2007 Frankfurt Auto Show: Ford Verve Concept
- Looks like: A shrunken Mazda CX-7 SUV with a Ford badge
- Defining characteristics: Slim headlights, SUV-like profile, large wheels
- Ridiculous features: That huge lower air intake underneath the skinny grille
- Chance of being mass-produced: The Verve is the first of three concepts that show what the next small car from Ford might look like — and yes, that car will come to the U.S.
It’s a bit mind-blowing to us that Ford will finally bring its next small car to the U.S. Considerably smaller than the Ford Focus, the Verve concept is one take on what the next Ford Fiesta will look like. It will be based on the Mazda2 — which is also planned for sale in the U.S. — and offer a sporty, domestic alternative to small cars like the Hyundai Accent and Toyota Yaris.
There’s no information on what type of power the Ford Verve would have if produced, but it won’t be much. These cars are built for economy — and now looks. Ford is emphatically behind this concept’s design, and Ford of Europe stayed fairly true to concepts like the Mondeo sedan when it came time to build the production version. More photos below.
