[1] It was based on the fourth generation of the Ford Fiesta hatchback, being the four-door sedan version of the latter.

[3] In this market, it featured a four-speed automatic transmission,[4] as well as other features such as ABS with electronic brake force distribution, CD player and changer, electric mirrors, remote central locking, antitheft alarm, and front airbags.

[5] It was powered by a 1.3-litre petrol engine, with a single overhead camshaft and electronic fuel injection that was capable of generating 69 hp (51 kW).

[8] The better-equipped version Flair featured power steering, electric windows, air conditioning, central locking, tachometer, side-impact beams, and new jeans blue color option.

However, the packaging restrictions caused unfavourable proportions that the designers struggled to circumvent, and the project was cancelled soon after.

[10] Among the features of this model were a CD/MP3 player, redesigned seat covers, rear spoiler, alloy wheels, remote-controlled central locking, a new instrument cluster with LCD odometer display, and internally adjustable door mirrors.

The following fifth generation of the Ford Fiesta spawned into two models with a sedan body style, one in India and one in Brazil.

It received a revised front end (pictured), new 15-inch alloy wheels, and new interior and trim specifications.

[18] In Brazil, the sedan version of the fifth-generation Ford Fiesta was introduced in September 2004, being also marketed throughout the rest of Latin America (including Mexico).

The hatchback version has a 1.6-litre Duratec petrol engine with a double overhead camshaft, that develops a maximum power of 98 hp (73 kW).