Mach-E: Ford Mustang Inspired EV

Mach-E: Ford Mustang Inspired EV

Separate names with a comma. Thanks for the sanity check. I have owned 3 cars in my life, a 2000 Accord, 2003 GX 470, and 2007 Tundra. None gave me any reliability issues, so I did not use dealers much. The Lexus experience was top notch when I did use them. My main concern with Tesla is that they seem extra arrogant. Ford knows it will take work to bring in folks cross shopping Tesla, so they must offer a better customer experience. Tesla seems to have the attitude of take it or leave it, we can find other folks and could care less about me. I admit I say this having not having many dealings with Tesla. Though, the lack of ANY info on my delivery does give me pause. If I had to pick a gripe with Tesla it would be the general inability to drive the exact car you are buying beforehand. Sure you can "reject" on delivery, but that is minimally annoying and sometimes a huge hassle.

SELL YOUR EXISTING CAR thinking you would be getting yours the next week. Having a warranty is nice, but all new cars have that. Mustang safety rating is 2-3 stars can Ford left it's Mustang horrible safety rating. Mustang safety rating is 2-3 stars can Ford left it's Mustang horrible safety rating. Thanks for pointing out. I have two little ones, so this matters a lot to me and know the model 3 is tops in safety. If I had to pick a gripe with Tesla it would be the general inability to drive the exact car you are buying beforehand. Sure you can "reject" on delivery, but that is minimally annoying and sometimes a huge hassle. SELL YOUR EXISTING CAR thinking you would be getting yours the next week. Having a warranty is nice, but all new cars have that. Tesla San Francisco had all the 3 option cars to test drive.

BMW never has all their vehicle types available to test drive. Tesla San Francisco had all the 3 option cars to test drive. BMW never has all their vehicle types available to test drive. To be clear, I'm talking about the exact car you are buying (not a demonstrator with the same options). Just because, as an example, the demonstrator's paint is flawless that doesn't mean the car you get will be (and vice versa). I agree that it is nice to at least test drive a car with the same options, but even that can be challenging (as it is with most car makers). As an example there, back when I bought my Model S they had coil and air suspensions and cars with 19" rims vs. 21". I am very sensitive to the ride quality / sport handling balance of a car. It was a chore finding Teslas that had different combinations of these. Tesla still has the first mover advantage, and also has raving fans.

They will see that this new Ford is pretty much copying the success of Tesla. New car pretty much checks all the boxes that Tesla innovated. Lithium Ion batteries. large center touch screen display, multiple battery size/range/performance options, single/dual motors, stylish, fast and good handling, skate board battery placement. First movers dont always survive. Lots of historical examples out there. Tesla is going to have to work extra hard to keep up, which includes fixing the horrendous customer service situation. As soon as folks have a choice they are going to choose other cars. OTA updates are not all that great since they can downgrade your car and to maintain your warranty you HAVE to update. Ask all the classic Model S owners how they feel about OTA updates today. Electrify America and EVGo are very quickly expanding their CCS 150kW network enough that I would be perfectly comfortable relying on it for my few road trips.

Mach-E: Ford Mustang Inspired EV

Mach-E: Ford Mustang Inspired EV

Separate names with a comma. Color me surprised that the first real Tesla competitor comes out of Ford, who had apparently been keeping their EV cards close to their chest. They did their homework, this looks like a great crossover. If I was into crossovers, I would definitely be considering this vs a Y. I have like 10 Ford dealers that are closer than my Tesla service center (1.5 hours away) so that would be a huge benefit. Plus Electrify America is nearly on par with Tesla here in CA for my routes, they have been expanding a lot in the last year. Biggest question is charging and efficiency. 47 miles range in 10 minutes with 150kW chargers. How many 150kw CCS chargers are around? Electrify America is expanding, but they are behind Tesla. It should compete in performance and handling though, that's for sure. Will dealers be able to sell and service them? This is not new to Ford. They have learned a lot in the past decade. Their battery management is second to none. I am not too surprised. Ford making it into a crossover and an EV is like a double whammy. Will be interesting once folks take them to the track, if they get some converts that way. I am not too surprised. Ford making it into a crossover and an EV is like a double whammy. Will be interesting once folks take them to the track, if they get some converts that way.

Despite its terrific first-year sales (and winning Motor Trend's 1974 "Car of the Year" award), the Mustang II wasn't an instant hit. With the economy still beset by "stagflation," early buyers favored low-priced models with few frills, whereas Ford production planning had assumed just the opposite. Demand picked up pace once the oil embargo hit and long lines formed at gas pumps. Ford fast adjusted the model mix, but some sales were probably lost anyway because Mustang II looked to some people like less car for more money. The price escalation was certainly dramatic, even allowing for the "little jewel's" extra standard equipment. 321 from its '73 counterpart -- which came with a six-cylinder engine, not a four. 533 from its V-8 predecessor. Though prices would go even higher, sales held up quite well through end-of-the-line '78. As Ford continued to tweak models mid-year in the '70s, this late-1974 study envisioned a luxury fastback with Ghia-level appointments.

Options were fewer than in recent years, but more than sufficient. 44) with a shop manual, basic tools, fire extinguisher, and other items for roadside emergencies. 37) with adjustable shock absorbers, wider tires, and rear antiroll bar. These items were also part of a V-6 Rallye Package along with heavy-duty cooling, chrome exhaust tips, raised-white-letter tires on styled-steel wheels, twin remote-adjustable door mirrors, leather-rim steering wheel, and quartz digital clock. The biggest option for 1975 was the return of the V-8 engine. Ford had ushered in a new era of Mustangs in 1974 with its smaller, more upscale Mustang II redesign. 151 Silver Luxury Group with cranberry-color crushed-velour upholstery, silver paint, matching half-vinyl top, and standup hood ornament. At the same time, Ghia rear-quarter glass was abbreviated into "opera" windows, a popular luxury-car styling fad of the day. Grilles on all '75s wore large eggcrates, a change made partly to accommodate that year's revived 302 V-8 offering.

