Ford EcoSport

While some folks still think of it as an old cow town, this week Kansas City, 
 Mo., will turn into a new-car town as the 2018 Kansas City Auto Show rolls 
 through.

Ford released pricing on its new subcompact SUV, the EcoSport. When it 
 goes on sale in early 2018, it will start at less than $21,000.

With millennials and Generation Z the fastest growing group of car 
 buyers, Ford is moving to ensure its SUVs meet their demands.

Kia has introduced the Stonic, a subcompact SUV that will go on sale later 
 this year.

Inspired by bees, Ford has debuted a new honeycomb design on the cargo shelf of the 2018 EcoSport.

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