Ford B3 platform
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| Ford B3 platform | |
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| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Production | 2004– |
| Predecessor | Ford B platform |
| Successor | Mazda B2E |
| Class | Subcompact (B) platform |
The Ford B3 platform (for "B-class") is a subcompact automobile platform based on the Mazda DY platform.
Vehicles using this platform include:
- Ford EcoSport (Brazil). (BV2 (BV226) platform)
- Ford Fiesta Mk6, Mk7. (BV2 (BV256) platform in South America, B2 (B256 (4 door)/B257(2 door)) in Europe)
- Ford Fusion (European). (B2 (B226) Europe)
- Ford Ikon (code name C195) (B1 platform)
- Ford Ka (Pre - B1 platform) (B146)
- Mazda Demio
- Mazda Mazda2
- Mazda Verisa
Future vehicles on the B3 platform: (B2E platform)
- 2010 Ford US-market subcompact hatchback or sedan
- 2010 Ford US-market subcompact crossover
- 2010 Ford US-market subcompact mini MPV
| Current Ford platforms |
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| B3 (subcompact FWD) · C1 (compact car FWD) · CD2 (compact SUV FWD/AWD) CD3 (mid-size car FWD/AWD) · D3 (full-size car FWD/AWD) · EUCD (mid-size car FWD/AWD) |
