Ford launched its new Fiesta Compact in the Geneva Motor show this year. It could be launched in India in coming times. Boneham, current ED of Ford India, said, “”It can be a possibility and we are studying this.” Boneham takes over Arvind Matthew as MD next month. Arvind Matthew shall be heading Michigan to be a part of the development team for the parent company.

Ford is planning to become a major player in India in the coming years. It has also made considerable investments to expand its dealer networks and strengthened its distribution across the country. Currently Ford India is under the process of integrating its domestic operations with global vehicle platforms. “Ford is changing perspective towards global platforms. We are looking at global platforms to make them part of the India strategy,” said Boneham.

Ford Fiesta Compact shall be on roads in Europe, Asia and South Africa, Australia and North America by mid-2010. However, each country shall have its regionally tailored model to suit the specific needs and style.