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Spy Shots of Next Ford Territory
AM222 replied to ausrutherford's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
The Mahindra-based SUV would have looked outdated too compared to other 2021+ Fords. The current Territory which was launched in late 2021 as the 2022 Equator Sport in China looks much newer. I still think Ford needs the next EcoSport. -
Spy Shots of Next Ford Territory
AM222 replied to ausrutherford's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Ford unveils refreshed Territory in Brazil. Slightly different front from the refreshed Equator Sport in China. -
Unique Ford Bronco Sport for China spied?
AM222 replied to rmc523's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Current export market models have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The new Territory's interior isn't cheap at all. Ford in China has the capacity to handle production for both domestic and export models. Ford is also positioning China as an export hub alongside Ford Thailand which currently focuses on body-on-frame models. Ford used to export some models from Taiwan back in the day before Ford started exporting from China. PS: It seems that Ford it is still interested in turning India into an export hub after it put its India-made BEV plans on ice. -
Ford’s Hot Hatch Is Now Officially History
AM222 replied to Biker16's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
True and it sucks. North America is probably the least affected by the termination of the more affordable smaller ICE models. Who are the ones that are hugely affected? The rest-of-the-world markets of Ford, not just Europe. Again, rivals continue to build and improve on vehicles in segments Ford abandoned or plan to abandon. -
Ford’s Hot Hatch Is Now Officially History
AM222 replied to Biker16's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
I remember when the Fiesta was discontinued Europe, sales of small hatchbacks there were actually up. People just went for hatchbacks from another brands. I think the "Cheap rental spec" image of a small non-hot hatch hatchback is an American thing because this is smaller and more affordable than what many consider as standard. In Europe and Asia, subcompact cars and their crossover derivatives are popular. -
Ford’s Hot Hatch Is Now Officially History
AM222 replied to Biker16's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
I think Honda is only ending Type-R sales in Europe, Ford on the other hand will kill off the entire Focus range by November, first to go is the ST. -
Ford’s Hot Hatch Is Now Officially History
AM222 replied to Biker16's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Not everyone wants a pickup truck or Transit though. The only reason a Focus or Escape is not very profitable for Ford is: A. They need major updates (rivals are beating them) B. Ford isn't selling them in many markets. Toyota for example developed a new Rav4 and will sell it in 180 markets. Ford tends to develop models for certain regions only and sell unrelated vehicle to fill in the blanks like in the old days. Example: Escape and the unrelated Territory. The One Ford philosophy would have saved Ford a ton of money. The only Ford left that follows the One Ford philosophy is the Ranger. Many of Ford's rivals have followed and are still following this "One" idea. You also have to think about how Ford developed three Ford-branded C2 models, the Escape, Bronco Sport, and Maverick that their combined sales is still less than the Rav4's sales in the USA. You also have to consider the fact that the Rav4 is sold in several dozen more markets than Ford's compact SUVs. -
Ford’s Hot Hatch Is Now Officially History
AM222 replied to Biker16's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
They will probably stick around but as a commercial vehicle maker. When you're a Focus or Escape/Kuga owner, you don't care much about commercial vehicles. I would choose a car or crossover from a rival brand who hasn't quit making cars or 2-row crossovers. -
Unique Ford Bronco Sport for China spied?
AM222 replied to rmc523's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
It's China exporting RHD Territory units to South Africa though, makes sense if they would also be the ones to export the new Territory to other potential RHD markets. I believe JMC-Ford has the extra capacity to produce more export models. Not even sure if Ford in Taiwan exports vehicles. -
Unique Ford Bronco Sport for China spied?
AM222 replied to rmc523's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
About keeping Changan for exports. The only Changan-Ford exported is the Mondeo where it's badged as the Taurus in the Middle East. The most exported Ford model from China is the JMC-Ford Equator Sport, where it's badged as the (new) Territory for export markets. Unlike the Changan-Ford-built sedan, the Territory is sold in LHD Southeast Asian markets, South Africa (first RHD market), Middle East, Mexico, and South America. -
Unique Ford Bronco Sport for China spied?
AM222 replied to rmc523's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Ford actually owns 32% of JMC. It's also interesting that the JMC-Ford JV is more independent than the Changan-Ford JV. They have their own JMC-Ford-specific platforms and engines. -
Unique Ford Bronco Sport for China spied?
AM222 replied to rmc523's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
China-sourced Fords tend to still cost more than similarly equipped Chinese-branded models. Ford launched a PHEV version of the Equator Sport (Territory) and it costs more than its BYD-rival which is priced like the non-hybrid Equator Sport (Territory). A new global Escape model that looked more SUV-like, offered better interior room and offered more utility, it might just work. Without the 2-row Edge, Ford can move the Escape up a bit in terms of sizing. For markets in Asia and South America that need something cheaper, the Territory can fill the lower C-segment space. In China, the JMC-built Equator Sport (Territory) is positioned below the Changan-built Escape. The Chinese Ford Escape has no entry-level base trim, all trims get the 2.0 EcoBoost, even the FWD models. In terms of pricing, only the Equator Sport PHEV models overlap with the Escape.