Yep, a Mustang Crossover

[Fastdruid]

unsprung said:

Fastdruid said:

Nope nope nope.

maybe we should add a long decal along the sill ?

PH user henrycrun, in his post above, has an amusing moniker: the Shire Horse

The worst thing about it is that I like the upper half... but it's just another too tall wky car on stilts.

One half arsed photo edit later. TAKE MY MONEY, I'll have the V8!

[unsprung]

Fastdruid said:

The worst thing about it is that I like the upper half... but it's just another too tall wky car on stilts.

One half arsed photo edit later. TAKE MY MONEY, I'll have the V8!

looks ace

I'd buy your version before that original OEM illustration

[RDMcG]

Will sell like hotcakes. This is the type of vehicle that a lot of people want.

[unsprung]

Crucially, this car is not merely an exercise in design. It's also a full-on battery-electric vehicle. Not a hybrid.

In some respects, it could be compared to a Jaguar I-PACE, but with construction, content, and pricing that makes it a mass-market product.

It's kind of exciting to see this unfold. Although there's a lot to like, there are perhaps some risks in extending the Mustang portfolio and in going full-on BEV.

[unsprung]

Official activity from Ford

video here
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/ford-mustang-el...

a) Ford is taking a leadership position on BEVs -- providing dramatic evidence that BEVs are fully capable in all weather

b) This may be the first time that the prototype of the Mustang-inspired SUV has been publicised by Ford

c) November is still believed to be the timing for full reveal

[unsprung]

According to a couple of sources, CAD renderings of the Mustang-inspired crossover have leaked. A pity that the PH mods demoted this thread to the Mustang section --- guaranteeing that fewer will know about it.

article here
https://www.motortrend.com/news/leaked-cad-renderi...

[GW65]

Not entirely convinced by the renderings as the headlight design looks like the pre-facelift Mustang rather than the 2018+, and if you're going to milk the brand you do it properly :-) Unless they've decided to make it look more like the Shelbys for even greater irony...

[unsprung]

The people at Ford may be borrowing a method from the Porsche playbook.

Although cars like Macan and Panamera are intended to accomplish different things, each has been breathed upon with design elements from the 911.

[Fastdruid]

unsprung said:

The people at Ford may be borrowing a method from the Porsche playbook.

Although cars like Macan and Panamera are intended to accomplish different things, each has been breathed upon with design elements from the 911.

And look IMO worse for it!

[unsprung]

17th November it will be revealed.

Ford is now attacking directly the anxieties and questions of BEV ownership. "Say goodbye to gas forever" they say. Also, this all-electric Mustang-inspired crossover is capable of 47 miles in just 10 minutes of charging. 300 miles is the full-battery target.

Ford messages here
https://www.ford.com/powertrains/battery-electric-...

This car is independent of, and in addition to, Ford's investment in all-electric startup Rivian, which is developing a pickup truck and an SUV. There's also the similar deals or partnerships with VW.

article here
https://techcrunch.com/2019/10/24/fords-electric-m...

[rodericb]

Whoah that first "artists impression" is revolting. Elon Musk must have commissioned it!

I was thinking that the Lincoln Continental would make a good candidate for EV but I don't think they sell many of them anyway and it certainly wouldn't shake the foundations like I think this Mustang EV crossover thing will.

[Jader1973]

Another nail in Tesla’s coffin.

[unsprung]

To dispel any doubt... This crossover looks to be produced in RHD and sold via a UK main dealer.

At the Ford UK website...

There's a page similar to the "Ford messages" US page (linked earlier above). The people at Ford UK use the same teaser silhouette, and they've adjusted the date to the day after the US date.

The UK page and US page are not identical. At a glance, the following stood out to me:

. . . a) The UK page leads with the car being environmentally more green. The US page leads with the car being a practical choice to replace your ICE car.

. . . b) The US page invites you to watch the live-stream reveal on the date. The UK page simply explains that the vehicle is coming soon.

. . . c) The UK page claims a WLTP estimated range of 370 miles. The US page claims an EPA estimated range of 300 miles.

. . . d) The US page prominently displays a claim of 47 miles of range after only 10 minutes of charging. The UK page makes no similar claim.

. . . e) The UK page displays principally three people, all male. The US page displays two people, both female.


Ford UK page here
https://www.ford.co.uk/shop/research/hybrid-electr...

[unsprung]

The most clear images yet.

Are you prepared? Looking at these photos, I can't be sure, myself. The rear end looks promising. But the rest... *slight cringe*

I hope this is a success for Ford. 300-mile BEV at (perhaps) reasonable price points could be a disruption.


gallery here
https://www.autoblog.com/2019/11/07/ford-mach-e-mu...

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[Glade]

Looks a bit jelly mould. Hopefully without remaining camo, and in a decent colour with whatever trim visible it will resolve the lines better.

Doesnt excite me like Skoda Vision IV just yet... i prefer the angular lines of the Skoda.

Looking forward to this though.

[98elise]

Jader1973 said:

Another nail in Tesla’s coffin.

1. Teslakiller

Why to other BEV's have to kill off Tesla?

[rodericb]

98elise said:

Jader1973 said:

Another nail in Tesla’s coffin.

1. Teslakiller

Why to other BEV's have to kill off Tesla?

I don't know if they necessarily set out to build a Tesla killer - they just build a car like they normally would, albeit with an electric drivetrain. They can't help but be Tesla killers

[unsprung]

It's here!

Or rather... it's been leaked prior to the official launch scheduled for Sunday.

0 to 60 MPH in less than 4 seconds. 300 miles of range (EPA test in the US). In 10 minutes of charging, you have 47 miles of range. The official name is: Mustang Mach-E. A bold move for Ford, I'd say.

article here
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2021-ford-musta...





ETA: new link to photograph -- the original was moved / broken

Edited by unsprung on Monday 18th November 05:07

[Jader1973]

rodericb said:

98elise said:

Jader1973 said:

Another nail in Tesla’s coffin.

1. Teslakiller

Why to other BEV's have to kill off Tesla?

I don't know if they necessarily set out to build a Tesla killer - they just build a car like they normally would, albeit with an electric drivetrain. They can't help but be Tesla killers

Yup. The instant Joe Public can walk in to the local Ford / GM / BMW / VW / Merc etc etc showroom and buy a BEV it spells the end for Tesla.

All of the benefits with none of the “unknowns” of Tesla ownership.

I quite like this, hopefully it comes to Australia.

[austinsmirk]

looks fab. we've an EV, so I get it. what's not to like about a 3 second car !!! Personally in the real world, with speed bumps everywhere and the churn of school, work, shopping runs, going nowhere- it looks brilliant for our awful roads.

I've had a Ford for the last 9 years- a diesel. It's been faultless- they can have my business again and I've been waiting for a bigger, faster, longer range EV before I change my car. trust me- once you get into EV's, nothing compares for normal real life driving.