Ford Hits Hatchback Sweet Spot

Customers seeking more versatile vehicles with better fuel economy are finding what they're looking for in hatchbacks and U.S. sales of these popular five-door cars continues to skyrocket.

Manufacturing.net
Jul 11, 2011

Ford Hits Hatchback Sweet Spot

2011 Ford Fiesta 5-door Hatchback

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