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Ford Fiesta facelift smacks of compact Aston Martin

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It’s not like the Paris Motor Show is infamous for very small cars being released there but France certainly is known for its affection with the small hatchbacks.

With that in mind, maybe the Ford Fiesta getting a facelift unveiled there isn’t such a bad idea. Not that it’s a bad idea but could the Aston Martin styling ripoff be a little too much?

Ford Fiesta facelift
Ford Fiesta facelift

The Ford Taurus, soon to be introduced as the next generation Mondeo, was the first to really show off the Aston radiator grille and things now seem to be getting out of hand.

Having received this new facelift the microscopic Ford Fiesta appears to have been brewed by the same design as the British car maker’s lines.

Obviously, the Fiesta doesn’t turn into a V12 powered GT car but the looks of the peppy hatch can be deceiving.

Ford Fiesta facelift
Ford Fiesta facelift

The lines aren’t the only things that have grown different as the materials also went a little upmarket. There’s chrome here and there instead of what was plastic.

There’s a bit of important stuff going on as well. The headlamps receive LED daytime running lights, the alloys are bigger and word has it that there’s quite a bit going on underneath.

Unfortunately, we’re not going to find out exactly what’s to happen there until the end of the month. What is for certain is that the engine lineup won’t change.

Ford Fiesta facelift
Ford Fiesta facelift

Expect EcoBoost engines to keep on going and the diesels as well, even if they might get a few horses here or torques there.

George Lupica
the authorGeorge Lupica
George grew up with cars and began reading car magazines even before he got his first car. Before deciding to become a full-time writer in 2010, he had a corporate job and a deep passion for all things automotive. George has built himself a fan base while reviewing SUVs and sport sedans for Automotorblog.

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