No Movement on F150 Bronco & Maverick

[4Vman]

I guess we'll have to have to let the market or origin be the test dummies for their all-new EV model.

Apparently, we have the hybrid Escape coming here soon but if the interest in that is anything like the petrol variants I don't see that taking a marketing leader position in the compact SUV stakes. The new Escape in Titanium form is actually a very vehicle, but at the same time nothing about it really stands out against the competition. The Mach E would do better I suspect.

While Ford are dominating the Twincab and Sportscar space they're dead in the water in the mid sized SUV market, arguably the biggest passenger car segment there is.

A decent mid sized Hybrid SUV and future SUV EV would be a very welcomed option.

[WASP]

While Ford are dominating the Twincab and Sportscar space they're dead in the water in the mid sized SUV market, arguably the biggest passenger car segment there is.

A decent mid-sized Hybrid SUV and future SUV EV would be a very welcomed option.

I tend to agree. Ford Aus is currently backing the hybrid horse (so to speak) in the hope that the new Hybrid Escape gains some serious traction. As mentioned, it's a very nicely appointed car although a bit weird looking for my personal taste much like the new Puma (another questionable product naming decision given the target audience).

I don't know about other states but in SA Metro you just don't see many of these new Ford models on the road, whereas the equivalent new Toyota, Mitsu, Mazda, Kia etc models are bloody everywhere.

[FTe217]

yep, they need a mid size, be it 2WD or 4WD.
Everest, I've always had a prob with its looks, never liked the curved back end.
It just doesn't look overall "nice" exterior wise to me, yes some will say otherwise especially when some other brands in the same market look fuglier.
That segment is very much what ticks Mums box's, Ford Ev obviously doesn't in the big picture.

The current Rav4 hybrid.
Bro inlaw just got their delivery a few weeks ago.
Updated the wife's 3-4yr old Tucson.
Heaps more tech obviously, loves how quiet it is etc but damn they are fugly as well, so many body lines, especially the front end.
Its as if the deigners did a macrame course.

Yes Colville here in Syd my areas, you hardly see a Ford on the road barring Ranger Mustang.
I mentioned before the wife likes the look of the puma, even I do infact.
Puma name ? imo there are so many strange name models today.
Ford main prob to me is getting Mums through the showrooms let alone thinking Puma isn't a suitable name.

[Elks]

While Ford are dominating the Twincab and Sportscar space they're dead in the water in the mid sized SUV market, arguably the biggest passenger car segment there is.

A decent mid sized Hybrid SUV and future SUV EV would be a very welcomed option.

There is still a gaping hole in the market for a performance mid-size SUV & Twin-Cab that isn't priced off the planet.

An Escape RS is what I have in mind. Sort of like the Tiguan R but without the VW tax and a Ranger with a 7.3 Godzilla. These are parts bin creations not totally new designs. At OE pricing the NA 7.3 would probably cost less to make than the 2.0 Twin Turbo diesel.

[WASP]

There is still a gaping hole in the market for a performance mid-size SUV & Twin-Cab that isn't priced off the planet.

An Escape RS is what I have in mind. Sort of like the Tiguan R but without the VW tax and a Ranger with a 7.3 Godzilla. These are parts bin creations not totally new designs. At OE pricing the NA 7.3 would probably cost less to make than the 2.0 Twin Turbo diesel.

I know here you can get a Ranger with an LS3 in it. By end of 2021 Supercar season, I suspect it will be going really cheap once they have realized they have created a platform that very few want to watch race around a street circuit.

I'm actually not anti-Ute V8 racing, but for me to be interested it needed to be a slammed, loud, single cab variant with a wild body kit and a Gen3 -spec Supercar motor (Coyote). Basically a supercar Ute.

[andrewforbes]

I agree that the hybrid escape is not the right choice n bringing mach e make more sense, while it can be a bit polarizing n most true mustang owners n supporters will never really see it as a mustang, I feel it would be the right path. I can imagine wifey saying to her old school mustang owner husband I want that n him replying it's not a mustang. Wifey doesn't car really what hubby thinks.
For me it's got all the right points, looks good, suv, electric, moden tech, safety, performance etc. I'd be bringing in just the GT version n follow with standard version later on. It makes marketing sense to me, the success of mustang here is all u need and it should be followed with the mach e. It allows for a couple of mustangs (cough) in the garage.
It seems pointless to bring in a hybrid that never really had huge success here as a petrol vehicle. Ford should be trading off of an already global brand in mustang.
Any possibility it's our government stand on renewable energy? I mean we haven't really committed to any real reduction of carbon emissions
I know it's market size as well, but do what they did when mustang made a return.

[Elks]

Pix of the soon to be released Maverick have appeared. Apparently leaked. Obviously not my me.

Looks good.

This is a smaller than Ranger 4 cylinder awd.

I reckon if priced competitively it would sell like hot cakes here.

Ranger is a ripper of a Ute but not everyone needs to tow 3.5 tons or conquer the Tanami track.

Sometimes you just need carry a small load and have some ground clearance. Basic farm utes etc. Or city people going camping.

Anyway enjoy.

[4Vman]

LHD only lol

[WASP]

that looks very cool

[Perko]

My wife would grab this in a heartbeat. For me I am really liking the F150 Lightning.