Ford says that it will take the wraps off of a new vehicle aimed at global markets next year at New Delhi’s Auto Expo 2012 show.
Expected to be a thinly-veiled concept version of the company’s new EcoSport crossover, the debut will preview the future production model aimed at India and other developing new car markets.
The EcoSport is based on the Fiesta, itself a model that was recently introduced to the Indian market. A version of the automaker’s new 1.0-liter 3-cylinder EcoBoost turbo engine will likely provide motivation for the subcompact crossover.
It’s likely that the new Ford won’t be North America-bound, but Eastern Europe, Asia and South America are all distinct possibilities for what’s expected to be a low-cost compact model.
Look for more details closer to the opening of the show in early January.
