USA: Ford EcoSport facelift caught on test

A test mule of the Ford EcoSport facelift has been spied in the United States. The car is instantly recognizable and is clad in a heavy camouflage that covers the entire front and rear portions. The EcoSport has been Ford India's one model wonder, but the little crossover isn't currently offered in Ford's home market, where sales are primarily driven by plus-sized trucks like the F-150.

Changes could include a new set of headlights and tail lights and a new front grille. Unlike the recently updated European EcoSport, the test mule still wears its spare wheel on the tailgate. A closer inspection shows the variant on test with a 4WD badge on its side and rear disc brakes.

The test mule, which has Michigan plates, has reignited speculation about the EcoSport's launch in the USA with reports suggesting a launch in 2017. Ford has yet to confirm these plans so it remains to be seen when the new EcoSport will be launched, what it will bring to the table and what markets it will be introduced in.

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