The good news is that Ford is expected to offer more than half-a-dozen small vehicles in North America by 2011. The better news is that all will be based on models designed and engineered by Ford of Europe. Although one car that may never hit U.S. shores is the next-generation Ka. Sources say a North American Ford Ka is not planned but could be considered of Americans decide to go that small.
Nonetheless, let’s talk about what’s headed over to the stateside from the European side. First, as you all know by now is the Ford Fiesta. The first globally-engineered Ford model will go on sale in early 2010 and will be available in three different variants including a sedan, three-door and five-door hatchback. Sources say Ford is also considering a multiactivity vehicle that will use the Fiesta platform. No word on whether it will be a long-wheelbase version of the Fiesta, but a 2012 model year for the car is expected.
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