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While these supposedly leaked patent images aren’t as sexy as those of the Acura NSXconvertible we recently spied, they do point to an interesting new look for the homely Ford Transit Connect.
As the pedestrian delivery van in its current form is in need of a massive upgrade in the aesthetics department, adopting more of a “Ford face” like what’s found on the Fiesta and forthcoming Fusion seems like a great idea. We’re not sure, however, what to make of the buttresses at the base of the pillars, which reminds us a bit too much of the Honda Element.
While we haven’t heard much about when a new Transit Connect might be headed to our shores, according to Left Lane News, Ford may show an almost-production-ready concept at the Paris Motor Show in September.Next Ford Transit Connect revealed in new patent filings? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 22 May 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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