Ford has confirmed that it will bring the Ford Fiesta supermini car to North America as part of a plan to share vehicle architectures for products sold on both sides of the Atlantic.


Ford of Europe Chairman Lewis Booth confirmed the plan at an analysts’ conference held in Geneva alongside the auto show’s press day.


The car will share engineering architecture with the all-new Mazda2, which debuted in Geneva today.


Ford of Europe has primary responsibility for developing the Ford brand’s version of the vehicle, which could be on the market in 2009.


Analysts note that the B-segment in the US is small but has developed with the launch of models such as the Honda Jazz.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.