New Ford global B-car platform (sometimes global B1 or B2E) were designed and developed as Ford’s global B-segment platform. It is the first B-platform developed by Ford's global product development process.
Vehicles using (2008–) this platform include:
- 2007 – Mazda Demio/Mazda2 (DE)
- 2008 – Ford Fiesta (code name B299) global subcompact hatchback (2009 Asia and Pacific-market, 2010 American-market)
- 2012 – Ford Ecosport
- 2012 – Ford B-MAX subcompact mini MPV (code name B232)
Read more about this topic: Ford B3 Platform
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