What was once a possibility is no longer a well-kept secret. The Ford EcoSport, one of the most iconic models in the compact SUV segment, is about to make a grand return and usher in a new generation.

The Ford Fiesta-based EcoSport jumps into the subcompact crossover market, featuring a tall stance and a side-hinged rear hatch door. It offers a either a 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder and ...