update of the front end and grille on the ST, to make it even more Aston Martin stylieee?!?! I think the normal Focus models will get the front end from the US model Hybrid/EV (ie. Aston Martin style)


http://www.worldcarfans.com/113082061657/2014-ford...

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Uncle John said:

There are some real Ford nuts out there though and not just for the RS brand.

My father in law will not buy anything else and changes every 3 years or so. He's just bought a new Kuga at 28k so no doubt if these were around he may well have had a serious look.

My dad: Escort mk1 or 2, Hillman Avenger, Escort mk3, Escort mk4, Escort mk4, Escort mk5, Focus mk2, Fiesta. He would never have a Vauxhall, because he had to drive a Vauxhall Viva once many years ago, and it was terrible.

I'm with him on the Vauxhalls, I had a Corsa courtesy car a few years ago and the self centerings indicator stalk did my head in. No idea if they are still like that, no intention to find out.