blazerdude20 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 link ccording to Ford, over the course of the next few years this new global compact platform will spawn as many as 10 different vehicle variants around the world. In addition to the two C-Max variants, the next Focus will be available as a four-dour sedan, three- and five-door hatchback and convertible. That still leaves a number of other possibilities that Ford hasn't announced yet, which means we'll probably be seeing some crossovers and perhaps even sports variants coming over the next few years. With the increasing importance of the compact segment, all of these variants will play a big part in Ford's future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 link Well, there's 6 mentioned in the article. Then you'd have Kuga/Escape and Lincoln variant, so that's 8. Add the Mercury small car and that's 9. And who knows if there'll be another Mariner, that could be the 10th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausrutherford Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Focus Kuga/Escape Transit Connect C-Max Extend Mercury small car Mariner mkC Lincoln crossover Still kissing one...Capri? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) Here is the list of 10 from press release of C-Max: "Ford said 10 models will be created ... Besides the U.S. version of the C-Max, they include four- and five-door versions of the Focus, the electric Focus model, the next generation Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner, and a Mercury sedan. Three other models are under consideration. " The Focus 4 and 5 doors are counted as 2 models, with the electric version another. So, there are 3 not announed yet, maybe a Lincoln version? Edited September 15, 2009 by 630land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxman100 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Yeah, it will be great to walk into a showroom in a few years and find nothing but overpriced little crackerbox cars. I don't see automobile sales returning to that of a few years ago simply because automakers will not be able to sell what people want to drive. People will buy when they absolutely have to, but not before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Yeah, it will be great to walk into a showroom in a few years and find nothing but overpriced little crackerbox cars. I don't see automobile sales returning to that of a few years ago simply because automakers will not be able to sell what people want to drive. People will buy when they absolutely have to, but not before. Don't fall into the Tar Pit on your way out the door....:rolleyes: Anyways, I'm suprised...there is no mention of a 3 door hatchback or Coupe in there..that could be the 10th model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probeGT Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Yeah, it will be great to walk into a showroom in a few years and find nothing but overpriced little crackerbox cars. I don't see automobile sales returning to that of a few years ago simply because automakers will not be able to sell what people want to drive. People will buy when they absolutely have to, but not before. Yes, and all this happens just before Detroit was finally able to give Americans what they truly wanted--gigantic SUVs with FINS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausrutherford Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Yes, and all this happens just before Detroit was finally able to give Americans what they truly wanted--gigantic SUVs with FINS! SRX!! :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Don't fall into the Tar Pit on your way out the door....:rolleyes: Anyways, I'm suprised...there is no mention of a 3 door hatchback or Coupe in there..that could be the 10th model LOL!...there will still be larger cars...just a lot more efficient...course they could always resurrect, you know what, just to QUADRUPLE sales if deemed necessary....oh wait..............anyways , SCATHING sarcasm aside dont forget Ford still has GRWD in the closet and Aussie is shoehorning an eco 2.0 into the falcon...so, I think they have it covered SHOULD the need arise....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Don't fall into the Tar Pit on your way out the door....:rolleyes: He'll probably drive into it with a Panther chassis vehicle.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) He'll probably drive into it with a Panther chassis vehicle.... to be found Thousands of years from now, perfectly preserved.......NEW SPECIES FOUND..... Edited September 15, 2009 by Deanh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Well...according to the Panther Mafia....those things last forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Well...according to the Panther Mafia....those things last forever oh...you were talking about the car.............HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! sorry taxman....kiddin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) Here is the list of 10 from press release of C-Max: "Ford said 10 models will be created ... Besides the U.S. version of the C-Max, they include four- and five-door versions of the Focus, the electric Focus model, the next generation Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner, and a Mercury sedan. Three other models are under consideration. " The Focus 4 and 5 doors are counted as 2 models, with the electric version another. So, there are 3 not announed yet, maybe a Lincoln version? We already know there's to be a Lincoln version of Kuga/Escape. to be found Thousands of years from now, perfectly preserved.......NEW SPECIES FOUND..... I guess I'm the first to discover this new species.... Edited September 15, 2009 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 We already know there's to be a Lincoln version of Kuga/Escape. I guess I'm the first to discover this new species.... finally...THE MISSING LINK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 finally...THE MISSING LINK! Yes, they've found IT ------- the key to making fuel efficient large vehicles!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 And I'm sure the "cracker boxes" that are being designed now are probably about the size of what an Accord was in the early 80s, people coped. And the Fiesta will probably be the size of an Escort. As much as things change, they really stay the same... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 We already know there's to be a Lincoln version of Kuga/Escape. I guess I'm the first to discover this new species.... The search continues for the elusive Woolly Grand Marquis and Sabre Tooth Town Car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 The search continues for the elusive Woolly Grand Marquis and Sabre Tooth Town Car Yes, unfortunately those other two closely related members of the species were not found in this tar pit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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