The S650 seventh-generation pony car has a drawback – it lacks power compared to its American counterpart and is also significantly more expensive. On the flip side, the Explorer and Aviator appear to be excellent options in their respective segments. However, determining which one is superior and more affordable with good value for money is a headache-inducing task for Lincoln enthusiasts, who may conveniently forget the MSRPs.
Moving on, Ford wasted no time in shifting the focus to other interesting points. CEO Jim Farley made a surprising announcement about the formation of a previously undisclosed “skunkworks team” dedicated to developing a new electric vehicle (EV) platform. Interestingly, this team has been operating independently from the regular Ford chain of command for the past few years, working diligently to create a modular and cost-effective EV platform that could finally generate the elusive profits that have eluded them in the production of the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning.
The objective is crystal clear – Ford intends to challenge Tesla’s dominance and the emerging Chinese companies that are seen as the future of the automotive industry. Tesla poses a potential threat to this new team’s first vehicle, which could be a medium-sized crossover SUV like the Model Y or a sedan like the Model 3. Additionally, the upcoming affordable Tesla also needs to be taken into consideration.
Unsurprisingly, Ford’s announcement about a new inexpensive EV aimed at competing with Tesla has sparked a flurry of reactions across all media platforms. This includes speculation and imaginative concepts from digital car content creators. One such creator is Vince Burlapp, a prolific virtual artist known as vburlapp on social media and burlappcar.com. He has previously envisioned the affordable Ford EV as a compact crossover based on the same DNA as the current Mustang Mach-E.
However, perhaps that isn’t the optimal solution. But fret not, because Burlapp’s imagination knows no bounds. Instead of contemplating cheap passenger cars or crossover EVs, he immediately seized the opportunity to envision an adventurous off-road EV SUV with a truck-based platform reminiscent of the rugged Bronco Sport. Fans quickly declared this to be the real-world version of the Ford Bronco Sport that should be available for purchase. While achieving this may currently be a challenge, it may not be impossible once the new affordable EV platform is up and running. Well, if it ever gets off the ground…
According to the Source autoevolution.com