Ford Europe confirms the launch of a new segment B SUV in 2019
- Ford Europe has confirmed the arrival of a brand new model on their assembly lines in Craoiva (Romania). According to Inovev, this is a segment B SUV (code BX726), built on the platform of the recent generation of the Ford Fiesta (B2E).
- This model could be called Puma (like the old Fiesta based coupe) or City (like the old Opel Kadett). It could be presented at the next Frankfurt Motor Show, in September 2019, and sold as of the end of 2019 or the beginning of 2020.
- This new model will compete with the recent B-segment SUVs, such as the VW T-Cross, Seat Arona, Hyundai Kona, Kia Stonic and the future Skoda that will be presented at the same show. It will be in the Ford Europe range above the Ecosport and below the Kuga, in terms of price and size. It could eventually replace the Ford Ecosport which is also a segment B SUV and whose origins date back to 2012, although its manufacture in Europe began only in 2017.
- This future Ford B segment SUV will be a little longer than the Ecosport (4.20m vs. 4.10m). It will be powered by a 3 cylinder 1.0l gasoline engine developing 100hp, 125hp and 140hp.
- This model (with the future Ford Kuga) will be one of the last designed by Ford Europe before the agreement signed with the Volkswagen Group, the exact scope of which is still unclear.
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