This Ghia shows "opera" rear windows. A fold-down rear seat was now standard for fastbacks, and cast-aluminum wheels and steel-belted radial tires were newly optional across the board. 18), a tacit admission that even these radically "downsized" Mustangs were rather thirsty. Mid-model year brought partial relief in a special "MPG" notchback and fastback with catalytic converter, which eliminated the need for some add-on emissions hardware and allowed engine retuning for better mileage and drivability. But the big news for '75 was the return of V-8 power, answering customer pleas for more performance. Unlike many second-year updates, this one was quite involved. However, springs, brakes and other components were beefed up to handle the heavier V-8, and all models regardless of engine wore larger grille eggcrates. 2, a sporty version of the bow-tie brand's subcompact Vega. Monza's optional 4.3-liter (262-cid) V-8 looked no match for Mustang's "5.0," and in straight-line acceleration it wasn't.

Yet after a two-car shootout, Road & Track recommended the Chevy for its fresh, Ferrari-like styling and comfort, ride, handling, and fuel economy that were all judged superior to the Ford's. Road & Track said the 1975 Mustang was quiet and plush. Though gas started flowing freely again in March 1974, a slow economic recovery depressed auto sales into model-year '75. Sales were buoyed in 1976, in part by the popular Cobra II. Sales of the 1976 Ford Mustang totaled 187,567, helped in this bicentennial year by introduction of a trim option evoking the late, great Shelby-Mustangs. Purists blanched when Ford added the Shelby-like Cobra II package for '76 fastbacks, but the option proved quite popular. Wangers sold Ford on the Cobra II idea with the understanding that a company he owned, Motortown, would manufacture most of the package's styling add-ons and install them at its small plant near the Dearborn Mustang factory.

Mach-E: Ford Mustang Inspired EV

Mach-E: Ford Mustang Inspired EV

Separate names with a comma. I suspect there are competing forces (both pro and anti) within Ford on this. It looks like Ford first serious EV attempt, but at the same time it feels confused about what it's supposed to be. Honestly, I think it would do better if they changed the tail lights and removed the Mustang name from it; just call it the Mach-E. There is no reason for it to be in the Mustang line. AudubonB Moderator Lord Vetinari - remember: Tyrant! Am I the only one who thinks that Ford deserves a nod of praise in the possibility of a commendable double-entendre with their choice of name for the new Mustang? Not at all to be conflated with a Mercury name - the "Marquis". Or maybe it also is! I thought of this when I was listening to Idris Elba's pronunciation. I am very impressed. This struck me as a company putting a lot behind the idea. This isn鈥檛 some half hearted conversion, it looks like a lot of thought went into it.

Yes, they copied a number of Tesla鈥檚 good ideas. I鈥檇 be unhappy if they didn鈥檛 take good ideas from the competition. They also, IMO, made some improvements (360 degree camera and mini driver鈥檚 console for example). Most importantly, Ford is now working at fighting EV myths, rather than spreading them. I鈥檇 still rather see a mustang sports car, but frankly, SUVs are more popular than sports cars. Model 3 reveal level. The biggest issue was we got so little information and the configurator isn't a lot better. GT THEY ACTUALLY SHOWED! It does look considerably better than the ovoid Model Y, but the specs are less than the Model Y across the board. I agree that in many ways it is like a bargain Jaguar i-Pace. Yes, they copied a number of Tesla鈥檚 good ideas. I鈥檇 be unhappy if they didn鈥檛 take good ideas from the competition. I agree, but I鈥檓 a bit disappointed that they decided to target the Model Y so specifically.

There are many different categories of vehicles begging to go electric. Pitting their first serious (non-compliance) BEV precisely head-to-head against the Y may not be the best strategy. I find it more compelling than the i-Pace, e-Tron, or EQC, at the very least. I do like the fact that a big US car company is making a real effort to get into the EV market. It can only help the EV market as a whole. Competition is a good thing for all involved. Hopefully this makes other large manufacturers ramp up their EV plans. Will be interesting to see how dealers portray this car. I remember back when I bought my Volt, the salesman tried to get me to buy a Cruze instead and that I didn't want the hassle of dealing with charging. I鈥檓 in Los Angeles covering Ford鈥檚 event tonight. This is my write-up. I decided to reserve one! My 2013 Model S has almost no tech.

I wonder if they will enable carplay? Just surfed the reservation page and it is MORE money than Model Y with no super charging network. 50Kish. Premium electric brand for less than a conventional middle of the road automaker? Good luck with that proposition. Don鈥檛 care about tax credit either! By the time this goes on sale next year there will be plenty of CCS chargers. 7.5k tax credit and Tesla鈥檚 aren鈥檛 when setting the retail pricing. From CNN 禄 Unlike most electric cars, the Mach-E even makes a distinctly audible sound because, Ford designers explained, sound is an important part of the Mustang experience. The Mach-E doesn't make a V8 burble, though. The artificially created sound, which can be heard both inside and outside the vehicle, varies to match the Mach-E's acceleration and speed, like an actual engine sound would. The Mach-E's sound resembles an amplified electric motor whir, but with a hint of a rumble. There had better be a way to switch it off. Artificial engine noises are against my automotive religion. Why is it that in the reveal they touted 300 mile range and on the site it states an 鈥淓PA target range of 270 miles鈥?