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Ford concept hints at next small car; SynUS is built on the same platform as the Fiesta in Europe.(Ford Motor Co.)

Automotive News Europe, January, 2005 by Wilson, Amy

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Byline: Amy Wilson

Tiny but tough is the design theme Ford Motor Co. is developing for its coming entry in the small-car segment in the US.

Ford isn't revealing its small-car entry, slated for US introduction in 2007 or 2008. But recent show cars, including the SynUS concept that debuted Sunday, January 9, at the Detroit auto show, hint at Ford's plans for the segment.

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The SynUS is built on the platform used for the Ford Fiesta in Europe. Inspired by bank vaults and armored cars, it is a boxy little sport wagon with bulletproof glass and doors that are 15.24 centimeters ...

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Automotive Industry

Ford concept hints at next small car; SynUS is built on the same platform as the Fiesta in Europe.(Ford Motor Co.)

Automotive News Europe, January, 2005 by Wilson, Amy

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