Ford Grafts an Aston Martin-esque Front Grille to 2013 Fiesta Facelift
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Ford Grafts an Aston Martin-esque Front Grille to 2013 Fiesta Facelift



With several European carmakers having presented new offerings in the supermini segment such as the Renault Clio and the Peugeot 208, Ford decided it was time for a styling refresh for its sixth generation Fiesta subcompact that was introduced in 2008 (North American sales started in 2010).

Slated to debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show later this month, the revamped Fiesta in European guise adopts Ford's new Aston Martin-like grille that has trickled down from cars like the C-MAX Hybrid and the new Fusion / Mondeo.

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