Ford EcoSport and Kuga Will Take on Compact SUV Class

During Ford'sFordUnited States of America, 1903 > present92 models
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Go Further dealer event in Amsterdam, it has already debuted the refreshed Fiesta and released more details on the new Mondeo. It also is showing the new EcosportFord EcoSportUnited Kingdom, 2012 > 20126 photos
compact, B-Segment SUV and annouced that the new Kuga would be on sale before the end of the year. The little truck will compete with the new Chevy TraxChevrolet Trax Gen.1United States of America, 2012 > present11 versions
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and Opel MokkaOpel Mokka Gen.1Germany, 2012 > present55 versions
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. Ford says that it will be on sale in the next 18 months. 

“Ford EcoSport will deliver great value, quality and fuel economy. It will also present customers with a fantastic small car choice that will also include the B-MAX compact multi-activity vehicle as well as new Fiesta," said Nick Collins, Ford of Europe's head of B-segment vehicles. 

The truck has the new large Ford grill similar to the new Fiesta. In fact in terms of styling it takes many elements from the Fiesta design including the character line running down the side. It will launch with Ford's 1.0-liter Ecoboost. 

When it goes on sale, the Ecosport will have Ford's SYNC voice-activated infotainment system. It will also include stability control and Hill Launch Assist. 

Ford had fewer details prepared on the Kuga other than pictures of it. The car will include a hands-free liftgate

The Ecosport was entirely developed in South America and originally aimed at the Brazilian market. It sold one generation of the car there, and this is the new, second generation. Ford will also be introducing the KugaFord KugaUnited Kingdom, 2008 > 201226 versions
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and EdgeFord Edge Gen.2United States of America, 2015 > present14 versions
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SUVs to Europe in the near future.