If they're bringing a hatch over, the equation isn't that big anymore. Ford converted the Focus 3-door hatch to a 5-door just by moving the B pillar and adding two more doors. I don't know why they wouldn't consider it for the Fiesta if the hatch is already on its way.
As for the general attitude about hatches, that could not be further from the truth. Look at the Yaris, Prius, xA, xD, Mazda3, VWs, WRX... there are so many hatchbacks on the road these days already. Nobody is associating them with "ricers." And when you put a "common person" behind the seat of a hatchback, they quickly realize what they're missing out on. That's been happening for years already, and people are starting to understand that hatches make more sense. What else can transport a 42" TV and the entertainment center it sits in, outhandle bigger cars worth twice as much, seat 5, get 30 miles to the gallon and can haul ass down the track with a few mods?
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