Old piece here, but I think we will be seeing the happen shortly...
http://www.greencarreports.com/news...t-subcompact-crossover-coming-to-u-s-ceo-says

http://www.greencarreports.com/news...t-subcompact-crossover-coming-to-u-s-ceo-says
Its successful in Europe and Asia, no reason why it cant appeal to US consumers as well, except for the external spare, I'm sure that will be solved with a patch kit and some good luckMulally suggests that over time, "you’ll see even smaller cars in the United States,” hinting that one day cars like the EcoSport would be available to U.S. customers. “I think, in time, it’ll be here,” he said.
The EcoSport is already a global car, developed as part of Ford's "One Ford" strategy that's also seen the Fiesta, Focus and Fusion sold in several markets worldwide.