I know it's little early.

Ford - Small B-Segment concept based on the Verve (see rendering below) shown in Frankfurt. Will be based on same platform with different styling that hints at brand's future design direction.

 

Well the good news is they haven't crapped on the Verve design. Personally, I think they could have skipped the multiple concept cars and just used the same one, the producition car is the one to be concerned with.

 

The question that needs answerin' is this: Will the production version be a bold move...or an old move?

 

You will also see the all-new redesigned 2009 F150. Not a concept, but the real thing. Can't wait to see how this looks.

 

I definitely can't wait to see the new F150. It should have the new engine in it right?

 

Any word on a brand-new Mustang? GM will likely debut the production version of the fifth-gen Camaro at NAIAS, and I would hope that Ford would be smart enough to show off the S197 replacement to steal some of their thunder...

 

Too soon for a Production car that's not going to be fielded until CY 09. Likely see a SE Mustang or two, perhaps a concept for the rebody. Besides which Ford's got to keep attention/coverage on the F-150, Verve, Flex, etc before they roll the new Pony out, lest those models get drowned out.

 

NAIAS will probably reveal the Bullitt...such as it is.

 

A concept is fine, it's just that Ford shouldn't let GM hog the spotlight. And Dodge, too- they're probably going to show off the production version of the Challenger there, too.

 

Depends on which engine your looking for. If your looking for the BOSS engines, not right away. The 4.6L V8 3V out of the GT's are going into the F-150 as standard (from Igor over at BON. Yes, he's VERY reliable), with the 5.4L getting bumped in power. The Boss motors won't be ready till (from what I heard) late 2008 or early 2009 calender year. Now, before anyone goes and trashed Ford for not being ready,think of this. The F150 will benefit GREATLY from the one thing it lacks more than "more hp" as some people say, and that is a 6-speed auto trans. Put this in the new truck, with the Mustang GT motor, and/or the updated 5.4L and the 150 will feel like a different vehicle. Don't believe me, drive a new Expedition and see what a 6-speed does to the current 5.4. Night and day compared to a 4-speed Expy!

 

The 4.4L diesel is the most important engine offering coming for the new F150 anyway. Once that debuts everybody elses half ton will seem underpowered and/or overly thirsty.

 

I wanna see the BOSS engines but, the 6 speed trans will most definitely be a good thing.