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Our picture appears to show designers in the early stages of shaping a rakish two-door model in clay. A large over-hang suggests a front-wheel drive layout - more than likely from the next Mondeo. The wheelarches are similar to those of the Iosis, and the overall shape resembles the smaller Reflex concept.

Add a low roofline, and the production car would certainly be a sporty machine. Whatever the truth is, however, the blue oval has revealed it will take the wraps off a fresh concept at next month"s Paris Motor Show... although this won"t be it. The French capital is also set to host the world debut of Ford"s all-new Mondeo.