I wouldn't be surprised to see this design released in Ford's Euro models first, then see them make their way over States side within a few years there after. Ford seems to use Europe as a proving ground for radical design, and whatever does well (and seems to have a reasonable fit in our somewhat conservative tastes) then makes its way over the pond. I've seen this trend dating back to the European Ford Escort of the mid 80's resembling the American Ford Escort of the early 90's. Then the uncanny resemblances of the Mercur Scorpio looking just like the first generation Ford Taurus. Or maybe I'm just making this all up from my own biased perceptions. Either way, I think the Iosis design will make its way to America, just not as soon as some would hope.
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